esc MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2010 W212 Owner's Manual

RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...............159
Safety systems ................................ 61
Systems ......................................... 146
Through standing water .................257
With DISTRONIC PLUS ...................157
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 109
Driving off .................................. 111, 257
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake ................................ 64
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 63
EBP .................................................. 64
ESC .................................................. 65
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG) ........163
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 161
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system (E 63 AMG) ........................164
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................178
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 146
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149
Hill-start assist system ..................160
HOLD function ............................... 161
Lane Keeping Assist ......................177
Night View Assist Plus ...................172
Parking Guidance ........................... 168
Parktronic system ..........................165
RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...............159
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 119
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 93, 145
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 64
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 207
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Control
see ESC
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire .......................................... 323
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle .........................340
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 208
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......211
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........84
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 347
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Compartment ................................ 223
Malfunction indicator lamp ............310
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Number .......................................... 347
Starting .......................................... 109
Turning off ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 225
Additives ........................................ 362
Checking level ............................... 224
Consumption ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 298
Oil dipstick ..................................... 225
Recommended engine oils and oil
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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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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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Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre-
approved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are special-
order items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send
in the “Change of Address Notice” found in
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
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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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Indicator and warning lampsFunctionPage:ESC OFF warning lamp308;Preglow indicator lamp,
diesel engine only110
=Front foglamp indicator
lamp99
?Rear foglamp indicator
lamp99
ALeft turn signal indicator
lamp 100
BESC warning lamp 308CDistance warning lamp1309DRight turn signal indicator
lamp100
ESeat belt telltale 307FSupplemental Restraint
System (SRS) indicator
lamp 308
FunctionPageGEngine malfunction
indicator lamp310
HBrake warning lamp,
Canada only306
ICombination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
233,
312
Low tire pressure telltale,
Canada only
233,
312
JCoolant temperature
warning lamp311
KBrake warning lamp, USA
only306
LAntilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp 305
MHigh-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 1001Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. Itshould go out when the engine is running.
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FunctionPageNLow-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 97
OESC SPORT warning lamp67PFuel tank reserve warning
lamp310Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display128;Press button W or X
to set the volume.134
Press button ~:to end a call136to reject an incoming call136Press button 6:to answer a call136to dial2136to redial2137Press button 8 to mute.=Press button ? to
activate the Voice Control
System3.
2Function only available in telephone menu.3Function only available in vehicles with Voice Control System.
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Center consoleFunctionPage:Hazard warning flasher
switch101
;Alarm system indicator
lamp72
=Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp, USA
only
43,
314
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp,
Canada only
46,
314
?Electronic Stability Control
system (ESC) switch65
ACOMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
BSeat heating switch92CSeat ventilation switch92DParktronic system
deactivation switch168
FunctionPageERear seat head restraints
switch, folding down89
FRear window sunshade
switch205
GDual-zone automatic
climate control181
3-zone automatic climate
control, Canada only183
Rear window defroster191HStorage compartment201Ashtray206Cup holder203IDamping system switch163JVehicle level control switch163KStorage compartment201LProgram mode selector
switch120
MCOMAND controller, see
separate operating
instructions
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