Mercedes-Benz E-Sedan 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 7)

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 221
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 245
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 149
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 157
Changing gear ............................... 155
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 153
Display message ............................ 257
Driving tips .................................... 155
Emergency running mode .............. 160
Kickdown ....................................... 156
Manual drive program .................... 158
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Program selector button ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 147
Selector lever ................................ 152
Shift ranges ................................... 157
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 157
Transmission position display ........ 153
Transmission positions .................. 155
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 160
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 282
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 64
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 337
Display message ............................ 247
Important safety notes .................. 335
Jump starting ................................. 338
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Notes/function .............................. 203
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 387
Bottle holder ...................................... 290
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 237
Notes ............................................. 388
Brake fluid level ................................ 312
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 243
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS ........................................ 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 388
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips .................................... 171
High-performance brake system .... 173
Important safety notes .................. 171
Maintenance .................................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
Index
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