warning MERCEDES-BENZ E400 HYBRID 2014 User Guide
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X
Switch on the ignition.
X Start the vehicle.
READY indicator :lights up in the
multifunction display .The vehicle is ready
to drive.
X Depress the brake pedal and select a gear.
i The first time the brake pedal is
depressed, braking resistance is reduced
and brake pedal travel is greater than usual.
Noiseless start
When you start the vehicle, electric operation
mode can be used. The engine starts up when
the power required by the driver exceeds the
power currently available from the electric
motor.
Noiseless start is dependent on the outside
temperature and the operating temperature
of the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system has been started using
noiseless start, green READY indicator :
lights up in the multifunction display.
Pulling away If you are depressing the brake pedal when
shifting the transmission from
Pto Dor Rand
still see the Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' display message in the multifunction
display:
X Depress the brake pedal more firmly and
select the desired transmission position.
i For further information about pulling
away, see the vehicle Operator's Manual. ECO start/stop function Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is stationary and the green
READY indicator in the instrument cluster is
lit, this means that the engine has been
switched off automatically. All of the vehicle's
systems remain active.
If you remove your foot from the brake pedal
while in transmission position DorR, the
vehicle may pull away automatically.
There is a risk of an accident.
Exit the vehicle only if:
R both the green and yellow READY
indicators in the instrument cluster are off
R you have secured the vehicle to preven tit
from rolling away.
General notes
The ECO start/stop function automatically
switches off the engine at higher speeds
(Y page 23) and whe nthe vehicle comes to
a stop.
The ECO start/stop function is only available
in drive program E.
The system is operational when READY
indicator :turns green in the multifunction
display.
All vehicle systems remain active, e.g. the
automatic climate control.
Automatic engine switch-off
The engine is switched off automatically,
including when:
R the driver releases the accelerator pedal
and does not exceed a speed of 90 km/h
(140 km/h) (Y page 23) or
R the engine has reached its operating
temperature
R the driver’s seat belt is fastened and the
driver’s door is closed
R the driver only slightly depresses the
accelerator pedal
R the hood is closed and engaged properly 22
DrivingDriving and parking
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Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
You cannot start the
internal combustion
engine. The
multifunction display
shows no display
messages. The READY
indicator in the
multifunction display is
off. For example, the self-diagnosis is not yet complete or the hybrid
system is malfunctioning.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Try to start the internal combustion engine again.
X If the internal combustion engine does not start, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. You wish to pull away
and the ECO start/stop
function does not start
the internal
combustion engine.
The READY indicator in
the multifunction
display is off. The ECO start/stop function may be malfunctioning. The warning
and indicator lamps in the instrumen
tcluster light up.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Start the engine. The hybrid system is malfunctioning.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Problems with RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Braking resistance is
reduced and brake
pedal travel is longer
than usual. RBS system tes
trequired.
The first time the brake pedal is depressed after switching on the
engine, braking resistance is reduced and brake pedal travel is
greater than usual. When you release the brake pedal, pedal travel
then returns to normal. G
Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning.
X Observe any additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Ypage 31) and the indicator and warning lamp
messages in the instrument cluster (Y page 34).The brake pedal
pulsates. RBS assists you when braking with an electronically-controlled
brake boosting effect.
X
Observe the notes on the ESP ®
warning lamp ( Ypage 35). 24
DrivingDriving and parking
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Problem with the hybrid system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The hybrid system was
deactivated
automatically. Your vehicle has been involved in an accident.
The hybrid system remains deactivated if:
R
you cannot restart the internal combustion engine after several
seconds.
R red SRS warning lamp 6in the instrument cluster is lit.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The hybrid system was
deactivated
automatically. The
multifunction display
also shows a display
message. An electrical short circuit has occurred in the hybrid system or one
of the hybrid system’s electrical connections has been
disconnected.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (Y page 31).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Parking
G
WARNING
Vehicles with an electric motor generate
much less driving noise than vehicles with
internal combustion engines. As a result, your
vehicle may not be heard by other road users
in certain situations, for example when
parking or when your vehicle has not been
seen by other road users.
This requires you to adopt aparticularly
anticipatory driving style, as it is necessary to
allow for the possibility that other road users
may behave erratically. G
WARNING
When the vehicle is stationary and the green
READY indicator in the instrument cluster is
lit, this means that th eengine has been
switched off automatically. All of the vehicle's
systems remai nactive.
If you remove your foot from the brake pedal
while in transmission position DorR, the
vehicle may pull away automatically.
There is a risk of an accident. Exit the vehicle only if:
R
both the green and yellow READY
indicators in the instrument cluster are off
R you have secured the vehicle to preven tit
from rolling away.
X Apply the parking brake.
The red $indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to P.
X Switch the ignition off.
The green or yellow READY indicator in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i For further information about parking and
switching off the internal combustion
engine, see the vehicle Operator's Manual. Driving tips
Driving at optimum consumption
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent and sudden acceleration as
well as abrupt braking. Driving tips
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Useful information
..............................28
Displays and operation .......................28
Menus and submenus ........................28
Display messages ............................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ..............................34 27On-board computer and displays
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converted into electrical energy and stored in
the high-voltage battery.
