Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
On-board computer and displays

Introduction

In this manual: On-board computer and displays
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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Warning messages and notices in the display of the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen, W212, 2009–2016) contribute significantly to safety. This chapter explains how to interpret messages correctly and how to retrieve or hide them. This keeps the driver informed at all times and able to react quickly.

General Notes

Display messages appear in the multifunction display.

Display messages with graphics may be simplified in the owner's manual and may differ from the presentation in the multifunction display.

Respond to display messages accordingly and observe the additional notes in this owner's manual.

For certain display messages, you also hear a warning tone or a continuous tone.

When you switch off the ignition, all display messages are cleared except some high-priority display messages. When the causes of the high-priority display messages are rectified, these are also cleared.

When parking the vehicle, observe the notes on

  • HOLD function
  • Parking

Hide display messages

Using theorhide the display message using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • The display message is hidden.

    The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. Some high-priority display messages cannot be hidden.

    The multifunction display shows these display messages continuously until the causes of the display messages are rectified.

    Message memory

    The on-board computer stores certain display messages in the message memory . You can retrieve the display messages:

    Using theorSelect the Service menu on the steering wheel.

  • If display messages are present, the multifunction display shows, e.g., 2 Messages .

    Using theorSelect the entry, e.g., 2 Messages .

    Using theconfirm.

    Using theorScroll through the display messages.

    The introduction to the display messages of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) explains the meaning and priority of the displays. It helps the driver to grasp important information quickly and respond appropriately.

    With this well-designed system, road safety is sustainably supported.

    Question: How can display messages be hidden?

    Answer: With the buttons on the steering wheel, provided the message does not have high priority.

    Question: What happens to display messages when the ignition is switched off?

    Answer: They are cleared, except high-priority messages, which remain active until the cause is rectified.

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