2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 BLUETEC ad blue

XUnscrew the covering cap from AdBlue®
refill bottle =.XPlace AdBlue ®
refill bottle = on the filler
neck as shown and screw on clockwise
hand-tight.
! Only screw on the AdBlue ®
refill bottle
hand-tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
XPress AdBlue ®
refill bottle = down.
The AdBlue ®
tank is filled. This may take up
to one minute.
i If the AdBlue ®
refill bottle is no longer
pressed down, the filling process stops and
the partially emptied bottle can be
removed.
XRelease AdBlue ®
refill bottle =.XTurn AdBlue ®
refill bottle = anti-clockwise
and remove it.XPlace AdBlue ®
filler cap ; on the filler
neck and turn it clockwise.XInsert AdBlue ®
cap : as shown and turn
it clockwise as far as it will go.XFold the trunk floor down.XClose the trunk lid.XDrive at a speed above 10 mph (16 km/h).
The Check Additive See Operator's
Manual message disappears after
approximately one minute.
i If the Check Additive See
Operator's Manual message is still
displayed in the multifunction display, top
up with another bottle of AdBlue ®
.
i Then, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked
and filled completely if necessary.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a qualified specialist workshop such as an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWarning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
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XSwitch on COMAND and select the audio
player or medium (see the separate
operating instructions).XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
CD player display (example)
:Current trackXTo select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9 or : button.XTo select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until the desired track
has been reached.
If you press and hold 9 or : , the rapid
scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio
players or media support this function.
If track information is stored on the audio
player or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and name of the track.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode ( Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on COMAND APS and select video
DVD (see the separate operating
instructions).XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.:Current sceneXTo select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or the : button.XTo select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until the desired
scene has been reached.
Telephone menu
Introduction
You can establish a Bluetooth ®
wireless
connection to COMAND APS (see the
separate operating instructions).
GWarning
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
XSwitch on the mobile phone and COMAND
APS (see the separate operating
instructions).XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Telephone Ready or the name of the
network provider: the mobile phone has
found a network and is ready to receive.
R No Service : No network is available.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCThere is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.XRefuel at the nearest gas station.8
Fuel Level LowThe fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.XRefuel at the nearest gas station.8
Gas Cap LooseThe fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.XIf the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop.8
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel OnlyVehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.XRefuel at the nearest gas station.XOnly use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).¸
Replace Air FilterVehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced. XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.!
Check Fuel FilterVehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off. XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Ø
Check Additive See
Operator's ManualThe AdBlue ®
tank is empty.XHave the AdBlue ®
tank filled as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop ( Y page 167).
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.Ø
Remaining Starts:
20The AdBlue ®
level has fallen to a minimum.XHave the AdBlue ®
tank filled as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop ( Y page 167).
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Behind the side trim panel
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
XRemove first-aid kit :.
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
contents.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
iVehicles without a spare wheel are not
equipped with the tools needed to change
a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g.
jack or lug wrench. Some tools for changing
a wheel are specific to the vehicle. To
obtain tools approved for your vehicle, visit
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XSedan with TIREFIT kit32: swing the trunk
floor upwards (Y page 285).
XWagon with TIREFIT kit: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 108).
XLift the cargo compartment floor up.:TIREFIT kit;Electric air pump=Jack?Towing eyeALug wrenchBFuse allocation chart/one pair of glovesCFolding wheel chockDAlignment boltXSedan with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: swing the trunk
floor upwards (Y page 285).
XWagon with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 108).
XLift the cargo compartment floor up.:Vehicle tool kit tray;Stowage well=Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel32Vehicles with BlueTEC only.324Where will I find...?Roadside Assistance
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Tires of the same dimensions
Sedan
i BA: both axles
E 350 BlueTEC
E 350 39
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 39
E 550 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC
E 350 39
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 39
E 550 4MATICR17 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.0 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/45 R17 95 H M+S
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SWinter tires 41245/45 R17 99 V XL
M+S i
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S iR17BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires 245/45 R17 95 H
M+SMOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SWinter tires 41245/45 R17 99 V XL
M+S i
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S iE 350 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC 42R18 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires245/40 R18 97 Y XL245/40 R18 97 Y XLWinter tires 41245/40 R18 97 H XL
M+S i245/40 R18 97 H XL
M+S i376Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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E 350 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC42R18 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/40 R18 97 V XL
M+S245/40 R18 97 V XL
M+SE 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATICR18 BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires245/40 R18 97 Y XLWinter tires 41245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
iR18 BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S
Wagon
i BA: both axles
E 350 4MATICR17BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 17 H2 or 8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
or
245/45 R17 99 H XL M+SMOExtended 40Winter tires41245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i
or
245/45 R17 99 V XL M+S iMOExtended 4042
Canada only.
39 USA only.
40 Tires with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system
or tire pressure monitor.
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E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)RAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Winter tires255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i47
or
285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i44
Spare wheel
i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with
a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
i The E 350 BlueTEC is not equipped with an emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 48E 350
E 350 4MATICE 550
E 550 4MATIC17" Wheels
Offset4.0 B x 17 H2
1.54 in (39 mm)— TiresT 155/70 R17 110 M—Tire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)—18"Wheels
Offset—4.5 B x 18 H2
1.42 in (36 mm)Tires—T 155/60 R18 107 MTire pressure—420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)47 Snow chain usage: please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.
48 Use of snow chains not permitted.380Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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Engine number:Emissions control information label,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions reference
values;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment
(AdBlue ®
)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWarning
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.386Service products and capacitiesTechnical data
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