2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON brake fluid

&WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Wi ndshield washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem.
#Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening.
#Re mo vecap 1bytheta b.
#Ad dwa sher fluid.
Cleaning and care
Informa tiononwashing theve hicle in a car
wa sh
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
re duced braking ef fect af terwa shing the
ve hicle
The braking ef fect is reduced af terwa shing
th eve hicle.
#Afterth eve hicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
th e traf fic conditions until the braking
ef fect has been ful lyrestored.
To avo id damage to yourvehicle when using a
car wash, ensure thefo llowing beforehand:
RAc tive Dis tance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
RThe 360° Camera or there ar view camera is
switch ed off.
RThe side windo wsand sliding sunro of are
comple tely closed.
Maintenance and care 333

Notes on paintwo rk/matt finish paintwork care
Observethefo llowing information:
Information on cleaning and car eAvoiding damage tothe paintwork
Pa int
RInsect remains: soak with insect remo ver and rinse off the
trea ted areas af terw ards.
RBird droppings: soak with water and rinse off af terw ards.
RCoolant, brake fluid, tree resins, oils, fuel and greases:
ge ntly rub with a clo thsoaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
RTa rst ains: use tarre mo ver.
RWa x: use silicone remo ver.
RDo not apply sticke rs,fi lms etc.
RRe mo vedirt immediately, where possible.
Matt finish
RThe vehicle should preferably be washed byhand using a
soft sponge, car shampoo and plenty of water.
ROnly use care products recommended byMercedes-Benz.
RDo not polish theve hicle and alloy wheels.
RDo not ha veyour vehicle cleaned at an automatic car
wa sh too frequently and do not use wash programs which
fi nish wi tha hot waxve hicle treatment.
RDo not use paint cleaner, buf fing or polishing products
such as agloss preser ver,e.g. wax.
RAlw ays ha vepaintwork repairs car ried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Operatingfluids
Note s on operating fluids
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: be sure toobser ve
th e no tes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you
may failto recognize dangers.
&
WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fl uids harmful to your health
Operating fluids maybe pois onous and harm‐
ful to yo ur health.
#Obser vethete xt on the original con‐
ta iners when using, storing or disposing
of operating fluids.
#Alw aysst ore operating fluids sealed in
th eir original conta iners.
#Alwayske ep children away from operat‐
ing fluids.
+ENV IRON MENTALNO TEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal
#Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner.
Operating fluids include thefo llowing:
RFu els
RLubricants
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWi ndshield washer fluid
RClimate cont rol sy stem refrigerant
Only use products recommended byMercedes-
Benz. Damage caused byusing vehicle products
which ha venot been recommended is not cov‐
ered bythe Mercedes-Benz guarantee, warranty
or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ion on
th e conta iners:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Fr eigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51)
Fu rther information on appr oved operating flu‐
ids:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
operating fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
&
WARNING Risk offire and explosion
caused byfuel
Fu els are highly inflammable.
#You must avoidfire , open flames, creat‐
ing spar ksand smoking.
#Before refueling, switch off the engine
and, if ins talled in your vehicle, thest a‐
tionary heater.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuel
Fu els are poisonous and harmful to your
health
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Tech nical da ta

#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

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
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here is insuf ficient brake fluid inthe brake fluid reser voir.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid leve l is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
#
&KHFN %UDNH 3DG :HDU *T
he brake linings ha vereached thewe ar limit.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ne or more of the mbrace sy stem's main features are malfunctioning.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Displ aymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
$
Brakewarning lamp (USA)
J
Brakes warning lamp (Can‐
ada) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes are:
RThe brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
RThere is not enough brake fluid inthe brake fluid reser voir.
&
WARNING Thereis arisk of an accident if brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock when braking. Braking characteristics may be
impaired. The braking dis tance in an eme rgency braking situation can increase.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid leve l is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Automatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 149
Au tomatic front passen ger air bag
shu toff
see Front passenger air bag shutoff
Au tomatic lateral support adjustment
Setting ................................................... 90
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Swit ching on/off ................................ .135
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver ........................... 151
Drive program display .......................... 151
Drive programs .................................... 150
DY NA MIC SELECT switch .................... 150
Engaging drive position ....................... 153
Engaging reve rsege ar ........................ .152
Kickdown ............................................. 154
Manual gear shifting ............................ 153
Selecting pa rkposition ........................ 153
Shifting toneutral ................................ 152
St eering wheel gearshift paddles ........ 153
Tr ansmission position display .............. 151
Tr ansmission positions ........................ .151B
Bag hook ................................................... 111
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem) .................... .167
Battery Key........................................................ 58
Batter y(vehicle)
Chargin g.............................................. 34 8
Jump- starting ...................................... 348
No tes .................................................. 346
Belt see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist .....................................2 08
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 10
Fu nction .............................................. 208
Sy stem limitations .............................. .208
Blo wer
see Climate control
Blue tooth
®
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 49
Setting up an Internet connection ....... 298
Settings ............................................... 248
Switching profile (DUN/PAN) .............. 299 Blue
tooth
®audio
Ac tivating .............................................3 16
De-authorizing (de-regis tering) the
device .................................................. 316
Information .......................................... 313
Overview ..............................................3 14
Searc hingfor a track ........................... 316
Searc hingfor and au thorizing the
device ...................... .....
.......................
315
Selecting a music pl ayer ..................... .316
Switching device via NFC ..................... 316
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
No tes ................................................... 397
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (electronic brake forc e distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 170
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 166
BA S (Brake Assist System) .................. .167
Driving tips .......................................... 146
EBD (electronic brake forc e distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 170
Index 47
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Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual .............................. 442
App lyBrake toShift from 'P' ...............440
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 420
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 420
bAu toLamp Function Inoperati ve
............................................................. 448
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction ..............442
Blind Spot Assist Currently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 424
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............... 426
Blind Spot Assist Not Available When
To wing a Trailer See Operator's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .425
$Che ckBrake Fluid Le vel.............. .412
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 430
4Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling .................................................... 434 bChe
ckLeft Low Beam (e xam‐
ple) ...................................................... 447
hCheck Tire s ................................. 435
¥Check Washer Fluid .................... 446
ÁCom pressor Is Coolin g................ 422
?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off .................................... 431
Cruise Control Canceled ..................... 430
Cruise Control Inoperati ve.................. 430
!Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ........
...
........................... 404
÷Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 405
ÂDon't Forget Your Key................ .439
ÁDrive More Slowly ....................... 422
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
No t in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away ..440
6Fr ont Left Malfunction Service
Re quired (e xamp le) .............................. 417 Fr
ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 18
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 19
8Fu el Level Low ............................ 434
8Gas Cap Loose ............................ 434
!Inoperative See Opera tor's
Manual ................................................4 03
÷Inopera tive See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 406
TInope rative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 407
GInope rative ................................... 412
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (red displ ay
message )............................................ .439
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (white dis‐
play message ).................................... .439
6Left Side Cu rtain Airbag Mal‐
function Ser vice
R
e quired (e xample)..417
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