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Introduction of the New E-Class
Introduction into Service Manual - Model Series 212 Sedan
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  • Page 1 Introduction of the New E-Class Introduction into Service Manual - Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 2 Mercedes-Benz Service Introduction of the New E-Class Introduction into Service Manual – Model Series 212 Sedan Daimler AG · Technical Information and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI) · D-70546 Stuttgart – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 3 Information and copyright Ordering workshop information All printed workshop information from GSP / OI, such as Introduction into Service Manuals, System Descriptions, Function Descriptions, Technology Guides, Technical Data Manuals and adhesive labels, can be ordered as follows: In Germany Through our GSP / TI Shop on the Internet Link: http: / / gsp-ti-shop.de or alternatively...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Overview Models and major assemblies Brief description Highlights BlueEFFICIENCY Equipment Retrofitting Overall vehicle Exterior Dimensions Technical data Interior Stowage compartments Maintenance strategy ASSYST PLUS Drive Engine data Diesel engine OM 651 Diesel engine OM 642 Gasoline engine M 272 / M 273 Exhaust system Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...
  • Page 5 Contents Fuel system Transmission 7G-Tronic transmission Chassis Steering Axles Suspension Brake system Technical data Wheels and tires Networking Overall network Battery and alternator On-board electrical system Lights Exterior lights Safety Active safety Passive safety ® PRE-SAFE Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...
  • Page 6 Contents Driving assistance systems Overview of systems Adaptive Highbeam Assist Speed Limit Assist ATTENTION ASSIST Lane Keeping Assist Blind Spot Assist Exclusive Parking Assist Night View Assist Reversing camera DISTRONIC PLUS Comfort Climate control Sliding roof Audio and communications Telematics Audio equipment Navigation / entertainment Telephone...
  • Page 7 Contents Body Overview of materials Bodyshell components Force progression during an accident Model plate Special tools Suspension Front axle / steering Body Electrical system Workshop equipment Body / exhaust system Exhaust system Annex Abbreviations Index Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...

  • Page 8: Preface

    No provision is made for is assumed here that the reader is already familiar supplements. with the Mercedes-Benz model series currently on the We will publicize modifications and new features in the market. relevant WIS documents. The information presented in...

  • Page 9: Models And Major Assemblies

    Models and major assemblies W212 Model Engine 6-speed Automatic Automatic Market launch manual 5-speed 7-speed 03 / 2009 transmission transmission transmission E 220 CDI 212.002 651.924 716.656 722.646 — BlueEFFICIENCY E 250 CDI 212.003 651.924 711.670 722.646 — BlueEFFICIENCY E 350 CDI 212.025 642.850 —...

  • Page 10: Brief Description

    Brief description Vehicle concept In March 2009 the W211 E-Class sedan will be The interior, too, reflects these high standards through replaced by the new W212 sedan. maximum precision, quality in looks and workman- With the new E-Class the customer receives a sedan ship, combined with sporty and luxurious elegance.

  • Page 11: Highlights

    Highlights Innovations Environmental compatibility • New headlamp styling Crucial factors in environmental compatibility are not • New 4-cylinder diesel engine 651 with advanced only fuel economy and emissions while driving, but common rail technology also the environmental burden and consumption of •...

  • Page 12: Blueefficiency

    BlueEFFICIENCY P00.10-3801-00 BlueEFFICIENCY measures 1 Weight reduction 4 Underfloor paneling Thanks to the lightweight construction with a mixture Installation of full-length, smooth-surfaced underfloor of high-strength and ultra high-strength materials in paneling to reduce fuel consumption. the bodyshell and the use of aluminum add-on parts, it 5 Outside mirror housing has been possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle Aerodynamically shaped outside mirror housings...
  • Page 13 BlueEFFICIENCY 7 ECO power steering pump 9 Alternator management The ECO power steering pump is based on a conven- The alternator is switched off-load when the charge tional pump with additional electronic control of the level is sufficiently high (80%). This means that the flow rate.

  • Page 14: Equipment

    Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Equipment variant / line package ELEGANCE line Code 955 Standard AVANTGARDE line Code 954 AMG sport package Code 950 Rear comfort package Code P08 Brakes, drivetrain DISTRONIC PLUS including Code 233...
  • Page 15 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Suspension Comfort suspension optional Code 485 — on AVANTGARDE line Sports suspension included in Code 677 — AVANTGARDE line package AIRMATIC air suspension with —...
  • Page 16 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels 17" light alloy wheel Code R48 "5-double-spoke design" 245 / 45 R17 18" light alloy wheel Code R32 "5-spoke design" Front 245 / 40 R18 Rear 265 / 35 R18 18"...
  • Page 17 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Light systems H7 projection headlamps and Standard front fog lamps and daytime running lights in the bumper (for countries with mandatory daytime running lights) Bi-xenon headlamps with ILS, Code 622 Adaptive Highbeam Assist,...
  • Page 18 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Safety and anti-theft protection Pedestrian protection Standard including crash-active engine hood Fire extinguisher Code 682 Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) Code P54 with interior monitoring KEYLESS-GO Code 889 Comfort trunk closing...
  • Page 19 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Driving assistance systems Blind Spot Assist Code 234 Lane Keeping Assist Code 476 Speed Limit Code 513 Assist Currently only available in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg and Netherlands Comfort systems Wood / leather steering wheel...
  • Page 20 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Comfort systems Automatic child seat recogni- Code U18 tion (ACSR) Ski bag Code 282 Through-loading feature Code 287 Panoramic sliding sunroof Code 413 Tilting / sliding roof Code 414 Heated windshield washer Code 875...
  • Page 21 Equipment E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Telephone, audio and communications Comfort telephony Code 386 Audio 20 CD Standard Audio 20 with CD changer Code 510 Audio 50 APS Code 525 Audio 50 APS with DVD Code 511 changer and LINGUATRONIC...

