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Wheels and tires

Chassis

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

Design allocation

Front light alloy

wheel

Front tires

Rear light alloy

wheel

Rear tires

Light alloy wheels

Code (R12) standard version

7J x16 ET 38

205 / 60 R16

7J x16 ET 38

205 / 60 R16

Code (R13) standard version

7.5J x16 ET 45.5

225 / 55 R16

7.5J x16 ET 45.5

225 / 55 R16

Code (R14) ELEGANCE line

7.5J x16 ET 45.5

225 / 55 R16

7.5J x16 ET 45.5

225 / 55 R16

Code (R15) ELEGANCE line

8J x 17 ET 48

245 / 45 R17

8J x 17 ET 48

245 / 45 R17

Code (R11) AVANTGARDE line

8J x 17 ET 48

245 / 45 R17

8J x 17 ET 48

245 / 45 R17

P40.10-5664-00

Light alloy wheel, codes (R12) and (R13)

P40.10-5663-00

Light alloy wheel, code (R11)

P40.10-5666-00

Light alloy wheel, codes (R14) and (R15)

Note

Further information in wheels, tire sizes, recom-
mended tire makes and tire pressures for all
model series can be found in the Technology
Guide brochure "Everything about Wheels and
Tires", Summer 2009 edition.

Order No. 6516 1607 02

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Summary of Contents for 212 Sedan E-Class

Page 1: ...l 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 Introduction into Service Manual Model Series 212 Sedan This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 2: ...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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 3: ...t Portal Link http open aftersales daimler com Questions and suggestions If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this product please write to us E mail customer support daimler com Fax 49 0 18 05 0 10 79 78 or alternatively Address Daimler AG GSP OIS HPC R822 W002 D 70546 Stuttgart 2008 by Daimler AG This document including all its parts is protected by copyright Any further processing...

Page 4: ...CIENCY 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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 5: ...is 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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 6: ...g 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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 200...

Page 7: ...ents 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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 10: ...ovations 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 ...

Page 11: ...quipment 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...

Page 12: ...lectrical output also reduces fuel consumption 3 Rear axle 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 6 Tires The use of silicates in the tires ...

Page 13: ...o the reduced input of cooling air in the E 220 CDI E 250 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...

Page 14: ...akes 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 c...

Page 15: ...tandard 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 AVA...

Page 16: ...t 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 i Snow 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 ...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...itoring 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 23...

Page 19: ...erlands 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 Multico...

Page 20: ... 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 h...

Page 21: ...e 510 Audio 50 APS Code 525 Audio 50 APS with DVD changer and LINGUATRONIC Code 511 COMAND APS Code 527 COMAND APS with DVD changer Code 512 COMAND APS with TV tuner Japan only Standard Standard Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB radio operation Code 537 Media interface Code 518 Sound system Harman Kardon LOGIC 7 Code 810 Digital analog TV tuner Code 863 Rear entertainment Code 864 This printout will ...

Page 22: ...Audio 20 with CD changer Code 510 Audio 50 APS Code 525 Audio 50 APS with DVD changer and LINGUATRONIC Code 511 COMAND APS Code 527 COMAND APS with DVD changer Code 512 Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB radio operation Code 537 Media interface Code 518 Trailer hitch Code 550 AMG sport package Code 950 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 23: ...y from the bumper across the radiator grille and into the engine hood The appearance is rounded off by the air grille in the bumper air inlet and the daytime running lights in their grille surround the length of which creates an impres sion of width and sportiness The daytime running lights in the bumper are available as a twin oval arrangement combined with front fog lamps in conjunction with H7 ...

Page 24: ...into one optical unit at night The rear lamps are connected by a chrome colored handle strip which elegantly rounds off the wide lines With the pronounced wheel arches over the rear wheels the new E Class conveys an impression of stability when viewed from behind Another sporty aspect of the models with V engine is the dual flow exhaust system This is emphasized by the stainless steel tail pipe fi...

