2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON Service a

Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .251
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 66
Hiding a service message .............. 266
Notes ............................................. 266
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 266
Service message ............................ 266
Special service requirements ......... 266
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87
Function ...........................................8 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 175
Audio 20
Components .................................. 216
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 267
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Drive program display .................... 143 Driving tip
s .................................... 144
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 143
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual drive program .................... 144
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 144
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Program selector button ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 142
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 143
Transmission positions .................. 144
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 144
B
Back button ....................................... 222
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 77
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 93
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 279
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
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Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 161
Stopping ........................................ 160
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 95
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 90
Control panel ................................... 45
Display message ............................ 191
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening (from inside) ...................... 95
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 142
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
Manual ........................................... 144
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Drive program selector ..................... 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 266
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 75
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
Distance warning function ............... 79
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 84
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 81
Important safety information ........... 75
Overview .......................................... 75 PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 84
STEER CONTROL ............................. 86
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 173
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Blind Sp
ot Assist ............................ 178
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 191
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 156
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 163
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 179
Lane Tracking package .................. 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 166
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 153
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 155
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 153
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 291
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 190
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
E
E10see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 190
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 246
EASY-PACK folding floor
Important safety notes .................. 248
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ......................2 49
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 246
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail ..................................... 247
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 249
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 245
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 84
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 154
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 141
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 141
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
General information ....................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Introduction ................................... 141
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 96
Fuel filler flap ................................. 147
Trunk ............................................. 103 Vehicle ............................................. 96
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Removing ....................................... 329
Storage location ............................ 329
Stowing .......................................... 330
Technical data ............................... 332
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 63
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 103
Emissi ons c
ontrol
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 202
Display message ............................ 199
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 279
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 140
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 284
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 264
Checking the oil level ..................... 263
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 264
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 341
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 263
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 81
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Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Transmission output (maximum) ....334
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................9 2
MOExtended tires .............................. 272
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 313
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 310
MP3
Operation ....................................... 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Permanent display ......................... 190
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 189
Overview .......................................... 39
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 225
Switching to ................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting triggered .......................... 65
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 65
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting when triggered ................. 66
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ............................... 60
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................4 8
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................6 6
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 49
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ...............................6 0
Odometer .......................................... .190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 190
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audio menu ................................... 190
Convenience submenu .................. 190
Display messages .......................... 191
Displaying a service message ........2 66
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Factory settings submenu ............. 190
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 190
Lighting submenu .......................... 190
Menu overview ..................... ......... 190
Message memory .......................... 191
Na

vigation menu ............................ 190
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Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 190
Service menu ................................. 190
Settings menu ...............................190
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 190
Video DVD operation ..................... 190
Online and Internet functions
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 233
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 233
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 233
Setting up an Internet connection .. 232
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 44
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 74
P
Paint code number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 268
Panic alarm .......................................... 48
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 108
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Resetting ....................................... 109
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 152 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Rear view camera .......................... 171
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 191
Notes/function .............................. 152
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Problem (malfunction) ................... 170
Range of the sensors ..................... 169
Warning display ............................. 170
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 198
Problems (malfunction) .................. 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 49
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 75
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 232
Plastic hooks ..................................... 242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Power washers .................................. 268
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 191
Operation ......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 84
Important safety notes .................... 85
16Index

Reversing featurePanorama sliding sunroof .............. 107
Roller sunblinds ............................. 109
Side windows ................................. 104
Sliding sunroof ............................... 107
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 97
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 108
Rear side windows ......................... 251
Rear window .................................. 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 344
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 190
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
center rear-compartment seat ......... 53
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Correct usage .................................. 51
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Releasing ......................................... 53 Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 190
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 116
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting the 4 ‑way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 116
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........ 114
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 241
Important safety notes .................. 115
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 116
Securing cargo .................................. 242
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 235
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 268
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 190
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 342
DEF special additives ..................... 341
Engine oil ....................................... 341
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Refrigerant (air-conditioni ng sy
s-
tem) ............................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 343
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 233
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 133
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
18Index

Setting the timesee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 190
On-board computer ....................... 190
SETUP (on-board computer) .............190
Side impact air bag .............................5 6
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety information ......... 104
Opening/closing (all) ..................... 105
Opening/closing (front) ................. 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Resetting ....................................... 108
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 93
Changing the programming ............. 92
Checking the battery ....................... 93
Display message ............................ 191
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Loss ................................................. 94
Mechanical key ................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 137
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Starting the engine ........................ 140
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Snow chains ...................................... 291
Sockets
Center console .............................. 251
General notes ................................ 251
Luggage compartment ................... 251 Rear compartment ......................... 251
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 330
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cru ise co
ntrol
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 190
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 139
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 117
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Important safety notes .................. 117
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Steering wheel heating .................. 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 190
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Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 274
Recommended .............................. .291
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 296
Function/notes .............................2 94
General notes ................................ 294
Important safety notes .................. 295
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 297
Restarting ...................................... 297
Warning lamp ................................. 211
Warning message .......................... 296
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 270
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 273
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 308
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 307
Bar (definition) ............................... 306
Changing a wheel .......................... 309
Characteristics .............................. 306
Checking ........................................ 289
Curb weight (definition) ................. 308
Definition of terms ......................... 306
Direction of rotation ...................... 309
Display message ............................ 200
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 309
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 307
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 306
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 307
General notes ................................ 314
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 307
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 307
Important safety notes .................. 288
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 307
Information on driving .................... 288
Kilopascal (kPa ) (
definition) ........... 307
Labeling (overview) ........................ 303
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 308
Load index ..................................... 305 Load index (definition) ................... 307
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 308
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 307
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 308
Maximum tire load ......................... 305
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 308
MOExtended tires .......................... 290
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 308
Replacing ....................................... 309
Service life ..................................... 290
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 308
Speed rating (definition) ................ 307
Storing ........................................... 309
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 306
Temperature .................................. 302
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 308
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 308
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 308
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 307
Tire size (data) ............................... 314
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 303
Tire tread ....................................... 289
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 308
Total load limit (definition) ............. 309
Traction ......................................... 302
Traction (definition) ....................... 308
Tread wear ..................................... 302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 307
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 308
Wheel and tire combination ........... 316
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 307
see Fl
at tire
Top Tether ............................................ 71
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 284
Important safety notes .................. 281
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