  • Page 22: Retrofitting

    Retrofitting E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500 *BlueEFFICIENCY Retrofit special equipment Audio 20 with CD changer Code 510 Audio 50 APS Code 525 Audio 50 APS with DVD Code 511 changer and LINGUATRONIC COMAND APS Code 527 COMAND APS with DVD...

  • Page 23: Exterior

    Exterior Front view The new E-Class sedan is characterized by: The appearance is rounded off by the air grille in the bumper air inlet and the daytime running lights in their • A steep and proportionally very tall radiator grille grille surround, the length of which creates an impres- with a three-dimensional chrome frame extending sion of width and sportiness.
  • Page 24 Exterior Rear view The rear view is dominated by the characteristic With the pronounced wheel arches over the rear Mercedes-Benz V-shaped trunk lid and the powerful wheels, the new E-Class conveys an impression of bumper. stability when viewed from behind.
  • Page 25 The dynamic lines with slender A- and C-pillars lend the vehicle a rakish look while simultaneously displaying a design element typical of all Mercedes-Benz model series. P00.10-4701-00 Side view, shown on E 220 CDI Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...

  • Page 26: Dimensions

    Dimensions Vehicle dimensions E 250 CDI, E 350 CDI, E 350 CGI Dimensions unloaded Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 27 Dimensions Vehicle dimensions (garage dimensions) E 250 CDI, E 350 CDI, E 350 CGI Dimensions unloaded ) At permissible gross vehicle weight ) With trailer hitch and protective cap (special equipment) (...) For E 350 CGI Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...
  • Page 28 Dimensions Vehicle dimensions E 220 CDI, E 500 (shown on E 500 ELEGANCE) Dimensions unloaded (...) For E 500 Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 29 Dimensions Vehicle dimensions (garage dimensions) E 220 CDI, E 500 (shown on E 500 ELEGANCE) Dimensions unloaded ) At permissible gross vehicle weight ) With trailer hitch and protective cap (special equipment) (...) For E 500 Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan –...

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data Comparison of W211 and W212 Unit W211 W212 Difference E 220 CDI E 220 CDI Dimensions Vehicle length 4,852 4,868 Vehicle width 1,822 1,854 Vehicle width 2,063 2,071 (with outside mirrors folded out) Vehicle height 1,483 1,470 Wheelbase 2,854 2,874 Front track width...
  • Page 31 Technical data Comparison of W211 and W212 Unit W211 W212 Difference E 220 CDI E 220 CDI Dimensions and weights Curb weight as per DIN 1,615 1,735 +120 Permissible gross vehicle weight 2,140 2,270 +130 Maximum payload Permissible towing capacity, unbraked Permissible towing capacity, braked 1,900 2,000...

  • Page 32: Interior

    Interior Interior design The clearly structured surfaces of the exterior are The instrument cluster with its five dial-type gauges is reflected in the interior. This harmony of the interior is clearly structured and enhanced with a metallic silver the result of the clear lines, combined with precision tone in the AVANTGARDE line.

  • Page 33: Instrument Panel

    Interior Instrument panel Model series 212 features a redesigned, horizontally The horizontally partitioned glove compartment can structured instrument panel. In contrast to the prede- be ventilated. cessor model, it is designed as a one-piece compo- As standard equipment the glove compartment nent with integral glove box module.

  • Page 34: Instrument Cluster

    Interior Instrument cluster The new, sporty instrument cluster with its five dial Different menus appear in the multifunction display to instruments contains a 4.5" multifunction display in operate and explain the various systems and to the center dial. The instrument cluster is operated via account for engine and equipment variants.
  • Page 35 Interior Center console Continuing down from the bottom section of the The center consoles differ in the number and location center tower of the instrument panel is the start of the of the stowage compartments, in the position of the transition to the center console.
  • Page 36 Interior Seats The seats are either entirely new or more advanced Integrated child seats in the rear seats are available as systems. They meet the most stringent and diverse special equipment. demands in terms of comfort, ergonomics, safety and Certain conventional child seats can be connected to differentiation between the equipment variants.
  • Page 37 Interior Front seats Multicontour seat, code (409) In addition to the redesigned seat cushions and back- rests, the sides of the seats in particular have been The driver and front passenger seats can be ordered redeveloped with firm side bolsters for improved as multicontour seat as special equipment.
  • Page 38 Interior Rear seats Comfort individual seats in rear, code (P08) The standard version is fitted with fixed rear seats for three passengers. To further improve individual comfort, the new E-Class It is possible to order an asymmetrically split, folding sedan is the first car to feature the comfort individual rear seat backrest as special equipment.

