2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 BLUETEC sunroof

Service interval display .................... 313
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 313
Service menu (on-board computer) . 229
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives ..............390
Brake fluid ..................................... 392
Capacities ...................................... 387
Coolant (engine) ............................ 392
Engine oil ....................................... 391
Fuel ................................................ 388
Important safety notes ..................386
Notes ............................................. 386
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 392
Washer fluid ................................... 393
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........233
On-board computer .......................229
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 221
Shift ranges ....................................... 159
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 227
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 245
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............93
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Important safety information ...........91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Resetting ......................................... 94
Troubleshooting ............................... 94
Skibag ................................................ 276
Sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........95
Troubleshooting ............................... 99
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................80
Changing the programming .............79
Checking the battery .................76, 80
Convenience closing feature ............93
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Display message ............................ 260Important safety notes ....................76
Malfunction ...................................... 82
Starting the engine ........................151
Snow chains ...................................... 176
Socket ................................................ 292
Dashboard ..................................... 293
Rear compartment .........................293
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 380
Storage location ............................ 325
Stowing .......................................... 326
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Segments ...................................... 217
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 229
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 266
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 237
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................151
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 260
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................111
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Important safety notes ..................111
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 111
Steering wheel heating ..................112
Storing settings (memory
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Steering wheel heatingIndicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 275
Glove box ....................................... 274
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 275
Cup holders ................................... 288
Important safety information .........274
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................285
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 232
Factory setting ............................... 233
Instrument cluster .........................229
Lights ............................................. 230
Standard display ............................ 220
Vehicle ........................................... 231
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 289
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Suspension tuning ............................ 192
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........221
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 74
T
Tachometer ........................................ 217
Tailgate Display message ............................ 259
Emergency unlocking .......................91
Limiting the opening angle ...............90
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 244
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 28
Technical data ................................... 384
E 350 ............................................. 393
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 394
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 393
E 550 ............................................. 394
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 395
E 63 AMG ...................................... 395
Tires/wheels ................................. 374
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 299
Display message ............................ 235
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 296
Important safety notes ..................295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............300
MB info call button ........................298
Remote vehicle locking ..................300
Roadside Assistance button ..........297
Self-test ......................................... 295
System .......................................... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............299
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 260
Menu (on-board computer) ............226
Number from the phone book ........ 227
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call .................227
Telephone compartment .................. 275
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 285
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 216
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 221
Outside temperature ...................... 217
Setting ........................................... 139
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Through-loading ................................ 278
Through-loading feature ................... 278
Tilt/sliding sunroof Opening/closing .............................. 97
Resetting ......................................... 97
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 222
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 327
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....357
Checking manually ........................355
Display message ............................ 255
Maximum ....................................... 360
Notes ............................................. 353
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Exterior viewFunctionPage:Trunk lid/tailgateVehicle tool kit324;Rear window defroster142=Lights124?Fuel filler flap162ADefrosting the windshield141Cleaning the windows316BSliding sunroof95FunctionPageCExterior mirrors113DWindshield wipers127EOpening the hood308Engine oil309Coolant311FTowing343GTires and wheels350Flat tire32626Exterior viewAt a glance
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off
124
;| To switch the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
124
=p To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
123
?3 To open/close the
tilt/sliding sunroof
97
3 To open/close the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds
97
Aï Button for MB info call
(mbrace system)
298
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
296
FunctionPageCRear-view mirror114DIntegrated electronic
compass
303
EButtons for the garage door
opener
301
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System 3GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
297
Hp To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
123
Ic To switch the front
interior lighting on/off
1243 Observe the additional Operating Instructions.32Overhead control panelAt a glance
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Vehicle equipment ..............................76
SmartKey ............................................. 76
Doors .................................................... 84
Trunk/cargo compartment ................86
Side windows ...................................... 91
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XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo open: press the corresponding switch.XTo close: pull the corresponding switch.
i
If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine.
This function remains active for five
minutes or until one of the front doors is
opened.
Convenience opening
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, you can use the key to
simultaneously:
R open the side windows
R open the tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel and the roller sunblinds
R switch on the seat ventilation of the driver's
seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the key. The key
must be near the handle of the driver's
door.
XPoint the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.XUnlock the vehicle by pressing the %
button.XPress and hold the % button until the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof
or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are in the desired position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
XPress and hold the % button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.XTo interrupt the convenience opening
procedure: release the % button.
Convenience closing
General information
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R close the side windows
R close the tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblinds.
GWarning!
When closing the door windows and the tilt/
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
% . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button &.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
R Release the sensor surface on the outside
door handle to stop the closing procedure.
R Immediately pull on the same outside door
handle and hold firmly. The door windows
and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open
for as long as the door handle is held but
the door not opened.
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Using the SmartKey
iThe key must be near the handle of the
driver's door.
XPoint the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
XPress and hold the & button until the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel are fully closed.
XMake sure that all the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
XPress and hold the & button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel close.
XTo interrupt the convenience closing
procedure: release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft (1 m)
away from a door.
XClose all the doors.XTouch the sensor surface on door
handle : until the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
iMake sure you only touch sensor
surface :.
XMake sure that all the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
XTouch sensor surface : on the door
handle again until the roller sunblinds of the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel close.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release sensor surface : on the door
handle.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset all the side windows if the side
window cannot be closed fully.
XClose all the doors.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
XPull on the corresponding switch on the
door control panel until the side window is
completely closed (Y page 92).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XPull the corresponding switch again
immediately and hold it for approximately
one second.
Problems with the side windows
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because objects are trapped between the
side window and the door frame.
XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.94Side windowsOpening and closing
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Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because objects in the guide rail are
preventing the window from being raised.XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed,
and you cannot see the cause.
GWarning!
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
GWarning
Do not transport heavy and hard objects in the
vehicle interior or in the trunk/cargo
compartment if they are unsecured.
Unsecured or improperly stowed cargo
increases the risk of injury for a child in the
event of:
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
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