Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Parking. Storing the vehicle

In this manual: Driving and parking
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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The chapter "Storing the vehicle" in the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) explains the necessary steps to protect the vehicle from storage damage and battery problems during extended periods of non-use. Drivers receive recommendations to consult a qualified service workshop.

If you store the vehicle for more than four weeks, the battery can be damaged or pre-damaged by deep discharge.

If you store the vehicle for more than six weeks, it will suffer storage damage.

Consult a qualified service workshop for advice.

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Information about battery maintenance chargers is available from a qualified service workshop.

If the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) is stored for an extended period, Mercedes recommends consulting a qualified service workshop to prevent storage damage and battery problems. This optimally protects the vehicle's value.

These recommendations reflect the high standard of longevity and quality that Mercedes-Benz sets, even for periods of storage.

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