AUX MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON 2013 W212 Owner's Manual

circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will
lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information about this from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and
adapt your driving and braking accordingly
during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in
correspondingly high brake wear. Observe
the brake system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and note any brake status
messages in the multifunction display. For
high-performance driving in particular, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly. Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R
you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check

the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by

the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage. Winter driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such

as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective
cover. The measuring function of the
onboard diagnosis system may otherwise
provide inaccurate values. Some of these
values are required by law and must
therefore always be accurate.
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (
Y page 364).182
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Operating audio player or audio media
Display CD/DVD changer (example)
:
Current title
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on COMAND and activate audio
CD/DVD mode or MP3 mode; see the
separate operating instructions.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until desired
track : has been reached.
If you press and hold 9 or :, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all
audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected). Video DVD operation Display CD/DVD changer (example)
:
Current scene
X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD;
see the separate operating instructions.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until desired
scene : has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
The driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone
while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. 234
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsh
Tire Press. Check
Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they
may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 175).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 344).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
Correct Tire
Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsShift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X
Shift the transmission to position P or N.Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Apply Brake to
Shift
from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

Stowage compartment under the
armrest
All models except E 63 AMG
X
To open: pull handle : up.
The armrest folds out. E 63 AMG
X
To open: press left-hand button ; or right-
hand button :.
The stowage compartment opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB

connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for mobile audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate COMAND Operating
Instructions). Stowage compartment under the front
seats
X
To open: pull handle : up and fold
cover ; forwards.
i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the
fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartment in the rear !
Do
not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartment before folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. X
To open: fold down seat armrest ;.
X Fold cover : of the armrest upwards.290
Stowage areas
Stowage and features