2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON oil temperature

7
Emergency unlocking
Boo t.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Engine
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .296
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .111
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .110
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Engine diagnostic warning lamp . ..2 88
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..345
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .224
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Display message . . . . . . . . . .224, 277
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Temperature display (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .60
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .60
Display message . . . . . . . . . .260, 269
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 285 Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Exterior mirror parking position
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 94
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .92
Folding in/out (automatically ).. . . .92
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .91
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 94
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 F
Fastening seat belts Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Flat tyre MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .328
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .317
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Foglamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Folding bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..86
Folding out/folding back . . . . . . . . .87
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Frequencies Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..44
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Diese l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . ..379, 380
Fuel filler flap Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Fuel tank
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Range (on-board computer) . . . . . .140
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Fuse box Boot/luggage compartment . . . . .341
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 Index
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Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .308
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..76
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .70
Tail lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Technical data Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telescopic lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..2 04
Temperature Engine oil (on-board computer) . . .126
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .121 Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Through-loading feature . . . . . . . . ..195
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..327
Time Lap time (on-board computer) . . . .127
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .134
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Timer (on-board computer) . . . . . ..127
TIREFIT kit Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Total distance recorder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .121
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..63
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Trailer 7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . .268, 272, 273
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .375
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .345
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .139
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . .273, 274
TV
Operating (on-board computer) . . .130
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Calling up (on-board computer) . .232
Display message . . . . . . . . . .262, 278
Table (see Fuel filler flap) . . . . . . . .219
see Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure loss warning system 230
Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Index
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On-board computer
125Function
1 Basic display
menu (Ypage 125)
R Digital speedometer 17
(Y page 126)
R Outside tempera-
ture 17
(Y page 126)
R ASSYST PLUS service display
(Y page 243)
R Engine oil level* (Y page 223)
R Tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 230) or tyre pressure mon-
itor* (Y page 232) 2
AMG* menu (Y
page 126) 3
Audio/TV*/DVD*
(Ypage 129)
menu
R Radio station ( Ypage 129)
R Audio drive or media (Y page 129)
R TV* (Y page 130)
R DVD video* (Y page 130) Function
4
Navigation* menu (Y
page 130) 5
Distronic
* menu (distance display)
(Y page 145) 6
Message memory
menu18
(fault and
warning messages) (Y page 131) 7 Settings
menu (Ypage 131)
R Resetting to factory settings
(Y page 132)
R Selecting a submenu (Y page 132) 8 Trip computer
menu
R Consumption statistics
(Y page 140)
R Range (Y page 140) 9
Telephone*
menu (Ypage 141) This is what the displays look like when you
scroll through the menus.
The generic terms in the table overview are
intended to help you navigate through themenus. The terms themselves are not always
displayed in the multi-function display.
The Audio, Navi* and Tel* menus are dis-
played slightly differently in vehicles with
audio equipment and vehicles with COMAND
APS*. The examples given in this Owner's
Manual apply to vehicles equipped with
COMAND APS*. Standard display menu
i Menu overview: (Y page 124).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
basic display.
17 The sequence of the digital speedometer and the outside temperature display depends on the settings in the "Basic display" submenu.
18 This menu is only visible if there is a display message available. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
126Basic display
1
Outside temperature
2 Trip meter
Instead of outside temperature 1, you can
opt to display the digital speedome-
ter 19
(Y page 134).
You can select the following functions in the
Basic display menu by pressing the jor
k button:
R digital speedometer 20
R ASSYST PLUS service display
(Y page 243)
R engine oil level* (Y page 223)
R outside temperature 20
R tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 230) or tyre pressure moni-
tor* (Y page 232) Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature You can use the
Basic display submenu
(Y page 134) to select whether the first func-
tion listed in the Basic displaymenu is the
digital speedometer or the outside tempera-
ture.
X Press the èor· button to select the
basic display.
X Press the jork button to select the
digital speedometer or the outside temper-
ature. Illustration showing the digital speedometer dis-
played
1
Digital speedometer
2 Status line with outside temperature
3 Trip meter AMG* menu
These functions are only available on AMG
vehicles.
i Menu overview: see (Y page 124).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
AMG menu. 1
Gear indicator
2 Upshift instruction
3 Engine oil temperature
In the manual gearshift program, the menu is
displayed in red when the engine reaches the
overrevving range. You will also see shift up
instruction 2. Shiftup2 blocks other mes-
sages in the multi-function display until you
have shifted up.
19 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed.
