Mercedes-Benz 212 Sedan E-Class User manual

Introduction of the New E-Class
Introduction into Service Manual - Model Series 212 Sedan
Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart
Order No. 6516 1365 02 – Printed in Germany – 11/08
Introduction of the New E-Class
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Introduction into Service Manual - Model Series 212 Sedan
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Mercedes-Benz Service
Daimler AG · Technical Information and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI) · D-70546 Stuttgart
Introduction of the New E-Class
Introduction into Service Manual –
Model Series 212 Sedan
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Contents
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Preface 7
Overview
Models and major assemblies 8
Brief description 9
Highlights 10
BlueEFFICIENCY 11
Equipment 13
Retrofitting 21
Overall vehicle
Exterior 22
Dimensions 25
Technical data 29
Interior 31
Stowage compartments 38
Maintenance strategy
ASSYST PLUS 40
Drive
Engine data 42
Diesel engine OM 651 44
Diesel engine OM 642 46
Gasoline engine M 272/M 273 48
Exhaust system 50
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Fuel system 52
Transmission
7G-Tronic transmission 54
Chassis
Steering 56
Axles 58
Suspension 60
Brake system 65
Technical data 67
Wheels and tires 68
Networking
Overall network 70
Battery and alternator 75
On-board electrical system 76
Lights
Exterior lights 78
Safety
Active safety 84
Passive safety 85
PRE-SAFE®89
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Driving assistance systems
Overview of systems 90
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 92
Speed Limit Assist 93
ATTENTION ASSIST 96
Lane Keeping Assist 98
Blind Spot Assist 100
Exclusive Parking Assist 102
Night View Assist 106
Reversing camera 108
DISTRONIC PLUS 110
Comfort
Climate control 114
Sliding roof 120
Audio and communications
Telematics 122
Audio equipment 123
Navigation/entertainment 127
Telephone 128
LINGUATRONIC 130
Sound system 131
Rear entertainment 132
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Body
Overview of materials 134
Bodyshell components 135
Force progression during an accident 138
Model plate 139
Special tools
Suspension 140
Front axle/steering 141
Body 142
Electrical system 143
Workshop equipment
Body/exhaust system 144
Exhaust system 145
Annex
Abbreviations 146
Index 148
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Preface
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Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan
Dear reader,
This Introduction into Service Manual presents the
new E-Class sedan in model series 212.
The purpose of this brochure is to acquaint you with
the technical highlights of this new vehicle in advance
of its market launch. This brochure is intended to
provide information for people employed in service or
maintenance/repair as well as for aftersales staff. It
is assumed here that the reader is already familiar
with the Mercedes-Benz model series currently on the
market.
In terms of the contents, the emphasis in this Intro-
duction into Service Manual is on presenting new and
modified components and systems.
This Introduction into Service Manual is not intended
as an aid for repairs or for the diagnosis of technical
problems. For such needs, more extensive information
is available in the Workshop Information System (WIS)
and via Xentry Diagnostics.
WIS is updated continuously. Therefore, the informa-
tion available there reflects the latest technical status
of our vehicles.
The Introduction into Service Manual presents initial
information relating to the sedan of model series 212
and, as such, is not stored in WIS. The contents of this
brochure are not updated. No provision is made for
supplements.
We will publicize modifications and new features in the
relevant WIS documents. The information presented in
this Introduction into Service Manual may therefore
differ from the more up-to-date information found in
WIS.
All the information relating to specifications, equip-
ment and options are valid as of the publication dead-
line in November 2008 and may therefore differ from
the current production configuration.