Page 25: ...nit The dynamic lines with slender A and C pillars lend the vehicle a rakish look while simultaneously displaying a design element typical of all Mercedes Benz model series All these lines serve to stretch the appearance of the vehicle This is complemented by the powerful rear wheel arches The redesigned outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals blend easily into the overall image The new r...

Page 26: ...erall vehicle 25 b Introduction of the New E Class Model Series 212 Sedan Vehicle dimensions E 250 CDI E 350 CDI E 350 CGI Dimensions unloaded This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 27: ...212 Sedan Vehicle dimensions garage dimensions E 250 CDI E 350 CDI E 350 CGI Dimensions unloaded 1 At permissible gross vehicle weight 2 With trailer hitch and protective cap special equipment For E 350 CGI This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 28: ...cle 27 b Introduction of the New E Class Model Series 212 Sedan Vehicle dimensions E 220 CDI E 500 shown on E 500 ELEGANCE Dimensions unloaded For E 500 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 29: ... Sedan Vehicle dimensions garage dimensions E 220 CDI E 500 shown on E 500 ELEGANCE Dimensions unloaded 1 At permissible gross vehicle weight 2 With trailer hitch and protective cap special equipment For E 500 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 30: ...sions Vehicle length mm 4 852 4 868 16 Vehicle width mm 1 822 1 854 32 Vehicle width with outside mirrors folded out mm 2 063 2 071 8 Vehicle height mm 1 483 1 470 13 Wheelbase mm 2 854 2 874 20 Front track width mm 1 577 1 600 23 Rear track width mm 1 570 1 619 49 Coefficient of drag Cd 0 26 0 26 0 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 31: ...d kg 525 610 85 Permissible towing capacity unbraked kg 750 0 Permissible towing capacity braked1 kg 1 900 2 000 100 Max seating capacity 5 0 Trunk capacity with TIREFIT l 540 0 Turning circle m 11 43 11 25 0 18 Fuel tank including reserve l l 65 8 59 8 6 0 Larger fuel tank special equipment including reserve l l 66 8 Larger fuel tank special equipment including reserve l l 80 8 0 0 1At minimum st...

Page 32: ...bined in terms of color and material to produce a variety of styles The instrument cluster with its five dial type gauges is clearly structured and enhanced with a metallic silver tone in the AVANTGARDE line The center console is available in two versions depending on the transmission variant The seats have been redesigned in terms of shape comfort material and color The materials in the seats ran...

Page 33: ...e instrument panel and is fitted with a knee airbag on the driver side The horizontally partitioned glove compartment can be ventilated As standard equipment the glove compartment contains an AUX IN jack and a 12 V power outlet while a media interface connection instead of the AUX IN jack is available as special equipment The two adjustable ventilation outlets for the driver and front passenger ar...

Page 34: ...7 Brake fluid and parking brake warning lamp A1e9 Seat belt warning lamp A1e15 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp A1e16 Preglow indicator lamp with diesel engine A1e17 Antilock brake system indicator lamp A1e18 Rear fog light indicator lamp A1e32 ESP ASR OFF warning lamp A1e41 Electronic Stability Program warning lamp A1e54 Coolant temperature warning lamp A1e57 Front fog lamp indicator ...

Page 35: ...nsmission there is no selector lever in the center console because the DIRECT SELECT lever is installed on the steering column tube module of the steering wheel The center consoles differ in the number and location of the stowage compartments in the position of the central controller and in the shape of the armrests for the driver and front passenger The storage compartments under the armrest and ...

Page 36: ...seat cushion and backrest surfaces runs lengthwise while in the standard version and the AVANTGARDE line it runs across the cushions All seat covers feature padded fluting which provides a particularly high degree of comfort as well as passive ventilation that assures continued comfort over long distances Integrated child seats in the rear seats are available as special equipment Certain conventio...

Page 37: ... passenger This seat adjustment for the driver and front passenger is accomplished by inflating and deflating air chambers that are integrated in the front of the seat cushion and the surface of the backrest The seat cushion contains an air chamber for the thigh area More air chambers are located in each side and on the surface of the backrest The controls are installed on the side of the seat cus...

