Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Sedan - Manual

Rear ............................................... 104Rear reading lamps ........................ 104 Interior rear view mirror ..................... 94 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping ........................... 104 Ra...

Brake pads ..................................... 287Child seat ...................................... 279Coolant .......................................... 295Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 303Cruise control ................................ 279DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 280...

Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety and special suitability...

contacting you in a timely manner should theneed arise.If you sell your Mercedes, please leave allliterature with the vehicle to make it availableto the next operator.If you bought this vehicle used, be sure tosend in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”found in the Service and WarrantyInformation B...

Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules: R the safety precautions in this manual R the “Technical data” section in this manual R traffic rules and regulations R motor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning! Variou...

This information helps, for example, todiagnose vehicle systems after a collision andto continuously improve vehicle safety.Daimler may access the information andshare it with others R for safety research or vehicle diagnosispurposes R with the consent of the vehicle owner orlessee R in response to ...

Exterior view ....................................... 26Cockpit ................................................. 27Instrument cluster .............................. 28Multifunction steering wheel ............. 30Center console .................................... 32Overhead control panel .............

Exterior view i This 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 beequipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page : Trunk:Locking and unlocking 76 Openi...

Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel gearshiftcontrol 121 ; Cruise control lever:Cruise control 146 DISTRONIC PLUS 149 = Instrument cluster 125 ? Multifunction steeringwheel 126 A Horn B Gear selector lever 115 C Front Parktronic warningindicators 167 D Overhead control panel 33 E Glove box 201 F ...

Instrument cluster i Please refer to the overview of the indicator and warning lamps( Y page 29). Function Page : Fuel gauge 126 ; Speedometer = Cruise control speedsegments 146 DISTRONIC PLUSsegments 151 ? Multifunction display 128 A Coolant temperature gauge 125 B Tachometer 126 C Clock D Instrume...

Indicator and warning lamps Function Page : ESC OFF warning lamp 308 ; Preglow indicator lamp,diesel engine only 110 = Front foglamp indicatorlamp 99 ? Rear foglamp indicatorlamp 99 A Left turn signal indicatorlamp 100 B ESC warning lamp 308 C Distance warning lamp 1 309 D Right turn signal indicato...

Function Page N Low-beam headlampindicator lamp 97 O ESC SPORT warning lamp 67 P Fuel tank reserve warninglamp 310 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page : Multifunction display 128 ; Press button W or X to set the volume. 134 Press button ~ : to end a call 136 to reject an incoming call 136 Pre...

Function Page ? Press button % briefly: to go to the next highermenu level 128 to confirm display message 128 to cancel the Voice ControlSystem 3 Press and hold button % to select the standard display. 128 A Press button = or ; : 128 to call up line for menusto scroll to the left or rightto select m...

Center console Function Page : Hazard warning flasherswitch 101 ; Alarm system indicatorlamp 72 = Front passenger front airbag off indicator lamp, USAonly 43, 314 Front passenger front airbag off indicator lamp,Canada only 46, 314 ? Electronic Stability Controlsystem (ESC) switch 65 A COMAND system,...

Overhead control panel Function Page : Rear interior lighting on/off 103 ; Automatic interior lightingcontrol 103 = Right reading lamp on/off 103 ? Roof panel switch 192, 195 A Information button (TeleAid system) 210 B SOS button (Tele Aidsystem) 209 C Interior rear view mirror 94 D Integrated elect...

Door control panel Function Page : Memory function (forstoring seat, exterior mirrorand steering wheelsettings) 96 ; Seat adjustment switches 88 = Central locking/unlockingswitch 81 ? Inside door handle 80 A Exterior rear view mirroradjustment 95 B Switches for opening/closing front and rear doorwin...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 36Occupant safety .................................. 36Panic alarm .......................................... 61Driving safety systems ....................... 61Anti-theft systems .............................. 71 35 Safety and security 212_AKB; 2; 41...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you wi...

G Warning! The SRS self-check has detected amalfunction when the SRS indicator lamp 6 R does not come on at all R fails to go out after approximately4 seconds after the engine was started R comes on after the engine was started orwhile driving For your safety, we strongly recommend thatyou contact a...

adjusting the seat and steering wheel. Ifyou have any difficulties, please contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R Do not lean your head or chest close to thesteering wheel or dashboard. R Keep hands on the outside of the steeringwheel rim. Placing hands and arms insidethe rim can increase the ...

whether or not your vehicle is equipped withair bags.It is important to your safety and that of yourpassengers to have deployed air bagsreplaced and to have any malfunctioning airbags repaired. This will help to make sure theair bags will continue to provide supplementalcrash protection for occupant...

abrasions or other, potentially more seriousinjuries resulting from air bag deployment. If you sell your vehicle, we stronglyrecommend that you inform the subsequentowner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS.Also refer them to the applicable section inthe Operator’s Manual. Front air bags G Observe...

operate together with the driver front air bagin certain frontal impacts if the systemdetermines that air bag deployment can offeradditional protection to that provided by theseat belt. Knee bag = operates best in conjunction with a properly positioned andfastened seat belt. Side impact air bags G O...

Occupant Classification System The Occupant Classification System (OCS) isstandard equipment in USA.The OCS activates or deactivates the frontpassenger front air bag automatically. Therespective status is based on the classifiedoccupant weight category determined byweight sensor readings from the fr...

A child in a rear-facing child restraint on thefront passenger seat will be seriouslyinjured or even killed if the front passengerfront air bag inflates. R If you have to place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front passengerseat, move the seat as far back as possible,use the prope...

OCS Self-test After turning the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once ortwice, the 45 indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properlysitting on the front passenger seat and thesystem classifies the occupant as an adult,the 45 ...

If the 45 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system isnot functioning. You must see an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center before seating anychild on the front passenger seat. Moreinformation can be found in the “Practicalhints” section ( Y page 313). G Warning! Do not place po...

seat belt provide the best restraint when thewearer is in a position that is as upright aspossible and the seat belt is properlypositioned on the body. G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle thanthere are seat belts available. Make sureeveryone riding in the vehicle is correctlyrestrai...

R Never use a seat belt for more than oneperson at a time. Do not fasten a seat beltaround a person and another person orother objects at the same time. R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In acrash, you would not have the full width ofthe seat belt to distribute impact forces.The twisted seat ...

X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt outof seat belt outlet : . X Place the shoulder portion of the seat beltacross the top of your shoulder and the lapportion across your hips. X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks.Seat belt adjustment function: The seatbelts on both front seats ...

X Raising: Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster upward.The seat belt outlet height adjusterengages in different positions. X Lowering: Press and hold release button : . X Slide the seat belt outlet height adjusterdownward. X Release release button : and make sure the seat belt outlet height ad...