20 The sequence of the digital speedometer and the outside temperature display depends on the settings in the "Basic display" submenu. Controls
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On-board computer
127
The engine oil temperature gauge flashes if
the engine oil temperature has not reached
80 †. Avoid driving at full engine output dur-
ing this time.
Displaying the on-board voltage X
Press the èor· button to select the
AMG menu.
X Press the jbutton repeatedly until the
on-board voltage appears. 1
Gear indicator
2 On-board voltage
RACETIMER The RACETIMER allows time measurements
to be saved.
While you have the RACETIMER displayed,
you will not be able to adjust the volume using
the æ andç buttons. X
Press the èor· button to select the
AMG menu.
X Press the jbutton repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears. 1
Gear indicator
2 RACETIMER
3 Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To start: press the æbutton to start the
RACETIMER.
X To display the intermediate time: press
the ç button to show the intermediate
time.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X To stop: press the æbutton to stop the
RACETIMER. The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the key to position
1
in the ignition lock. When you turn the key
to position 2or 3and then press the æ
button, timing is continued.
Storing the lap time and starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of nine laps.
X Press the çbutton to show the inter-
mediate time during timing.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X Press the çbutton again within 5 sec-
onds.
The displayed intermediate time is stored
as a lap time.
Timing starts for a new lap. The new lap is
timed from when the intermediate time is
called up. 1
Gear indicator
2 RACETIMER Controls
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Refuelling
221
R
Vegetable oil
R Petrol
R Petroleum
R Kerosene
Do not add such fuels to diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives (exception:
flow improvers – see "Low outside temper-
atures").
Damage caused by the use of unapproved
fuels or additives is not covered by the war-
ranty.
E 300 BLUETEC !
When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticle filter in countries outside the EU, only
low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight (<
50 ppm) should be used.
Low outside temperatures The flow properties of diesel may be insuffi-
cient at low ambient temperatures.
To prevent operating problems, diesel fuel
with improved cold flow qualities is available
during the winter months. Your vehicle must be refuelled with this winter diesel at temper-
atures of -5 °C or below.
You can use this winter diesel at tempera-
tures down to about -20 °C without problems.
If only summer diesel fuel or less cold-resist-
ant winter diesel fuel (e.g. in Mediterranean
regions) is available, you should add an
amount of flow improver to the fuel corre-
sponding to the outside temperature.
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated
garage.
G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
This would damage the fuel system and
engine and could result in a vehicle fire.
Flow improver
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed with every fuel. Observe the infor-
mation provided by the manufacturer when
using a flow improver. Only use flow improv-
ers that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Information about flow improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Operation
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Engine compartment
223
The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiator grille. 2
Bonnet catch handle
X Pull handle 2of the bonnet catch out-
wards from the radiator grille and lift the
bonnet from underneath by the radiator
grille.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you close the bonnet. X
Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km.
The oil consumption may be higher than this
when the vehicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds. You can only
estimate the oil consumption after you have
driven a considerable distance.
You will find further information about engine
oil in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 385).
Checking the engine oil level To do so:R
the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine was at nor-
mal operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine was not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only star-
ted the engine briefly).
Via the on-board computer*
i Only possible on the E 420 CDI. On all
other models a dipstick is used to check
the engine oil level (Y page 224).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock (Y page 76).
X Press the jork button to select the
message: Engine oil level Measuring
now
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
display:
R Engine oil level OK
R Add 1.0 litre to reach maximum oil
level Operation
* optional
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Engine compartment
224
R
Add 1.5 litres to reach maximum oil
level
R Add 2.0 litres to reach maximum oil
level
X Top up the oil if necessary ( Ypage 225).
Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
! There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Switch ignition on to check
engine oil level message appears:
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 76).
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting time:
Observe waiting period X
Repeat the measurement after about five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
X Repeat the measurement after about
30 minutes if the engine is not at normal
operating temperature (if the engine was
only started briefly).
The following message appears if the engine
is running:
Engine oil level Not when engine on
X Switch off the engine and wait for five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature, or for about 30 minutes if the
engine is not at normal operating temper-
ature (if the engine was only started
briefly), before measuring.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the korj button on the multi-
function steering wheel. Using the oil dipstick Illustration: vehicle with a petrol engine (E 350)
1
Oil dipstick
2 Maximum mark
3 Minimum mark
X Pull oil dipstick 1out of the oil dipstick
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 1.
X Insert oil dipstick 1into the oil dipstick
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
minimum mark 3and maximum mark
2.
X Top up the oil if necessary. Operation
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