  • Page 39: Stowage Compartments

    Stowage compartments Storage and stowage compartments The model series 212 sedan has 21 storage and stowage compartments. P68.00-5839-00 Storage and stowage compartments in the E-Class 1 Glove compartment 11 Stowage compartment in rear (with comfort individual 2 Parcel net and bottle holder in front passenger footwell seats in rear) 3 Stowage compartment under front passenger seat 12 Luggage net...
  • Page 40 Stowage compartments EASY-PACK trunk comfort box A new item of special equipment is the EASY-PACK When the weight inside exceeds approx. 3-4 kg, the trunk comfort box under code (B04). floor of the comfort box moves down by itself until it reaches the floor of the trunk.

  • Page 41: Assyst Plus

    After the service code is entered into the system, the compromising the usual Mercedes-Benz service system outputs the service items for the upcoming quality. maintenance.

  • Page 42: Service Indicator

    ASSYST PLUS Service indicator Workshop display The 2-digit service code in the service indicator can be The workshop code is stored in the maintenance used to determine the upcoming service scope. computer and is read out by the customer service advisor via the instrument cluster or Xentry Diagnos- The first digit indicates whether the service is a minor tics.

  • Page 43: Engine Data

    Engine data W212 Unit E 220 CDI E 250 CDI Engine data Engine model designation 651.924 651.924 Engine designation OM 651 DE22 LA OM 651 DE22 LA GST Engine configuration / no. of cylinders Displacement 2,143 Bore 83.0 Stroke 99.0 Fuel Diesel Performance...
  • Page 44 Engine data W212 Unit E 350 CDI E 350 CGI E 500 Engine data Engine model designation 642.850 272.983 273.971 Engine designation OM 642 M 272 DE35 M 273 KE55 DE30 LA Engine configuration / no. of cylinders Displacement 2,987 3,498 5,461 Bore...

  • Page 45: Diesel Engine Om 651

    Diesel engine OM 651 In the new model series 212 the new 4-cylinder diesel i Note engine 651 replaces the previously installed OM 646 EVO of model series 211. The following literature is available for diesel The OM 651 will be installed in the E 220 CDI model engine 651: on market launch and an uprated version in the •...
  • Page 46 Diesel engine OM 651 Engine data Unit OM 651.924 OM 651.924 in E 220 CDI in E 250 CDI Rated output kW (hp) 125 (170) 150 (204) at engine speed at rpm 3,000 – 4,200 4,200 Rated torque at engine speed at rpm 1,400 –...

  • Page 47: Diesel Engine Om 642

    Diesel engine OM 642 To complement the 4-cylinder diesel engines, the • Quick glow system with glow output stage advanced 6-cylinder diesel engine 642 will be avail- (ceramic glow plugs) able in the E 350 CDI on the market launch of model •...
  • Page 48 Diesel engine OM 642 Engine data Unit OM 642.850 in E 350 CDI Rated output kW (hp) 170 (231) at engine speed at rpm 3,800 Rated torque at engine speed at rpm 1,600 – 2,400 ε Compression ratio 15.5 : 1 P01.00-3165-00 Performance graph OM 642 Torque...

  • Page 49: Gasoline Engine M 272/M 273

    Gasoline engine M 272/M 273 The new E-Class will be launched with two gasoline engines that are already familiar from the predecessor model series. These are the E 350 CGI model with the 6-cylinder engine M 272 and direct injection and the E 500 model with the 8-cylinder engine M 273.
  • Page 50 Gasoline engine M 272/M 273 Engine data Unit M 272.983 M 273.971 in E 350 CGI in E 500 Rated output kW (hp) 215 (292) 285 (388) at engine speed at rpm 6,400 6,000 Rated torque at engine speed at rpm 3,000 –...

  • Page 51: Exhaust System

    Exhaust system E 220 CDI and E 250 CDI The exhaust system of the 4-cylinder diesel engine The exhaust pipe consists of a single pipeline along its 651 consists of an oxidation catalytic converter, a entire length. From the rear muffler, which is designed diesel particulate filter and a rear muffler.
  • Page 52 Exhaust system E 350 CDI E 350 CGI and E 500 The exhaust system for the V6 diesel engine 642 The exhaust system for the V6 and V8 gasoline consists of an oxidation catalytic converter, a diesel engines consists of one firewall catalytic converter particulate filter and one rear muffler for each pipe.

  • Page 53: Fuel System

    Fuel system Fuel supply Gasoline engines Diesel engines An electric fuel pump with different performance is The fuel supply in engines 651 and 642 is provided via used for fuel delivery in engines 272 and 273. In these a high-pressure pump, which is supplied by an electri- systems the fuel is pumped from the fuel tank into the cally controlled fuel pump in the fuel tank.
  • Page 54 Fuel system Fuel tank As in the predecessor model series, the fuel tank in In all models, two service holes on the top of the tank model series 212 is located in front of the rear axle facilitate removal of the pump and the filter unit with under the rear bench seat in order to provide the pressure sensor.

  • Page 55: Transmission

    7G-Tronic transmission The models E 350 CDI, E 350 CGI and E 500 are fitted i Note with the familiar "7G-Tronic" 7-speed automatic trans- mission as standard equipment. The following information brochure is available for the 7-speed automatic transmission: Automatic transmission 722.9 is an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with a 7G-TRONIC (722.9) in the Workshop lockup clutch in the torque converter.
  • Page 56 7G-Tronic transmission Technical data Unit E 350 CDI E 350 CGI E 500 Transmission model 722.902 722.906 722.904 Transmission version W7B 700 Number of gears 7 / 2 (forward / reverse) Maximum transferable torque Starting device Torque converter with torque converter lockup clutch Weight approx.

