center console MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212 Owner's Manual

Capacitiessee Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 320
Car wash ........................................ 314
Display ........................................... 318
Gear or selector lever ....................319
Headlamps ..................................... 317
Matte finish ................................... 316
Night View Assist Plus ...................318
Notes ............................................. 313
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 319
Power washer ................................ 315
Rear view camera .......................... 318
Roof lining ...................................... 320
Seat belt ........................................ 320
Seat covers .................................... 319
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 319
Tail pipes ....................................... 318
Trim strips ..................................... 319
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 315
Windows ........................................ 316
Wiper blades .................................. 317
Wooden trim .................................. 319
Cargo compartment cover ............... 281
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 279
Cargo compartment floor Stowage well (under) .....................285
Cargo net
Important safety information .........283
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 124
Changing gears .................................. 157
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 79
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 63Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
Display message ............................ 236
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 292
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control ..135
Activating/deactivating .................138
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................143
Controlling automatically ...............139
Cooling with air dehumidification ..138
Defrosting the windshield ..............141
Demisting the windows .................. 142
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 133
Important safety information .........132
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Maximum cooling .......................... 142
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 139
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 142
Rear control panel .........................137
Refrigerant ..................................... 392
Setting the air distribution .............140
Setting the airflow .........................141
Setting the air vents ......................144
Setting the temperature ................139
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 140
Switching the rear window
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Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 143
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 141
Coat hooks ......................................... 283
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ......................................... 335
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 120
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 282
Compass ............................................ 303
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................311
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 392
Temperature (on-board computer) . 221
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 243
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 124
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................178
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 177
Cup holder ......................................... 288
Center console .............................. 288
Rear compartment .........................288
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 220
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Diesel particle filter .......................... 173
Digital speedometer ......................... 220
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 318
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 241
Calling up (on-board computer) .....234
Clearing (on-board computer) ........234
Driving systems ............................. 250
Engine ............................................ 246
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 260
Lamps ............................................ 243
Safety systems .............................. 235
Service interval display ..................313
SmartKey ....................................... 260
Tires ............................................... 255
Vehicle ........................................... 258
Distance recorder ............................. 220
Distance warning lamp ..................... 270
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 254
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 185
Driving tips .................................... 187
Function/notes ............................. 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 85
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
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Steering wheel heatingIndicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 275
Glove box ....................................... 274
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 275
Cup holders ................................... 288
Important safety information .........274
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................285
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 232
Factory setting ............................... 233
Instrument cluster .........................229
Lights ............................................. 230
Standard display ............................ 220
Vehicle ........................................... 231
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 289
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Suspension tuning ............................ 192
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........221
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 74
T
Tachometer ........................................ 217
Tailgate Display message ............................ 259
Emergency unlocking .......................91
Limiting the opening angle ...............90
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 244
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 28
Technical data ................................... 384
E 350 ............................................. 393
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 394
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 393
E 550 ............................................. 394
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 395
E 63 AMG ...................................... 395
Tires/wheels ................................. 374
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 299
Display message ............................ 235
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 296
Important safety notes ..................295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............300
MB info call button ........................298
Remote vehicle locking ..................300
Roadside Assistance button ..........297
Self-test ......................................... 295
System .......................................... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............299
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 260
Menu (on-board computer) ............226
Number from the phone book ........ 227
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call .................227
Telephone compartment .................. 275
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 285
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 216
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 221
Outside temperature ...................... 217
Setting ........................................... 139
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Through-loading ................................ 278
Through-loading feature ................... 278
Tilt/sliding sunroof Opening/closing .............................. 97
Resetting ......................................... 97
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 222
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 327
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....357
Checking manually ........................355
Display message ............................ 255
Maximum ....................................... 360
Notes ............................................. 353
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Exterior view ....................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ..............................28
Multifunction steering wheel .............30
Center console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ......................32
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Center consoleFunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps122;ATA indicator lamp74=Indicator lamp 45
(USA only)
43
Indicator lamp 45
(Canada only)
48
?COMAND; see the separate
operating instructionsASeat heating110BSeat ventilation111CPARKTRONIC194DLowers the rear head
restraints
105
FunctionPageESedan: rear window roller
sunblind
290
FStowage compartment274Ashtray291Cigarette lighter292Cup holder288GSets the suspension tuning192HSets the vehicle level191IStowage compartment274JSelects the drive program158KCOMAND controllerCenter console31At a glanceBA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-USdimargiVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 31

The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger air bag ;
deploys in front of and above the glove box.
