2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON lock

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ......................................
310
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 202
4MATIC off-road system ................... 202A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 218
Active Driving Assistance package . 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 222
Active light function .........................126
Active multicontour seat ..................107
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Additives (engine oil) ........................411
Air bags Display message ............................ 253
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp
.................................. 48
Pelvis air bag

................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag ....................47
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............260
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 199
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 148
Rear ............................................... 149
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting the center air vents ...........148
Setting the side air vents ............... 148
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 200
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 308
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 333
Hiding a service message .............. 333
Notes ............................................. 332
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 333
Service message ............................ 332
Special service requirements ......... 333
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 754
Index

Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 340
Car wash ........................................ 334
Display ........................................... 338
Exterior lights ................................ 337
Gear or selector lever ....................339
Interior ........................................... 338
Matte finish ................................... 336
Night View Assist Plus ...................338
Notes ............................................. 333
Paint .............................................. 335
Plastic trim .................................... 339
Power washer ................................ 335
Rear view camera .......................... 338
Roof lining ...................................... 340
Seat belt ........................................ 340
Seat cover ..................................... 339
Sensors ......................................... 337
Steering wheel ............................... 339
Tail pipes ....................................... 338
Trim pieces .................................... 339
Washing by hand ........................... 335
Wheels ........................................... 336
Windows ........................................ 336
Wiper blades .................................. 337
Wooden trim .................................. 339
Cargo compartment cover ...............296
Cargo compartment enlargement ...294
Cargo compartment floor .................302
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 298
Important safety information ......... 298
Cargo tie down rings .........................296
Car wash (care) ................................. 334CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) ..........................................
234
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)

........79
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................131
Important safety notes .................. 130
Infrared lamp ................................. 132
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Overview of bulb types ..................130
Parking lamps ................................ 132
Standing lamps (front) ...................132
Turn signals (front) ......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 309
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 337
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 141
Controlling automatically ...............143
Cooling with air dehumidification ..143
Defrosting the windows ................. 146
Defrosting the windshield .............. 145
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 143
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 142
Maximum cooling .......................... 146
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 1406
Index

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

Lane Tracking package ..................
214
Night View Assist Plus ...................211
Parking Guidance
........................... 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 202
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........198
Rear view camera .......................... 208
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 181
Automatic transmission ................. 164
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 182
Driving on flooded roads ................182
Driving on wet roads ...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 177
General .......................................... 177
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 180
Pedals ............................................ 178
Snow chains .................................. 365
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Wet road surface ........................... 180
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating

.................241
Function/notes ............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 241
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................300EASY-PACK folding floor
Important safety notes
..................302
EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor
Opening and closing ...................... 302
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 300
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail ..................................... 300
EASY-PACK rear sill protector ..........303
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................299
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 178
On-board computer ....................... 231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
General information ....................... 157
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Fuel filler flap ................................. 171
Trunk ............................................... 92
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 398
Points to remember .......................398
Removing ....................................... 399
Storage location ............................ 399
Stowing .......................................... 400
Technical data ............................... 402
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22 Index
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Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 157
Engine number ............................... 406
Irregular running ............................ 160
Jump-starting ................................. 352
Starting problems .......................... 160
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 155
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 357
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 330
Additives ........................................ 411
Checking the oil level ..................... 329
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 330
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 410
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 329
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242
Viscosity ........................................ 411
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 243
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 236
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 70
Display message ............................ 247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 338Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 289 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 342
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 344
Preparing the vehicle .....................344
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 345
Floormat ............................................. 324
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 108
Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 408
Consumption statistics ..................231
Diesel ............................................ 408
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 231
Displaying the range ...................... 231
Driving tips .................................... 177
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................409
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 407
Important safety notes .................. 407
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................17210
Index

Quality (diesel)
............................... 408
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel .............407
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 171
Opening/closing ............................ 170
Fuel filter (display message) ............260
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 342
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 357
Before changing ............................. 357
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................323
Important safety notes .................. 320
Opening/closing the garage door ..323
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 321
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404
Glove box ........................................... 289H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 251
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....332
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 413Cleaning system (function) ............
125
Cleaning system (notes) ................413
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 255
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 196
Hood
Closing ........................................... 329
Display message ............................ 272
Opening ......................................... 328
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182 I
Ignition lock see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
Insect protection on the radiator .... 329
Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 31, 227
Settings ......................................... 238
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 32, 275
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 128
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240 Index
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Emergency lighting ........................
129
Manual control ............................... 129
Overview ........................................ 128
Reading lamp ................................. 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239J
Jack Storage location ............................ 342
Using ............................................. 386
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)


Jump starting (engine) ...................... 352K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Display message

............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 154
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 154
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 165
Manual drive program ....................168
Knee bag .............................................. 45L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps


Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 216
Lane Tracking package .....................214
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................243
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63License plate lamp (display
message)
............................................ 255
Light function, active Display message

............................ 256
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 240
Active light function .......................126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function .................126
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fog lamps ...................................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
High beam flasher .......................... 125
High-beam headlamps ...................124
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 122
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 239
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........239
Turn signals ................................... 124
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......257
Loading guidelines ............................288
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking 12
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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