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Order no. 6515 3525 13 Part no. 212 584 90 81 Edition A 2013
E 400 HYBRID
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 E 400 HYBRID Operating Instructions É2125849081zËÍ 2125849081 Order no. 6515 3525 13 Part no. 212 584 90 81 Edition A 2013...
  • Page 2 Publication details Registered trademarks: Internet ® is a registered trademark of Daimler Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found In this Operator's Manual, you will find the on the following websites: following symbols: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) WARNING http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Read this Supplement carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle before driving it for the first time. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Supplement.
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ..........9 Introduction ........... 7 Safety ........... 13 Climate control ........17 Driving and parking ......19 On-board computer and displays ..29 Breakdown assistance ....... 39 Wheels and tires ......... 43 Technical data ........47...
  • Page 6 Index ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Data Function/notes ........ 15 see Technical data Anti-lock Brake System Display messages see ABS Calling up (on-board computer) ..34 Automatic climate control ....18 General notes ........33 Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Hiding (on-board computer) ..... 33 stop function) ........
  • Page 7 Index Exhaustive discharging ....40 Overrun mode ........26 General safety notes ......14 Silent start ........21 High-voltage battery charge level Stationary vehicle ......26 (COMAND) ..........31 Operating safety ........7 Hybrid system Deactivated automatically ....14 Overview .......... 10 Parking ..........
  • Page 8 Index Tailgate Opening dimensions ......48 Technical data Information ........48 Vehicle data ........48 Tires ............44 Towing ..........41 Trailer tow hitch ........7 Trunk lid Opening dimensions ......48 Trunk load (maximum) ......48 Vehicle Correct use ........8 Parking for a long period ....
  • Page 9 The hybrid system components are marked skills and tools to carry out the work required. with yellow warning stickers. The high-voltage Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an cables are orange in color. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this You could be seriously or even fatally injured purpose.
  • Page 10 Introduction Correct use Observe the following information when using the vehicle: the safety information in this manual the safety information in the vehicle Operator's Manual the "Technical data" section in this manual and in the vehicle Operator's Manual national road traffic regulations national road traffic licensing regulations...
  • Page 11 Hybrid system overview ..... 10 Instrument cluster ......11...
  • Page 12 Hybrid system overview Hybrid system overview Function Page Function Page Electric motor Electrical refrigerant compressor for automatic Power electronics (for the climate control vehicle’s high-voltage electrical system) Internal combustion engine 12V battery (ECO start/ High-voltage battery stop function) 12V battery (starter battery)
  • Page 13 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page RBS warning lamp ® warning lamp READY indicator Multifunction display High-voltage battery Electric motor performance charge indicator display Brake system warning lamp...
  • Page 15 Safety notes ........14 Driving safety systems ....... 15 Driving systems ........15...
  • Page 16 Safety notes Safety notes Do not remove the hybrid system component covers that are marked with warning stickers. Warning sticker Do not tamper with components or the orange high-voltage cables of the hybrid system. WARNING Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle.
  • Page 17 Operator's Manual. qualified specialist workshop. Certain points must be taken into account when carrying out work on the RBS system, e.g. for system restart. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this...
  • Page 19 General notes ........18...
  • Page 20 General notes General notes When the vehicle is ready for use and the green or yellow READY indicator is lit, the automatic climate control system is available. If the internal combustion engine has been shut off, the vehicle interior temperature that has been set will be maintained for a certain period of time.
  • Page 21 Points to note ........20 Driving ..........20 Parking ..........25 Driving tips .......... 25...
  • Page 22: Points To Note

