2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN automatic

R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 188
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 231
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 250
Radiator cover ................................... 309
Radio Selecting a station .........................221
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 191
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................141
Setting the temperature ................136
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 244
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 258
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 279
Rear sill protector ............................. 287
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................318
Function/notes ............................. 198
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................109
Dipping (automatic) .......................110
Rear window blind ............................ 292
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................160
Refueling process ..........................162
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................302Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 248
Warning lamp ................................. 267
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 140
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Retaining hook .................................. 282
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 152
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rear side windows .........................291
Rear window .................................. 292
Roof carrier ........................................ 288
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 320
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 220
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
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Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 243
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 380
Tires/wheels ................................. 371
Vehicle data ................................... 390
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 300
Display message ............................ 237
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 300
Emergency call .............................. 297
Important safety notes ..................296
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............301
MB info call button ........................299
Remote vehicle locking ..................301
Roadside Assistance button ..........298
Search & Send ............................... 300
Self-test ......................................... 296
System .......................................... 296
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............300
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 223
Display message ............................ 259
Menu (on-board computer) ............222
Number from the phone book ........ 223
Redialing ........................................ 223
Rejecting/ending a call .................223
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 286
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 214
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 230
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 230
Outside temperature ...................... 215
Setting (climate control) ................136
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Through-loading ................................ 278
Through-loading feature ................... 279Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 231
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 326
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....355
Checking manually ........................353
Display message ............................ 254
Maximum ....................................... 352
Notes ............................................. 351
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................327
Pressure loss warning ....................353
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................328
Recommended ............................... 349
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 355
Restarting ...................................... 357
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................369
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................368
Bar (definition) ............................... 367
Characteristics .............................. 367
Checking ........................................ 347
Definition of terms .........................367
Direction of rotation ......................371
Display message ............................ 254
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................370
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 366
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............367
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 368
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 368
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................368
Important safety notes ..................346
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......368
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........369
Labeling (overview) ........................363
Load bearing index (definition) ......37018Index

Load index ..................................... 366
Load index (definition) ...................369
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 368
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 369
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 369
Maximum tire load .........................361
Maximum tire load (definition) .......369
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 369
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 369
Replacing ....................................... 370
Service life ..................................... 347
Sidewall (definition) .......................369
Speed rating (definition) ................368
Storing ........................................... 371
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 367
Temperature .................................. 363
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 370
Tire bead (definition) ......................369
Tire pressure (definition) ................369
Tire pressures (recommended) ......368
Tire size (data) ............................... 371
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 364
Tire tread ....................................... 347
Tire tread (definition) .....................369
Total load limit (definition) .............370
Traction ......................................... 362
Traction (definition) .......................370
Tread wear ..................................... 362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................368
Unladen weight (definition) ............369
Wear indicator (definition) .............370
Wheel rim (definition) ....................368
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........340
Installing the towing eye ................340Removing the towing eye ...............341
With the rear axle raised ................341
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......341
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............342
Important safety notes ..................340
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 342
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 319
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................89
Important safety guidelines .............84
Locking separately ...........................88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 258
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................124
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
121
;| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
120
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
?3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
94
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and roller
sunblinds
94
Aï Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system)
299
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
297
FunctionPageCRear-view mirror110DIntegrated electronic
compass
305
EButtons for the garage door
opener
302
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 2GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
298
Hp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
Ic Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
1212 Observe the additional operating instructions.Overhead control panel35At a glance

passenger seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for certain weight
categories. The 45 indicator lamp
shows you the current status. If the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated, the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
R the side impact air bag
R the pelvis air bag
R the window curtain air bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in a position that is as upright as possible
with their back against the seat backrest
R with their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the passenger should
always use the 45 indicator lamp as
an indication of whether or not the passenger
is properly positioned.GWARNING
If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates
when an adult or someone larger than a small
individual is in the front passenger seat, have
the front passenger reposition himself or
herself in the seat until the 45
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front passenger front air bag
deployment when the OCS has classified the
front passenger seat occupant as weighing as
much as or less than a typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child restraint or if the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated. This indicates that the
front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain
illuminated. This indicates that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-
month-old child seated in a standard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or a small adult), the
45 indicator lamp will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
started. Depending on occupant weight
sensor readings from the seat, it will then
remain illuminated or go out. With the
45 indicator lamp illuminated, the
front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
With the 45 indicator lamp out, the
front passenger front air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately six seconds
when the engine is started and then go out.
This indicates that the front passenger front
air bag is activated.
If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.Occupant safety45SafetyZ

Example: Sedan
XAdjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position ( Y page 98).XPull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.XWithout twisting it, guide the shoulder
section of the seat belt across the middle
of your shoulder and the lap section across
your hips.XEngage belt tongue ; in buckle =.
Seat-belt adjustment: if necessary, the
driver's and front-passenger seat belts
automatically adjust to the upper body
( Y page 54).XIf necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
appropriate height ( Y page 54).XIf necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. For further information on special
seat belt retractors, see ( Y page 59).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
seat belts" ( Y page 55).
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R you engage the belt tongue in the belt
buckle and you then turn the SmartKey to
position 2 in the ignition lock.
R the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
lock and you then engage the belt tongue
in the buckle.
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a
retraction force if any slack is detected
between the occupant and the seat belt. Do
not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is
adjusting. You can switch the seat-belt
adjustment on and off in the on-board
computer ( Y page 229).
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about PRE-SAFE ®
can be found
in the "PRE-SAFE ®
(preventative occupant
protection)" section ( Y page 50).
Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Wagon: you can also adjust the belt height
on the outer rear seats.
Adjust the height so that the upper part of the
seat belt is routed across the center of your
shoulder.
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about
5 mph(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-
surface conditions. ABS works on slippery
surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
GWARNING
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems
such as the BAS or the ESP ®
are also switched
off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing the steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.XTo make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
GWARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
GWARNING
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 63).
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you when
braking in hazardous situations and uses the
radar sensor system to evaluate the traffic
conditions.
i This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor system is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removing,
altering or tampering with the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted
by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or
use in any non-approved way.
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
At speeds up to approximately
40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary obstacles, for example stopped or
parked vehicles.
Should you approach an obstacle and BAS
PLUS has detected a risk of collision, BAS
PLUS calculates the braking force necessary
to avoid a rear-end collision.
R At speeds up to approximately
20 mph(30 km/h) : should you apply the
brakes forcefully, BAS PLUS will
automatically increase the braking force to
a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
R At speeds up to approximately
20 mph(30 km/h) : should you apply the
brakes, BAS PLUS is activated. Braking is
performed as late as possible.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be switched on and
operational, see "Radar sensor system" in the
index.
GWARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
GWARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R in curves
As a result, BAS PLUS cannot intervene in
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident. Always pay careful attention to the
traffic situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
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