Daimler AG
Technical Information
and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI)
iNote
Information about the vehicles and about oper-
ating the vehicle functions can also be found in the
interactive owner's manual on the internet at:
www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung
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Models and major assemblies
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W212
Market launch
03/2009
Model Engine 6-speed
manual
transmission
Automatic
5-speed
transmission
Automatic
7-speed
transmission
E 220 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 212.002 651.924 716.656 722.646 —
E 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 212.003 651.924 711.670 722.646 —
E 350 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 212.025 642.850 — — 722.902
E 350 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY 212.057 272.983 — — 722.906
E 500 212.072 273.971 — — 722.904
P00.10-4698-00
New E-Class (model series 212) sedan
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Brief description
Overview
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Vehicle concept
In March 2009 the W211 E-Class sedan will be
replaced by the new W212 sedan.
With the new E-Class the customer receives a sedan
that sets new standards with its new styling, its reli-
ability, its comfort, its efficiency and its safety.
These high standards are evident in its elegant appear-
ance, its strikingly dynamic front view with redesigned
4-eye headlamps and its powerful, sporty aura.
The interior, too, reflects these high standards through
maximum precision, quality in looks and workman-
ship, combined with sporty and luxurious elegance.
By means of numerous new technical features it has
been possible to improve on the already high stan-
dards of the predecessor model series with better ride
comfort, larger space gains and further innovations,
particularly in the areas of active and passive safety.
Dimensional concept comparing W211 and W212
Dimensions Unit W211
E 220 CDI
W212
E 220 CDI
Difference
Vehicle length mm 4,852 4,868 +16
Vehicle width mm 1,822 1,854 +32
Vehicle height mm 1,483 1,470 -13
Wheelbase mm 2,854 2,874 +20
Dimensional concept
The dimensional concept of the new E-Class sedan is
derived from that of the predecessor model series 211
and is characterized by more space in the interior and
a restyled body.
The length of the vehicle has increased only slightly,
although the proportions of wheelbase to overhang
have been changed. Shortening the front overhang
has significantly increased the wheelbase. This has
allowed the interior to be enlarged while simulta-
neously improving ride comfort.
The vehicle width has increased considerably. The
height of the car has increased due to the relocation
of the roof antenna, although the nominal vehicle
height dimension has been slightly reduced.
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Highlights
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Innovations
• New headlamp styling
• New 4-cylinder diesel engine 651 with advanced
common rail technology
• DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective
damping system
• AGILITY CONTROL steering
• Direct steering (special equipment with OM 651)
• ECO power steering pump
• DIRECT SELECT and shift buttons on the steering
wheel
•ADAPTIVEBRAKE
• Crash-active engine hood
•PRE-SAFE
®
• Knee airbag
• NECK-PRO head restraints
• Intelligent Light System (ILS) (special equipment)
• Daytime running lights
• New Telematics Generation 4 (NTG 4)
• Digital radio reception (DAB) (special equipment)
• Rear entertainment (special equipment)
• EASY-PACK trunk comfort box (special equipment)
Innovative driving assistance systems
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist (special equipment)
• Speed Limit Assist (special equipment)
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Lane Keeping Assist (special equipment)
• Blind Spot Assist (special equipment)
• Exclusive Parking Assist (special equipment)
• Night View Assist (special equipment)
• Reversing camera (special equipment)
• DISTRONIC PLUS including PRE-SAFE®brake
(special equipment)
Environmental compatibility
Crucial factors in environmental compatibility are not
only fuel economy and emissions while driving, but
also the environmental burden and consumption of
resources from manufacture through vehicle use to
recycling and disposal.
The new E-Class sedan is certified on the basis of the
strict international ISO standard "Design for Environ-
ment". This environment certification confirms the
holistic approach in aspects of environmental protec-
tion:
• Designed with recycling in mind
• Use of high-quality secondary raw materials
• Use of biomaterials
• Avoidance of potentially hazardous substances
• Recycling concept
BlueEFFICIENCY
With the universal implementation of BlueEFFICIENCY
measures the new E-Class is more economical and
more environmentally compatible without sacrificing
typical brand properties such as safety, comfort and
driving pleasure.