  • Page 57: Steering

    Steering AGILITY CONTROL steering ECO power steering pump The AGILITY CONTROL steering is installed as stan- dard equipment. The rack-and-pinion steering with The ECO power steering pump is used as standard to safety steering column is located in front of the center improve consumption figures as it has a very low of the wheels and produces desirable understeering energy demand in straightahead running.
  • Page 58 Steering Variable steering assistance The ratio of the steering rack increases sharply away from the center position. This increase in the ratio The steering power assistance is regulated according begins at approx. 6° steering angle and reaches the to the vehicle speed. It is regulated via the speed- maximum ratio at approx.

  • Page 59: Axles

    Axles Front axle For the best possible vehicle dynamics and ease of The stabilizer bar is connected to the suspension strut installation, the front axle and steering gear are prein- via a link rod. The strut rod, which runs diagonally stalled on a frame-type integral support together with forward, is a weight-optimized forged aluminum the engine and transmission.
  • Page 60 Axles Rear axle The principle of the lightweight independent multilink Another comfort-related feature is the use of an addi- rear suspension suspended from a subframe was tional support for the front subframe mounting on the selected because of its wheel control properties. The body, which considerably increases the rigidity to axle components have been modified in the interests introduced forces.

  • Page 61: Suspension

    Suspension Suspension systems DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system The new E-Class sedan is fitted with conventional steel suspension with selective damping system as stan- The comfortably-tuned conventional spring / damper dard equipment, while the AIRMATIC air suspension is system is equipped with a vibration-dependent available as an option.
  • Page 62 Suspension Sports suspension, code (677) Suspension for increased ground clearance, code (482) The principle and function of the sports suspension are the same as those of the DIRECT CONTROL For selected countries a special "suspension for suspension with selective damping system. increased ground clearance"...
  • Page 63 Suspension AIRMATIC air suspension, code (489) Like its predecessor, model series 212 can be fitted The dampers on the front and rear axles are equipped with air suspension as special equipment. A new with infinitely adjustable valves. feature is the design of the front axle air suspension By operating the Comfort and Sport button the driver with a wheel control McPherson strut due to the three- can influence the damping characteristics and change...
  • Page 64 Suspension AIRMATIC properties and advantages Comfort and Sport button • The damping adjusts continuously for significant In Sport mode the characteristic of the shock improvements in ride comfort even in laden absorbers is increased to improve vehicle dynamics. vehicles in terms of body and shock behavior •...
  • Page 65 Suspension Function of AIRMATIC The full air suspension is designed as an open system, The system possesses a central reservoir with a i.e. the vehicle position and control processes are capacity of 5 liters and a filling pressure of achieved by adding or releasing compressed air. The approx.

  • Page 66: Brake System

    Brake system Function of Adaptive Brake The Adaptive Brake function assists the driver when The Adaptive Brake function consists of the following dangerous situations suddenly occur and thus serves subfunctions: the purpose of active safety. • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The ESP control unit evaluates the data from the •...
  • Page 67 Brake system Versions of Adaptive Brake The following two variants are used: The ESP control unit controls the following systems: • Adaptive Brake (Basic system) without code (233) • Adaptive Brake DISTRONIC PLUS • Direct steering, code (213) • Adaptive Brake (Premium system) in combination •...

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Technical data Model Engine Transmission Rear axle Ratio differential Rear axle ratios 716.656 2.47 212.002 651.924 200 FE 722.646 2.65 711.670 2.47 212.003 651.924 215 FE 722.646 2.65 212.025 642.850 722.902 215 FE 2.47 212.057 272.983 722.906 200 FE 3.07 212.072 273.971 722.904...

  • Page 69: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Front light alloy Front tires Rear light alloy Rear tires wheel wheel Light alloy wheels Code (R12) standard version 7J x16 ET 38 205 / 60 R16 7J x16 ET 38 205 / 60 R16 Code (R13) standard version 7.5J x16 ET 45.5 225 / 55 R16 7.5J x16 ET 45.5...
  • Page 70 Wheels and tires Front light alloy Front tires Rear light alloy Rear tires wheel wheel Special equipment – light alloy wheels Code (R78) 8J x 16 ET 46 225 / 55 R16 8J x 16 ET 46 225 / 55 R16 Code (R48) 8.5J x 17 ET 48 245 / 45 R17...

  • Page 71: Overall Network

    Overall network Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 72 Overall network Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 73 Overall network Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 74 Overall network Introduction Interior CAN (CAN B) The ever increasing demands on the on-board elec- tronic system in the fields of vehicle safety, comfort, The interior CAN is responsible for data transfer in the communications and diagnosis require wider and vehicle interior.
  • Page 75 Overall network MOST Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module with central gateway function MOST is an optical networking system. Data are trans- mitted via fiber optic cables between the connected One innovation is the integration of the central information, navigation and communications compo- gateway with the front SAM control unit with fuse and nents.

  • Page 76: Battery And Alternator

    Battery and alternator Battery and alternator The battery (G1) in models E 220 CDI, E 250 CDI, E 350 CDI and E 350 CGI is located on the right-hand side in the engine compartment. In the E 500 the battery is located in the trunk under the load compart- ment floor on the right side.