They are deployed:
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts
Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
Rif the seat belt is fastened
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): front-
passenger front air bag deployment is also
influenced by the passenger's weight
category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 43).
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): the lighter the
passenger side occupant, the higher the
vehicle deceleration rate required for second
stage inflation of the front-passenger front air
bag. In the second stage, the front air bags
are inflated with the maximum amount of
propellant gas available.
In impact situations with deceleration or
acceleration values lower than the vehicle
deceleration or acceleration values preset in
the system, the front air bags are not
deployed. You will then be protected by the
seat belt.
! Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only):
do not place any objects which weigh more
than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front-passenger
seat. This could cause the system to
identify the seat as being occupied. In the
event of an accident, the restraint systems
on the front-passenger side are triggered.
Have restraint systems that have been
triggered replaced.
The front-passenger air bag will only deploy
if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied (USA only).
Rthe 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit, USA: (Y page 43),
Canada: (Y page 48).
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold.
Driver's knee bag
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 38).
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XTo reverse into the parking space:
maintain the steering wheel angle and
reverse carefully.
XStop as soon as you hear an acoustic
signal, at the latest when PARKTRONIC
sounds the continuous warning tone.
The Parking Guidance Finished
message appears in the multifunction
display and a tone sounds. You may be
asked to steer in a different direction and
then change gear. In this case, further
displays in the multifunction display will
direct you to the final position.
XManeuver if necessary.XAlways observe the warning messages
displayed by PARKTRONIC (Y page 195).
Canceling Parking Guidance
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Y page 196).
Parking Guidance is canceled immediately
and PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
Parking Guidance is canceled automatically if
it is no longer possible to guide you into the
parking space or if a malfunction occurs.
The parking space symbol disappears and the
Parking Guidance canceled message
appears in the multifunction display.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid/tailgate.
Sedan (example)
:Rear view camera
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
GWarning
The rear view camera is only an aid and the
obstacle display may:
Rshow a distorted perspective
Rbe inaccurate
Rnot show obstacles at all
The rear view camera does not mean that you
are no longer responsible for driving carefully.
Be careful and be particularly alert. The rear
view camera may not show objects that are:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runderneath the rear bumper
Rabove the trunk handle/tailgate handle
Safety always remains your responsibility,
and you must continue paying careful
attention to your immediate surroundings
when parking and maneuvering. This includes
the area behind, in front of and beside the
vehicle. You could otherwise endanger
yourself or others.
GWarning
The rear view camera does not work or does
not work properly:
Rif the trunk lid/tailgate is open
Rin very heavy rain, snow or fog
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Resetting values
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R Trip computer "From start"
R Trip computer "From reset"
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the Trip menu. XPress 9 or : to select the function
that you wish to reset.XPress a.
Resetting the trip computer "From start" (example)
XPress the : button to select Yes and
press the a button to confirm.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu. :Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift instruction?Engine oil temperatureACoolant temperature
Shift UP instruction = indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program. Shift
up instruction = overrides other messages
in the multifunction display until you have
shifted up.
When the engine temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature gauge flashes.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
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devices; see separate COMAND operating
instructions.
i The glove box can be ventilated
( Y page 144).XTo open: pull handle : and open glove box
flap ;.XTo close: fold glove box flap ; upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
2 .XTo unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 1.
Stowage compartment in the center
console
i A stowage compartment is located under
the cup holder at the front of the center
console.
XTo open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.XRemove the cup holder at the front of the
center console ( Y page 288).
Stowage compartment under the
armrest
All models except E 63 AMG
XTo open: pull handle : upwards.
The armrest folds out.
E 63 AMG
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XOpen covers : carefully in the direction of
the arrow.XFold covers : upwards.XOnly secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers :.XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Wagon)
XSecure the roof carrier to the roof rails.XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Points to observe before use
GWarning
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder in the center console
All vehicles except E 63 AMG
XTo open: slide cover = forwards until it
engages.XTo remove: slide catch ; forwards and
pull out cup holder :.XTo insert: insert cup holder : and slide
back catch ;.XTo close: press cover = briefly at the
front.
Cover = moves back.
E 63 AMG
XTo open: slide cover : back.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!
Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Only fold the armrests up when the cup
holder is closed. The cup holder may
otherwise be damaged.
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