2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Bluetec E350 E550 4Matic E63 AMG Owners Manual

E-Class Sedan Operator’s Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 75 Operation ........................................... 219 Practical hints ................................... 267 Technical data ................................... 345 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62 Indicator lamp ................................ 305 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 288, 289 Accessory weight .............................. 249 Accidents ........................................... 112 Air bags ........................................... 37 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 208 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 54 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Adaptive Brake .................................... 64 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............... 100 Switching on or off ......................... 142 AdBlue ® ...................................... 333, 364 Refilling ......................................... 334 Additives Engine oil ....................................... 362 Gasoline ......................................... 364 Address change ................................... 21 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 233 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 285 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 208 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 313 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 43, 314 Knee bag .......................................... 40 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 276 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 43 Pelvis ............................................... 42 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact ...................................... 41 Window curtain ................................ 42 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 362 Air distribution .................................. 189 Air filter .............................................. 299 AIRMATIC Damping system ............................ 163 Introduction ................................... 163 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292 Vehicle level control ...................... 163 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250 Air pump (electric) ............................ 327 Air recirculation mode ...................... 190 Air volume .......................................... 189 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 326 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 161 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 284, 297 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG adaptive sport suspension system (E 63 AMG) ............................ 164 AMG menu ......................................... 131 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 365 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 71 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 72 Immobilizer ...................................... 71 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest, front Storage compartment .................... 202 Armrest, rear Storage compartment .................... 202 Ashtrays ............................................. 206 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250 Assistance menu ............................... 137 4 Index

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 178 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292 Switching on or off ......................... 138 Audio menu ........................................ 134 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 95 Automatic central locking .......... 80, 144 Automatic climate control see Climate control system Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98 Automatic interior lighting control .. 103 Automatic locking when driving ...... 144 Automatic shift program .................. 120 Automatic transmission ................... 114 Automatic shift program ................ 120 Gear range indicator ...................... 120 Gear ranges ................................... 120 Gear selector lever ........................ 115 Hill-start assist system .................. 160 Kickdown ....................................... 119 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 124 Manual shift program ..................... 122 One-touch gearshifting .................. 121 Program mode indicator ................ 121 Program mode selector dial (E 63 AMG) ............................ 121, 123 Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 120 Shifting procedure ......................... 118 Steering wheel gearshift control .... 122 Transmission position indicator ..... 118 Transmission positions .................. 118 AUX socket ........................................ 201 Axle oils .............................................. 360 B BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............. 46 Self-test ........................................... 47 Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 300 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 63 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 79 Replacing ....................................... 317 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 336 Charging ........................................ 337 Jump starting ................................. 338 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 284, 297 Bead (tire) .......................................... 250 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) ............................................... 333 Blind Spot Assist ............................... 175 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 281 Switching on or off ......................... 138 BlueTEC AdBlue ® tank ................................. 333 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake Assist System PLUS see BAS PLUS Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 227 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 289 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 262 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 287 Brakes ................................................ 254 Ceramic brake system ................... 256 High-performance brake system .... 256 Parking brake ................................ 113 Warning lamp ................................. 305 Break-in period .................................. 220 Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 224 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs Index 5

C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 21 Calls (phone) ...................................... 135 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 359 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 199 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 266 Center console ..................................... 32 Central locking Automatic ................................ 80, 144 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 77 Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 81 SmartKey ......................................... 76 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 81 Ceramic brake system ...................... 256 Certification label .............................. 346 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 46 Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 60 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 59 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 46 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 43 Infant and child restraint systems .... 56 ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 59 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 43 Override switch ................................ 60 Safety notes ..................................... 56 Tether anchorage points .................. 58 Top tether ........................................ 58 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 266 Cigarette lighter ................................ 206 Climate control see Climate control system Climate control system .................... 180 Air conditioning ............................. 185 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 362 Air distribution ............................... 189 Air recirculation mode ................... 190 Air volume ..................................... 189 Automatic mode ............................ 186 Deactivating system ...................... 185 Front defroster .............................. 189 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 190 Residual heat and ventilation ......... 191 Temperature .................................. 186 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 270 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 100 Compass ............................................ 216 Control system .................................. 126 Multifunction display ..................... 128 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 126 Resetting to factory settings .......... 139 Control system menus ...................... 129 AMG ............................................... 131 Assistance ..................................... 137 Audio ............................................. 134 Navi ............................................... 134 Service ........................................... 138 Settings ......................................... 139 Telephone ...................................... 135 Trip ................................................ 129 Control system submenus Convenience .................................. 145 Instrument cluster ......................... 140 Lighting .......................................... 141 Vehicle ........................................... 144 Convenience submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 145 Seat belt adjustment function ....... 145 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 365 Capacities ...................................... 361 Checking level ............................... 226 6 Index