    Driving You can display the hybrid system's current Points to note operating mode in the multifunction display and the COMAND display ( page 30). WARNING In the COMAND display, you can also call up When the vehicle is stationary and the green a graphic display of the fuel consumption and READY indicator in the instrument cluster is generated electricity (...
  • Page 23 Driving E Economy Comfortable, economical driving Electric drive as often as possible ECO start/stop function is available Switch on the ignition. S Sport Sporty driving style with Depress the brake pedal and release it boost mode again. Pure electric drive is not RBS is activated.
  • Page 24 Driving ECO start/stop function the hood is closed and engaged properly the high-voltage battery is charged Important safety notes sufficiently WARNING there are no malfunctions in the hybrid When the vehicle is stationary and the green system. READY indicator in the instrument cluster is Yellow READY indicator : may still lit, this means that the engine has been appear in the multifunction display, even if...
  • Page 25 Driving Gliding Gliding mode is available at speeds below 90 mph (140 km/h). The engine is switched off and disconnected from the drive train. The electric motor operates as a generator to produce the power required for the auxiliary consumers and charges the high-voltage battery.
  • Page 26 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot start the For example, the self-diagnosis is not yet complete or the hybrid internal combustion system is malfunctioning. engine. The Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. multifunction display Try to start the internal combustion engine again.
  • Page 27: Parking

    Driving tips Problem with the hybrid system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hybrid system was Your vehicle has been involved in an accident. deactivated The hybrid system remains deactivated if: automatically. the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few seconds.
  • Page 28 Driving tips During partially electric driving, pulling operates as a generator and stores the away and acceleration, the electric motor recovered energy in the high-voltage supports the internal combustion engine. battery. During overrun in transmission position D when the brakes are applied with greater and braking, the electric motor will operate force, the service brakes are also used to slow the vehicle down.
  • Page 29 Driving tips Maneuvering For maneuvering and turning, primarily the electric motor is used.
  • Page 31 Displays and operation ....... 30 Menus and submenus ......30 Display messages ....... 33 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......36...
  • Page 32: Displays And Operation

    Menus and submenus Displays and operation Operating the on-board computer For information about operating the on- Coolant temperature display board computer and COMAND, see the The coolant temperature can only be called vehicle Operator's Manual. up on the on-board computer. You can display the current operating mode Press = or ;...
  • Page 33 Menus and submenus Engine running while vehicle is Displays in the multifunction display stationary and in the COMAND display Example: multifunction display Example: operating mode indicators in the multifunction display The engine is running while the vehicle is Internal combustion engine stationary.
  • Page 34 Menus and submenus Driving using the engine plus boost The engine powers the vehicle. The engine mode also powers the electric motor. The electric motor operates as a generator. The high- voltage battery is being charged. The arrows for the energy flow are shown in white.
  • Page 35: Display Messages

    Display messages Displaying fuel consumption and Display messages generated electricity General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.
  • Page 36 Display messages Message memory The on-board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory. You can call up the display messages: Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu. If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows Messages, for example.
  • Page 37 Display messages Internal combustion engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hybrid system is malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes are: faulty power electronics a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,...
  • Page 38: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions é The yellow RBS Risk of accident (recuperative RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and brake system) braking performance may be affected.
  • Page 39 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ä The yellow ESP ® Risk of accident warning lamp ® , traction control or ABS has intervened because there is a flashes while the risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. vehicle is in Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
  • Page 41 Batteries ..........40 Jump-starting ........40 Towing ..........41...
  • Page 42 For information about jump-starting, see voltage batteries ( page 10). the vehicle Operator's Manual. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a If jump-starting was used to start your long period of time.
  • Page 43 Towing Towing For information about towing and transporting the vehicle, see the vehicle Operator's Manual. WARNING The first time you depress the brake pedal when towing, pedal resistance decreases and pedal travel increases. This can also occur during a malfunction, for example, if the on- board electric system voltage is too low.
  • Page 45 Wheel and tire combinations ..... 44...
  • Page 46 Wheel and tire combinations Wheel and tire combinations Points to note For further information about wheels and tires, see the vehicle Operator’s Manual. Tires Depending on the country, engine and wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or with MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics). The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
  • Page 47 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 FA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) RA: 265/40 R18 97 V XL M+S RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
  • Page 49 Information on the technical data ..48 Service products and filling capaci- ties ............48 Vehicle data ......... 48...
  • Page 50 Information on the technical data Dimensions and weights The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Service products and filling capacities Engine oil...

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