The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activatewith or without the respective seat beltsfastened.In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from theseat belts in such a way that the seat belts fitmore snugly against the body. Seat belt forcelimiters, when activated, are employed tohelp reduce the peak forc...

tension and decreases the air pressure in theair pockets of the drive-dynamic multicontourfront seats. All of the PRE-SAFE ® system settings can be re-adjusted following thecritical driving event.If the seat belts do not release: X Adjust the seat backrest or seat slightly tothe rear until the seat ...

R steering wheel adjustment R rear view mirror adjustment R fastening of seat belts Steering wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 93. X Position steering wheel : properly ( Y page 93). Make sure: R You can reach the steering wheel with yourarms slightly bent at the elbows. R You can move your legs...

Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in thevehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or childrestraint appropriate to the age and size ofthe child. X Make sure the infant or child is properlysecured at all times while the vehicle is inmotion. G Warning! ...

G Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while thevehicle is in motion, since the special seat beltretractor will be deactivated. i Information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages( Y page 58). For information on LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat anchors ( Y page 59). The use...

X Move the respective head restraint : to its uppermost position ( Y page 90). X Lift up anchorage ring cover ; from anchorage ring = . X Guide top tether strap A between head restraint : and top of the seat backrest. X Securely fasten hook ? , which is part of top tether strap A , to anchorage ring...

The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors areblended with covers. Information sign : on the cover indicates the position of anchor ; . X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seataccording to the manufacturer’sinstructions.The anchorage ring covers of anchors ; swings back with insert the mountingfittings of a ...

The rear door windows can no longer beoperated using the respective switchlocated in the rear doors. You can still operate the rear door windowsusing the switches located on the doorcontrol panel of the driver’s door. X Deactivating: Press override switch : again.Indicator lamp ; goes out. The rear ...

i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of most of the drivingsystems described in this section is onlyachieved with winter tires, or snow chainsas required. Safety notes G Warning! The following factors increase the risk ofaccidents: R Excessive speed, especially in turns R Wet and slipper...

G Warning! If the ABS malfunctions, other driving safetysystems such as the BAS or the ESC are alsoswitched off. Observe indicator and warninglamps that may come on as well as messagesin the multifunction display that may appear.If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lockduring hard braking, reduci...

boost to a level that is suitable for the trafficsituation.If BAS PLUS requires a particularly high brakepower boost, PRE-SAFE ® is activated at the same time. X Keep constant pressure on the brake pedaluntil the emergency braking situation isover.During this process, the ABS prevents thewheels from...

ESC G Observe Safety notes, see page 62. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) isoperational as soon as the engine is running.It monitors the vehicle’s traction (force ofadhesive friction between the tires and theroad surface) and handling.The ESC recognizes that the vehicle deviatesfrom the direct...

Switching the ESC off or on (except E 63 AMG) G Warning! The ESC should not be switched off duringnormal driving other than in thecircumstances described below. Disablingthe system will reduce vehicle stability indriving maneuvers.Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheelis mounted. To improve th...

E 63 AMG Switching ESC SPORT on or off G Warning! ESC SPORT should not be switched on duringnormal driving.Switching ESC SPORT on will result in thefollowing: R no restriction to engine torque R system-supported traction control islimited ESC SPORT is designed for driving on closedtracks when the ve...

G Warning! When the ESC OFF warning lamp å is on, the ESC is switched off.When the ESC warning lamp ä and the ESC OFF warning lamp å are on continuously, the ESC is not operational dueto a malfunction.When the ESC is switched off or notoperational, vehicle stability in standarddriving maneuvers is r...

To maintain the proper distance to the vehiclein front of you and thus prevent a rear-endcollision, you must apply the brakes yourself. X Brake the vehicle immediately to avoid acollision.Under no circumstances should the driverawait the intermittent warning soundbefore braking. Observe the followin...

Activating X With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and open the driver’s door. Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer.In the event that the engine cannot bestarted (yet the vehicle...

i Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlockingthe vehicle: R The vehicle will be locked again. R The anti-theft alarm system will berearmed. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Press...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 76Locking and unlocking ....................... 76Starter switch positions ..................... 85Seats .................................................... 87Multifunction steering wheel ............. 93Mirrors .........................................

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes,...

Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any i...

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device. Any unau...

Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, no SmartKey outside the vehicle):When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle,the message Key Detected in Vehicle appears in the multifunction display. Thevehicle will not be locked. Factory setting X Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle. Unless y...

X Have the SmartKey deactivated by anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Report the loss of the SmartKey or themechanical key to your car insurancecompany immediately. X Have the mechanical lock replaced ifnecessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will beglad to supply you with a replacement. Fo...

out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or ison a test stand. X Switching off: Press and hold central unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal sounds. X Switching on: Press and hold central locking switch ; until an acoustic signal sounds. i If you press and hold either switch and no acoustic sig...

You can open the trunk when the vehicle isstationary.A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside X Press and hold button F ( Y page 76) on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks andbegins to open. or X Pull on handle : . In vehicl...

Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear ofthe vehicle while operating the trunk lid withthe door mounted switch. Monitor the closingprocedure carefully to make sure no one is indanger of being injured.To interrupt the closing procedure, r...

Example: Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO X Press trunk closing switch : briefly. If the trunk lid comes into contact with anobject while closing, the closing procedure isstopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly.This will happen only while the trunk is in itsupper motion sequence. Check if luggage hasbeen...

The emergency release button does not openthe trunk, if the vehicle battery is dischargedor disconnected. Valet locking You can lock the trunk separately with themechanical key. This denies unauthorizedaccess to the trunk, e.g. when you valet parkthe vehicle. X Leave only the SmartKey less itsmechan...

Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton, the vehicle’s on-board electronicshave status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttononce.This supplies power for some electricalconsumers, e.g. wipers. i When you now open the driver’s door, the p...

R Adjust the head restraint so that it is asclose to the head as possible. The center ofthe head restraint must support the back ofthe head at eye level. R Never place hands under the seat or nearany moving parts while a seat is beingadjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accidentand/or serio...

lowest non-use position and have theoccupant adjust the head restraint properly.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat headrestraints installed when the rear seats areoccupied. Head restraints are intended tohelp reduce injuries during an accident. G Warning! Make sure the rear seat head restrain...

Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.Adjusting the steering wheel while drivingcould cause the driver to lose control of thevehicle.The electrical steering wheel adjustmentfeature can be operated at any time.Therefore, do not leave child...

in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, thesteering wheel will no longer be able tomove upward when the easy-entry/exitfeature is activated.The adjustment procedure is b...

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ; , to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission intoreverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear viewmirror moves to the preset parkingposition. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rearview mirror with adju...

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust thesteering wheel and exterior rear viewmirrors to the desired positions. X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button1, 2 or 3.When the settings are stored to theselected position...

the driver’s door with the ignition switchedoff.When the parking lamps or the rear foglamp are switched on and you remove theSmartKey from the starter switch and openthe driver’s door, an acoustic signalsounds.In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display.Switch off ...