Page 38: ... of a button The passenger on the rear bench seat can then adjust the height as required manually Comfort individual seats in rear code P08 To further improve individual comfort the new E Class sedan is the first car to feature the comfort individual seats with comfort head restraints in the rear as a special equipment option The individual seats are characterized by special lateral support additi...

Page 39: ...est or cup holder in center console special equipment or stowage compartment with phone compartment under armrest special equipment 7 Power outlet with stowage compartment or ashtray special equipment 8 Map pocket 9 Right rear door stowage compartment 10 Cup holder in rear with comfort individual seats in rear 11 Stowage compartment in rear with comfort individual seats in rear 12 Luggage net 13 S...

Page 40: ...ase The box is infinitely variable and has a volume of 7 55 liters and a maximum load capacity of about 10 kg When the weight inside exceeds approx 3 4 kg the floor of the comfort box moves down by itself until it reaches the floor of the trunk When not in use the entire system including fasteners rails and frame measures approx 570 mm wide approx 280 mm deep and approx 50 mm tall The comfort box ...

Page 41: ... is to offer the customer the package best suited to him or her The Service Package Pricing System SPPS can provide support to the service advisor The actions performed by the dealer and the service items included in the PLUS package are stored in this system Decoding of the workshop code On the After Sales platform it is possible to decode the service code in the SPPS service management system Th...

Page 42: ...se service items if present are however stored in the workshop code Workshop display The workshop code is stored in the maintenance computer and is read out by the customer service advisor via the instrument cluster or Xentry Diagnos tics The customer has no access to this workshop code The workshop code contains all vehicle specific service items which currently need to be performed on the vehicl...

Page 43: ...2 143 Bore mm 83 0 Stroke mm 99 0 Fuel RON Diesel Performance Acceleration 0 100 km h Manual transmission Automatic transmission s 9 0 8 3 8 2 7 4 Maximum speed Manual transmission Automatic transmission km h 231 229 242 239 Fuel economy CO2 emissions Fuel economy overall NEDC Manual transmission Automatic transmission l 100 km 5 4 5 8 5 6 5 8 CO2 emissions Manual transmission Automatic transmissi...

Page 44: ...9 98 0 Stroke mm 92 0 86 0 90 5 Fuel RON Diesel Premium gasoline unleaded 95 RON Performance Acceleration 0 100 km h Manual transmission Automatic transmission s 6 9 6 3 5 2 Maximum speed Manual transmission Automatic transmission km h 248 2501 2501 Fuel economy CO2 emissions Fuel economy overall NEDC Manual transmission Automatic transmission l 100 km 6 8 8 5 11 0 CO2 emissions Manual transmissio...

Page 45: ... an injection pressure of up to 2 000 bar 2 stage turbocharging Engine running characteristics optimized in terms of noise and vibrations Compact engine design with rear recumbent gear drive Compliance with the EU 5 emissions standard P01 00 3121 00 OM 651 in models E 220 CDI and E 250 CDI i Note The following literature is available for diesel engine 651 System Description CDI Diesel Direct Injec...

Page 46: ...at engine speed kW hp at rpm 125 170 3 000 4 200 150 204 4 200 Rated torque at engine speed Nm at rpm 400 1 400 2 800 500 1 600 1 800 Compression ratio ε 16 2 1 P01 00 3163 00 Performance graph OM 651 125 kW variant P01 00 3164 00 Performance graph OM 651 150 kW variant M Torque P Output n Rpm This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 47: ... to reduce pollutant emissions Heated fuel main filter Quick glow system with glow output stage ceramic glow plugs Reduced compression ratio Intake camshaft with sensor ring for improved emergency running characteristics Heated coolant thermostat Two piece encapsulation of the exhaust manifold Maintenance friendly air filter attachment see picture Compliance with the EU 5 emissions standard P01 10...

