2014 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Long combines luxury, speed, and cutting-edge technology in a way that works well. The E-Class Long has a sleek and elegant design and an extended wheelbase that makes the interior room and comfort better. This gives passengers a more luxurious way to travel. Under the hood, you can choose from a variety of powerful and efficient engines that work well together with the car’s improved driving dynamics to give you a fun and stable driving experience. The interior is made with great care and has high-quality materials and the latest technology, such as easy-to-use infotainment and safety systems. This reinforces the E-Class Long’s place as a benchmark in the luxury sedan segment, where innovation and style come together in a seamless way.

Overview of climate control systems

Useful information
This Operator’s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator’s Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: ( page 26).

Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the following pages. The windows could otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:

• switch off climate control only briefly
• switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
• switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function
• switch on the defrost windshield function briefly, if required
  Climate control regulates the temperature and humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air.
  Climate control can only be operated when the engine is running. Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
  The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off (Y page 154).
  Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather, e.g. using the
  convenience opening feature (Y page 99). This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly.
  The integrated filter filters out most particles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this reason, you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter, which is specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval may be shorter than stated in the Maintenance Booklet.
  It is possible that the residual heat function may be activated automatically an hour after the SmartKey is removed. The vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the automatic climate control.

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control

USA only

1. Sets climate control to automatic (page 150)
2. Defrosts the windshield (page 152)
3. Switches the ZONE function on/off (page 152)
4. Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (page 154)
5. Switches maximum cooling on/off (page 153)
6. Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (page 149)
7. Switches the rear window defroster on/off (page 153)
8. Switches climate control on/off (page 148)
9. Sets the temperature, right (page 151)
10. Sets the air distribution (page 151)
11. Sets the airflow (page 152)
12. Sets the temperature, left (page 151)
13. Display

Information about using dual-zone automatic climate control 
Automatic climate control
The following contains notes and recommendations on the optimum use of dual-zone automatic climate control.

• Activate climate control using the AUTO and A/C buttons. The indicator lamps above the AUTO and A/C buttons light up.
• Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
• Only use the “Windshield defrosting” function briefly until the windshield is clear again.
• Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
• Use the ZONE function to adopt the temperature settings on the driver’s side for the front-passenger side as well. The indicator lamp above the ZONE button goes out.
• Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the settings of the climate control system, the climate status display appears for approximately three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display. See also the separate COMAND operating instructions. You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions.

ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO start/stop function only operates at a reduced capacity. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button ( page 164).

Driving

Useful information
This Operator’s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator’s Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 26).

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.

The first 1000 miles(1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is new, the more satisfied you will be with its performance in the future.

• You should therefore drive at varying vehicle and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles (1500 km).
• Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throttle, during this period.
• Change gear in good time, before the tachometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the tachometer.
• If possible, do not depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance (kick down).
  After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed.

Additional breaking-in notes for AMG vehicles:

• Do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
• Only allow the engine to reach a maximum engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
  Change gear in good time.
  You should also observe these notes on breaking in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced.
  Always observe the respective speed limits.

AMG vehicles with self-locking rear axle differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking differential on the rear axle. To protect the differential on the rear axle, carry out an oil change after a breaking-in phase of
2,000 miles (3,000 km). This oil change prolongs the service life of the differential. Have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Important safety notes
WARNING Objects in the driver’s footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver’s footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.

• shoes with thick soles
• shoes with high heels
• slippers
  There is a risk of an accident.
  Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals.

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off.

Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine’s full performance until it has reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. You could otherwise damage the drive train.
AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to protect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold.
HYBRID vehicles: ensure that you read the “HYBRID” supplement included in the vehicle literature. Otherwise, you may not recognize the dangers.

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