X Activate the daytime running lamp modeusing the control system, see “Switchingdaytime running lamp mode on or off (USAonly)” ( Y page 141). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position c . When the engine is running and theambient light is bright, the daytime runninglamps come on.In low ambient lig...

G Warning! The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aidintended to support you while driving. Thedriver is and remains responsible for propervehicle lighting in accordance with theprevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.The system may be impaired or unavailablewhen R visibility is poor, e.g. d...

X Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch : . All turn signal lamps are flashing. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for eitherleft or right turn, only the respective left orright turn signals will operate when theignition is switched on. X Switching...

then again in the other direction shortlythereafter.The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for ashort time only. It then goes outautomatically. Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead.The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay be...

Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.Leaving an interior lamp switched on for anextended period of time with the engineturned off could result in a dischargedbattery. : p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off W...

! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or opticaleffects may cause the windshield wipers towipe in an undesired fashion. This couldthen damage the windshield wiper bladesor scratch the windshield. You shouldtherefore switch off the windshield wiperswhen weather...

The switches for the respective door windowsare located on the front passenger door andon the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activatethe override switch ( Y page 60). G Observe Safety notes, see page 56. G Warning! When opening or closing the doo...

Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trappedand be seriously or even fatally injured whenclosing a door window with greater force orwithout automatic reversal function. If the upward movement of a door window isblocked during the closing procedure, thedoo...

Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you cansimultaneously close R the door windows R the tilt/sliding sunroof R the panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel Afterward, you can extend the rollersunblinds of the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel. G Warning! When closing th...

sensor surface : on an outside door handle once more.The roller sunblinds extend. X Release sensor surface : on the outside door handle to interrupt the extendingprocedure. Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects areobstructing the pedals’ range of movement.Keep t...

X Make sure the automatic transmission is inpark position P. The transmission position indicator in themultifunction display should be on P ( Y page 118). With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( Y page 85) and r...

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter.There could be a malfunction in the engineelectronics or in the fuel supply system.Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with theSmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 0 and repeat the starting proced...

The automatic central locking function canbe switched off ( Y page 144). Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatictransmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on thebrake pedal, the ...

If no damage on major assemblies, fuelsystem, and engine mount can bedetermined: X Start the engine in the usual manner. Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas wherecombustible materials such as grass, hay orleaves can come into contact with the hotexhaust system. These materials could...

X Shift the automatic transmission into parkposition P ( Y page 116). X Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatictransmission into park position P. i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain inneutral position N, se...

! Allow the engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on theengine until the operating temperature hasbeen reached.Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for anextended period when driving off onslippery road surfaces.This may cause serious damage to theengine and the drivetrain which is...

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed.Without the brake pedal depressed, thegear selector lever can be moved up ordown, but the parking pawl remainsengaged, not allowing shifting to occur. i The gear selector lever always returns...

G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine aloneonly will shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission intopark position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away whichcould result in an accident ...

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individualgears automatically, depending on R the selected gear range ( Y page 120) R the selected program mode:C/S ( Y page 120) orM (E 63 AMG only) ( Y page 122) R the position of the accelerator pedal R the vehicle speed With drive position D ...

Effect B Park positionShift the automatic transmissioninto park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The parkposition is not intended to serve asa brake when the vehicle is parked.Rather, the driver should alwaysengage the parking brake inaddition to shifting the automatictransmission into p...

Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatictransmission directly between drive positionD and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine controlsystem of this vehicle electronically limitsdirectly shifting the automatic transmissionbetween drive posi...

Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving S+ Sport Plus For sporty driving withshorter shift times M Manual For manual gearshifting( Y page 122) RS RACE START For optimum acceleration from astanding start i Program mode RS cannot be selected whi...

manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” ( Y page 122). E 63 AMG: For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in manualprogram mode M, see “Manual shift program” ( Y page 122). Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) i You cannot shift with the steering whe...

Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving S+ Sport Plus For sporty driving withshorter shift times M Manual For manual gearshifting RS RACE START For optimum acceleration from astanding start i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. F...

Downshifting G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift inorder to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip and reduced vehiclecontrol. Your vehicle’s ABS will not preventthis type of loss of control. X Briefly pull left gearshift control : ( Y page 122). The automatic ...

Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrumentcluster, see “Instrument cluster”( Y page 28). G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either theinstrument cluster or the multifunctiondisplay is inoperative.As a result, you will not be able to seeinformation about y...

! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display.The engine should not be operated with acoolant temperature above 248‡ (120†),i.e. in the red zone of the coolanttemperature gauge. Doing so may causeserious engine damage which is notcovered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited...

Menus and submenus Function : Trip menu ( Y page 129) ; AMG 12 menu ( Y page 131) = Navi menu ( Y page 134) ? Audio menu ( Y page 134) A Tel menu ( Y page 135) B Assistance menu ( Y page 137) C Service menu ( Y page 138) D Settings menu ( Y page 139) Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an addit...

If another display appears instead of thestandard display: X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. or X Press button % repeatedly until the standard display appears. or X Press and hold button % until the standard display appears. Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button = or ; ...

X Press button : to select Yes . X Press button a to confirm. Remaining driving range and current fuel consumption X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the estimated remaining driving range andcurrent fuel consumption display.Note that the values are calcula...

SETUP X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 to select SETUP. or X Tap the AMG button on the center console( Y page 165). i You can store and call up automatic transmission program mode andsuspension style settings with the AMGbutton on the center console. For moreinformation...

: RACETIMER ; Best lap time = Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer stops. X Press button X . The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all lapsIt is not possible to delete a single saved lap. X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer stops. ...

: Lap number ; Lap time = Average speed during lap ? Lap length A Maximum speed during lap X Press button : or 9 to see other lap analyses. Navi menu The Navi menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button = or ; to select the Navi menu. The message shown in the...

Example illustration for FM radio : Stored memory position ; Station frequency = Wave band setting X Selecting next or previous stored station: Press button : or 9 briefly to select a stored station. X Selecting next or previous station in wave band: Press and hold button : or 9 to select a station....

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver fromusing a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle iscovering a distance of 44 feet (approximately14 m) every second. You can connect your telephone to theCOMAND system via Bluetooth...

Example illustration : Selected name from the phone book X If the Symbol G appears on the right-hand side of the name several entries arepresent for the same name: Press button 6 or a and select the desired entry. X Press button 6 or a . The control system dials the selectedphone number.If the conne...

R Vehicle status message memory( Y page 139) R Restarting the tire pressure loss warningsystem (Canada only) ( Y page 233) R Checking tire inflation pressureelectronically with the Advanced TPMS( Y page 233) R Calling up the maintenance serviceindicator display ( Y page 259) Vehicle status message m...

