2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON steering

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction ......................................... 27
At a glance........................................... 35
Safety................................................... 47
Opening and closing...........................89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..113
Lights and windshield wipers ..........119
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking..........................135
On-board computer and displays ....187
Audio 20/COMAND ..........................213
Stowage and features ......................237
Maintenance and care ......................261
Roadside Assistance ........................269
Wheels and tires ............................... 287
Technical data................................... 333
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Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .251
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 66
Hiding a service message .............. 266
Notes ............................................. 266
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 266
Service message ............................ 266
Special service requirements ......... 266
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87
Function ...........................................8 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 175
Audio 20
Components .................................. 216
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 267
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Drive program display .................... 143 Driving tip
s .................................... 144
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 143
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual drive program .................... 144
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 144
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Program selector button ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 142
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 143
Transmission positions .................. 144
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 144
B
Back button ....................................... 222
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 77
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 93
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 279
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
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Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 161
Stopping ........................................ 160
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 95
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 90
Control panel ................................... 45
Display message ............................ 191
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening (from inside) ...................... 95
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 142
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
Manual ........................................... 144
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Drive program selector ..................... 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 266
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 75
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
Distance warning function ............... 79
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 84
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 81
Important safety information ........... 75
Overview .......................................... 75 PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 84
STEER CONTROL ............................. 86
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 173
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Blind Sp
ot Assist ............................ 178
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 191
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 156
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 163
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 179
Lane Tracking package .................. 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 166
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 153
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 155
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 153
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 291
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 190
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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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Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Transmission output (maximum) ....334
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................9 2
MOExtended tires .............................. 272
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 313
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 310
MP3
Operation ....................................... 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Permanent display ......................... 190
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 189
Overview .......................................... 39
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 225
Switching to ................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting triggered .......................... 65
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 65
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting when triggered ................. 66
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ............................... 60
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................4 8
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................6 6
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 49
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ...............................6 0
Odometer .......................................... .190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 190
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audio menu ................................... 190
Convenience submenu .................. 190
Display messages .......................... 191
Displaying a service message ........2 66
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Factory settings submenu ............. 190
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 190
Lighting submenu .......................... 190
Menu overview ..................... ......... 190
Message memory .......................... 191
Na

vigation menu ............................ 190
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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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QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res-
cue card contains the most important infor-
mation about your vehicle in a compact form,
e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under https://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal-
functions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to theCOMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
Rhow various systems in your vehicle are
operating
Rwhether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Cockpit................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ..............................37
Multifunction steering wheel .............39
Center console .................................... 41
Overhead control panel ......................44
Door control panel .............................. 45
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At a glance