  • Page 77: On-Board Electrical System

    On-board electrical system On-board electrical system management Alternator management The state of the on-board electrical system battery is The task of the on-board electrical system manage- determined via the battery sensor. This uses voltage, ment system is to guarantee that all the electrical current and temperature measurements to define consumers are supplied and the engine can still be characteristic values which serve as the basis for the...
  • Page 78 On-board electrical system Consumer shutoff Dynamic idle speed increase In order to prevent complete discharge of the on- The dynamic rpm increase is intended to adjust the board electrical system battery in all driving cycles, idle speed of the engine so that no power is drawn the on-board electrical system voltage is continuously from the on-board electrical system battery while monitored by the battery sensor and evaluated by the...

  • Page 79: Exterior Lights

    Exterior lights Front lights The new model series 212 preserves the "4-eye face" • H7 halogen headlamps with front fog lamps in the of its predecessor. The twin headlamps have been bumper (only in countries without mandatory redesigned and are drawn deep into the fender, daytime running lights) matching the new styling of the bodywork shape, in •...

  • Page 80: Safety

    Exterior lights H7 halogen headlamps In vehicles with halogen lights, the low beam function is an advanced projection system in contrast to the predecessor model series. For the high beam function and for the standing and parking lights, the reflection system continues to be used in the halogen variant.
  • Page 81 Exterior lights Bi-xenon headlamps Intelligent Light System (ILS) As an alternative to the advanced standard equipment The functions of the Intelligent Light System improve with halogen headlamps, the following headlamp vari- the illumination of the road in different driving situa- ants are available as special equipment: tions.
  • Page 82 Exterior lights Infrared lights The Intelligent Light System comprises: Basic light functions Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps and Intelligent Light • Low beams System can be supplemented with infrared lights by • High beams means of the special equipment with code (610) Night •...

  • Page 83: Safety

    Exterior lights Rear lamps Taillamps The redesigned taillamps extend around the corners The following taillamp variants are installed depending of the rear end on both sides. The two red areas at the on the type of front lights: top and bottom of the taillamps are illuminated all the •...
  • Page 84 Exterior lights Design of taillamps P82.10-5807-00 Left taillamp in vehicles with halogen headlamps P82.10-5808-00 Left taillamp in vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps Left rear lamp unit E3 / 1 Inner left rear lamp unit E3e1 Left rear turn signal light E3 / 1e2 Inner left taillight E3e6 Left side marker lamp E3 / 1e3 Left backup lamp...

  • Page 85: Active Safety

    Active safety High levels of stress-reducing safety are due to: In the new E-Class, high levels of active safety are provided by both tried-and-tested and newly devel- • Numerous details in the bodyshell oped systems and components. • Longer wheelbase Driving safety is provided by: •...

  • Page 86: Passive Safety

    Passive safety The core of the advanced passive Extended safety measures for pedestrians and safety system includes: cyclists: • Body structure with front and rear end Reducing the severity of an accident is important constructions with high strain energy, and a high- particularly in the case of collisions with weaker road strength passenger cell users such as pedestrians and cyclists, as these...
  • Page 87 Passive safety Crash-active engine hood The crash-active engine hood is installed as standard The function sequence occurs in the following stages: equipment on model series 212 in order to reduce the 1 During an impact, sensors installed in the bumper accident loads for pedestrians and cyclists and to and on the flexural member generate acceleration meet the legal requirements in Europe and Japan.
  • Page 88 Interactive owner's manual in the internet at: www.mercedes-benz.de / betriebsanleitung P54.32-7545-00 Symbol "Engine hood open" B151 / 1 Left front bumper pedestrian protection sensor...
  • Page 89 Passive safety Other passive safety features include the supplemental restraint systems: • Two-stage, situation-dependent triggering of the • Rear seat belt status indicator in the instrument driver and front passenger airbag cluster • Optimized location of the front passenger airbag at •...

  • Page 90: Pre-Safe

    PRE-SAFE® ® PRE-SAFE preventive occupant protection system ® The PRE-SAFE system is available as standard and Depending on the equipment installed, the following offers an effective combination of active and passive measures can be activated for preventive occupant safety. The instant that a potential accident situation protection: is detected, preventive measures can be initiated to •...

  • Page 91: Driving Assistance Systems

    With the launch of the new E-Class the following towards accident avoidance. This was the result of driving assistance systems are available for the first analyses carried out by Mercedes-Benz based on time depending on the equipment package selected: representative data from accident research and the •...
  • Page 92 Overview of systems Multifunction camera A new multifunction camera is installed in model The multifunction camera records images of the scene series 212 to control the new driving assistance in front of the vehicle. The image recognition module systems. The multifunction camera is located below recognizes the input signals of the camera, such as the inside rearview mirror on the windshield.

  • Page 93: Adaptive Highbeam Assist

    Adaptive Highbeam Assist The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is available for the first The function is activated when the steering column time as special equipment with code (608) or (P35). lever is moved to the "high beam position" while the The new Adaptive Highbeam Assist sets new stan- rotary light switch is at "Auto".

