sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN 2014 Owners Manual

Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
.......................................... 425
Washer fluid .................................. .424
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........253
On-board computer .......................249
Setting the air distribution ...............151
Setting the airflow ............................152
SETUP (on-board computer) .............254
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 268
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 345
Convenience closing feature ............99
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Important safety information ...........98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Skibag ................................................ 301
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes ..................102
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ...................106
Resetting ....................................... 104
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 284
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................159
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................161
Snow chains ...................................... 375Sockets
Center console .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Luggage compartment ...................320
Rear compartment .........................320
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 412
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 242
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 239
Selecting the unit of measurement 249
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 290
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 262
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 268
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 161
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) ..............283
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating .................248
Display message ............................ 279
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................119
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Important safety notes ..................119 Index
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Paddle shifter
s............................... 172
Steering wheel heating ..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........172
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 316
Eyeglasses compartment ...............299
Glove box ...................................... .299
Important safety information .........298
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 300
Stowage net ....................................... 301
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 312
Summer tires ..................................... 374
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 205
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 206
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........254
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 154
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 238
Tailgate Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking .......................97
Important safety notes ....................90
Limiting the opening angle ...............96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92Opening/closing (from outside)
.......92
Opening dimensions ......................426
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 418
Emergency spare wheel .................414
Information .................................... 416
Tires/wheels ................................. 400
Vehicle data ................................... 426
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 326
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes .......................330
Emergency call .............................. 323
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............328
MB info call button ........................325
Remote vehicle locking ..................328
Roadside Assistance button ..........325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............328
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 322
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 245
Display message ............................ 283
Menu (on-board computer) ............245
Number from the phone book ....... .245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call .................245
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 312
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 238
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 253
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 253
Outside temperature ..................... .239
Setting (climate control) ................15118
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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 288
Brakes ........................................... 287
Check Engine ................................. 292
Coolant .......................................... 293
Distance warning ........................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295
ESP ®
.............................................. 289
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 290
Fuel tank ........................................ 292
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................48
Reserve fuel ................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 285
SPORT handling mode ...................290
SRS ................................................ 291
Tire pressure monitor ....................296
Warranty ............................................ 416
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........400
Wheel chock ...................................... 396
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Checking ........................................ 373
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Cleaning (warning) .........................395
Emergency spare wheel .................410
Important safety notes ..................372
Interchanging/changing ................395
Mounting a new wheel ...................399
Mounting a wheel .......................... 396
Removing a wheel ..........................399
Storing ........................................... 395
Tightening torque ........................... 400
Wheel size/tire size .......................400
Window curtain air bag
Operation ........................................ .47
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 152
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................340
Notes ............................................. 424
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................142
Rear window wiper ........................139
Replacing the wiper blades ............139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................374
Slippery road surfaces ...................189
Snow chains .................................. 375
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 337
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 374
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 345
Important safety notes ..................139
Replacing (rear window) ................141
Replacing (windshield )................... 140
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 348
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 152 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 289
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 290
;
·
Distance warning 295
=
å
ESP®
OFF 289
?
$
Brakes (USA only) 287
A
J
Brakes (Canada only) 287
B
#!
Turn signals 131
C
!
ABS 288
D
6
SRS 291
E
;
Check Engine 292
F
h
Tire pressure monitor 296 Function Page
G
ü
Seat belt 285
H
%
Diesel engine:
preglow 161
÷
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 290
I
?
Coolant 293
J
K
High-beam
headlamps 132
K
L
Low-beam
headlamps 130
L
T
Parking lamps 130
M
R
This lamp has no
function N
8
Reserve fuel 29232
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Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Important safety notes
You can select between the following
statuses of ESP:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain. It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
R
when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on designated roads when the vehicle's
own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button :until
the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF OFFmessage appears in the
multifunction display. 74
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X
To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ONON
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels are able to
spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
intervenes. R
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
General information EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 67). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 288) as well as
display messages (Y page 260). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 202) and hill start assist
(Y page 162). Driving safety systems
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Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, only have work on the engine carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. ECO display
Example: ECO display
The ECO display gives you information on how
economical your driving style is. The ECO
display assists you in achieving the optimum
driving style in terms of consumption, taking
the actual and selected conditions into
consideration. Your driving style can
significantly influence the vehicle's
consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
Acceleration
R Constant Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher
percentage indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption and a fixed percentage count in the ECO display does not indicate a
fixed consumption figure.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
R
load
R tire pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R electrical consumers switched on
These factors are not taken into
consideration by the ECO display.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
R Acceleration
Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
- The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- The bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant
Constant (assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
- The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting
Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
- The bar empties: frequent braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration
Acceleration andConstant Constant :
R observe the gearshift recommendations.
R drive in drive program E.
i On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant Constant
will change. Driving tips
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i
If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
position Dor R.
R you shift the transmission to position P.
R you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until ë
disappears from the multifunction display.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to
position Pif:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
R a system malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient. RACE START
Important safety notes i
Observe the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode (Y page 74).
RACE START is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles. Conditions for activation You can activate RACE START if:
R
the doors are closed.
R the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
(Y page 74)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
R the transmission is in position D.
Activating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(Y page 171) until the RSlamp lights up.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN
Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears
in the multifunction display.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE START Canceled RACE START Canceled message appears
in the multifunction display.
X To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 172).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 172).
The RACE START Available Depress RACE START Available Depress
gas pedal
gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The RACE START Not RACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display. Driving systems
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X
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to
RACE START Release brake to
start start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The RACE START Canceled
RACE START Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE RACE START
START Active
Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE
RACE
START Not Possible See Operator's START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual Manual message appears in the multifunction
display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available
again after the vehicle has been driven a
certain distance. AIRMATIC
Vehicle level Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle
or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel
arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
G
WARNING
Vehicles with level control:
The vehicle is slightly lowered if:
R you have selected comfort suspension
tuning and
R you lock the vehicle within approximately
60 seconds of switching off the engine
You and people in the vicinity of the wheel
arch or the underbody may thus become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
wheel arch or the underbody when you lock
the vehicle.
! The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if:
R you have selected "Comfort tuning"
R you switch off the engine and then
R you lock the vehicle within approximately
60 seconds
When parking, position your vehicle so that
it does not make contact with the curb as
the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
If you unlock the vehicle within 60 seconds of
having switched the engine off, the vehicle is
lowered slightly when Comfort suspension
mode is selected.
Your vehicle regulates its height
automatically. All-round level control ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
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The following vehicle levels are possible:
R
Normal
R Raised: the vehicle is raised by
approximately 0.80 in (20 mm) when
compared with the normal level
R Lowered: the vehicle is raised by
approximately 0.40 in (10 mm) when
compared with the normal level
The "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle levels can
be set manually.
The "Lowered” vehicle level is set
automatically:
R at speeds above 70 mph (113 km/h)
R if you have selected "Sports tuning"
(Y page 205)
Setting the vehicle level
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow
chains or on particularly poor road surfaces.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Setting raised level X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp :lights up. The vehicle
height is adjusted to raised level.
The Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising message appears in
the display. The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
R
drive at a speed over approximately
75 mph (120 km/h)
R drive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 50 mph (80 km/h)
The "Raised level" remains active when you
are not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal level
X Start the engine.
If indicator lamp :is lit:
X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection, i.e. sports or
comfort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road. Driving systems
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