X Press button : or 9 to select the Factory Setting function. X Press button a . The function Reset All Settings? appears in the multifunction display. X Press button : or 9 to select Yes or No . Select Yes if you want to reset to factory settings. X Press button a to confirm. The confirmation messa...

Selecting speedometer display mode X Press = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button a . X Press button : or 9 to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function.The current setting is shown. X Press button a to change the setting. ...

X Press button a to change the current status.Depending on the previous status, theinterior lighting delayed shut-off featurewill be Enabled or Disabled . Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Sett. menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to switch the automatic central locking or the radarsensor...

Removal, tampering, or altering of thedevice will void any warranties, and is notpermitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or usein any non-approved way.Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X ...

X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Convenience submenu. X Press a . X Press button : or 9 to select the Belt Adjustment: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown. X Press button a to change the current status.Depending on the previou...

previously set speed and wishes to resumethis particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically sothat the set speed is not exceeded. : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resumin...

The cruise control speed segments in themultifunction display goes out and anacoustic warning will sound. Observeadditional messages in the multifunctiondisplay that may appear.Depressing the accelerator pedal does notdeactivate the cruise control. After a briefacceleration (e.g. for passing), the c...

The DISTRONIC PLUS does not function inadverse sight and distance conditions. Do notuse the DISTRONIC PLUS during conditions offog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take weatherconditions into account. Switch off theDISTRONIC PLUS or do not switch it on if: R roads are...

refer to this section of your Operator’sManual when asked. i USA only: This device has been approved by the FCCas a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radarsensor is intended for use in an automotiveradar system only. Removal, tampering, oraltering of the device will void anywarranties, and is not permit...

vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s currentspeed indicate that the DISTRONIC PLUS willnot be capable of slowing the vehiclesufficiently to maintain the preset followingdistance, which creates a danger of acollision.Immediately brake the vehicle to increaseyour distance to the preceding vehicle. Thewarn...

DISTRONIC PLUS deactivated When the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated,you will see the following display in themultifunction display. Example illustration : Preceding vehicle, if detected ; Actual distance to the preceding vehicle = Preset distance threshold to thepreceding vehicle ? Your vehicle A PRE-...

Switching on while driving You can switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS whenthe vehicle speed is above 20 mph(30 km/h).Below 20 mph (30 km/h), you can only switchon the DISTRONIC PLUS if the precedingvehicle has been detected and is shown in themultifunction display. If you no longer see thepreceding vehicl...

will no longer brake your vehicle. You arealways responsible for maintaining a distancefrom other vehicles, observing road speedsand braking well in advance. Stopping G Warning! The braking effect of the DISTRONIC PLUS iscanceled and the vehicle can start to roll if R the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched ...

of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. You can increase or decrease the set speedin 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.When you use the DISTRONIC PLUS lever todecelerate, the brake system will brake thevehicle automatica...

R you shift the automatic transmission intopark position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N while driving R the radar sensors are switched off R you pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever indirection of arrow ? ( Y page 153) for driving off and the passenger door is open The segments indicating the set...

PLUS could lose sight of the precedingvehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerateto the previously selected speed. The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only thedistance between your vehicle and thosedirectly ahead of it. It may not registerstationary objects in the road, e.g.: R a stopped vehicle in a traff...

The DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detectedthe vehicle changing lanes. There will beinsufficient distance to the lane-changingvehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehiclestraveling near the outer edges of the lanehave not yet been detected by the DISTRONICPLUS. There will be ins...

R the vehicle is standing still and the brakepedal is depressed (left foot) R the automatic transmission is in driveposition D Activating RACE START X Depress the brake pedal with your left footand keep it depressed. X Turn the program mode selector dialclockwise ( Y page 121) until the RS lamp on t...

Activating HOLD X Make sure the activation conditions aremet. X Depress the brake pedal. X Continue to depress the brake pedal withincreased pedal pressure until the message HOLD appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is activated. You cannow release the brake pedal. Example illustr...

suspension setup adjusts the dampingbehavior and the ride height for your vehicle.The AIRMATIC consists of two components.The electronically controlled damping system( Y page 163) and the vehicle level control ( Y page 163). Damping system The damping system is controlledelectronically and operates ...

i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. Adjusting vehicle level manually G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands andfeet away from wheel housing area, and stayaway from under the vehicle when loweringthe vehicle chassis. Select the normal level for dr...

damping is adjusted individually for eachwheel. Driving safety and tire comfort areincreased.The fine tuning of the damping is dependenton: R your driving style R road surface conditions R your personal settings (Comfort, Sport, orSport+) When you start the engine, the Comfortdriving mode is selecte...

indicates the relative distance between thevehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly.The Parktronic system is activatedautomatically when R you switch on the ignitionand R you release the parking brakeand R the automatic transmission is in driveposition D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N Th...

Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an obstaclein this range, all the distance war...

R Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red distancesegment illuminates and a constantacoustic warning lasting a maximum of2 seconds will sound for the second reddistance segment. The signal is canceledwhen the automatic transmission is shiftedinto park position P or t...

G Warning! The Parking Guidance is only an aid and maydisplay parking spaces that are not suitablefor parking such as R no-parking zones R parking space with unsuitable road/groundsurface R driveways R entrances/exits The Parking Guidance scans for and measurespotential parking spaces when driving p...

Example illustration X With the vehicle still standing, turn thesteering wheel in the indicated directionuntil the arrow is completely white and anacoustic signal sounds. X Pulling into parking space: Keep the steering wheel in position and drivebackward carefully. X Stop as soon as an acoustic sign...

The rear view camera does not relieve you ofthe responsibility to be cautious. Take careand pay careful attention. The rear viewcamera may not show objects which are R very close to the rear bumper R under the rear bumper R above the trunk handle You are responsible for safety at all times andmust c...

i The infrared headlamps only come on above a speed of approximately 6 mph(10 km/h). Therefore, when you are at astandstill, you do not have a complete viewand cannot check the function of the NightView Assist Plus. Pedestrian detection The Night View Assist Plus detectspedestrians by means of speci...

X Cleaning inside of windshield: Use a soft, non-scratching cloth ( Y page 263). Blind Spot Assist The Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors tomonitor the area on both sides of yourvehicle. It will assist you when you changelanes driving at speeds of above 20 mph(30 km/h). A red warning lamp will com...

When you shift the automatic transmission inreverse gear R, yellow indicator lamps : in the exterior rear view mirrors goes out afterapproximately 3 seconds. The Blind SpotAssist is then not active.The brightness of indicator lamps/warninglamps : is controlled automatically depending on the brightne...

