2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON check engine

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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Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .265
Display message ............................ 199
Filling capacity ............................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes .............................1 21
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 123
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 156
Cruise control lever ....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 191
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes .............................1 55
Important safety notes .................. 155
Selecting ........................................ 156
Setting a speed .............................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 156
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 251
Important safety notes .................. 251
Rear compartment ......................... 251
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 121 Declarations of conformity
................. 31
DEF
Adding ...........................................1 49
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Interior lighting .............................. 190
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Diesel .................................................. 33 9
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .190
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Display (cleaning instructions) ........268
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 266
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 191
Driving systems .............................1 91
Engine ............................................ 199
General notes ................................ 191
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 191
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 191
Lights ............................................. 191
Safety systems .............................. 192
SmartKey ....................................... 191
Tires ............................................... 200
Vehicle ...........................................2 01
Distance recorder .............................1 90
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning l
amp)
.... 210
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 79
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 158
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 191
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 161
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 157
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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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Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 190
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 190
Characteristics ................................. 81
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 82
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 190
Display message ............................ 192
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 81
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Important safety information ........... 81
Trailer stabilization ........................... 84
Warning lamp ................................. 206
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 81
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Setting ........................................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Storing the parking position .......... 117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 239
F
Favorites
Adding ........................................... 223
Deleting ......................................... 224
Displaying and calling up ............... 223
Moving ........................................... 224
Overview ........................................ 223
Renaming ....................................... 224
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 273
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 334
Two-way radio ................................ 334
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics .................. 190
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 153
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 340
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Quality (diesel) ............................... 339
Refueling ........................................ 145
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 338
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 147
Opening ......................................... 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 284
Before changing ............................. 284
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
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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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Stowage areas................................... 238
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 239
Center console .............................. 239
Cup holders ................................... 251
Display message) ........................... 191
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 239
Glove box ....................................... 239
Important safety information ......... 239
Rear ............................................... 239
Stowage net ................................... 239
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 239
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 48
Summer tires ..................................... 290
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency unlocking ..................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 96
Limiting the opening angle ............. 102
Opening dimensions ......................3 44
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 98
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 97
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337 Emergency spare wheel ................. 332
Information ....................................3
34
Tires/wheels ................................. 314
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Telephone
Accepting a call ..................... 190, 231
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 229
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 227
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 231
Ending an active call ......................2 32
Entering phone numbers ................ 232
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 230
Making a call ................................. 232
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........1 90
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 231
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting a call .............................. 232
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 31
Using the telephone ....................... 231
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 232
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 248
Te

mperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 190
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 190
Outside temperature ......................1 88
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Through-loading feature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 190
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
Checking manually ........................ 294
Display message ............................ 200
Maximum ....................................... 294
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 274
Notes ............................................. 292
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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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Vehicle dimensions........................... 344
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 96
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 270
Video
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Video (DVD) ........................................ 190
VIN
Seat ............................................... 336
Type plate ...................................... 336
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 205
Brakes ........................................... 204
Check Engine ................................. 202
Coolant .......................................... 209
Distance warning ........................... 210
ESP
®.............................................. 206
ESP®OFF ....................................... 207
Fuel tank ........................................ 202
General notes ................................ 202
Overview .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 49
Reserve fuel ................................... 202
Restraint system ............................ 208
Seat belt ........................................ 202
SPORT handling mode ................... 207
Tire pressure monitor .................... 211
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 313
Wheel chock ...................................... 310
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 309 Checking ........................................ 289
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Emergency spare wheel ................. 329
General notes ................................ 314
Important safety notes .................. 288
Information on driving .................... 288
Interchanging/changing ................ 309
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Mounting a wheel .......................... 309
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Storing ........................................... 309
Tightening torque ........................... 313
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 314
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 57
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 133
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 343
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Rear window wiper ........................ 125
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 290
Slippery road surfaces ................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 291
Winter operation
Radiator cove r ............................... 263
Wi

nter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 290
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing (rear window) ................ 126
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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