44 page MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON 2012 W212 Owner's Manual

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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the
following symbols:GWARNING
Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger your health or life, or the health
or life of others.
! These warning notes draw your attention
to hazards that could cause damage to your
vehicle.
i This symbol indicates useful instructions
or further information that could be helpful
to you.XThis symbol designates an
instruction you must follow.XSeveral consecutive symbols
indicate an instruction with several
steps.Y PageThis symbol tells you where you
can find further information on a
topic.YYThis symbol indicates a warning or
an instruction that is continued on
the next page.DisplayThis font indicates a display
message in the multifunction
display/COMAND display.
Parts of the software in the vehicle are
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
157
;Cruise control lever176=Instrument cluster29?HornADIRECT SELECT lever153BPARKTRONIC warning
display
192
COverhead control panel35DClimate control systems130EIgnition lock145Start/Stop button145FunctionPageFAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
107
Steering wheel heating107GCombination switch117HParking brake169IOn-board diagnostics
socketJOpens the hood308KReleases the parking brake169LLight switch114MNight View Assist Plus20028CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge;Clock=Speedometer with
segments
215
?Multifunction display216ATachometer215FunctionPageBCoolant temperature214CInstrument cluster lighting
brightness control: turn
clockwise or counter-
clockwiseInstrument cluster29At a glance

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:ESP®
OFF264;Diesel engine: preglow147=Front fog lamps116?Rear fog lamp116ASPORT handling mode in
AMG vehicles
265
BTurn signal117CESP ®264DDistance warning270EHigh-beam headlamps117FLow-beam headlamps115FunctionPageGSeat belt261HSRS266ICheck engine267JBrakes (Canada only)263KTire pressure monitor271LCoolant268MBrakes (USA only)263NABS264OReserve fuel26730Instrument clusterAt a glance

Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display216;COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions=~Rejects or ends a call222Exits phone book/redial
memory6Makes or accepts a callSwitches to the redial
memoryWXAdjusts the volume8Mute??Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsFunctionPageA%Back or deactivates the
Voice Control SystemB=;Selects a menu2189:Selects the submenu or
scrolls through lists
218
aConfirms selections and
hides display messagesMultifunction steering wheel31At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage:£ Hazard warning
lamps
118
;ATA indicator lamp72=45 Indicator lamp44?Audio system/COMAND;
see separate operating
instructionsAc Seat heating105FunctionPageBs Seat ventilation106C¤ ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles)
148
Dc PARKTRONIC192EÜ Retracts the rear seat
head restraints
101
Fu Sedan: rear window
roller sunblind
292
32Center consoleAt a glance

Center console, lower sectionFunctionPageGStowage compartment274Ashtray292Cigarette lighter293Cup holder289He Sets the suspension
tuning
190
FunctionPageIÉ Sets the vehicle level189JStowage compartment274KÛ Selects the drive
program
156
LAudio/COMAND controllerCenter console33At a glance

Center console, lower section - AMG vehiclesFunctionPageGAshtray292Cigarette lighter293HEngages parking position P168ISelector lever152JCup holder289KStowage compartment274LAudio/COMAND controllerFunctionPageMß Calls up/saves the
suspension tuning
191
Nà Sets the suspension
tuning
191
Oå ESP®67PDrive program selector15634Center consoleAt a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
121
;| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
120
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
?3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
94
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and roller
sunblinds
94
Aï Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system)
299
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
297
FunctionPageCRear-view mirror110DIntegrated electronic
compass
305
EButtons for the garage door
opener
302
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 2GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
298
Hp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
Ic Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
1212 Observe the additional operating instructions.Overhead control panel35At a glance

Door control panelFunctionPage:r45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel
111
;Adjusts the seat electrically100=%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
82
?Opens the door82A7 Zö\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
109
BW Opens/closes the
side windows
90
Cn Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment
62
Dp Opens/closes the
trunk lid/tailgate
87
36Door control panelAt a glance