The system does not issue a warning when R steering, braking, or accelerating in aclearly active manner, e.g. when changinglanes, passing, exiting a highway R cutting a narrow curve R making a very sharp turn R a driving safety system such as the ABS,the BAS, or the ESC has been activated When setti...

recognize dangers too late which could resultin an accident and serious injury to you and/or others. The ATTENTION ASSIST interprets yourfatigue or increasing inattentivenessconsidering the following criteria: R the individual driving style, for example theway you steer R the driving conditions such...

Climate control system Overview of climate control system functions Your vehicle is equipped with either of the following climate control systems: Dual-zone automatic climate control USA only Canada only 3-zone automatic climate control Canada only The dual-zone automatic climate controlcombines an ...

Control panels Dual-zone automatic climate control USA only Function Recommendation/Notes : Air distribution andair volume(automatic mode) i Switch on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp above button à comes on. ( Y page 186) ; Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshiel...

Function Recommendation/Notes H Temperaturecontrol, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 186) I Display Canada only Function Recommendation/Notes : Air recirculation i Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windowscan fog up due to lack of fre...

Function Recommendation/Notes G Air volume ( Y page 189) H Temperaturecontrol, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 186) 3-zone automatic climate control Canada only Function Recommendation/Notes Front climate control panel : Air distribution andair volume(automatic mode) i Swi...

Function Recommendation/Notes B Residual heat/ventilation i With the engine turned off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate theinterior. ( Y page 191) C A/C cooling on/off i Switch on/off the air conditioning. ( Y page 185) D Rear windowdefroster ( Y page 191) E Climate control on/off i ...

It can only function optimally when you aredriving with the windows, the tilt/slidingsunroof or tilt/sliding panel closed.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odorsare filtered out before outside air enters thepassenger compartment through the airdistribution system. G Warning! Severe condition...

in small increments, preferably starting at72‡ (22†). X Increasing/decreasing: Press rocker switch E or H ( Y page 181) up or down. 3-zone automatic climate control You can set the air temperature for each ofthe 3 zones separately. You should raise orlower the temperature setting in smallincrements,...

Side air vents Example illustration driver’s side : Left side defroster air vent, fixed ; Left side air vent, adjustable = Thumbwheel for air volume control foradjustable left side air vent X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = upward or downward. Ventilated glove box The glove box can be ventilated,...

B-pillar air vents Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control, Canada only : Side air vent, adjustable ; Thumbwheel for air volume control forside air vent X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel ; to the left or to the right. Adjusting air distribution USA only: The symbols shown in display I ( Y pa...

i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the front door windows areclear again. X Activating: Press button ¬ . The indicator lamp above the button comeson. The climate control switches to the followingfunctions automatically: R cooling on to dehumidify R most efficient blower speed ...

A quantity of outside air is added afterapproximately 30 minutes. X Deactivating: Press button g again. The indicator lamp above the button goesout. i The manually selected air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically: R after 5 minutes if the outsidetemperature is below approximately41‡ (5†)...

some time of operation depending on theoutside temperature. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press button ¤ . The indicator lamp above the button comeson. X Switching off: Press button ¤ again. The rear window defroster switches off whenthe battery voltage is too low. Too manyelectrical con...

Sunroof switch : Raising ; Opening = Closing With the sunroof closed or raised, you canslide the sunroof screen forward and back. X Switch on the ignition. Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point indirection of arrow ; . X Release the sunroof switch when...

in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully closed.The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greaterforce. If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again andopens slightly: X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroofwas blocked and has opened, pull and holdthe sunroof switch in directi...

until the roller sunblinds have reached theirdesired position. X Express operation: Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point indirection of arrow : , ; or = and release. The roller sunblinds retract/extendcompletely. X Stopping during express operation: Move the roof panel switch in any ...

if the tilt/sliding panel does not opensmoothly. ! Do not attempt to open the tilt/sliding panel before the tilt/sliding panel isproperly synchronized. The tilt/slidingpanel could otherwise lock-up in the openposition.If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed orsynchronized, contact an authorizedMe...

Roof rack For information about further roof rackequipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damageto the vehicle.Follow the manufacturer’s installationinstructions. Otherwise, an improperlyattached r...

The two sections can be folded downseparately. G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, alwaysfold the seat backrests fully forward.Unless you are transporting cargo, the seatbackrests must remain properly locked in theupright position.In an accident, during hard braking or suddenmaneuvers, loose...

i To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock the seatbackrests in its upright position. Front storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collisionor sudden maneuver, exercise care whenstoring objects in the vehicle. Put luggage orcargo in the tr...

Front armrest storage compartment All models except E 63 AMG X Opening storage compartment: Pull button : . The armrest opens to the left and the rightside automatically. X Closing storage compartment: Swing the left and/or right armrest backwarduntil it engages. E 63 AMG X Opening storage compartme...

X Opening: Pull release catch : and swing the storage compartment cover ; upward in direction of arrow. Storage bags G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light-weight items only.Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges orfragile objects may not be transported in thestorage bag. In an acci...

E 63 AMG X Opening/closing: Slide cover : forward or rearward. Cup holder in rear armrest X Opening: Open rear armrest storage compartment ( Y page 202). X Press release button : . Cup holder ; swings out and opens automatically. X Close rear armrest storage compartment. X Closing: Open rear armrest...

information on to the Customer AssistanceCenter i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receivesignals from the GPS satellite network andpass the information on to the CustomerAssistance Center. The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The T...

An emergency call can also be initiatedmanually ( Y page 209). Once the emergency call is in progress, theindicator lamp in the SOS button will begin toflash. The message Connecting Call appears in the multifunction display and theCOMAND system is muted. When theconnection is established, the messag...

Roadside Assistance button X Press and hold Roadside Assistancebutton : for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance dispatcher will be initiated. Theindicator lamp in Roadside Assistancebutton : will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting Call will ap...

When the connection is established, themessage Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system willtransmit data generating the vehicleidentification number, model, color andlocation (subject to availability of cellular andGPS signals). i The COMAND system display indicates ...

i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phonenetwork is available.The SOS button will flash and the message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction display to indicate receipt ofthe door unlock command.If the trunk lid handle was pulled for morethan 20 seconds...

When programming a garage door opener,park vehicle outside the garage.Do not run the engine while programming theintegrated remote control. Inhalation ofexhaust gas is hazardous to your health. Allexhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),and inhaling it can cause unconsciousnessand possible death. ...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 220The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 220At the gas station ............................. 220Engine compartment ........................ 223Tires and wheels ............................... 228Winter driving ................................... 252Dri...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously ...

The fuel filler flap is located on the right-handside of the vehicle towards the rear. X Turn off the engine. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap open can cause the yellow enginemalfunction indicator lamp ; to illuminate.For more information, see also “Practicalhints” ( Y page 310)....

Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicleis in motion. Otherwise the hood could beforced open by passing air flow.This could cause the hood to come loose andinjure you and/or others. Opening G Warning! Do not open the hood when the engine isoverheated. You co...

