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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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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Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan
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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Overview
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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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