Front MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2010 W212 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62
Indicator lamp ................................ 305
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 288, 289
Accessory weight .............................. 249
Accidents ........................................... 112
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............208
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 54
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Adaptive Brake .................................... 64
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............... 100
Switching on or off ......................... 142
AdBlue ®
...................................... 333, 364
Refilling ......................................... 334
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 362
Gasoline ......................................... 364
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 233
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 285
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..208
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........43, 314
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 276
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Pelvis ............................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 362
Air distribution .................................. 189
Air filter .............................................. 299
AIRMATIC
Damping system ............................ 163
Introduction ................................... 163
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Vehicle level control ......................163
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250
Air pump (electric) ............................ 327
Air recirculation mode ...................... 190
Air volume .......................................... 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 326
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 161
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 284, 297
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system (E 63 AMG) ............................ 164
AMG menu ......................................... 131
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 365
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 71
Anti-theft alarm system ...................72
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................202
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................202
Ashtrays ............................................. 206
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250
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C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 135
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 359
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 199
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 266
Center console ..................................... 32
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 80, 144
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 77
Locking/unlocking from inside ........81
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 81
Ceramic brake system ...................... 256
Certification label .............................. 346
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........60
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 59
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............43
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 59
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Override switch ................................ 60
Safety notes ..................................... 56
Tether anchorage points ..................58
Top tether ........................................ 58
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 266Cigarette lighter ................................ 206
Climate control see Climate control system
Climate control system .................... 180
Air conditioning ............................. 185
Air conditioning refrigerant ............362
Air distribution ............................... 189
Air recirculation mode ...................190
Air volume ..................................... 189
Automatic mode ............................ 186
Deactivating system ......................185
Front defroster .............................. 189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........190
Residual heat and ventilation .........191
Temperature .................................. 186
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 270
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass ............................................ 216
Control system .................................. 126
Multifunction display .....................128
Multifunction steering wheel .........126
Resetting to factory settings ..........139
Control system menus ...................... 129
AMG ............................................... 131
Assistance ..................................... 137
Audio ............................................. 134
Navi ............................................... 134
Service ........................................... 138
Settings ......................................... 139
Telephone ...................................... 135
Trip ................................................ 129
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 145
Instrument cluster .........................140
Lighting .......................................... 141
Vehicle ........................................... 144
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 145
Seat belt adjustment function .......145
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............365
Capacities ...................................... 361
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Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Temperature gauge ........................ 125
Warning lamp ................................. 311
Corner-illuminating lamps ................ 102
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
Cruise control .................................... 146
Activating ....................................... 147
Canceling ....................................... 147
Changing the set speed .................148
Last stored speed ..........................148
Lever .............................................. 147
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Resume function ............................ 148
Setting current speed ....................147
Cup holders ........................................ 203
Curb weight ....................................... 250
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Damping system ............................... 163
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 98
Switching on or off ......................... 141
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......189
Rear window .................................. 191
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 142
Interior lighting .............................. 143
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel fuel
see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 112
With starting .................................. 110
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 241
Displays
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Maintenance service indicator .......258
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 272
Multifunction display .....................128
Symbol messages ..........................287
Text messages ............................... 274
Trip computer ................................ 129
Vehicle status message memory ...139
Vehicle system settings .................139
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 149
Cleaning system sensors ...............263
Displaying the distance graphic .....152
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 151
Distance warning lamp ..........151, 309
Driving ........................................... 154
Driving with .................................... 157
Lever .............................................. 153
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 280
Resume function ............................ 156
Sensor cover .................................. 263
Speed settings ............................... 155
Stopping ........................................ 155
Door control panel .............................. 34
Door handles ........................................ 34
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 60
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...77