Example illustration: Gasoline engine Example illustration: Diesel engine X Pull out oil dipstick : . X Wipe oil dipstick : clean. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick : again after approximately 3 seconds to obtainaccurate reading.The oil level ...

E 63 AMG X Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. X Add engine oil as required. Be careful notto overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.Avoid environmental damage caused by oilentering the ground or water. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to...

The coolant level is correct if the level R for cold coolant: reaches marking bar = in coolant expansion tank ; R for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in(1.5 cm) higher X Add coolant as required. X Screw cap : back on and tighten it. For more information on coolant, see the“Technical data” section...

The brake fluid level is correct when it isbetween lower mark (MIN) ; and upper mark (MAX) : of the brake fluid reservoir. Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor information on tested and recommendedrims and tires for summer and winteroperation. They can also off...

Recommended tire inflation pressure G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, adverselyaffect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being overheated.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflate...

Important notes on tire inflation pressure G Warning! If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly,check the tires for punctures from foreignobjects and/or whether air is leaking from thevalves or from around the rim. Tire temperature and tire inflation pressureare also increased while driving, d...

Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures specific to rim diameter Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, a...

Tire and Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 237). If necessary, add air to achieve therecommended tire inflation pressure. X If you have overfilled the tire, release tireinflation pressure by pushing the metalstem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.Then recheck the ...

applying the brakes and avoiding abruptsteering maneuvers. Restarting the tire pressure loss warning systemThe tire pressure loss warning system mustbe restarted in the following situations: R after you have changed the tire inflationpressure R after you have replaced the wheels or tires R after you...

G Warning! The TPMS does not indicate a warning forwrongly selected inflation pressures. Alwaysadjust tire inflation pressure according to theTire and Loading Information placard or thesupplemental tire inflation pressureinformation on the inside of the fuel filler flap.The TPMS is not able to issue...

Example illustration The respective tire is indicated by a redrectangle. Restarting Advanced TPMS G Warning! It is the driver’s responsibility to set the tireinflation pressure to the recommended coldtire inflation pressure. Underinflated tiresaffect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.You mig...

may be displayed for the wrong positiontemporarily. After driving for a few minutes,the inflation pressure will be shown for thecorrect position. Maximum tire inflation pressure G Warning! Never exceed the maximum tire inflationpressure. Follow recommended tire inflationpressures.Do not underinflate...

Tire and Loading Information G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires can also resultin hand...

X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the “XXX” amountequals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo and luggage loadcapacity is 650 lbs(1 400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)....

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passengers) 5 3 1 Seating configuration front: 2rear: 3 front: 1rear: 2 front...

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. You can obtain the GVWR andGAWR from the certification label. Thecertification label can be found on the driver’sdoor B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section( Y page 346). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV...

MOExtended system The MOExtended system allows you tocontinue driving your vehicle even if there isa total loss of pressure in one or more tires.You may only use the MOExtended system inconjunction with the tire pressure losswarning system ( Y page 232) or the Advanced TPMS ( Y page 233). i Vehicles...

Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharplyreduced at tread depths of less than 1 / 8 in (3 mm).Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required bylaw. These indicators are located in six placeson the tread circumference and becomevisible at a tread depth of appr...

tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half(1 1 / 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.The relative performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their use,however, and may depart significantly fromthe norm due to variations in driving habits,service practices ...

G Warning! Have the tightening torque checked afterchanging a wheel. Wheels could becomeloose if not tightened with a torque of96 lb-ft (130 Nm).Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel boltsspecified for your vehicle’s rims. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicleswith tires of the same dimension all...

Tire size designation, load and speed rating : Tire width ; Aspect ratio in % = Radial tire code ? Rim diameter A Load index B Speed symbol i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle andmay vary from data shown in aboveillustration. General: Depending on the ...

Index Speed rating H M+S 14 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S 14 up to 149 mph (240 km/h) i Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tiresyou use show M+S and the mountain/snowflake i marking on the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific snowtraction performance requi...

Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of airpressure that should ever be put in the tire. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle isdesigned to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lb). Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in...

Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that providesconsumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,temperature and treadwear. Rat...

control. Other settings may result indamage to your vehicle. ! Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains. To help avoidserious damage to your vehicle or tires,make sure the use of snow chains ispermissible as specified in the “Technicaldata” section of this Operator’s Manual. S...

Depressing the brake pedal periodically whentraveling at length on salt-strewn roads canbring road-salt-impaired braking efficiencyback to normal.If the vehicle is parked after being driven onsalt-treated roads, the braking efficiencyshould be tested as soon as possible afterdriving is resumed. G Wa...

When using the engine’s braking power, adrive wheel may not spin for an extendedperiod of time, e.g. on slippery roadsurfaces. This may cause serious damageto the drivetrain which is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Continuous or hard braking G Warning! Resting your foot on the brak...

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Only conduct operational or performancetests on a two-axle dynamometer. If suchtests are necessary, contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. You couldotherwise seriously damage the brakesystem or the transfer case which is notcovered by the Mercedes-Benz LimitedWarranty. ! ...

Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keepthe toxic components of the exhaust gaseswithin permissible limits required by law.These systems will function properly onlywhen maintained strictly according to factoryspecifications. Any adjustments on theengine should, therefore, be carr...

Clearing the maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator messageis cleared automatically R after approximately 10 seconds when youswitch on the ignition R after approximately 10 seconds whenreaching the service threshold while driving R after approximately 30 seconds, onc...

engine damage and/or other vehicledamage not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty. Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintainthe value of your vehicle. G Warning! Many cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are poisonous, others are fla...

Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion ordamage due to negligent or incorrect carecannot always be removed or repaired withthe vehicle-care products recommendedhere. In such cases it is best to seek aid at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.The following topics deal with the cleaningand care of you...

X Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent,such as Mercedes-Benz approved CarShampoo. X Thoroughly spray the vehicle with adiffused jet of water. X Do not spray directly towards theventilation intake. X Use plenty of water and rinse the spongeand chamois frequently. X Rinse with clean water and dry wi...

covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately14 m) every second. ! Do not clean the lens of the Night View Assist Plus camera. If the camera lens isdirty, please contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. X Use recessed handle : of camera cover to swing camera cover downward. X Clean inside of winds...

Cleaning the panorama roof The rear part of the tilt/sliding panel has aprotective layer on the inside. X Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild windowcleaning solution.An automotive glass cleaner isrecommended. ! Do not use a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners containing solvents. Do nottouch t...

Carpets X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet andFabric Care for cleaning the carpets. Headliner and shelf below rear window X Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoocleaner in case of excessive dirt. Seat belts X Only use clear, lukewarm water and soap. ! The seat belts must not be treated with che...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 268Where will I find ...? .......................... 268Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 272What to do if … .................................. 304Unlocking/locking manually ........... 314Resetting activated N...

