2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON Owner's Manual

The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to
its original position. The current transmission
positionP,R, Nor Dappears in the transmis-
sion position display in the multifunction dis-
play. You can find information about this in
the Digital Operator's Manual.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RTransmission position and drive program
display
REngaging park position P
REngaging park position P automatically
REngaging reverse gear R
REngaging drive position D
Shifting to neutral N
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart 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.
XIf the transmission is in position Dor R:
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.
XIf the transmission is in position P: depress
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the first point of
resistance.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the automatic
transmission shifts to Nautomatically.
With the SmartKey: if you then open the
driver's door or the front-passenger door or
remove the SmartKey from the ignition, the
automatic transmission shifts to Pautomati-
cally.
With KEYLESS-GO: if you then open the driv-
er's or front-passenger door, the automatic
transmission shifts to P.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N, e.g. when having the
vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash with
a towing system:
Using the SmartKey:
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutral N.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutral N.
XRelease the brake pedal.
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XReleaseth eparkin gbrake.
XSwitc hoff th eignition and leav eth eSmart -
Key in th eignition lock.
Information in th eDigital Operator's
Manua l
In theDigital Operator' sManual you will fin d
information on th efollowin gtopics:
RTransmission position s
RDrivingtips
RProgra mselector butto n
RSteeringwhee lpaddl eshifters
RAutomati cdrive progra m
RProblemswit hth etransmission
Manua ldr ive program (AMG vehicles)
Genera linformation
In this drive program, you can permanentl y
chang egear yourself by usin gth esteerin g
whee lpaddl eshifters .The transmission mus t
be in position D.
iIn addition to permanen tdrive progra m
M ,you can also activat etemporar ydrive
progra mM;see th eDigital Operator' sMan -
ual.
Switchin gon th emanua ldr ive program
XTurn th edrive progra mselector
(
Ypage 144) until Mappear sin th emulti-
function display.
The indicato rM on th edrive progra mselec-
to rlights up in red .
The manual drive progra mis only available for
AM Gvehicles.
Manual drive progra mM is differen tfrom
drive programs Sand S+withregard to spon-
taneity, responsiveness and smoothness of
gear changes.
Manual drive progra mM can be selected
usin gth edrive progra mselector. In manual drive progra
mM,you can chang egear usin g
th esteerin gwhee lpaddl eshifters if th etrans -
mission is in position D.The gear currentl y
selected and engage dis shown in th emulti-
function display.
Upshi fting
XPull th eright-hand steerin gwhee lpaddl e
shifter.
The automatic transmission shift sup to th e
next gear .
AMGvehicles
!In manual drive progra mM,th eautomatic
transmission does no tshift up automati-
call yeve nwhen th eengin elimiting speed
for th ecurren tgear is reached. Whe nth e
engin elimiting speed is reached, th efuel
supply is cut to preven tth eengin efrom
overrevving. Always mak esur ethat th e
engin espeed does no treac hth ered area of
th etachometer. There is otherwise aris kof
engin edamage.
:Gear indicato r
;Upshiftindicato r
Befor eth eengin espeed reaches th ered area ,
an upshift indicato rwill be shown in th emul-
tifunction display.
XWhe nth eUPmessage appear sin th emul-
tifunction display, pull on th eright-hand
steerin gwhee lpaddl eshifter.
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Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
XIf relevant gearshift recommendation :
appears in the multifunction display on the
instrument cluster, pull on the right-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter (see the Dig-
ital Operator's Manual).
The automatic transmission shifts to rec-
ommended gear ;.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RDownshifting
RKickdown
RSwitching off the manual drive program
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-
mitted to both axles.
!Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer case could otherwise be
damaged. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop for a performance test.
!To prevent ESP®from intervening, the
ignition must be switched off (SmartKey or
the Start/Stop button in position 0or 1) if:
Rthe parking brake is being tested on a
brake dynamometer.
