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

Overview of systems
......................138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 143
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 147
Rear control panel .........................141
Setting the air distribution .............145
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the air vents ......................148
Setting the climate mode ............... 144
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
Coat hooks ......................................... 298
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 400
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Combination switch ..........................124
Combined cargo cover and net ........297
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 324
Calling up ....................................... 323
Setting ........................................... 324
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Convenience box ............................... 299
Convenience closing feature ..............94
Convenience opening feature ............94
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 331
Display message ............................ 258
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Important safety notes .................. 412
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242 Temperature gauge ........................ 227
Warning lamp .................................
283
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................184
Cruise control lever .......................184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 305
Important safety notes .................. 305
Rear compartment ......................... 305
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 173
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 410
Notes ............................................. 410 Index
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Quality (diesel)
............................... 408
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel .............407
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 171
Opening/closing ............................ 170
Fuel filter (display message) ............260
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 342
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 357
Before changing ............................. 357
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................323
Important safety notes .................. 320
Opening/closing the garage door ..323
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 321
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404
Glove box ........................................... 289H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 251
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....332
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 413Cleaning system (function) ............
125
Cleaning system (notes) ................413
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 255
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 196
Hood
Closing ........................................... 329
Display message ............................ 272
Opening ......................................... 328
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182 I
Ignition lock see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
Insect protection on the radiator .... 329
Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 31, 227
Settings ......................................... 238
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 32, 275
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 128
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240 Index
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Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle
................................................ 152O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test
............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................60
Important safety notes .................... 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 242
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu .................. 241
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Display messages ..........................246
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
Factory settings submenu ............. 242
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Lighting submenu .......................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Message memory .......................... 246
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operation ....................................... 228
RACETIMER ................................... 243
Service menu ................................. 238
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display ............................ 230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Video DVD operation ..................... 234
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........228Overhead control panel
......................36
Override feature Rear side windows

...........................66 P
Paint code number ............................ 405
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...335
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes

....................96
Parking ............................................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 208
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 205
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 176
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 205
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 204
Driving system ............................... 202
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Problem (malfunction) ...................205
Range of the sensors ..................... 202
Warning display ............................. 20314
Index

Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 94
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) .....................83
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309
Luggage compartment ................... 310
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 400
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 231
In the Instrument cluster ......... 31, 227
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 238
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 280
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 250
Introduction ..................................... 41Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ...................
41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................112
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 111
Paddle shifters ............................... 166
Steering wheel heating .................. 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................112
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........166
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 243
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 290
Center console .............................. 289
Cup holders ................................... 305
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 289
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Rear ............................................... 290
Stowage net ................................... 291
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 291
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 301
Summer tires ..................................... 364
Sun visor ............................................ 306
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 239 Index
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Cockpit
................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 37 29At a glance

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
166
;
Cruise control lever 184
=
Instrument cluster 31
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 162
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
202
C
Overhead control panel 36
D
Climate control systems 138
E
Ignition lock 153
Start/Stop button
154 Function Page
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
111
Steering wheel heating 112
G
Combination switch 124
H
Parking brake 176
I
Diagnostics connection 25
J
Opening the hood 328
K
Releasing the parking brake 176
L
Light switch 120
M
Night View Assist Plus 21130
CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Time, see the separate
operating instructions
=
Speedometer with
segments
228 Function Page
?
Multifunction display 230
A
Tachometer 228
B
Coolant temperature 227
C
Instrument lighting 227Instrument cluster
31At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
å ESP
®
OFF 279
;
% Diesel engine:
preglow
155
=
N Front fog lamps
122
?
R Rear fog lamp
123
A
M SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
280
B
#! Turn signals
124
C
ä ESP
® 279
D
· Distance warning
285
E
K High-beam headlamp
124
F
L Low-beam
headlamps
122 Function Page
G
ü Seat belt
276
H
6 SRS
281
I
; Check Engine
282
J
J Brakes (Canada only)
277
K
h Tire pressure monitor
286
L
? Coolant
283
M
$ Brakes (USA only)
277
N
! ABS
278
O
8 Reserve fuel
28232
Instrument cluster
At a glance

tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R air bag system components with:
-PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
i See "Children in the vehicle" for
information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children
(Y page 60). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
6 SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit with crash sensors
R Emergency Tensioning Devices
R Belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
G
WARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp:
R does not light up at all
R does not go out after approximately four
seconds after the engine is started
R lights

up after the engine is started or while
the vehicle is in motion
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. SRS may otherwise fail
to activate when it is needed in the event of
an accident, which could lead to serious or
fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated
unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could
also result in injury.
In addition, work carried out improperly on
SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
SRS system should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: for further information,
contact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS 6 indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running. Occupant safety
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and Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with
the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants,
especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front-
passenger seat:
R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
R A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the front-
passenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
R If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is deactivated. Should the 45
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while
the restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodically check the
45 indicator lamp while driving to
make sure that the 45 indicator
lamp is illuminated. If the 45
indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A
child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
R If you place a child in a forward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
-move the seat as far back as possible
- use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
- secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
R For children larger than the typical 12-
month-old child, the front-passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated. G
WARNING
If the red 6 SRS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and the 45
indicator lamp light up simultaneously, the
OCS is malfunctioning. The front passenger
front air bag will be deactivated in this case.
Have the system checked by qualified
technicians as soon as possible. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only

have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R When seated, a passenger should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the passenger's weight to be lifted
from the seat cushion as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the passenger's weight
category.
R Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter. Occupant safety
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