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 295 Temperature gauge ........................ 125 Warning lamp ................................. 311 Corner-illuminating lamps ................ 102 Replacing bulbs ............................. 319 Cruise control .................................... 146 Activating ....................................... 147 Canceling ....................................... 147 Changing the set speed ................. 148 Last stored speed .......................... 148 Lever .............................................. 147 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 279 Resume function ............................ 148 Setting current speed .................... 147 Cup holders ........................................ 203 Curb weight ....................................... 250 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23 Customer Relations Department ....... 23 D Damping system ............................... 163 Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 23 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 98 Switching on or off ......................... 141 Deep water see Standing water Defroster Front (Climate control system) ...... 189 Rear window .................................. 191 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 142 Interior lighting .............................. 143 Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel fuel see Fuel Difficulties While driving .................................. 112 With starting .................................. 110 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 241 Displays DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151 Maintenance service indicator ....... 258 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 272 Multifunction display ..................... 128 Symbol messages .......................... 287 Text messages ............................... 274 Trip computer ................................ 129 Vehicle status message memory . . . 139 Vehicle system settings ................. 139 DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 149 Cleaning system sensors ............... 263 Displaying the distance graphic ..... 152 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 151 Distance warning lamp .......... 151, 309 Driving ........................................... 154 Driving with .................................... 157 Lever .............................................. 153 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 280 Resume function ............................ 156 Sensor cover .................................. 263 Speed settings ............................... 155 Stopping ........................................ 155 Door control panel .............................. 34 Door handles ........................................ 34 Doors Child safety locks ............................ 60 Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 77 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 293 Opening from inside ......................... 80 Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 211 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 314 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 250 Drinking and driving ......................... 254 Drive-dynamic multicontour seat ...... 91 Driving Abroad ........................................... 257 Hydroplaning ................................. 257 Instructions ........................... 109, 254 In winter ........................................ 253 Problems ....................................... 112 Index 7

RACE START (E 63 AMG) ............... 159 Safety systems ................................ 61 Systems ......................................... 146 Through standing water ................. 257 With DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 157 Driving and parking Safety notes .................................. 109 Driving off .................................. 111, 257 Driving safety systems ....................... 61 ABS .................................................. 62 Adaptive Brake ................................ 64 BAS .................................................. 63 BAS PLUS ........................................ 63 EBP .................................................. 64 ESC .................................................. 65 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 65 PRE-SAFE ® Brake ............................. 69 Driving systems AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG) ........ 163 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 161 AMG adaptive sport suspension system (E 63 AMG) ........................ 164 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 178 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175 Cruise control ................................ 146 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149 Hill-start assist system .................. 160 HOLD function ............................... 161 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 177 Night View Assist Plus ................... 172 Parking Guidance ........................... 168 Parktronic system .......................... 165 RACE START (E 63 AMG) ............... 159 Rear view camera .......................... 171 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 119 E Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 93, 145 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 64 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 22 Power outlets ................................. 207 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Control see ESC Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 268 Flat tire .......................................... 323 Hazard warning flasher .................. 101 Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210 Towing the vehicle ......................... 340 Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 208 Emergency operations Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 211 Trunk lid, emergency release ........... 84 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 258 Information label ............................ 347 System warranties ........................... 20 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 220 Cleaning ......................................... 261 Compartment ................................ 223 Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 310 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 295 Number .......................................... 347 Starting .......................................... 109 Turning off ..................................... 113 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine compartment Radiator ......................................... 224 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 225 Additives ........................................ 362 Checking level ............................... 224 Consumption ................................. 224 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 298 Oil dipstick ..................................... 225 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 361 8 Index

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Bluetec E350 E550 4Matic E63 AMG Owners Manual

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