The arrows for the energy flow turn green. Displaying fuel consumption and
generated electricity
1
Fuel consumption
; Electrical energy generated
X To call up the full screen display: press
the W button.
The clock is shown in the COMAND display
X Slide ZVthe COMAND controller up until
the Full Screen option is selected.
X Press Wthe COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
X Slide XVY or turn cVdthe COMAND
controlle runtil the fuel consumption
indicator appears.
The COMAND display shows fuel
consumption and generated electricity for
the past fifteen minutes of driving.
X To exit the full-screen display: pressW
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Each ba rinthe graphic display shows the
average value for 1minute.
Fuel consumption indicator :may differ
fro mt he indicator in the trip computer FromStart in the
Trip menu.Resetting values The values and the
From Start trip computer
will be reset (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual). Display messages
General notes
Display messages appearint he multifunction
display.
Display messages with graphic displays may
be shown in simplified form in the Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages
shown in the multifunction display.
Respond in accordance with the display
messages and observe the additional notes
in this supplement and the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by an audible warning tone or a continuous
tone.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the notes on:
R the HOLD function (see vehicle Operator's
Manual)
R parking (see vehicle Operator's Manual)
The following summarizes the hybrid system
display messages. You can find the remaining
display messages in the vehicle Operator's
Manual. Hiding display messages
You can hide some display messages with a
low priority.
X Press the aor% button on the
steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
Display messages with a high priority are
shown in red.
You cannot hide display messages of the
highest priority. The multifunction display
shows these messages continuously until the Display messages
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
é
The yellow RBS
(recuperative
brake system)
warning lamp is
on. In addition,
there may be a
warning tone. G
Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longe rthan usual and
braking performance may be affected. The automatic engine
switch-off function may also be deactivated.
X Observe any display messages shown in the multifunction
display (Y page 31).
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. $
The red brake
system warning
lamp is on. A
warning tone
also sounds. G
Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and
braking performance may be affected.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multifunction display
(Y page 31) (see vehicle Operator's Manual). G
Risk of accident
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multifunction display
(see vehicle Operator's Manual).
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 34
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
ä
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, traction control or ABS has intervened because there is a
risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions (see vehicle Operator's Manual). The warning and
indicator lamps do not
light up in the
instrument cluster after
switching on the
ignition. The 12V battery is discharged.
X
Jump-start your vehicle with the help of a second vehicle
(Y page 39).
or
X Charge the 12V battery (Y page 38).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
35On-board computer and displays Z
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 7).Batteries
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The electrolyte of the high-voltage battery is
poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing, e.g. in the even tof
an accident.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
thoroughly with plenty of clean water. Consult
a docto rimmediately.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the
vehicle standing idle for lengthy periods
can damage the high-voltage battery.
If the vehicle is idle for lengthy periods, run
it for a few minutes once every six weeks
to charge up the high-voltage battery.
During the charging process, switch off all
electrical consumers, e.g. the automatic
climate control or the seat heating.
Yourv ehicle is equipped with two 12V
batteries and one high-voltage battery. The
high-voltage battery stores the energy for the
electric motor. The engine can be started
using the electric motor.
Have any work on the batteries carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
i Observe the safety information
(Y page 14) and information about the 12V battery (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual).
Installation locations of the 12V and high-
voltage batteries (Y page 10).
Consult an authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter
if you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a
long period of time. High-voltage battery
G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
! Charge the high-voltage battery only in
"Charging while stationary" mode. Do not
connecta ny battery chargers to the high-
voltage battery .This could damage the
vehicle’s high-voltage electrical system.
X Bring the vehicle to a stop with the engine
running.
The engine powers the electric motor. The
electric motor operates as a generator. The
high-voltage battery is being charged.
i In the "Charging when stationary"
operating mode, the high-voltage battery
can be charged to a maximum of 70%. You
can monitor the condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery in the COMAND
display and in the multifunction display
(Y page 29). Charging the 12 V battery
i Observe the safety information and
information on charging the 12 Vbattery in
the vehicle Operator's Manual. 38
BatteriesBreakdown assistance
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 7).Information on the technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Service products and filling
capacities Engine oil
Points to remember Only engine oils approved by Mercedes-Benz
may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines (for
further information see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
Model Engine
model MB
Approval
E 400 HYBRID
276 229.5
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Engine with oil filter
Capacity
6.9 US qt (6.5 l) Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes !
Only the refrigerant R-134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be
used. The approved PAG oil may not be
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Otherwise, the climate control system may
be damaged.
Service work, such as topping-up refrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAE standard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control
system carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label Example: refrigerant instruction label
:
Warning symbol
; Refrigerant filling capacity
= Applicable SAE standards
? PAG oil part number
A Type of refrigerant
Warning symbols :indicate:
R possible dangers
R that it is necessary to have maintenance
work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop 46
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data