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

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 20At a glance ........................................... 25Safety ................................................... 35Opening and closing ...........................75Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..101Lights and windshield wipers ..........117Climate control ................................. 131Driving and parking ..........................147On-board computer and displays ....215Loading, stowing and features ........273Maintenance and care ......................307Roadside Assistance ........................321Tires and wheels ............................... 349Technical data ................................... 383
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 294
12 V socket ........................................ 292
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Accident (notes) ................................ 323
Active Blind Spot Assist Display message ............................ 252
Function/information ....................209
Active Driving Assistance package . 208
Active Lane Keeping Assist Display message ............................ 251
Function/information ....................211
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 245
Active multicontour seat .................. 107
Active service system see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
AdBlue ®
Adding ........................................... 167
Display message ............................ 249
Air bags
Display message ............................ 239
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Window curtain air bag ....................43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 138
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 140
Air filter (display message) .............. 249
Airflow Setting ........................................... 141
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 191
Suspension tuning .........................192
Vehicle level .................................. 191
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 250
AIRMATIC (E 550 and E 550
4MATIC) .............................................. 191
Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 144
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................143
Air vents ............................................. 144
Glove box ....................................... 144
Important safety information .........144
Rear ............................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ...........144
Setting the side air vents ...............144
Alarm system
see ATA
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 230
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 221
AMG Ride Control sports
suspension (E 63 AMG) ..................... 192
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
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Ashtray ............................................... 291
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm ....................74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 201
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 314
Automatic lane recognition
system see Lane Keeping Assist ................229
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................155
Display message ............................ 258
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............162
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Malfunction .................................... 162
Program selector button ................158
Pulling away ................................... 151
Selector lever ................................ 154
Starting .......................................... 151
B
Backrest (display message) ............. 259
Bag hook ............................................ 281
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 66
Battery Charging ........................................ 340
Checking (SmartKey) .......................80
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 80
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................80
Safety notes .................................. 338
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 205
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 390
Adding AdBlue ®
............................. 167
Bottle holder ...................................... 289
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 392
Brake fluid level ................................ 312
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 244
Brakes ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................392
Display message ............................ 242
High-performance brake system ....174
Important safety notes ..................173
Maintenance .................................. 174
Parking brake ................................ 170
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulb
Infrared light .................................. 127
Bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................126
Low-beam headlamps ....................126
Overview ........................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Standing lamps (front) ...................126
Turn signals (front) ......................... 127
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........23
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
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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
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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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Emergency releaseFuel filler flap ................................. 164
Trunk ......................................... 90, 91
Vehicle ....................................... 85, 86
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................162
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 325
Stowing .......................................... 326
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....20
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the key ....151
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 170
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........268
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 153
Engine number .................................. 386
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 310
Checking the oil level ..................... 309
Display message ............................ 248
Lubricant additives ........................391
Notes about oil grades ................... 391
Temperature (on-board computer) . 221
Viscosity ........................................ 391
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 68
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...221
Display message ............................ 235
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68Important safety information ...........67
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 68
Exhaust check ................................... 172
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 318
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) .......................114
Out of position ............................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 115
Storing the parking position ..........114
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 323
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 331
MOExtended run-flat system .........337
Preparing the vehicle .....................326
Raising the vehicle .........................333
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 327
Floormat ............................................. 304
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 108
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 244
Fuel Additives ........................................ 389
Notes ............................................. 388
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 388
Refueling ........................................ 162
Specifications ................................ 388
Troubleshooting ............................. 166
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........220
Notes ............................................. 172
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 249
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................164
Opening/closing ............................ 164
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 249
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Fuel levelCalling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuses
Fuse allocation chart .....................345
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 346
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 346
Fuse box in the trunk .....................346
Notes ............................................. 345
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................303
Notes ............................................. 300
Opening/closing the garage door ..303
Programming the remote control ...301
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 319
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 384
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 319
Glove box ........................................... 274
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 122
Adding washer fluid .......................312
Notes ............................................. 393
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Misting up ...................................... 123
Head restraints
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) ..............106
Luxury ............................................ 105
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 122
Hill start assist .................................. 152
HOLD function Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 188
Hood
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 259
Opening ......................................... 308
Hydroplaning ..................................... 175
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 270
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Submenu (on-board computer) ......229
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................124
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Emergency lighting ........................124
Manual control ............................... 124
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 324
Using ............................................. 333
Jump-starting ..................................... 341
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 150
Convenience closing feature ............94
Display message ............................ 260
Locking ............................................ 77
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Starting the engine ........................151
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 150
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Kickdown ................................... 158, 161
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lane-change assistant see Active Blind Spot Assist
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 229
Display message ............................ 251
Function/information ....................207
Lane Tracking package ..................... 205
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 244
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................231
Automatic headlamp mode ............119
Cornering light function .................122
Daytime running lamps ..................119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Fog lamps ...................................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ...................122
High-beam headlamps ...................120
Light switch ................................... 118
Low-beam headlamps ....................119
Rear fog lamp ................................ 120
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 230
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........231
Light sensor (display message) ....... 246
Loading guidelines ............................ 274
Locking Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 84
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 232
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 243
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 284
Luggage net ....................................... 276
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ....................108
Luxury head restraints ..................... 105
M
M+S tires ............................................ 175
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 244
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Manual drive program ...................... 160
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 107
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 316
mbrace 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
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System .......................................... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............299
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Memory card (on-board computer) . 225
Memory function ............................... 115
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 221
Assistance ..................................... 227
Audio ............................................. 225
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DVD ............................................... 226
Navigation ..................................... 224
Overview of menus ........................219
Service ........................................... 229
Settings ......................................... 229
Telephone ...................................... 226
Trip ................................................ 220
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 290
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 337
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....225
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display ........................ 218
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................224
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................203
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Function/notes ............................. 202
Malfunction .................................... 205
Problem ......................................... 205
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 388
Odometer ........................................... 220
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 221
Assistance menu ........................... 227
Audio menu ................................... 225
Convenience submenu ..................232
Display messages ..........................234
Factory settings ............................. 233
Important safety notes ..................216
Instrument cluster submenu ..........229
Lighting submenu .......................... 230
Message memory .......................... 234
Navigation menu ............................ 224
Operating video DVD .....................226
Operation ....................................... 217
Overview of menus ........................219
Service menu ................................. 229
Settings menu ............................... 229
Standard display submenu ............220
Telephone menu ............................ 226
Trip menu ...................................... 220
Vehicle submenu ........................... 231
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 217
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
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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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