climate control MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON 2016 W213 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction ......................................... 27
At a glance........................................... 35
Safety................................................... 47
Opening and closing...........................89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..113
Lights and windshield wipers ..........119
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking..........................135
On-board computer and displays ....187
Audio 20/COMAND ..........................213
Stowage and features ......................237
Maintenance and care ......................261
Roadside Assistance ........................269
Wheels and tires ............................... 287
Technical data................................... 333
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 251
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Function/notes .............................1 73
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Making entries ............................... 234
Selecting ........................................ 233
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 180
Active Driving Assistance package .. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................. 116
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 63
Display message ............................ 198
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 54
Introduction ..................................... 54
Knee bag .......................................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 49
Pelvis air bag ................................... 57
Side impact air bag .......................... 56
Window curtai n a
ir bag .................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 166
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 190
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 75
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
4Index

Cargo tie down rings.........................242
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
CD player (on-board computer) ........190
Center console
Lower section .................................. 42
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 43
Upper section .................................. 41
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........9 0
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Child
Restraint system .............................. 69
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 73
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 70
On the front-passenger seat ............ 73
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 73
Top Tether ....................................... 71
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 73
Rear doors ....................................... 74
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 251
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 268
Clear button ....................................... 222
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 132
Controlling automatically ............... 133
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 133
Defrosting the windows ................. 133
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 131
General notes ................................ 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 133
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Overview of systems ...................... 130 Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 133
Rear control panel ......................... 132
Re
frigera
nt ..................................... 344
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 344
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ...................... 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 133
Setting the climate mode ............... 133
Setting the temperature ................ 133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 245
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 331
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Display message ............................ 191
Operation/notes .............................. 78
COMAND
Components .................................. 216
Control panel ................................. 219
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Combination switch .......................... 121
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 243
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Control panel ..................................... 221
Controller ........................................... 222
Convenience box ............................... 245
Index7

Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .265
Display message ............................ 199
Filling capacity ............................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes .............................1 21
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 123
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 156
Cruise control lever ....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 191
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes .............................1 55
Important safety notes .................. 155
Selecting ........................................ 156
Setting a speed .............................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 156
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 251
Important safety notes .................. 251
Rear compartment ......................... 251
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 121 Declarations of conformity
................. 31
DEF
Adding ...........................................1 49
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Interior lighting .............................. 190
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Diesel .................................................. 33 9
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .190
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Display (cleaning instructions) ........268
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 266
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 191
Driving systems .............................1 91
Engine ............................................ 199
General notes ................................ 191
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 191
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 191
Lights ............................................. 191
Safety systems .............................. 192
SmartKey ....................................... 191
Tires ............................................... 200
Vehicle ...........................................2 01
Distance recorder .............................1 90
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning l
amp)
.... 210
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 79
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 158
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 191
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 161
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 157
8Index

G
Garage door openerClearing the memory .....................2 59
General notes ................................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening/closing the garage door .. 259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 257
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 39
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
Head bags
Display message ............................ 196
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 116
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 122
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 166
Function/notes .............................1 65Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 63
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 262
Opening ......................................... 262
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 87
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 210
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 263
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 190
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 38
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 123
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Emergency lighting ........................ 123
Manual control ............................... 123
Overview ........................................ 123
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 190
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 190
Internet
Selecting/setting access data ....... 232
Setting up an Internet connection .. 232
12Index

Warning lamp ................................. 210
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 67
Program selector button .................. 144
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Immobilizer ...................................... 87
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................2 7
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 140
General notes ................................ 140
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .....................................3 3
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles).............166
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 190
Radiator cover ................................... 263
Radio
Displaying radio text ......................2 36
Overview ........................................ 235
Selecting a station ......................... 190
Setting the waveband .................... 235
Switching on .................................. 234
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Reading lamp ..................................... 123
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 240
Rear sill protector .............................2 49Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 268
Displays in the Audio display ......... 173
Displays in the COMAND display ... 173
Function/notes ............................. 171
Switching on/off ........................... 172
Rear window blind ............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 145
Refueling process .......................... 146
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 256
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 257
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 123
Overvi

ew of bulb types .................. 124
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 191
Warning lamp ................................. 202
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 195
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 208
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 142
Index17

Stowage areas................................... 238
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 239
Center console .............................. 239
Cup holders ................................... 251
Display message) ........................... 191
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 239
Glove box ....................................... 239
Important safety information ......... 239
Rear ............................................... 239
Stowage net ................................... 239
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 239
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 48
Summer tires ..................................... 290
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency unlocking ..................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 96
Limiting the opening angle ............. 102
Opening dimensions ......................3 44
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 98
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 97
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337 Emergency spare wheel ................. 332
Information ....................................3
34
Tires/wheels ................................. 314
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Telephone
Accepting a call ..................... 190, 231
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 229
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 227
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 231
Ending an active call ......................2 32
Entering phone numbers ................ 232
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 230
Making a call ................................. 232
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........1 90
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 231
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting a call .............................. 232
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 31
Using the telephone ....................... 231
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 232
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 248
Te

mperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 190
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 190
Outside temperature ......................1 88
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Through-loading feature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 190
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
Checking manually ........................ 294
Display message ............................ 200
Maximum ....................................... 294
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 274
Notes ............................................. 292
20Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch121
=Instrument cluster37
?Horn~
ADIRECT SELECT lever142
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
168
COverhead control panel44
DClimate control systems130
EIgnition lock137
Start/Stop button138
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
117
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever~
HParking brake~
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood262
KReleases the parking brake~
LLight switch120
36Cockpit
At a glance

Useful information............................130
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 130
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 133
129
Climate control

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 31).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated if the ignition is switched
off (see the Digital Operator's Manual, key-
word "Residual heat").
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the con-
venience opening feature (see the Digital
Operator's Manual, keyword "Convenience
opening"). This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior tempera-
ture will be reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol-
lutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces
the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the filter,
which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
iIt is possible that the residual heat func-
tion may be activated automatically an hour
after the SmartKey is removed. The vehicle
is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the
automatic climate control.
130Overview of climate control systems
Climate control