2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN Owners Manual

Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 319
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 345
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 147
Controlling automatically ...............150
Cooling with air dehumidification ..149
Defrosting the windows .................153
Defrosting the windshield ..............152
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 145
Important safety notes ..................144
Indicator lamp ................................ 150
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............146
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............148
Maximum cooling .......................... 153
Overview of systems ......................144
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 150
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 154
Rear control panel .........................147
Refrigerant ..................................... 425
Refrigerant filling capacity .............425
Setting the air distribution .............151
Setting the airflow .........................152
Setting the air vents ......................155
Setting the climate mode .............. .150
Setting the temperature ................151
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control .....151
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control .....151
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 154
Switching on/off ........................... 148
Switching residual heat on/off ......154
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 153
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 152
Coat hooks ......................................... 309Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 412
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 247
Display message ............................ 261
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Combination switch ..........................131
Combined cargo cover and net ........308
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 241
Convenience box ............................... 309
Convenience closing feature ..............99
Convenience opening feature ............99
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................339
Display message ............................ 269
Filling capacity ............................... 424
Important safety notes ..................423
Temperature (on-board computer) .253
Temperature gauge ........................ 238
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................. 133
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 136
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................190
Cruise control lever .......................190
Deactivating ................................... 191
Display message ............................ 279
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes ..................189 Index
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Setting a speed
.............................. 191
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .190
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 316
Important safety notes ..................316
Rear compartment .........................316
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...27
Customer Relations Department .......27 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 129
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF Adding ........................................... 180
Display message ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Important safety notes ..................421
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Interior lighting .............................. 251
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel ................................................. .420
Digital speedometer .........................242
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 340
Calling up (on-board computer) .....257
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 269
General notes ................................ 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........257
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 284Lights ............................................
.266
Safety systems .............................. 258
SmartKey ....................................... 284
Tires ............................................... 280
Vehicle .......................................... .282
Distance recorder ............................. 241
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....295
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................247
Function/notes ................................ 70
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions .....................194
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes ..................192
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .82
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking .......................90
Important safety notes ....................88
Opening (from inside) ......................88
Drinking and driving .........................184
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Display ........................................... 167
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......168
Manual .......................................... .172
Manual (AMG vehicles) ..................173
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........254
Drive program selector .....................171
Driver's door see Doors 8
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Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................341
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ..................188
Driving safety system BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .68
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................71
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....70
Distance warning function ...............70
Electronic brake force distribution ...75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 220
Active Blind Spot Assist .................230
Active Driving Assistance package 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............233
Active Parking Assist .....................212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 206
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................225
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 226
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 273
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
HOLD function ............................... 202
Lane Keeping Assist ......................228
Lane Tracking package ..................226
PARKTRONIC ................................. 208
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........203
Rear view camera .......................... 217
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................187
Automatic transmission .................170
Brakes ........................................... 186Break-in period
.............................. 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded roads ................188
Driving on wet roads ......................188
Exhaust check ............................... 184
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 189
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 375
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....244
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....245 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................252
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 252
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................311
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes ..................313
EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor
Opening and closing ......................313
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage ..............311
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rai l..................................... 311
EASY-PACK rear sill protector ..........314
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................309
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ................................ 75 Index
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ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................242
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................164
Automatic engine switch-off ..........163
Deactivating/activating .................164
General information .......................163
Important safety notes ..................163
Introduction ................................... 163
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler fla p................................. 177
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................410
Points to remember .......................410
Removing ....................................... 411
Storage location ............................ 411
Stowing .......................................... 412
Technical data ............................... 414
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 292
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................163
Engine number ............................... 417
Irregular running ............................ 166
Jump-starting ................................. 362
Starting problems ..........................166
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 161
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............161
Switching off .................................. 182
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 367
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................166Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 338
Additives ........................................ 422
Checking the oil level ..................... 337
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 338
Display message ............................ 271
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Notes about oil grades ................... 422
Notes on oil level/consumption ....337
Temperature (on-board computer) .253
Viscosity ........................................ 423
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...254
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 247
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................73
Display message ............................ 258
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ...........72
Warning lamp ................................. 289
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 72
Exhaust check ................................... 184
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 347
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) .......................124
Folding in/out (automatically). ......123
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 252
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...124
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position ..........124
Eyeglasses compartment .................29910
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Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ........................................ .352
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................354
Preparing the vehicle .....................354
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 334
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 114
Fuel Additives ........................................ 420
Consumption statistics ..................241
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 242
Displaying the range ......................242
Driving tips .................................... 184
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................420
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 419
Important safety notes ..................418
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .419
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Quality (diesel )............................... 420
Refueling ........................................ 175
Tank content/reserve fuel .............419
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................177
Opening/closing ............................ 176
Fuel filter (display message) ............272
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 242
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 419
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 352
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 367
Before changing ............................. 367
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 369
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 368Fuse box in the trunk
.....................368
Important safety notes ..................367 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................333
Important safety notes ..................331
Opening/closing the garage door ..333
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 331
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 253
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 299 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Hazard warning lamps ......................132
Head bags Display message ............................ 263
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ...................111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Installing/removing (rear) ..............112
Luxury ............................................ 111
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 137
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 202
Hood
Closing .......................................... .337
Display message ............................ 283 Index
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Important safety notes
..................336
Opening ......................................... 336
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator ....337
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 249
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............250
Interior lighting ................................. 135
Automatic control ..........................136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Emergency lighting ........................136
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........250 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 352
Using ............................................. 397
Jump starting (engine) ......................362 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Display message ............................ 284
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 159 Starting the engine
........................161
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 159
SmartKey ....................................... 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 171
Manual drive program ....................174
Knee bag .............................................. 45 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Lane Tracking package .....................226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................254
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 267
Light function, active Display message ............................ 268
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .251
Active light function .......................133
Automatic headlamp mode ............129
Cornering light function .................133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ...................132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ...................132
Low-beam headlamps ....................130
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 25012
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Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer)
.........250
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 250
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 251
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........251
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......269
Loading guidelines ............................298
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 252
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 311
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 114
Luxury head restraints .....................111 M
M+S tires ............................................ 374
Malfunction message see Display messages
Massage function (PULSE) ...............113
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 344
mbrace Call priority .................................... 326
Display message ............................ 261Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 326
Downloading routes .......................330
Emergency call .............................. 323
General notes ................................ 322
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............328
MB info call button ........................325
Remote vehicle locking ..................328
Roadside Assistance button ..........325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............328
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door ..............90
Memory card (audio) .........................244
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 257
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) ............245
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 354
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................400
Mounting a new wheel ...................399
Raising the vehicle .........................397
Removing a wheel ..........................399
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 244
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Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 240
Permanent displa y......................... 249
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .239
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............243
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 158O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................60
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 241
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 253
Assistance menu ........................... 246
Audio menu ................................... 244
Convenience submenu ..................252
Displaying a service message ........341
Display messages ..........................257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 197
Factory settings submenu .............253
Important safety notes ..................238
Instrument cluster submenu ..........249
Lighting submenu .......................... 250Menu overview
.............................. 241
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 243
Operation ....................................... 239
RACETIMER ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 249
Settings menu ............................... 249
Standard displa y............................ 241
Telephone menu ............................ 245
Trip menu ...................................... 241
Vehicle submenu ........................... 251
Video DVD operation .....................245
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................26
Important safety notes ....................25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outside temperature display ...........239
Overhead control panel ......................37
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66 P
Paint code number ............................416
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...344
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 105
Problem (malfunction) ...................106
Resetting ....................................... 105
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ..................102
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC 14
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