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Opening from inside ......................... 80
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......211
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........314
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 250
Drinking and driving ......................... 254
Drive-dynamic multicontour seat ...... 91
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 257
Hydroplaning ................................. 257
Instructions ........................... 109, 254
In winter ........................................ 253
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ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ...... 65
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 65
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 288, 289, 290
Warning lamp ................................. 309
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 65
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 195
Power windows .............................. 105
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................192
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 95
Parking position ............................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 268
Flat tire ............................................... 323
Lowering the vehicle ......................328
Mounting the spare wheel .............323
Preparing the vehicle .....................323
Spare wheel ........................... 323, 358
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................329
Floormats ........................................... 217
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........360
Brake fluid ..................................... 361
Capacities ...................................... 359
Engine coolant ............................... 361
Engine oil ....................................... 360
Power steering fluid .......................360
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 361
Fog lamps ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 300, 302
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 360
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 276
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) .......... 43, 314
Fuel ..................................................... 220
Additives ........................................ 364
Capacity, fuel tank .........................361
Diesel fuel ...................................... 363
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................254
Fuel consumption statistics ...........130
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................222
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....310
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........362
Refueling ........................................ 220
Requirements ................................ 363
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 222
Opening manually ..........................316
Fuel gauge ......................................... 126
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 359
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ............................................... 333
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 361
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................222
Refueling ........................................ 220
Fuses .................................................. 343
G
Garage door opener .................... 33, 212
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 250
Gear range ......................................... 120
Indicator ........................................ 120
Limiting .......................................... 122
Shifting into optimal ......................122
Gear selector lever ............................ 115
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Gearshift pattern ........................... 115
Shifting procedure .........................118
Transmission position indicator .....118
Transmission positions ..................118
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Generatorsee Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 201
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 250
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 250
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 265
Hazard warning flasher .................... 101
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 102
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............97
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............100
Automatic headlamp mode ..............98
Bi-Xenon .................................. 97, 319
Cleaning lenses ............................. 262
Cleaning system ............................ 102
Daytime running lamp mode ............98
Delayed shut-off ............................ 142
Halogen ......................................... 319
High-beam flasher .........................101
High-beam headlamps ...................100
Low-beam headlamps ......................98
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Replacing bulbs ............................. 318
Switch .............................................. 97
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of .......... 266
Head restraints .................................... 87
Adjustment ................................ 87, 89
Comfort head restraint ....................89
Folding back .................................... 89
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 54
Rear seat head restraints ................. 89
Heated steering wheel ........................ 94
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 51
Seats ............................................... 87
Vehicle level control ......................163
High-beam flasher ............................. 101
High-beam headlamps .............. 100, 319
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............100
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
High-performance brake system ..... 256
Hill-start assist system ..................... 160
HOLD function ................................... 161
Hood ................................................... 223
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Hydroplaning ..................................... 257
I
Identification labels .......................... 346
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 346
Ignition ................................... 85, 86, 110
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 80
Instrument cluster ...................... 28, 125
Illumination .................................... 125
Lamps ............................................ 304
Multifunction display .....................128
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 143
Emergency lighting ........................103
Front .............................................. 103
Front reading lamps .......................103
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Rear ............................................... 104
Rear reading lamps ........................104
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ........................... 104
Rain sensor .................................... 104
IR emitter
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 270
Jump starting ..................................... 338
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Unlocking/locking manually ..........314
Valet locking .................................... 85
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................79
Checking batteries ...........................79
Factory setting ........................... 77, 79
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 79
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 77
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 79
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....78
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Loss of ............................................. 79
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Opening, trunk ................................. 82
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ............................... 107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control ................................ 76
Replacing ......................................... 80
Replacing batteries ........................317
Restoring to factory setting .......77, 79
Selective setting ........................77, 79
Starter switch positions ...................85
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................86
Kickdown ........................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 124
