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Introduction

Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts. Owner's Manual

In this manual: Introduction
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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Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are essential for the safety and reliability of your E-Class (4th generation W212, 2009–2016). This article explains the advantages of genuine parts and why you should rely on tested quality. Genuine parts ensure optimal function and a long service life for your vehicle. Trust Mercedes-Benz standards to secure the full performance of your E-Class.

Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts

Environmental Note

Daimler AG offers remanufactured exchange assemblies and parts of the same quality as new parts. The same warranty for material defects applies as for new parts.

Note

Airbags, seat belt tensioners, and control units and sensors for these restraint systems may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

  • Doors
  • Door pillars
  • Door sills
  • Seats
  • Cockpit
  • Instrument cluster
  • Center Console
Do not install accessories in these areas, e.g. audio systems. Do not carry out repairs or welding work. You could impair the functionality of the restraint systems.

Have accessories installed afterwards by a qualified specialist workshop.

If you use parts, tires and wheels, or safety-related accessories that are not approved by Mercedes-Benz, the operating safety of the vehicle may be compromised. Safety-related systems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction. Use only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts or parts of equivalent quality. Use only tires, wheels and accessories approved for your vehicle type.

Mercedes-Benz tests Genuine Parts and modification and accessory parts approved for your vehicle type for reliability, safety and suitability. Mercedes-Benz cannot assess other parts despite ongoing market monitoring. Even if an individual case has been inspected by a technical inspection agency or approved by an authority, Mercedes-Benz assumes no responsibility for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Certain parts are approved for installation and modification in the Federal Republic of Germany only if they comply with applicable legal regulations. This also applies to some other countries. All Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts meet the requirements for approval. Parts that are not approved may result in the loss of the vehicle's operating permit.

This is the case

  • if the vehicle type approved in the operating permit changes
  • if other road users are likely to be endangered
  • if exhaust emission or noise characteristics deteriorate.

When ordering Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts, always provide the vehicle identification number (VIN)

Owner's Manual

Vehicle Equipment

This owner's manual describes all models, standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of editorial deadline for this owner's manual. Country-specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. For this reason, the equipment of your vehicle may differ from some descriptions and illustrations.

All systems installed in your vehicle are listed in the original sales documents for your vehicle.

For questions about equipment and operation, contact any Mercedes-Benz Service Center.

The owner's manual and the service booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

The Mercedes E-Class of the 4th generation (W212) stands for the highest quality and safety, particularly with regard to the use of genuine parts. Through tested replacement and exchange parts, Mercedes-Benz ensures not only the longevity of the vehicle but also the full functionality of safety-related systems.

For owners of E-Class model years 2009–2016, it is essential to use only approved parts and accessories. This ensures that operating safety is not impaired and that the vehicle's operating permit remains fully valid. Therefore, always rely on Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for maintenance and repairs.

The combination of innovative technology, tested quality and the highest level of safety still makes the Mercedes E-Class W212 a sought-after choice in the premium segment today. Those who choose Genuine Parts invest in lasting value retention and maximum safety.

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