MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN 2014 Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on: press theÃbutton on
the control panel for the climate control.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
goes out. The previously selected settings
are restored.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
lights up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the
temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction. Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿button
lights up.
i When the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function is activated,
one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary
heating button will light up on vehicles with
auxiliary heating.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿button
goes out. The "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function has a delayed
switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in
the
¿ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
Activating/switching X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Automatic air distribution and
airflow are activated.
i 3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode (Y page 150).
X To switch to manual mode: Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
air distribution adjustment button
F(Y
page 145).
3-zone automatic climate control: press air
distribution adjustment button
I(Y page 147).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out.
or
X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
airflow adjustment button G(Ypage 145).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
airflow adjustment button H(Ypage 147).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out. Adjusting the climate mode settings
The "Set climate mode" function is only
available with 3-zone automatic climate
control.
You can select the following climate mode
settings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with less draft 150
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X Press the Ãbutton.
X Press climate mode selection button Gup
or down and select the desired level
(Y page 147) Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce: press temperature
selection switch EorH up or down
(Y page 145).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control Automatic climate control zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press
temperature selection switch ForJ up
or down (Y page 147). Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
X Press temperature selection switch For
J up or down (Y page 147).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press therors
button on the rear control panel.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings P
Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs the airflow through the center,
side and footwell air vents (USA only)
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents
(Canada only)
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards. Operating the climate control systems
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Setting the air distribution
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
air distribution adjustment button Fup or
down, until the desired symbol appears in
the display (Y page 145).
X 3-zone automatic climate control: press air
distribution adjustment button Iup or
down, until the desired symbol appears in
the display (Y page 147). Setting the airflow
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce: press airflow switch
G up or down (Y page 145).
3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce front-
compartment airflow: press airflow
switch Hup or down (Y page 147).
X To increase/reduce the rear airflow:
press the KorI switch.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. As soon as
the battery is sufficiently charged, full blower
output will be available. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side. 3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side and
the rear compartment. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting"
function as soon as the windshield is clear
again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. Once the
battery is sufficiently charged again, full
blower output will be available again.
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. The previously selected settings 152
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are restored. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
temperature selection switch EorH up
or down (Y page 145).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
temperature selection switch ForJ up
or down (Y page 147).
or
X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
airflow switch Gup or down
(Y page 145).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
airflow switch Hup or down
(Y page 147). MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
X To activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button Ù
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the ¿cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed
air is directed to the side windows.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the ¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
air distribution adjustment button Fup or
down (Y page 145), until the Por
O symbol appears in the display.
X 3-zone automatic climate control: press air
distribution adjustment button Iup or
down (Y page 147), until the Por
O symbol appears in the display.
X Adjust the side air vents so that no air is
directed to the side windows. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤button
lights up or goes out. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 159).
X To activate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
lights up.
i Dual-zone automatic climate control: air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high outside temperatures.
3-zone automatic climate control: air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp above the g
button does not light up. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
goes out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
General notes The residual heat function is only available in
vehicles for Canada with automatic climate
control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the vehicle
for approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been switched off. The heating time
depends on the temperature that has been
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Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock or remove it (Y page 159).
X To activate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
lights up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X To deactivate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
goes out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior. In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R
keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior. Setting the center air vents
:
Center air vent, left
; Center air vent, right
= Center vent thumbwheel, right
? Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ?up or down. Setting the side air vents
:
Defroster vent
; Side air vent
= Control for side air vent Setting the air vents
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X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel =up or
down. Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. :
Air vent thumbwheel
; Air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings.
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear control panel, only for Canada with
3-zone automatic climate control
? Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :up or
down.
Setting the B-pillar air vent :
B-pillar air vent
; Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel ;to the
left or right. 156
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Useful information
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Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 158
Driving ............................................... 158
Automatic transmission ...................167
Refueling ............................................ 175
Parking ............................................... 182
Driving tips ........................................ 184
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 26).Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
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. The first 1000 miles(1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1000 miles (1500 km).
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
R Change gear in good time, before the
tachometer needle is Ôof the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
R If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate
the vehicle to full speed. Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
R
Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
R Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Change gear in good time.
i You should also observe these notes on
breaking in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
i Always observe the respective speed
limits. AMG vehicles with self-locking rear
axle differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
differential on the rear axle. To protect the
differential on the rear axle, carry out an oil
change after a breaking-in phase of
2,000 miles (3,000 km). This oil change
prolongs the service life of the differential.
Have the oil change carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. 158
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