The following BlueEFFICIENCY measures are imple-
mented on the market launch:
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BlueEFFICIENCY
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1Weightreduction
Thanks to the lightweight construction with a mixture
of high-strength and ultra high-strength materials in
the bodyshell and the use of aluminum add-on parts, it
has been possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle
considerably and thus achieve further fuel savings.
2 Fuel pump
By regulating the fuel pump it is possible to drastically
reduce its electrical power consumption. The power
requirements of the fuel pump depend on the amount
of fuel currently required. Reducing the electrical
output also reduces fuel consumption.
3Rearaxle
Lengthened rear axle ratios leading to a reduction in
fuel consumption.
4 Underfloor paneling
Installation of full-length, smooth-surfaced underfloor
paneling to reduce fuel consumption.
5 Outside mirror housing
Aerodynamically shaped outside mirror housings
leading to a reduction in fuel consumption.
6Tires
The use of silicates in the tires means that the tire
temperature quickly increases in critical situations to
improve the grip to the level of a standard tire. At the
same time, all the properties relevant to usage are
preserved and the rolling resistance coefficient is
increased, which improves fuel economy.
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7 ECO power steering pump
The ECO power steering pump is based on a conven-
tional pump with additional electronic control of the
flow rate. In straightline driving the flow is reduced to
a defined minimum. When the steering wheel is
turned, the delivery rate is increased to the necessary
level according to the vehicle speed. Reducing the
delivery rate during straightline driving decreases the
system flow pressure and therefore reduces the
system temperature and the fuel consumption.
8 Radiator shutters
The flow of cooling air through the cooling module and
engine compartment can be regulated by opening the
radiator shutters.
Closing the radiator shutters prevents the engine
compartment from cooling down at low outside
temperatures while increasing the heating power
available in the passenger compartment. In addition,
the aerodynamic drag of the vehicle decreases due to
the reduced input of cooling air (in the E 220 CDI,
E250 CDI and E 350 CGI).
9 Alternator management
The alternator is switched off-load when the charge
level is sufficiently high (80%). This means that the
vehicle is only supplied by the battery, and the battery
is charged only by occasionally coupling in the alter-
nator during brake applications and in deceleration
mode.
10 Engine optimizations
Engines with high outputs and low fuel consumption
are used. The 4-cylinder diesel engines feature 2-
stage turbocharging (in the E 220 CDI and E 250 CDI).
The 6-cylinder gasoline engine features direct injec-
tion instead of port injection (in the E 350 CGI).
11 Shift point display
The shift point is displayed in the multifunction display
of the instrument cluster. Based on information from
the engine control unit, the driver can always see
when he should change to a different gear in the inter-
ests of fuel economy. This enables the driver to opti-
mize his driving style to save fuel
(with 6-speed manual transmission).
P20.20-2367-00
2 Radiator shutters closed
P20.20-2366-00
1 Radiator shutters open
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Equipment
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
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
PRE-SAFE®brake
Code 233
6-speed manual transmission Standard —
5-speed automatic
transmission
Code 423 —
7-speed automatic
transmission
—Standard
Diesel particulate filter Code 474 —
Steering
Speed-sensitive power
steering
(direct steering)
Code 213 Standard
Suspension
DIRECT CONTROL suspension
with selective damping system
Standard —
Suspension for increased
ground clearance
Code 482 —
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Suspension
Comfort suspension optional
on AVANTGARDE line
Code 485 —
Sports suspension included in
AVANTGARDE line package
Code 677 —
AIRMATIC air suspension with
electronically controlled
damping system
—Code 489 Standard
Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels
16" light alloy wheel
"9-spoke design"
205/60 R16
Standard
Code R12
—
16" light alloy wheel
"9-spoke design"
225/55 R16
Code R13 Standard
Code R13
—
16" light alloy wheel
"10-double-spoke design"
225/55 R16 (ELEGANCE)
Code R14 —
17" light alloy wheel
"10-double-spoke design"
245/45 R17 (ELEGANCE)
Code R15 Standard
Code R15
17" light alloy wheel
"5-double-spoke design"
245/45 R17 (AVANTGARDE)
Code R11
16" light alloy wheel
"5-double-spoke design"
225/55 R16
Code R78 —
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels
17" light alloy wheel
"5-double-spoke design"
245/45 R17
Code R48
18" light alloy wheel
"5-spoke design"
Front 245/40 R18
Rear 265/35 R18
Code R32
18" AMG light alloy wheel
"6-double-spoke design"
Front 245/40 R18
Rear 265/35 R18
Code 786
Emergency spare tire (minis-
pare)
Code 690
Run-flat tires Code R66
M+S winter tires
(instead of summer tires)
Code 645
iSnow chain-compatible winter tires in the appropriate sizes can be ordered ex factory for the 16-inch
and 17-inch wheels listed.
