2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON cooling

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 251
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Function/notes .............................1 73
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Making entries ............................... 234
Selecting ........................................ 233
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 180
Active Driving Assistance package .. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................. 116
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 63
Display message ............................ 198
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 54
Introduction ..................................... 54
Knee bag .......................................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 49
Pelvis air bag ................................... 57
Side impact air bag .......................... 56
Window curtai n a
ir bag .................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 166
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 190
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 75
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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Cargo tie down rings.........................242
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
CD player (on-board computer) ........190
Center console
Lower section .................................. 42
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 43
Upper section .................................. 41
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........9 0
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Child
Restraint system .............................. 69
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 73
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 70
On the front-passenger seat ............ 73
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 73
Top Tether ....................................... 71
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 73
Rear doors ....................................... 74
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 251
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 268
Clear button ....................................... 222
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 132
Controlling automatically ............... 133
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 133
Defrosting the windows ................. 133
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 131
General notes ................................ 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 133
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Overview of systems ...................... 130 Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 133
Rear control panel ......................... 132
Re
frigera
nt ..................................... 344
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 344
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ...................... 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 133
Setting the climate mode ............... 133
Setting the temperature ................ 133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 245
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 331
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Display message ............................ 191
Operation/notes .............................. 78
COMAND
Components .................................. 216
Control panel ................................. 219
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Combination switch .......................... 121
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 243
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Control panel ..................................... 221
Controller ........................................... 222
Convenience box ............................... 245
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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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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 31).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated if the ignition is switched
off (see the Digital Operator's Manual, key-
word "Residual heat").
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the con-
venience opening feature (see the Digital
Operator's Manual, keyword "Convenience
opening"). This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior tempera-
ture will be reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol-
lutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces
the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the filter,
which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
iIt is possible that the residual heat func-
tion may be activated automatically an hour
after the SmartKey is removed. The vehicle
is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the
automatic climate control.
130Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canadaonly
:
Switches air-recirculation mode on/off
;Defrosts the windshield
=Switches the ZONE function on/off
?Display
ASets climate control to automatic
BSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off
CSwitches the rear window defroster on/off
DActivates/deactivates the air conditioning
ESets the temperature, right
FSets the air distribution
GSets the airflow
HSets the temperature, left
US Aonly
:
Sets climate control to automatic
;Defrosts the windshield
=Switches the ZONE function on/off
?Switches air-recirculation mode on/off
ASwitches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off
BSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off
CSwitches the rear window defroster on/off
Overview of climate control systems131
Climate control

DActivates/deactivates the air conditioning
ESets the temperature, right
FSets the air distribution
GSets the airflow
HSets the temperature, left
IDisplay
Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
Front control panel
:Sets climate control to automatic
;Defrosts the windshield
=Switches the ZONE function on/off
?Display
ASwitches air-recirculation mode on/off
BSwitches the residual heat on or off
CSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off
DSwitches the rear window defroster on/off
EActivates/deactivates the air conditioning
FSets the temperature, right
GAdjusts the climate mode settings
HSets the airflow
ISets the air distribution
JSets the temperature, left
132Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Rear control panel
KIncreases the temperature
LDisplay
MIncreases the airflow
NReduces the airflow
OReduces the temperature
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RSwitching climate control on/off
RActivating/deactivating cooling with air
dehumidification
RSetting climate control to automatic
RAdjusting the climate mode settings
RSetting the temperature
RSetting the air distribution
RSetting the airflow
RSwitching the ZONE function on/off
RDefrosting the windshield
RMAX COOL maximum cooling
RDefrosting the windows
RSwitching the rear window defroster on/off
RActivating/deactivating air-recirculation
mode
RActivating/deactivating the residual heat
function
RSetting the air vents
Operating the climate control systems133
Climate control

engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
Example
XTurn cap:counter-clockwise and remove
it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)of
engine oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (
Ypage 264).
Further information on engine oil
(
Ypage 341).
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized, par-
ticularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 137).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (
Ypage 138).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 137).
XSlowly turn cap :half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
XTurn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler
Engine compartment265
Maintenance and care
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