2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON phone

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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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Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Notes/function .............................. 178
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 149
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 341
Bluetooth
®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 231
Entering the passcode ................... 229
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Telephony ...................................... 227
Box (trunk) ......................................... 245
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS .................................................. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 192
High-performance brake system .... 154
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 152
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs Buttons and controller
...................... 222
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 268
Car wash ........................................ 267
Carpets .......................................... 268
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gear or selector lever .................... 268
Interior ........................................... 268
Matte finish ................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 266
Paint .............................................. 268
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 268
Rear view camera .......................... 268
Roof lining ...................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 268
Seat cover ..................................... 268
Sensors ......................................... 268
Tail pipes ....................................... 268
Trim pieces .................................... 268
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Wheels ........................................... 268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 268
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 99
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 243
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 241
Cargo compartment floor ................. 248
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 245
Important safety information ......... 244
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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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iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
J
JackStorage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................ .310
Jump starting (engine) ......................279
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 138
SmartKey ....................................... 137
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 91
Display message ............................ 191
Locking ............................................ 91
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 139
Start/Stop button .......................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Unlocking ......................................... 91
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Manual drive program .................... 145
Knee bag .............................................. 56
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Function/information .................... 179
Lane Tracking package ..................... 177
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 190
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 70
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 191
Light sensor (display message) ....... 191
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 190
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 122 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 121
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
High beam flasher .......................... 121
High-beam headlamps ................... 121
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear fog lamp ................................ 121
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 190
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 190
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Replacing bulbs
List of access data
New provider ................................. 233
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the se
lected provider ............. 233
Loading guidelines ............................ 238
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 95
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 190
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Low-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 191
Switching on/off .......................... .121
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 247
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116
M
M+S tires ............................................ 290
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 68
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 56
Display message ............................ 191
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Downloading routes ....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 253
General notes ................................ 252
Geo fencing ................................... 252
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 52
MB info call button ........................ 255
Remote vehicle locking .................. 252
Roadside Assistance button .......... 254
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-test ......................................... 252
Speed alert ....................................2 52
System .......................................... 252
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 252
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 252
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 92
Inserting .......................................... 92
Locking vehicle ................................ 96
Removing ......................................... 92
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 96
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 190
Memory function ............................... 117 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 173
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 75
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 76
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 178
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
Cruise control ................................ 155
DISTRONI C PLUS ........................... 156
DISTR

ONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 63
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
General notes ................................ 155
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 79
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................8 4
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 229
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 27
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 231
De-authorizing ............................... 231
Enabling for Internet access .......... 233
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
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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
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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
20Index