Tire pressure loss warning
(RDW)
Standard
Tire pressure monitor (TPM) Code 475
Light systems
H7 projection headlamps and
front fog lamps in the bumper
(for countries without manda-
tory daytime running lights)
Standard
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Light systems
H7 projection headlamps and
front fog lamps and daytime
running lights in the bumper
(for countries with mandatory
daytime running lights)
Standard
Bi-xenon headlamps with ILS,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist,
LED daytime running lights and
LED rear lamps
Code 622
Light package with Adaptive
Highbeam Assist
Code P35
Night View Assist Code 610
Safety and anti-theft protection
Driver and front passenger
airbags with 2-stage triggering,
situation-sensitive
Standard
Knee airbag Standard
Left and right front sidebags in
the backrests
Standard
Left and right rear sidebags
without belt force limiter
Code 293
Windowbags for driver, front
passenger and rear passen-
gers
Standard
Rear seat belt status indicator Standard
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Safety and anti-theft protection
Pedestrian protection
including crash-active engine
hood
Standard
Fire extinguisher Code 682
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)
with interior monitoring
Code P54
KEYLESS-GO Code 889
Comfort trunk closing Code 881
Climate control
THERMATIC
automatic air conditioning
Standard —
THERMOTRONIC comfort auto-
matic air conditioning with rear
AC operating unit
Code 581 Standard
Stationary heater Code 228
Driving assistance systems
Reversing camera Code 218
Reversing camera with guide-
lines
(Japan only)
—Standard —Standard
Exclusive Parking Assist Code 230
PARKTRONIC (Japan only) —Standard —Standard
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Driving assistance systems
Blind Spot Assist Code 234
Lane Keeping Assist Code 476
Speed Limit
Assist1)
Code 513
1) Currently only available in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Spain,
France, Italy, Luxembourg and Netherlands
Comfort systems
Wood/leather steering wheel —Code 289
Steering wheel heater —Code 443
Electrically adjustable
driver and front passenger
seats with memory and lumbar
support
Code 275
Heated driver and
front passenger seats
Code 873
Heated left and right rear seats Code 872
Rear seat with integrated child
seat
Code 248
Seat climate control for driver
and front passenger seats
Code 401
Multicontour seats for driver
and front passenger
Code 409
Active multicontour seats for
driver and front passenger
Code 432
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*BlueEFFICIENCY
E 220 CDI* E 250 CDI* E 350 CDI* E 350 CGI* E 500
Comfort systems
Automatic child seat recogni-
tion (ACSR)
Code U18
Ski bag Code 282
Through-loading feature Code 287
Panoramic sliding sunroof Code 413
Tilting/sliding roof Code 414
Heated windshield washer
system
Code 875
Headlamp cleaning system Code 600
Mirror package Code 249 Standard
Trailer hitch Code 550
Fuel tank with increased
capacity (66 l)
Code 916 —
Fuel tank with increased
capacity (80 l)
Code 915 Standard
Double sun visor with vanity
mirrors on both sides
Code 543
Sun protection package Code P09
EASY-PACK trunk comfort box B04
Cup holder Code 309
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