  • Page 94: Speed Limit Assist

    Speed Limit Assist The Speed Limit Assist available as special equipment Limitations of image recognition: with code (513) determines the speed limit for the • Only round speed limit signs (Vienna Convention) stretch of road on which the vehicle is driving. The are recognized.
  • Page 95 Speed Limit Assist Decision module Display mode The decision module processes the following relevant In display mode the detected speed limit is displayed data: continuously in the instrument cluster until one of the following events occurs: • The vehicle's surroundings registered by the multifunction camera •...
  • Page 96 Speed Limit Assist P54.30-9861-00 Block diagram of Speed Limit Assist Instrument cluster N30 / 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit (with- A2 / 56 Radio with Auto Pilot System out code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit N30 / 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium control A40 / 11 Multifunction camera unit (with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS)

  • Page 97: Attention Assist

    ATTENTION ASSIST The ATTENTION ASSIST system is standard equipment When the ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or in the new model series 212 and assists the driver increasing inattention on the part of the driver, it during long, monotonous journeys. It is active in the issues an acoustic warning in the form of double four- speed range between 80 and 180 km / h.
  • Page 98 ATTENTION ASSIST P54.30-9862-00 Block diagram of ATTENTION ASSIST Instrument cluster Steering angle sensor Radio Electronic ignition lock control unit A2 / 56 Radio with Auto Pilot System Steering column tube module control unit A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit Combination switch B24 / 15 Yaw rate sensor for lateral and longitudinal ac- S40 / 4 Cruise control lever (with code (233))

  • Page 99: Lane Keeping Assist

    Lane Keeping Assist The Lane Keeping Assist helps the driver by warning In order to provide the correct warning in the right him if the vehicle is about to leave its lane unintention- situation, the warning time can be shifted forward or ally.
  • Page 100 Lane Keeping Assist P54.71-2022-00 Block diagram of Lane Keeping Assist Instrument cluster Steering column tube module control unit Radio Exterior lights switch A2 / 56 Radio with Auto Pilot System Combination switch A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit Driver side power window and outside mirror A40 / 11 Multifunction camera adjustment switch group B24 / 15 Yaw rate sensor for lateral and longitudinal ac-...

  • Page 101: Blind Spot Assist

    Blind Spot Assist Collision warning The Blind Spot Assist with code (234) is an accident- prevention system which assists the drive in safely If a vehicle is detected inside the blind spot monitoring performing a lane change. The Blind Spot Assist moni- zone and the turn signal on the same side is actuated, tors events to the rear and sides of the vehicle where a double warning tone sounds once and the warning...
  • Page 102 Blind Spot Assist P54.71-2023-00 Block diagram of Blind Spot Assist Instrument cluster N30 / 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit A1p13 Multifunction display (without code (233)) A28 / 11 Multifunction antenna N30 / 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit control unit (with code (233)) Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT...

  • Page 103: Exclusive Parking Assist

    Exclusive Parking Assist The special equipment Exclusive Parking Assist with i Note code (230) is an extension of the PARKTRONIC system which now helps the driver in finding a parking space The driver is responsible for estimating the suit- and provides steering instructions during the parking ability and plausibility of the parking space found, procedure.
  • Page 104 Exclusive Parking Assist Ultrasonic sensors Function sequence On vehicles with Exclusive Parking Assist, the outer The parking space search function does not have to be left and right front ultrasonic sensors are not just used activated. At vehicle speeds of up to 36 km / h, the for the PARKTRONIC function, they also scan the road outer ultrasonic sensors in the front bumper continu- for potential parallel parking spaces.
  • Page 105 Exclusive Parking Assist Parking If the driver stops and engages reverse gear after With the vehicle stationary, turn the steering wheel in driving past a suitable parking space, the following the direction indicated until the white arrow is full. message is first displayed on the multifunction display Maintain the steering angle and reverse the vehicle of the instrument cluster: carefully.
  • Page 106 Exclusive Parking Assist P54.65-3832-00 Block diagram of Exclusive Parking Assist Instrument cluster L6 / 4 Right rear axle rpm sensor A44 / 3 Rear PARKTRONIC warning indicator N3 / 9 CDI control unit (with diesel engine) A44 / 4 Instrument panel PARKTRONIC warning indi- N3 / 10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit (with gasoline en- cator...

  • Page 107: Night View Assist

    Night View Assist The Night View Assist system with code (610) A new feature in the Night View Assist system is the provides a visual representation of the road in dark- night vision with pedestrian detection function. With ness, with the aim of identifying people, obstructions this function, any pedestrians detected can be high- or other objects before they become visible in the light lighted in the audio / COMAND display by means of...
  • Page 108 Night View Assist P54.30-9863-00 Block diagram of Night View Assist Instrument cluster N30 / 4 Electronic Stability Program A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit control unit (without code (233)) A40 / 8 Audio / COMAND display N30 / 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium A40 / 11 Multifunction camera control unit (with code (233)) Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT...

  • Page 109: Reversing Camera

    Reversing camera Reversing camera, code (218) Reversing camera, Japan The reversing camera system is a visual aid and Japan-version vehicles are equipped with an expanded assists the driver when reverse parking and when reversing camera system. backing up the car. In the system for Japan, the reversing camera control The reversing camera is always activated whenever unit superimposes guidelines over the video pictures...
  • Page 110 Reversing camera P54.65-3833-00 Block diagram of reversing camera (except Japan) A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit N66 / 10 Reversing camera A40 / 8 Audio / COMAND display power supply module Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT Electronic ignition lock control unit (with transmission 722.9) S16 / 2 Backup lamp switch...