Page 48: ...nit OM 642 850 in E 350 CDI Rated output at engine speed kW hp at rpm 170 231 3 800 Rated torque at engine speed Nm at rpm 540 1 600 2 400 Compression ratio ε 15 5 1 P01 00 3165 00 Performance graph OM 642 M Torque P Output n Rpm This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 49: ... already familiar from the predecessor model series These are the E 350 CGI model with the 6 cylinder engine M 272 and direct injection and the E 500 model with the 8 cylinder engine M 273 Both models satisfy the EU 5 emissions standard on launch P01 10 2976 00 M 272 983 in model E 350 CGI This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 50: ...00 Rated output at engine speed kW hp at rpm 215 292 6 400 285 388 6 000 Rated torque at engine speed Nm at rpm 365 3 000 5 100 530 2 800 4 800 Compression ratio ε 12 2 1 10 7 1 M Torque P Output n Rpm P01 00 3166 00 Performance graph M 272 P01 00 3156 00 Performance graph M 273 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 51: ...sisting of oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter and upstream of the rear exhaust line The exhaust pipe consists of a single pipeline along its entire length From the rear muffler which is designed as a double skinned baffled muffler the exhaust gas flows through the tail pipe On standard equipment models the tail pipe is concealed behind the bumper cover On models with the o...

Page 52: ...lytic converters the exhaust gas flows through the front muffler and the underfloor catalytic converter via the center muffler to the two rear mufflers before leaving the exhaust system through the tail pipes The connecting points in the exhaust system are located downstream of the air gap insulated manifold downstream of the front muffler and after the under floor catalytic converter The E 350 CG...

Page 53: ... fuel supply in engines 651 and 642 is provided via a high pressure pump which is supplied by an electri cally controlled fuel pump in the fuel tank The electric fuel pump used is a positive displacement pump based on the roller cell principle which has been adapted to suit the volume requirements and system pressure of the high pressure pump The fuel supply system is equipped with one feed line a...

Page 54: ...n all models two service holes on the top of the tank facilitate removal of the pump and the filter unit with pressure sensor The expansion volume is inside the fuel tank The fuel tank fill level is measured by a dedi cated float and lever sensor in each chamber Each float and lever sensor has its own electrical connector plug The fuel filler flap is located in the usual place in the right fender ...

Page 55: ...as seven forward gears and two shifted reverse gears The DIRECT SELECT lever located near the steering wheel replaces the electronic selector lever module in the center console i Note The following information brochure is available for the 7 speed automatic transmission 7G TRONIC 722 9 in the Workshop Tips and Tricks Order No 6516 1356 02 P27 00 2322 00 7 speed automatic transmission 722 904 in E ...

Page 56: ...smission mode M Manual which is available only with the AMG sport package special equipment the driver can select the desired gear himself In this mode the shift buttons on the steering wheel are used to shift up and down through the gears manually The right shift button in the steering wheel shifts up and the left shift button shifts down The requirements for this are that transmission mode M mus...

Page 57: ...ll be fitted with the direct steering that is already being used with success in other model series The direct steering will be special equipment for the E 220 CDI and E 250 CDI models In the models with engines OM 642 M 272 and M 273 the direct steering is installed as standard In addition to the familiar speed dependent manual force curve of the speed sensitive power steering this offers the dri...

Page 58: ...ording to the vehicle speed It is regulated via the speed sensitive power steering solenoid valve which is actu ated by the Electronic Stability Program control unit according to the speed of the car P46 50 2081 00 Direct steering with electrically adjustable steering column 1 Expansion reservoir 2 ECO power steering pump 3 Rack and pinion steering 4 Tie rod 5 Hydraulic lines 6 Steering column tel...

Page 59: ...d and cross strut in the lower plane whose steering force requirements have been reduced by means of an additional angular guide joint The stabilizer bar is connected to the suspension strut via a link rod The strut rod which runs diagonally forward is a weight optimized forged aluminum component while the cross strut in the transverse direction is a weight optimized forged steel part The third li...

Page 60: ...e been optimized with regard to responsiveness contributing significantly to the improved ride comfort due to the new layout and the lower resultant forces Another comfort related feature is the use of an addi tional support for the front subframe mounting on the body which considerably increases the rigidity to introduced forces At the same time the corrosion protection has been improved through ...