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 250
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 346
Emission control information .........347
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 237
Tire inflation pressure ....................230
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Front .............................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 305
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............100
Brakes ........................................... 305
Coolant .......................................... 311
Distance warning lamp ..........151, 309
Engine malfunction ........................310
ESC .......................................... 29, 309
ESC OFF ........................................ 308
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 43, 314
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 310
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster .........................304
Low-beam headlamps ................30, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................312
Seat belt telltale ................29, 52, 307
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Brake pads ..................................... 287
Child seat ...................................... 279
Coolant .......................................... 295
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............303
Cruise control ................................ 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 280
Doors ............................................. 293
EBP ................................................ 289
Engine oil ....................................... 298
ESC ............................... 288, 289, 290
Fog lamps .............................. 300, 302
Front passenger front air bag ........276
Gas cap .......................................... 298
High-beam lamps ........................... 301
Hood .............................................. 293
Lane Keeping Assist ......................283
License plate lamps .......................301
Light sensor ................................... 302
Low-beam lamps ............................ 302
Parking brake ................................ 289
Parking lamps ................................ 301
Power steering ............................... 295
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 274
Radar sensors ................................ 282
Reserve fuel ................................... 298
Reverse lamp ................................. 300
Side marker lamps .........................300
SmartKey ....................................... 293
SRS ................................................ 290
Tele Aid .......................................... 290
Tire inflation pressure ............284, 304
Tire pressure monitor ....................285
Tires ...................................... 284, 304
Trunk ............................................. 293
Turn signals ................................... 303
Washer fluid ................................... 294
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 93
Buttons .......................................... 126
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........93, 145
Gearshift control ............................ 122
Heating ............................................ 94
Memory function .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 30N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 134
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 54
Resetting ....................................... 316
Nets, parcel ....................................... 199
Night View Assist Plus ...................... 172
Cleaning the windshield in front of
the camera .................................... 263
Normal occupant weight .................. 251
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 346
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 251
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 59
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........43, 314
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 59
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 53
Seat belts .................................. 39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 43
Self-test ........................................... 46
Odometer ........................................... 129
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Oil, oil levelsee Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 121
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 262
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 261
Paintwork code ................................. 347
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Operation ....................................... 195
Roller sunblinds ............................. 194
Synchronizing ................................ 196
Parcel nets ......................................... 199
Parking ............................................... 113
Parking Guidance ..................168, 170
Parktronic system ..........................165
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
Parking brake .................................... 113
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Parking Guidance .............................. 168
Canceling ....................................... 171
Detecting a parking space .............169
Parking .......................................... 170
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................95
Transmission position ....................118
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............263
Malfunction .................................... 168
Minimum distance .........................167
Sensor range ................................. 166
Switching on/off ........................... 168
System sensors ............................. 166
Warning indicators ...................27, 167
Parts service ...................................... 346
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags ..................................... 42
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 265
Power assistance .............................. 254
Power outlets .................................... 207
Power seats see Seats
Power steering
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 192
Synchronizing ................................ 194
Power washer .................................... 261
Power windows ................................. 105
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 105
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 60
Synchronizing ................................ 107
Practical hints ................................... 268
Preglow indicator lamp ..................... 110
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 53
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 274
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ................................. 69
Activating/deactivating .................137
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 274
Problems
While driving .................................. 112
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 105
Product information ............................ 20
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Exterior view
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
FunctionPage:Trunk:Locking and unlocking76Opening and closing81Valet locking85;Rear window defroster191=Rear lamps318?Fuel filler flap220AExterior rear view mirrors95Parking position95BRoof:Power tilt/sliding sunroof192Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel194
CWindshield:Wiping with washer fluid105FunctionPageCleaning264DDoors:Locking and unlocking76,
314
EWipers104Wiper blades, replacing322Wiper blades, cleaning264FHood223GFront lamps318HHeadlamp cleaning system102IFront towing eye341JTires and wheels228Rims and tires353KRear towing eye34126Exterior viewAt a glance
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
control121
;Cruise control lever:Cruise control146DISTRONIC PLUS149=Instrument cluster125?Multifunction steering
wheel126
AHornBGear selector lever115CFront Parktronic warning
indicators 167
DOverhead control panel33EGlove box201FCenter console32GStarter switch85FunctionPageKEYLESS-GO start/stop
button86
HSteering wheel adjustment
stalk93
ICombination switch:Turn signals100Wipers104High beam100JParking brake pedal113KOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
LHood lock release223MParking brake release113NDoor control panel34OExterior lamp switch97PNight View Assist Plus172Cockpit27At a glance212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 27Z