2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS WAGON Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon is the best premium wagon when it comes to luxury, flexibility, and style. The E-Class Wagon redefines practicality with its beautiful design and roomy interior, while still keeping the elegance that comes with the Mercedes-Benz name. Its cabin is beautifully made and has enough seats for up to seven people, making it a great choice for families and people who want a lot of room. The E-Class Wagon comes with a range of strong and fuel-efficient engines that make driving smooth and fun. The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system is an example of cutting-edge technology that improves communication and ease of use. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon sets a new standard for luxury wagons with its large cargo area and many luxurious features. It combines luxury, versatility, and speed in a truly captivating package.

Warning and indicator lamps

1. Speedometer → 215
2. ESP® → 451
3. Turn signal light → 124
4. Steering assistance malfunction → 461
5. Multifunction display → 218
6. ABS malfunction → 451
7. Check Engine → 462
8. Tachometer → 215
9. This indicator lamp has no function
10. Electric parking brake applied (red)
11. Brakes (red)
12. Electrical malfunction
13. Distance warning → 460
14. Coolant too hot/cold → 462
15. Coolant temperature display → 215
16. Brakes (yellow) → 451
17. Electric parking brake (yellow) → 451
18. Restraint system
19. Seat belt is not fastened → 459
20. Parking lights → 123
21. Fuel level indicator
22. KHigh beam → 124
23. Low beam → 123
24. Rear fog light → 124
25. AIR BODY CONTROL malfunctioning
26. Tire pressure monitoring system → 466
27. ESP® OFF → 451

ECO start/stop function

Operation of the ECO start/stop function Mercedes-AMG vehicles: make sure that you read the separate operating instructions. Other‐wise, you may fail to recognize dangers.
The engine is automatically switched off if the following conditions are met:

• If you brake the vehicle to a standstill in
  transmission position h or i.
• If all vehicle conditions for an automatic
  engine stop are met.
  The A symbol appears in the multifunction display when the vehicle is stationary.
  The engine is restarted automatically if:
• You release the brake pedal with the transmission in position h when the HOLD function is not active.
• You shift from transmission position j.
• You engage transmission position h or k.
• You depress the accelerator pedal.
• You change the vehicle level.
• R An automatic engine start is necessary.

ECO display
The ECO display summarizes the driving style from the start of the journey to its completion and assists you in achieving the most economi‐cal driving style.
You can influence consumption if you:

• Drive with particular care
• Drive the vehicle in drive program E
• Observe the gearshift recommendations

The inner segment lights up green and the outer segment fills up:

1. Moderate acceleration
2. Gentle deceleration and rolling
3. Consistent speed
   The inner segment is gray and the outer segment empties:

    

   1. Sporty acceleration
   2. Heavy braking
   3. Fluctuations in speed

You have driven economically when:
The three outer segments are completely filled simultaneously.
The ECO display border lights up.

DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: make sure that you
read the separate operating instructions. Otherwise,
you may not recognize dangers.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between the following drive programs:

• I (Individual): individual settings
• S+ (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving style
• S (Sport): sporty driving style
• C (Comfort): comfortable and economical driving style
• E (Eco): particularly economical driving style
  Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle characteristics will change:
• Drive system
  • Engine and transmission management
  • Active Distance Assistant DISTRONIC

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT selector lever Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle, they could:

• Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users
• Get out of the vehicle and be hit by oncoming traffic
• Operate vehicle equipment
  In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example, by:
• Releasing the parking brake
• Shifting the transmission out of park position j
• Starting the engine.
• Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of children.

Glide mode function
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: make sure that you read the separate operating instructions. Otherwise, you may not recognize dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

• Glide mode is characterized by the following: R The combustion engine is disconnected from the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to roll in neutral.
• The transmission position h is displayed in green in the multifunction display.
  Glide mode is activated if the following conditions are met:
• Drive program E is selected.
• The speed is within a suitable range.
• The course of the road is suitable, e.g. no steep uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
• You are no longer depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
  Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the “Eco” setting for the drive
  (engine management) when in drive program.
  Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met.

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active Brake Assist: Glide mode is also deactivated depending on the traffic situation and the vehi‐cle then switches to overrun mode. This further reduces fuel consumption.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following parameters:

• Uphill gradient
• Downhill gradient
• Temperature
• Height
• Speed
• Obstacle detection
• Operating condition of the engine

Refueling

Refueling the vehicle
WARNING Risk of fire and explosion caused by fuel
Fuels are highly inflammable.

• You must avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking.
• Before refueling, switch off the engine and, if installed in your vehicle, the stationary heater.
  WARNING Risk of injury from fuel
  Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your health
• Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Do not inhale fuel vapors.
• Keep children away from fuel.
  If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:
• Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.
• If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
•  If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
• Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.

Driving and driving safety systems

Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering the vehicle. The driving systems are aids and do not relieve you of your responsibility. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these sys‐tems.

Function of the radar sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems use radar sensors to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle (depending on the vehicle’s equipment).
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the radar sensors are integrated behind the bumpers and/or behind the radiator grill. Keep these parts free of dirt, ice and slush (→ page 336). The sensors must not be covered, for example by bicycle racks, overhanging loads or radar-reflecting stickers. Following an impact and in the event of associated damage, which may not be visible, to the bumpers or radiator grille, have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The driver assistance system may no longer work properly.

Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about the following driving systems and driving safety systems:

• 360° Camera (→ page 196)
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (→ page 166)
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (→ page 177)
• AIR BODY CONTROL(→ page 187)
• Active Brake Assist (→ page 170)
• Active Lane Keeping Assist (→ page 211)
• ATTENTION ASSIST (→ page 205)
• BAS (Brake Assist System) (→ page 167)
• DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL (→ page 187)
• R EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (→ page 170)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) (→ page 167)
• HOLD function (→ page 186)
• STEER CONTROL (→ page 170)
• Active Steering Assist (→ page 183)
• Active Parking Assist (→ page 199)
• Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (→ page 190) R Rear view camera (→ page 194)
• Cruise control (→ page 175)
• Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist (→ page 208)
• Traffic Sign Assist (→ page 206)

Functions of ABS (anti-lock braking system)
ABS regulates the brake pressure in critical driv‐ing situations:

• During braking, e.g. at maximum full-stop braking or insufficient traction of the tires, the wheels are prevented from blocking.
• Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

System limitations
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 mph (8 km/h).
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a malfunction has occurred and the yellow!ABS warning lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster after the engine is started.

The function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force in emergency braking situations. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

BAS supports your emergency braking situation with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is activated:

• BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
• BAS can shorten the braking distance. R ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
  The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

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