2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON ABS

#Do not alterth e engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescri bed.
#Do not use additives.
#Have the engine oil changed af terth e
prescribed inter vals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Fu rther information on engine oils and oil filters:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
operating fluids at http:/ /bevo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
Quality and filling capacity of engine oil
MB- Freigabe or MB-A pproval
Gasoline enginesM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 229.5, 229.6
Thefollowing values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Re placement amount
Mode lR eplacement
amount
All models6 .9 US qt (6.5 l)
Notes on brake fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 394).
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
te m
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moist ure
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. Ifth e boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be
impaired.
#Ha ve the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals.
Ha ve the brake fluid regularly changed at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Fu rther information on brake fluid:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.co m.
RAtaqu alified specialist workshop
Coolant
Note s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 394).
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Te ch nical da ta397

Safety sy stems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
!
÷
,QRSHUDWLYH 6HH 2SHUDWRU
V
0DQXDO*
ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving saf etysy stems may also be defective.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Displaymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps 403

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
!
÷
&XUUHQWO\ 8QDYDLODEOH 6HH
2SHUDWRU
V 0DQXDO*
ABS and ESP
®are temp orarily una vailable.
Other driving and driving saf etysy stems may also be defective.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Carefully drive on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve19 mp h
(30 km/h).
#If th e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
404
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
T
!
÷
,QRSHUDWLYH 6HH 2SHUDWRU
V
0DQXDO*
EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving saf etysy stems may also be defective.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Displaymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps 407

Instrument Display (standard)
Instrument Display intheWi descreen Co ck‐
pit
Prog ressive setting (Widescreen Cockpit)
Ifyo u select the progressive display setting in
ve hicles with a Widescreen Cockpit, the position
of the indicator lamps in the Instrument Display
ch anges.
Wa rning and indicator lamps:
L Low beam (
→page
123)
T Pa
rking lights (
→page 123)
K High beam
(
→page12 4)
#! Tu
rn signal light (
→page 124)
R Re
ar fog light (
→page 123) ü
Seat belt is not
fastened
(
→page 459)
$ USA: brakes (red) (
→page 451)
J Canada: brakes (red) (
→page 451)
! ABS malfunctioning (
→page 451)
÷ ESP
®(→page 451)
å ESP
®OFF (→page 451)
F USA: electric parking brake applied
(red) (
→page 451)
! Canada: electric parking brake
applied (red) (
→page 451)
! Elect
ric park ing brake (yellow)
(
→page 451)
Ð St
eering assis tance malfunctioning
(
→pa ge 461)
# Electrical malfunction (
→page 462)
6 Re
stra int sy stem (
→page 451)
; Check Engine (
→page 462)
8 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (
→page 462)
? Coolant
too hot/cold (
→page 462)
450
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
!
ABSwarning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be faulty.
&
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
ESP®wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP
®is inter vening.
#Ad apt your drivin gst yle to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
454
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

1,2, 3 ...
12 V sock et
see Soc ket (12 V)
11 5 V soc ket
see Soc ket (1 15 V)
360° camera ............................................ 196
Assigning as a favo rite ......................... 199
Care .................................................... 336
Fu nction .............................................. 196
Selecting a view ................................... 199
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (control
panel) .................................................. 137
Ac tivating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 137
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ............ .166
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
Ac cess data
Editing ................................................ .299
Setting ................................................. 298 Ac
oustic locking verification signal
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 57
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st......................... 208
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 10
Brake application ................................. 209
Fu nction .............................................. 208
Sy stem limitations .............................. .208
To wing a trailer .................................... 209
Ac tive Brake Assi st................................. 170
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 170
Setting ................................................. 174
Ac tive Di stance Assist DI STRONIC........ 177
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............1 85
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 184
Callin g up a speed .............................. .180
Fu nction .............................................. 177
Increasing/decreasing speed ..............1 80
Re quirements ...................................... 180
St eering wheel buttons ........................ 180
St oring a speed ...................................
180
Sw

itching off/deacti vating .................. 180
Switching on/activating ...................... 180
Sy stem limitations .............................. .177
Ac tive Eme rgency Stop Assist ...............185 Ac
tive hood (pedestrian pr otection) ...... 327
Me thod of operation ............................3 27
Re setting ............................................. 327
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st
Fu nction .............................................. 184
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist .....................211
Fu nction ............................................... 211
Sensitivity (function/no tes) ................. 213
Setting the sensitivity .......................... 214
Switching on/off ................................. 212
Sy stem limits ....................................... 211
To wing a trailer .................................... .211
Ac tive Parking Assist .............................. 199
Cross Traf fic Alert ............................... 204
Drive AwayAssist ................................ 203
Exiting a pa rking space ...................... .202
Fu nction .............................................. 199
Pa rking ................................................ 201
Sy stem limitations .............................. .199
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 208
Setting ................................................. 208
Ac tive Steering Assist .....
.......................
.183
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................1 84
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............1 85
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Index

Trans ferred vehicle data ......................2 94
Animals Pets in theve hicle ................................. 55
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-theft alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anti-theft pr otection
Immobilizer ............................................ 80
Anti- theft pr otection
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE
®(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
see PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
Apple CarPlay™ ....................................... 291
Connecting an iPhone
®....................... 292
Ending ................................................ .292
No tes ................................................... 291
Overview ..............................................2 91
Sound settings .................................... 292
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................2 94Asht
ray
Fr ont center console ............................1 16
Re ar passenger compartment .............. 117
Assistance graphic
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 219
Assistance sy stems
see Driving saf etysy stem
ASS YST PLUS ........................................... 326
Battery disconnection pe riods .............3 27
Displ aying the service due date ........... 326
Fu ncti
on/no tes ................................... 326
Re gular service work ........................... 326
Special service requ irements .............. 326
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) .................. 80
Deactivating the alarm ........................... 81
Fu nction ................................................ 80
AT TENTION ASSIST ......................... 205, 206
Fu nction .............................................. 205
Setting ................................................. 206
Sy stem limitations .............................. .205
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST Au
dio mode
Ac tivating media mode ........................ 306
Connecting USB devices ..................... 308
Co pyright ............................................. 305
Information .......................................... 304
Inserting/ removing an SD card ...........3 06
Media searc h ....................................... 311
Overview ............................................. 307
Pa use and playback function .............. .308
Selecting a track ................................. 308
Selecting playba ckoptions .................. 308
Tr ack list .............................................. 308
Au thorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au thorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic car wash (care) ..................... 333
Au tomatic distance control
see Active Dis tance Assist DISTRONIC
Au tomati
c driving lights .........................124
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 149
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Index