  • Page 111: Distronic Plus

    DISTRONIC PLUS BAS PLUS DISTRONIC with code (233) contains the following functions in addition to the conventional cruise BAS PLUS is coupled with the sensor system of control features: DISTRONIC PLUS. This makes BAS PLUS a predictive • DISTRONIC PLUS brake assist system, the activation strategy of which, •...
  • Page 112 DISTRONIC PLUS ® PRE-SAFE brake ® The PRE-SAFE brake will be available as special If a critical driving situation is detected, the visual and equipment in combination with DISTRONIC PLUS in acoustic distance warnings are given first. the new E-Class for the first time. If the driver fails to react adequately to the warning, ®...
  • Page 113 DISTRONIC PLUS Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 114 DISTRONIC PLUS Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

  • Page 115: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control systems Control and sensor systems Two climate control systems are available for model The automatic function allows the air flow, air distribu- series 212: tion and interior temperature to be regulated automat- ically. • THERMATIC two-zone automatic air conditioning •...
  • Page 116 Climate control Ventilation The cross sections in the areas of the air intake, the air A so-called ram air flap in the intake of the air condi- ducts, the low-drag center air vents and the air condi- tioner housing steplessly throttles the fresh air cross tioner housing have been optimized to minimize noise section in order to provide constant air outlet speeds from the ventilation system.
  • Page 117 Climate control AC operating units The operating units of the THERMATIC two-zone auto- The ventilation modes allow the air flow and air distri- matic air conditioning and the THERMOTRONIC three- bution to be adjusted more specifically. zone comfort automatic air conditioning have been •...
  • Page 118 Climate control The upper portion of the operating units is separated Vehicles equipped with three-zone comfort automatic from the display by a chrome bar and consists of a row air conditioning have a separate AC operating unit of pushbuttons. Above each button is the associated installed in the rear compartment in addition to the function LED.
  • Page 119 Climate control Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...
  • Page 120 Climate control Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

  • Page 121: Sliding Roof

    Sliding roof Tilting / sliding roof, with code (414) Panoramic sliding sunroof, with code (413) The optionally available electric tilting / sliding roof is A further item of special equipment is an externally equipped with anti-pinch protection and is available operating panoramic sliding sunroof.
  • Page 122 Sliding roof P77.20-2736-00 Block diagram of tilting / sliding roof and panoramic sliding sunroof Left front door lock Overhead control panel control unit A85 / 1 Right front door lock (with code (414)) Panoramic sliding sunroof control module N70s1 Tilting / sliding roof switch (with code (413)) (with code (414)) B38 / 2...

  • Page 123: Telematics

    Telematics New Telematics Generation 4 Innovations of Telematics Generation 4 The New Telematics Generation 4 provides a new control and display concept as well as new functions • New control structure via the audio / COMAND and is based on the systems in model series 204. The control panel in the center console and on the emphasis is on matters of ergonomics, ease of use audio units and the multifunction steering wheel...

  • Page 124: Audio Equipment

    Audio equipment P82.60-7376-00 A2 Radio Audio 20 (standard) Audio 20 including CD changer, code (510) Basic equipment Additional basic equipment compared with Audio 20 • 5.8" color display screen • Radio with twin tuner • CD changer (audio) • CD drive (audio) •...

  • Page 125: Audio 50 Aps, Code

    Audio equipment P82.61-4071-00 A2 / 56 Radio with Auto Pilot System Audio 50 APS, code (525) Audio 50 APS including DVD changer, code (511) Basic equipment Additional basic equipment compared with • 5.8" color display screen Audio 50 APS • Radio with twin tuner and additional RDS / TMC tuner •...

  • Page 126: Comand Aps, Code

    Audio equipment P82.87-3042-00 A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit COMAND APS, code (527) COMAND APS including DVD changer, code (512) Basic equipment Additional basic equipment compared with • 7" color display screen COMAND APS • Radio with twin tuner and additional RDS / TMC tuner •...
  • Page 127 Audio equipment P82.87-3007-00 A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit COMAND APS Japan, code (498), standard Basic equipment Special equipment • 7" color display screen • Surround sound system • 3-band radio tuner • Media interface • DVD drive (audio and video) •...

  • Page 128: Navigation/Entertainment

    Navigation/entertainment Navigation Entertainment MusicRegister The launch of the Telematics Generation 4 also sees the introduction of new and extended functions in the With its integral hard disk, the COMAND APS unit is field of navigation. Through the use of read-only capable of saving files in MP3 format and storing them memory and hard disk storage, navigation with the in specific locations via a MusicRegister.

  • Page 129: Telephone

    Shutdown behavior http: / / www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com The mobile phone cannot be switched on or off via Bluetooth. The mobile phone remains on even when the data bus is idle. Calls are ended when the ignition key is removed, in order to ensure that any connec- tions continuing unnoticed are terminated.
  • Page 130 Telephone Block diagram of telephony P82.70-6867-00 Block diagram of telephone system with COMAND controller unit and sound system (except Japan) Instrument cluster H4 / 71 Right rear door sound system tweeter A2 / 53 Mobile phone and stationary heater radio re- H4 / 72 Left front door sound system midrange and mote control antenna splitter bass speakers...

  • Page 131: Linguatronic

    LINGUATRONIC LINGUATRONIC voice control system (VCS) The individual functions of the driver information The inside rearview mirror contains a microphone unit system are called up and operated via the consisting of two individual microphones. In conjunc- LINGUATRONIC voice control system (VCS). The VCS tion with the digital signal processing function, the is integrated in the Audio 50 APS with DVD changer microphone unit allows speech to be specifically...