X Removing vehicle tool kit box: Pull tab : in direction of arrow ; and lift vehicle tool kit box D . X Remove vehicle tool kit box D from luggage bowl E . X Opening vehicle tool kit box cover: Pull tab B in direction of arrow A and open vehicle tool kit box cover = . X Closing vehicle tool kit box ...

Storage position X Turn the crank handle in the direction ofarrow as far as it will go. Operational position X Turn the crank handle clockwise. Before placing the jack back into the vehicletool kit: X Fully collapse the jack. X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel G Observe Safet...

Storing the spare wheel after useIf you wish to store the spare wheel after use,carry out the following steps. Otherwise, thespare wheel may not fit into the spare wheelwell. ! Make sure the spare wheel is dry before storing it. X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of thecollapsible tire. X Unscre...

Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Inoperativ e See Operator's Manual The PRE-SAFE ® system has failed. All other occupant safety systems, such as the air bags, are still available. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon ...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Functions Limited See Operator's Manual The PRE-SAFE ® Brake is unavailable due to a malfunction. The BAS PLUS may also be unavailable. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon aspossible. Vehicle status messages in t...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS - - - mph One of the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS hasnot been fulfilled. You may have attempted to set a speedbelow 20 mph (30 km/h). X Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) if the situation allowsand set the s...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailabl e See Operator's Manual The Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.The Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated because: R the windshield in front of the camera is dirty R its function is impaire...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer In addition an acoustic warning sounds.The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of thecurrent transmission position because of a malfunction.If the automatic transmission is in driv...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Press. Monitor Currently Unavailabl e The Advanced TPMS cannot monitor the tire inflation pressuredue to a nearby radio interference source or insufficientpower supply.As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been rectified,the ...

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wearunevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they aremore likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Symbol messages Brake Display messa...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canadaonly) EBD, ABS, and ESC Inoperativ e See Operator's Manual In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ä , the yellow ESC OFF warning lamp å , and the yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on. The brake system is still funct...

Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ESC Inoperativ e See Operator's Manual In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ä and the yellow ESC OFF warning lamp å come on. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the BAS, the BAS PLU...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 Rear Left SRS Malfunctio n Service Required Components of the left rear passenger’s supplementalrestraint system may not work properly. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. 6 Rear Center SRS Malfunct...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions D Power Steering Malfunctio n See Operator's Manual Power assistance for the steering system is not available. Aconsiderably higher degree of effort is necessary to steer thevehicle. X Check whether you are capable to apply the higher deg...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Coolant Low Stop Vehicle! Turn Engine Off The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking brake. X Only start the engine again after the mess...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¸ Replace Air Filter The air filter is clogged. X Have the air filter checked at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. ! Check Fuel Filter There is water in the fuel filter. X Have the water drained at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter as so...

Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunctio n At least one tire is deflating. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abruptsteering and braking maneuvers. X If necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 323). h Check Tire Pre...

Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, thehill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the PRE-SAFE ®...

Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The red seat belttelltale comeson for amaximum of6 seconds afterstarting theengine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fastenyour seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whethe...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolanttemperaturewarning lampcomes on whenthe engine isrunning. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir.If this warning lamp comes on frequently, there is a leak in thecooling system.If the coolant level is correct, the electric ...

Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h USA only:Combinationlow tire pressuretelltale/TPMSmalfunctiontelltale for theAdvanced TPMSilluminatescontinuously.Canada only:Low tirepressure telltalefor theAdvanced TPMSilluminatescontinuously. The Advanced TPMS detects a loss of pressur...

Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’shandling and stopping ability. Please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if underinflation has notrea...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions USA only: 45 The front passengerfront air bag offindicator lampilluminates andremains illuminatedwith the weight of atypical adult orsomeone larger than asmall individual on thefront passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. X Have the system ...

The anti-theft alarm system will trigger whenyou R unlock the driver’s door or the trunk withthe mechanical keyand R open the driver’s door or the trunk To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey intothe starter switch. Removing the mechanical key X Move locking tab : in the direction of arrow. X Slid...

the front passenger door and the reardoors. X Exit the vehicle. X Close the driver’s door. X Remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey ( Y page 315). X Insert mechanical key ; into the driver’s door lock. X Turn mechanical key ; clockwise to position 1 . The vehicle is locked. X Turn mechanical key ...

G Warning! When pushing back the head restraintcushion, make sure your fingers do notbecome caught between the head restraintcushion and the cover. Failing to do so maylead to injury. X Pull the top of the head restraint cushion indirection of arrow : as far as it will go. X Adjust the head restrain...

X Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening until battery compartmentcover : opens. Do not keep the cover shut. X Remove the battery compartment cover. X Pat the SmartKey against the palm of yourhand until battery = falls out. X Insert the new battery with the positiveterminal (+) facing up. ...

recommended to have such work done by aqualified technician. Before you start to replace a bulb for a frontlamp, do the following: X Switch off the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ . X Open the hood ( Y page 223). Releasing/fixing the washer fluid reservoir To replace bulbs of...

X Turn the bulb counterclockwise with lightpressure and pull it out of bulb socket : . X Insert the new bulb into bulb socket : and turn the bulb clockwise. X Insert bulb socket : into the housing and turn it clockwise. X Driver’s side only: Fix the washer fluidreservoir ( Y page 320). Replacing wip...

Flat tire Safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with: R a Minispare wheel R a spare wheel with collapsible tire R an MOExtended system (your vehicle doesnot have a spare wheel or a TIREFIT kit) R a TIREFIT kit 19 (your vehicle does not have a spare wheel) G Warning! The dimensions of the spare w...

i Vehicles without spare wheel are not factory-equipped with the tools required fora wheel change such as a jack or a wheelwrench. Some tools required for a wheelchange are specific to your vehicle.Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter to obtain the tools approved foryour vehicle. This section d...

X On the wheel to be changed, loosen but donot yet remove the wheel bolts(approximately one full turn with wheelwrench : ). The jack take-up brackets are located directlybehind the front wheel housings and in frontof the rear wheel housings.E 63 AMG and vehicles with AMG bodystyling: The respective ...

Removing the wheel ! E 63 AMG with ceramic composite brake disk: The rim could strike the ceramic composite brake disk whenremoving and attaching the spare wheel.The ceramic composite brake disk could bedamaged. Exercise appropriate care andhave a second person assist you if possibleor use a second ...

X Guide the spare wheel onto the alignmentbolt and push it on. X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten themslightly. X Unscrew the alignment bolt. X Install the last wheel bolt and tighten itslightly. X Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire: Continue the procedure by following the instruction...

