2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE cooling

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NO
TEDama getoobjects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment If objects are placed in
the mobile phone
stow age compartment, they may be dam‐
aged byelectromagnetic fields. #
Do not place credit cards, data storage
devices, ski passes or other objects
sensitive toelectromagnetic fields in
th e mobile phone stowage compart‐
ment. *
NO
TEDama getothe mobile phone
stow age compartment caused byliquids If liquids enter
the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged. #
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment. R
Depending on theve hicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected totheve hicle's
ex terior aerial via thech arging module. R
The charging function and wireless connec‐
tion of the mobile phone totheve hicle's
ex terior aerial are only available if the ignition
is switched on.
R Small mobile phones may not be able tobe
ch arge d in everyposition of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
R Largemobile phones which do not rest flat in
th e mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able tobe charge d or connec ted with
th eve hicle's exterior aerial.
R The mobile phone may heat up during the
ch arging process. This depends on the appli‐
cations (apps) cur rently running.
The mobile phone can be cooled in the
mobile phone stowage compartment when
th e air conditioning sy stem is switched on.
The cooling output in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment is highest when the con‐
troller in theglove box is closed.
R Toensure more ef ficient charging and con‐
nection with theve hicle's exterior aerial,
re mo vethe pr otective co ver from the mobile phone. Pr
otective co vers which are designed
fo r wireless charging are excluded.
R When charging, the mat should be used if
possible. Wire
lessly charging a mobile phone Requ
irements:
R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
ch arging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).
A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be
fo und at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com Seats and
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Ve
hicles with a stationary heater: &
swit ches thest ationary heater on/off
(/ page 156)
9 g Switches ai r-re circulation mode on/off
(/ page 154)
A Vehicles with THERMATIC air conditioning
contro l panel: ¿switches the A/C func‐
tion on/off (/ page152)
Ve hicles with THERMOTRONIC air condition‐
ing contro l panel:_adjusts the air distri‐
bution, right
B w Setsthete mp erature, right Re
ar operating unit in vehicles with
THERMOTRONIC air conditioning control
panel 1
Sets thete mp erature
2 Display
3 Sets the air flow Operating
the clima tecont rol sy stem Switching clima
tecont rol on/off #
Toswitch on: setthe air flow toleve l 1 or
higher using theH button. #
Toswitch off: setthe air flow toleve l 0 using
th eH button.
% If climate control is switched off, the win‐
do ws may mist up more quickl y.Switch off
climate control only brie fly. Ac
tivating/deactivating the A/C function via
the air conditioning control panel The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
th
eve hicle's interior air. #
Press the¿ button.
Switch off the A/C function only brief ly;ot her‐
wise, the windo wsmay mist up more quickl y.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
th eve hicle when cooling mode is active. This is
not indicative of a fault. Calling up
the air conditioning menu Calling up
the air conditioning menu using
th e multimedia sy stem #
Select one of thete mp erature displa ysatthe
lo we r edge of the media displa y.15 2
Climate cont rol

#
Make sure that the mar ked space 2is
em pty. #
Remo vetheke y1 from theke yring. #
Place theke y1 inthe mar ked space 2.
The vehicle will start af ter a short time.
If yo ure mo vetheke y1 from the mar ked
space 2the engine continues running. For
fur ther vehicle starts ho wever,th eke y1
must be located in the mar ked space 2dur‐
ing the entire journe y. #
Have theke y1ch ecked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. If
th eve hicle does not star t: #
place theke y1 inthe mar ked space 2
and lea veitth ere. #
Depress the brake pedal and start theve hi‐
cle using thest art/ stop button.
% You can also swit chon the po wer supp lyor
th e ignition with thest art/ stop button. St
arting theve hicle via Remo teOnline serv‐
ices Cooling or heating
theve hicle interior before
commencing your journey
Ensure thefo llowing before starting the engine:
R the legal stipulations in the area where your
ve hicle is par ked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R it is safe tostart and runth e engine where
yo ur vehicle is par ked.
R The fuel tank is su fficiently full.
R The star ter battery is suf ficiently charge d. Charging
thest ar ter battery be fore starting
th e jou rney
If th eve hicle battery is dischar ged, you can
re cei vea message on your smartphone. You can
th en start theve hicle with the smartphone to
ch arge the batter y.The vehicle is automatically
switched off af terte n minu tes.
Ensure thefo llowing before starting the engine:
R the legal stipulations in the area where your
ve hicle is par ked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R it is safe tostart and runth e engine where
yo ur vehicle is par ked.
R The fuel tank is su fficiently full.
St arting theve hicle (Remo teOnline) &
WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due tounin tentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is star ted unintentionally during
service or maintenance work. Driving and pa
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Model
Capacity
E 450 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC All- Ter‐
ra in 6.5 litres
All other models 6.0 litresNote
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 365). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moi sture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use a brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-
Benz according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval
33 1.0. Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 365). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant #
Only use coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Information on coolant is available at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
- at https://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop *
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures. #
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. Te
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#
Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1. Ha
ve the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the
engine cooling sy stem:
R a minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -37°C)
R a maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-45°C) Note
s on windscreen washer fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 365). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen 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 windsc reen washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening. *
NO
TEDama getotheex terior lighting
due tounsuitable windsc reen washer
fl uid Uns
uitable windsc reen washer fluids may
damage the plastic sur face of theex terior
lighting. #
Only use windscreen washer fluids
which are also suitable for use on plas‐
tic sur faces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
Wi nterFit. *
NO
TEBlocked spr aynozzles caused by
mixing windscreen washer fluids #
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐
te rFit with other windscreen washer flu‐
ids. Do not use distilled or de-ionised
water.Other‐
wise, thefill le vel sensor may be triggered er ro‐
neously.
Re commended windscreen washer fluid:
R abo vefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
R below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
Fo rth e cor rect mixing ratio, referto the informa‐
tion on the antif reeze conta iner.
Mix washer fluid with windsc reen washer fluid all
ye ar round. Ve
hicle data Ve
hicle dimensions The heights speci
fied may vary as a result of the
fo llowing factors:
R tyres
R load
R condition of the suspension
R optional equipment 374
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We
ights and loads Please obser
vethefo llowing no tesfo rth e speci‐
fi ed vehicle data:
R Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the pa yload.
R Vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate
(/ page 363).
Ro of load Model
Maximumroof load
All models 100kg Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Modifications
tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Overhang dimen‐
sion
All model s1 253 mm To
wing capacity The
tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity.
To wing capacit y,braked (at a minimum start-
off gradeability of 12%) Model
Towing capacit y,
braked
All models 2100 kg To
wing capacit y,unbraked Model
Towing capacit y,
unbraked
All model s7 50kg Te
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
¥ Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page315). Engine
Dis
play messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. *Y
ou ha vepressed thest art/ stop button while theve hicle is in motion. #
Information about switching off the engine while driving (/ page163).
+
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gedue toinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Add coolant (/ page314). #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 394
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Stop vehicle Leave engine
running Wait Transmission
cooling *T
he transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temp orarily impaired or not possible. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Lea vethe engine running. #
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, alw ays select park position jmanually before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake. Brakes
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual *
The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The elect ric pa rking brake is malfunctioning.
To appl y: #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page192).
If it is not possible toapply the electric parking brake: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 399