2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN check engine light

Assistance menu (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 246
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........341
Hiding a service message ..............341
Notes ............................................. 340
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 341
Service message ............................ 340
Special service requirements ......... 341
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm ....................78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................248
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................. 225
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 269
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................163
Automatic headlamp mode ..............129
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............172
Changing gea r............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................168
Display message ............................ 282
Drive program displa y.................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode ..............175
Engaging drive position .................. 170
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 169
Engaging reverse gear ...................169
Engaging the park position ............168 Kickdown
....................................... 171
Manual drive program ....................172
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 173
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Program selector button ................171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Selector lever ................................ 167
Starting the engine ........................161
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......172
Transmission position displa y........ 167
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 168
Transmission positions ..................170
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 175 B
Bag hook ............................................ 306
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Important safety notes ....................69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 360
Display message ............................ 271
Important safety notes ..................358
Jump starting ................................. 362
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function .......................................... .59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................248
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 226
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 180
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 421 Index
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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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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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see "Children in the vehicle"
(Y
page 60). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction RS consists of:
R
The 6 RS warning lamp
R Air bags
R The air bag control unit with crash sensors
R Emergency Tensioning Device for the front
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the
rear
R Seat belt force limiters for the front seat
belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
RS reduces the risk of occupants coming into
contact with the vehicle's interior in the event
of an accident. It can also reduce the effect
of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint
system components may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6SRS indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running. There is a malfunction if:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again
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. Occupant safety
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X
To activate/deactivate: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the
driver's door. If indicator lamp :is off,
operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 67)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 68)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System PLUS) with
Cross-Traffic Assist (Y page 68)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (distance
warning function and adaptive Brake
Assist) (Y page 70)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 72)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Y page 75)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 75)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 76) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road, weather and traffic
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully. i
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the notes on tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 372).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information 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.
The yellow
!ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Ypage 67). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Ypage 288) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 258). Driving safety systems
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If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 252).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 251). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the
&button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m). A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R
when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an
extended period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 99).
X To unlock the trunk lid/tailgate: pull the
handle on the trunk lid/tailgate.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid/
tailgate. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons on the
SmartKey simultaneously for SmartKey
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You have lost the
mechanical key. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 360).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 362).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X
Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/
cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (Y page 298). Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. If the vehicle has
been locked with the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside 88
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 26).Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 109).
X Make sure that seat =is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 110)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 119).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 119)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 55).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 56).108
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