Page 61: ...ode 482 AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically controlled damping system code 489 standard equipment on E 500 DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system The comfortably tuned conventional spring damper system is equipped with a vibration dependent damping system as standard The function module of the selective damping system stroke dependent damping consists of a small elastomer ...

Page 62: ...ts harder shorter springs harder dampers and larger torsion stabilizer bars with strengthened torsion bar linkages Suspension for increased ground clearance code 482 For selected countries a special suspension for increased ground clearance is available which differs from the basic suspension in that the overall level of the vehicle is 15 mm higher The raised level at the front axle is achieved th...

Page 63: ...ensates for transverse force in order to provide maximum ride comfort The air springs and dampers on the rear axle are of a conven tional design The dampers on the front and rear axles are equipped with infinitely adjustable valves By operating the Comfort and Sport button the driver can influence the damping characteristics and change the handling from comfortable to sporty The ground clearance o...

Page 64: ...rance to be increased for rough roads or steep driveways The quick damping adjustment ensures that the damper characteristic is immediately adapted to suit the vehicle dynamics in the case of evasive maneuvers Comfort and Sport button In Sport mode the characteristic of the shock absorbers is increased to improve vehicle dynamics For better control of the vehicle To reduce understeer at speeds up ...

Page 65: ...ntrol unit and is supplied with pressure by an elec trically driven compressor The system possesses a central reservoir with a capacity of 5 liters and a filling pressure of approx 16 bar to enable it to operate silently when the vehicle is loaded while stationary The AIRMATIC control unit contains an automatic disabling function so that all adjustment is suppressed in certain situa tions such as ...

Page 66: ...ive Brake function consists of the following subfunctions Electronic Stability Program ESP Electronic brake force distribution EBD Antilock brake system ABS Acceleration skid control ASR Electronic traction system ETS Brake Assist BAS and BAS Plus Trailer stabilization in vehicles with code 550 Hill Start Assist Dry braking Precharging dependent on accelerator pedal operation or lateral accelerati...

Page 67: ...gine compartment on the left side on the traction system hydraulic unit The ESP control unit controls the following systems Adaptive Brake Direct steering code 213 Tire pressure loss warning PRE SAFE Lane Keeping Assist code 476 Variable speed limiter except code 233 DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control except code 233 DISTRONIC PLUS P42 45 2706 00 Basic system A7 3 Traction system hydraulic unit N30 4 E...

Page 68: ... CDI E 250 CDI E 350 CDI E 350 CGI E 500 Brake system front Type of brake aluminum caliper 1 piston floating caliper 4 piston fixed caliper Brake disk Internally ventilated Internally ventilated and perfo rated Brake disk diameter mm 295 322 344 Brake disk thickness mm 28 32 Lining area cm2 2 x 60 6 2 x 76 2 2 x 77 Brake system rear Type of brake aluminum caliper 1 piston floating caliper Brake di...

Page 69: ...45 5 225 55 R16 Code R15 ELEGANCE line 8J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 8J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 Code R11 AVANTGARDE line 8J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 8J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 P40 10 5664 00 Light alloy wheel codes R12 and R13 P40 10 5663 00 Light alloy wheel code R11 P40 10 5666 00 Light alloy wheel codes R14 and R15 i Note Further information in wheels tire sizes recom mended tire makes and tire pressures f...

Page 70: ... Code R48 8 5J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 8 5J x 17 ET 48 245 45 R17 Code R32 8 5J x 18 ET 48 245 40 R18 9J x 18 ET 54 265 35 R18 Special equipment AMG light alloy wheels Code 786 8 5J x 18 ET 48 245 40 R18 9J x 18 ET 54 265 35 R18 P40 10 5668 00 Light alloy wheel code R48 P40 10 5670 00 Light alloy wheel code R78 P40 10 5667 00 Light alloy wheel code R32 P40 10 5671 00 AMG light alloy wheel code 786 T...