Rthe vehicle is being towed with only one
axle raised (not permitted for vehicles
with 4MATIC).
The brake system could otherwise be dam-
aged.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
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RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
GWARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
!Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. The repair
costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray
out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
iFlexible Fuel vehicles can be recognized
by the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(
Ypage 145).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
Opening the fuel filler flap (example: Sedan)
:
To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
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=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
eled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑ GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
The driver’s door can be closed again.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow:.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
XOpen the fuel filler flap fully.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
XSedan: insert the fuel filler cap into the
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
or
XWagon: insert the fuel filler cap into the
recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm
horizontally from above.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is designed for refueling at diesel filling pumps.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XPress the fuel filler flap closed until it
engages audibly.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the cen- tral locking prevents the fuel filler flap from
closing.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open,
the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A
message appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 191).
Fuel filler flap emergency release
XSedan: open the trunk lid.
XSlide down the parcel net.
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel.
XDetach the emergency release from
retainer :.
XPull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow ;.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap.
XWagon: open the tailgate.
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel.
XFold down the paneling.
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XPull emergency release:in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap.
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions
of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GWARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as
the SmartKey having been removed.
XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
DEF (BlueTEC vehicles only)
Important notes on use
To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the
tasks performed during maintenance. Under
normal operating conditions, a tank of DEF
lasts until the next service due date.
When the supply of DEF is almost used up, the
Check
AdditiveSeeOperator'sManual
message is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
When the DEF supply drops to a minimum, the
Remaining Starts: 16
message is shown
in the multifunction display.
If the Remaining Starts: 16
message
appears in the multifunction display, you can
start the engine another 16 times. If DEF is
not refilled, you will subsequently be unable
to start the engine.
XAdd at least 1 gal (3.8 l)of DEF.
XSwitch on the ignition for at least 60 sec-
onds.
XStart the engine.
iHave the DEF tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Use the special DEF refill bottle when adding
DEF between maintenance intervals. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center with
any questions or, if necessary, contact Road-
side Assistance (
Ypage 29).
If the outside temperature is below 12 ‡
(Ò11 †) it may be difficult to top up. If DEF is frozen and there is an active warning indica-
tor, it may not be possible to add DEF. Park
the vehicle in a warmer place, e.g. in a garage,
until DEF has become fluid again. It will then
be possible to add DEF again. Alternatively,
have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and DEF is available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Important notes on topping up
DEFisa water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. Itis:
Rnot pois onous
Rcolorless and odorless
Rnot flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released. Ammon iavapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irr itating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may expe-
rience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. Coughing and watering of the
eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well- ventilated areas.
DEF must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing and must not beswal-
lowed. Keep DEF away from children.
If you or other persons come into contact with
DEF, observe the fol lowing:
RRinse DEF from your skin immediatelywith
soap and water.
RIf DEF comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf DEF has been swallowed,rinse your
mouth out immediately. Drink plenty of
water. Seek medical assistance without
delay.
RChange out of clothing contaminated with
DEF immediately.
!Only use DEF in accordance with
IS O 22241. Do not mix any additives with
DEF, and donot dilute DEF with water. This
may destroy th e B
lueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
!Rins e surfaces that have come into con-
tact with DEF immediately with water or
remove DEF using a damp cloth and co ld
water. Ifthe DEF has already crystallized,
use a sponge and co ldwater to clean it. DEF residues crystallize after time and contam-
inate the affected surfaces.
!DEF
isnot a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. IfDEF isadded to
the fuel tank, th iscan lead to engine dam-
age.
!Only screw on the DEF ref illbottle hand-
tight. Itcould otherwise bedamaged.
The DEF filler neck isunder the trunk floor.
XSwi tch the ignit ion off.
XOpen the trunk.
XLift up the trunk floor (Ypage 248).
XTurn DEF cap :counter-clock wiseand
remove it.
XTurn DEF filler cap ;counter-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap ;issecured with a plastic strip.
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