X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 1. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. Donot depress the brake pedal. X Press I on electric air pump switch ; . The electric air pump switches on andinflates the collapsible tire. X Inflate the collapsible ti...

G Warning! Have the tightening torque checked afterchanging a wheel. The wheels could comeloose if they are not tightened to a torque of96 lb-ft (130 Nm). X Fully collapse the jack, with handle foldedin (storage position), see ( Y page 270). X Store the jack and the other vehicle toolsin the designa...

Small tire punctures, particularly those in thetread, can be sealed with TIREFIT.TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperaturesdown to -4‡ (-20†). G Warning! TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFITcannot be used for cuts or punctures largerthan approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tiredamage caused by ...

Version 1 Version 2 X Version 1 only: Open flap C on the electric air pump. X Pull plug ? and air hose A out of the pump housing. X Screw the air pump’s air hose A onto flange B of TIREFIT container : . X Stick TIREFIT container : upside down into notch ; of the electric air pump. X Unscrew the valv...

Version 1: Open vent screw F on pressure gauge G ( Y page 331). Version 2: Press yellow deflate button a located in air pump housing next topressure gauge G . X Drive to the nearest qualified workshop,e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,to have the damaged tire replaced. X Recommended duration o...

Starts: 20 appears in the multifunction display. i When the message Remaining Starts: 20 appears in the multifunction display, you can start the engine 20 more times. If youdo not add AdBlue ® , the engine cannot be started beyond that point. Fill theAdBlue ® tank with approximately 1 gal (3.79 l) A...

X Place AdBlue ® filler cap cover : as illustrated and turn it clockwise to its stop. X Lower the trunk floor. X Close the trunk. X Drive the vehicle at a speed of at least10 mph (16 km/h).The message Check Additive See Operator’s Manual disappears after approximately 1 minute. i If the message Chec...

flush affected area with water and seekmedical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,which is flammable and explosive. Keepflames or sparks away from battery, avoidimproper connection of jumper cables,smoking etc. G Warning! Do not place metal objects on the battery asthis could...

charging and could cause an explosion thatmay result in personal injury, paint damage orcorrosion.An accessory battery charge unit speciallyadapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles andtested and approved by Mercedes-Benz isavailable. It permits the charging of thebattery in its installed position. Contact...

X Connect negative terminal ? of charged battery B with negative terminal A with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable tonegative terminal ? of charged battery B first. X Start engine of the vehicle with thedischarged battery and run at idle speed.You can now turn on the electricalconsumers. Do not switch...

Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ; . X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover : ( Y page 341) and snap it into place. X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with one axle raised ! The v...

i While being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, use the combinationswitch in the usual manner to signal turns.Only the selected turn signal will operate.Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazardwarning flasher will operate again. Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle s...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 346Parts service ..................................... 346Warranty coverage ........................... 346Identification labels .......................... 346Vehicle specification E 350 (212.056) ........................................... 348Vehicle s...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersm...

Vehicle specification E 350 (212.056) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. Engine E 350 Engine, type 272 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylind...

Engine E 350 BlueTEC Engine, type 642 Mode of operation Diesel 4-stroke engine No. of cylinders 6 Bore 3.27 in (83.00 mm) Stroke 3.62 in (92.00 mm) Total piston displacement 182.3 cu in (2 987 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 16.5:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 210 hp/3 400 rpm (157 kW/3 400 rpm) Maximum torqu...

Engine E 550 Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Poly-V-belt 2 392 mm Electrical system E 550 Alternator 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs, type NGK PLKR 7A Spark plugs, electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Spark plugs, tightening torque 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensio...

Electrical system E 550 4MATIC Spark plugs, electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Spark plugs, tightening torque 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions E 550 4MATIC Overall vehicle length 191.9 in (4 874 mm) Overall vehicle width 32 81.5 in (2 071 mm) Overall vehicle height 57.0 in (1 447 mm) Wheelbas...

Main dimensions E 63 AMG Overall vehicle length 192.6 in (4 891 mm) Overall vehicle width 34 81.5 in (2 071 mm) Overall vehicle height 56.8 in (1 442 mm) Wheelbase 113.1 in (2 874 mm) Track, front 64.0 in (1 625 mm) Track, rear 62.8 in (1 594 mm) Ground clearance 4.5 in (114 mm) Turning circle 37.1 ...

Same size tires E 350 Luxury BlueTEC 35 E 350 BlueTEC 36 17" wheels Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 8.0 J x 17 H21.89 in (48 mm) 8.0 J x 17 H21.89 in (48 mm) All-season tires 37 245/45 R17 95H M+SMOExtended 38 245/45 R17 99H XL(Extra Load) M+S Winter tires 37,39 245/45 R17 99V XL(Extra Load) M+S ...

E 350 4MATIC 36 E 350 Luxury 4MATIC 35 18" wheels Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 8.5 J x 18 H21.89 in (48 mm) All-season tires 37 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S Winter tires 37,39 245/40 R18 97H XL (Extra Load) M+S i E 350 4MATIC (Sport Package) 36 E 350 Sport 4MATIC 35 E 550 4MATIC 36 E 550...

E 63 AMG (Performance Package) 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 9.0 J x 19 H21.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires 41 255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL (Extra Load) Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 9.5 J x 19 H22.05 in (52 mm) Summer tires 41,42 285/30 ZR19 (98Y) XL (Extra Load) E...

E 350 E 350 4MATIC 17" wheel Rim (light alloy)Wheel offset 4.0 B x 17 H21.54 in (39 mm) Minispare tire 46 T 155/70 R17 110M Recommended tire inflation pressure 61 psi (4.2 bar) E 550 E 550 4MATIC 18" wheel Rim (light alloy)Wheel offset 4.5 B x 18 H21.42 in (36 mm) Minispare tire 46 T 155/60 ...

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Brake system All models approx. 0.53 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Cooling system E 350 E 350 4MATIC approx. 8.9 US qt (8.4 l) MB 325.0Anticorrosion/Antifreeze E 350 BlueTEC approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l) E 550E 550 4MATIC approx. 10.9 US qt (10....

Use the table below to determine theMB sheet number. Model Engine, type MB sheet number E 350E 350 4MATIC 272 229.5 E 350 BlueTEC 642 229.51 E 550E 550 4MATIC 273 229.5 E 63 AMG 156 229.5 51 i MB sheet numbers are printed on the outside of oil containers. Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the c...

Direct skin contact with fuels and theinhalation of fuel vapors are damaging yourhealth. ! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasolinemust be used.If premium unleaded gasoline is notavailable and low octane gasoline is used,follow these precautions: R Have the fuel...

not meeting Mercedes-Benz approved fuelstandards. Gasoline additives A major concern among enginemanufacturers is carbon build-up caused bygasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends onlythe use of quality gasoline containingadditives that prevent the build-up of carbondeposits.After an extended period of us...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...