  • Page 132: Sound System

    Sound system Surround sound system, code (810) The Harman / Kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound system i Note with 11 speakers and one subwoofer is available as special equipment with Telematics Generation 4. The surround sound system is only available in vehicles with the Audio 20 audio unit with CD Compared with the predecessor model series, the changer with MOST bus connection or higher.

  • Page 133: Rear Entertainment

    Rear entertainment Rear entertainment, code (864) For the first time a rear entertainment package is On the rear entertainment system the video or audio available as special equipment for the rear seat row in sources loaded in the CD / DVD drive can be heard or model series 212.
  • Page 134 Rear entertainment P82.90-2413-00 Block diagram of rear entertainment with COMAND controller unit and sound system Instrument cluster H4 / 72 Left front door sound system midrange and A40 / 3 COMAND controller unit bass speakers A40 / 4 DVD player H4 / 73 Right front door sound system midrange and A40 / 5 Left rear display...

  • Page 135: Overview Of Materials

    Overview of materials Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

  • Page 136: Bodyshell Components

    Bodyshell components Front end All the components of the bodywork have been rede- signed for model series 212. The front structure of model series 212 is a front end The most important features considered in the devel- assembly mounted on the vehicle, which consists of: opment of the bodyshell of the new E-Class include: •...
  • Page 137 Bodyshell components Doors Rear end The door shells, including the side window frames, In the new E-Class sedan the locations of the inde- incorporate an inner sheet steel shell with external pendent multilink rear suspension, the fuel tank and reinforcements (rolled profile and deep-drawn parts). the spare tire well are similar to those in the prede- As in the current C-Class, the hinge-bearing panel is cessor model.

  • Page 138: Corrosion Protection

    Bodyshell components Floor Corrosion protection The floor of the passenger cell consists of a sheet Long-term protection against corrosion is guaranteed metal part, with three parts connected to each other by full galvanization of the steel body components. by laser welding prior to forming. The middle part is Structural areas that are particularly susceptible to thicker and forms the transmission tunnel, acting as corrosion are protected by additional cavity preserva-...

  • Page 139: Force Progression During An Accident

    Force progression during an accident 60.00-2841-00 Force progression in a frontal impact P60.00-2842-00 Force progression in a side-on impact Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

  • Page 140: Model Plate

    Model plate Model plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) The model plate is mounted on the right side in the door frame. P00.01-3760-00 Location of model plate 1 Model plate 2 Vehicle manufacturer 3 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 4 Permissible gross vehicle weight 5 Permissible traction weight 6 Permissible front axle load 7 Permissible rear axle load...

  • Page 141: Suspension

    Suspension Set of emergency buffers Use Set of emergency buffers for front and rear for maneuvering the vehicle when the air suspen- sion system is unpressurized (only in combi- nation with an appropriate vehicle jack). MB number W212 589 00 31 00 P58.20-2252-00 FG 32 Set B...

  • Page 142: Front Axle/Steering

    Front axle/steering Extraction and insertion tool Use For extracting and inserting the strut rod bearings. MB number W212 589 00 43 00 FG 33 P58.20-2253-00 Set B Category Passenger Car Basic Operation Mandatory — recommendation / alternative Note In combination with W652 589 00 33 21, hand pump W652 589 00 33 23, hydraulic hose W001 589 51 33 00, hollow piston cylinder.

  • Page 143: Body

    Body Adapter Use Adapter for the welding device for checking and fastening the upper left and right longitu- dinal member levels for partial repairs. MB number W212 589 01 23 00 FG 62 P58.20-2254-00 Set K Category Passenger Car Special Operation Note In combination with the welding device W204 589 01 23 00.

  • Page 144: Electrical System

    Electrical system 38-pin adapter cable Use 38-pin adapter cable for the Adaptive Brake System (ABR) Basic in combination with socket box. MB number W212 589 01 63 00 FG 54 P58.20-2259-00 Set B Category Passenger Car Special Operation Note In combination with socket box W129 589 00 21 00 or W124 589 00 21 00.

  • Page 145: Body/Exhaust System

    Body/exhaust system Straightening and portal tool set i Company-owned sales and service outlets in the Federal Republic of Germany are supplied by MBVD / CELETTE CAR BENCH Article CELETTE straightening and portal tool set CAR BENCH straightening and portal tool Order number 7212.500 (straightening tool set) 82466 (straightening tool set) 7212.800 (portal tool set)

  • Page 146: Exhaust System

    Chapter U, Design Group 00.21, Topic 03.1 i Note GOTIS address on the internet: http: / / gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

  • Page 147: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Antilock brake system Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Electronically Controlled Orifice AKSE Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) Electronic Stability Program Auto Pilot System Electronic traction system EU 4 Acceleration skid control Euro 4 standard (exhaust emission regulation) EU 5 Auxiliary Euro 5 standard (exhaust emission regulation)
  • Page 148 Research octane number (RON) LVDS Low voltage differential signal Special equipment Metal active gas Signal acquisition and actuation module MBVD Mercedes-Benz Sales Germany Voice control system (VCS) Motor electronics Selective Catalytic Reduction Metal inert gas Subscriber identification module MOST Media Oriented System Transport...

  • Page 149: Index

    Index ....127 Entertainment ....116 .
  • Page 150 Index Safety Technical data Active safety ..... 84 Brake system ....67 Crash-active engine hood .
  • Page 151 Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart Order No. 6516 1365 02 – Printed in Germany – 11/08 – This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –...

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