2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN Speed

Overview of systems
......................138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 143
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 147
Rear control panel .........................141
Setting the air distribution .............145
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the air vents ......................148
Setting the climate mode ............... 144
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
Coat hooks ......................................... 298
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 400
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Combination switch ..........................124
Combined cargo cover and net ........297
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 324
Calling up ....................................... 323
Setting ........................................... 324
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Convenience box ............................... 299
Convenience closing feature ..............94
Convenience opening feature ............94
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 331
Display message ............................ 258
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Important safety notes .................. 412
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242 Temperature gauge ........................ 227
Warning lamp .................................
283
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................184
Cruise control lever .......................184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 305
Important safety notes .................. 305
Rear compartment ......................... 305
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 173
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 410
Notes ............................................. 410 Index
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Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Interior lighting .............................. 240
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Diesel particle filter ..........................180
Digital speedometer .........................231
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission

Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 332
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 246
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 246
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 246
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274
Lights ............................................. 254
Safety systems .............................. 247
SmartKey ....................................... 274
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle ........................................... 271
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....285
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 265
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 193
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 79
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 273
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking .......................86Important safety notes ....................
85
Opening (from inside) ......................85
Drinking and driving .........................178
Drinks holder see Cup holder

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 166
Display ........................................... 161
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 162
Manual ........................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243
Drive program selector ..................... 165
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................333
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving on flooded roads ..................182
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 72
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221
AIRMATIC ...................................... 199
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 200
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 210
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
HOLD function ............................... 196
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 2168
Index

Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
............................... 240
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs
.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 254
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 301
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 108
Luxury head restraints .....................105M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Malfunction message see Display messages


Massage function (PULSE) ...............107
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 336
mbrace Call priority .................................... 315
Display message ............................ 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Downloading routes .......................319
Emergency call .............................. 312
Geo fencing ................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 311
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318
MB info call button ........................ 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 317
Roadside Assistance button .......... 314
Search & Send ............................... 316
Self-test ......................................... 312
Speed alert .................................... 319
System .......................................... 312
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 318
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Unlocking the driver's door ..............86Memory card (audio) .........................
234
Memory function ............................... 116
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 246
Messages see Display messages


Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 344
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................389
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Raising the vehicle ......................... 386
Removing a wheel ..........................388
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 386
MP3
Operation ....................................... 234
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 230
Permanent display ......................... 238
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 228
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating

.................212
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Function/notes ............................. 211
Problem (malfunction) ...................214 Index
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Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 94
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) .....................83
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309
Luggage compartment ................... 310
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 400
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 231
In the Instrument cluster ......... 31, 227
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 238
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 280
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 250
Introduction ..................................... 41Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ...................
41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................112
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 111
Paddle shifters ............................... 166
Steering wheel heating .................. 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................112
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........166
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 243
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 290
Center console .............................. 289
Cup holders ................................... 305
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 289
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Rear ............................................... 290
Stowage net ................................... 291
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 291
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 301
Summer tires ..................................... 364
Sun visor ............................................ 306
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 239 Index
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Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 200
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 200
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 147
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............75T
Tachometer ........................................ 228
Tailgate Display message
............................ 272
Emergency unlocking .......................92
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 414
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 402
Information .................................... 404
Tires/wheels ................................. 389
Vehicle data ................................... 414
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 315
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Downloading routes .......................319
Emergency call .............................. 312
Geo fencing ................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 311
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318
MB info call button ........................ 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 317
Roadside Assistance button .......... 314
Search & Send ............................... 316
Self-test ......................................... 312
Speed alert .................................... 319
System .......................................... 312Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 318
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 235
Display message

............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialing ........................................ 235
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 301
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 227
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 242
Outside temperature ...................... 228
Setting (climate control) ................ 144
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Through-loading ................................ 293
Through-loading feature ...................293
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................243
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 345
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Checking manually ........................369
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 347
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 347
Recommended ............................... 366
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 370
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 372
Warning message .......................... 372
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 370
Restarting ...................................... 373
Warning lamp ................................. 286 18
Index

Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 382
Changing a wheel
.......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 382
Checking ........................................ 363
Definition of terms ......................... 382
Direction of rotation ......................385
Display message ............................ 268
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 383
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................383
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 382
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 383
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 384
Load index ..................................... 381
Load index (definition) ...................383
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 381
Maximum tire load (definition) .......383
MOExtended tires .......................... 364
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 384
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) .......................384
Speed rating (definition) ................ 383Storing
........................................... 385
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 382
Temperature .................................. 378
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 384
Tire bead (definition)
...................... 384
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382
Tire size (data) ............................... 389
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 378
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) .....................384
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 384
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 382
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 383
Wear indicator (definition) .............384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Removing the towing eye ...............355
With the rear axle raised ................ 355
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........162
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................162
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 339
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231 Index
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Time, see the separate
operating instructions
=
Speedometer with
segments
228 Function Page
?
Multifunction display 230
A
Tachometer 228
B
Coolant temperature 227
C
Instrument lighting 227Instrument cluster
31At a glance

Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE ®
has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
-padded steering wheel boss
- knee bag covers
- front-passenger air bag cover
- outer side of front seat bolsters
- side trim next to the rear seat backrest
- roof lining trim R
Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep

area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual. 42
Occupant safety
Safety