Page 71: ...ries 212 Sedan b P00 19 4553 00 Interior CAN Chassis CAN Drivetrain CAN Drivetrain sensor CAN Front end CAN Vehicle dynamics CAN Diagnostic CAN MOST Telematics CAN Overall network in model series W212 This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 72: ...ode 432 Left and right dynamic multicontour seat 20 Right front dynamic multicontour seat control unit with code 432 Left and right dynamic multicontour seat 21 Stationary heater control unit with code 228 Stationary heater 22 Rear seat heater control unit with code 872 Electric seat heater for left and right rear seats Interior CAN 23 Trunk lid control control unit with code 881 Remote trunk clos...

Page 73: ...ode 527 COMAND APS with navigation Telematics CAN 17 COMAND controller unit with code 512 COMAND APS including DVD changer or with code 527 COMAND APS with navigation 53 TV tuner analog digital with code 863 Digital analog TV tuner 54 Audio COMAND display 55 Audio COMAND control panel 56 Left rear display with code 864 Rear entertainment system Telematics CAN 57 Right rear display with code 864 Re...

Page 74: ...d in the overall network Telematics CAN CAN A The telematics CAN is responsible for data transfer by the telecommunications systems Transfer rate 125 kbit s Interior CAN CAN B The interior CAN is responsible for data transfer in the vehicle interior Transfer rate 125 kbit s Drivetrain CAN CAN C The drivetrain CAN is responsible for data transfer by the drive systems Transfer rate 500 kbit s Diagno...

Page 75: ...s with a data bus function can receive signals from more than one data bus and relay them to more than one data bus as they are linked with two or more data buses A40 3 COMAND controller unit N3 9 CDI control unit with diesel engine N3 10 ME SFI ME control unit with gasoline engine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay mod ule N30 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit without code...

Page 76: ...e load compart ment floor on the right side P54 10 3111 00 Battery location in E 500 P54 10 3072 00 Battery locations in E 220 CDI E 250 CDI E 350 CDI and E 350 CGI Overview of battery and alternator Engine Battery Alternator M 272 70 Ah 180 A M 273 95 Ah 180 A OM 651 70 Ah 180 A OM 642 80 Ah 180 A i Note The procedure for connecting or disconnecting the battery with no voltage is described in the...

Page 77: ...perature measurements to define characteristic values which serve as the basis for the on board electrical system control From these values the rear SAM control unit calculates a nominal voltage for the alternator The CDI or ME SFI control unit reads in this informa tion and if necessary other values e g if the air conditioner compressor is on computes an optimum nominal voltage from these input v...

Page 78: ...ed to adjust the idle speed of the engine so that no power is drawn from the on board electrical system battery while idling Accordingly when consumer load is high a high idle speed is set In contrast to the previous rpm increase function which takes effect when the voltage drops below a given limit or when a certain consumer shutoff stage is reached the dynamic idle speed control acts preventivel...

Page 79: ...ilable which differ in the design of the headlamps and front fog lamps and daytime running lights in the bumper H7 halogen headlamps with front fog lamps in the bumper only in countries without mandatory daytime running lights H7 halogen headlamps with front fog lamps and daytime running lights in the bumper Bi xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights in the bumper Bi xenon headlamp with in...

Page 80: ...ype daytime running lights and the front fog lamps in the bumper are not installed LED headlamps consume less power than light bulbs and constitute an additional styling element at the front of the car Daytime running lights A new feature is the combination of halogen head lamps with daytime running lights positioned on the outside of the bumper beside the front fog lamps The daytime running light...

Page 81: ...tions of the Intelligent Light System improve the illumination of the road in different driving situa tions The system adjusts the alignment and light output of the xenon headlamps to suit the situation in hand This ensures that other road users are not inconvenienced or dazzled P82 10 5805 00 Bi xenon headlamps E2 Right front lamp unit E2e3 Right front standing and parking lights E2e5 Right front...

Page 82: ...ing to the traffic situation The system is capable of adjusting the light cone almost steplessly to keep it below the dazzle threshold for oncoming and preceding road users Infrared lights Vehicles with bi xenon headlamps and Intelligent Light System can be supplemented with infrared lights by means of the special equipment with code 610 Night View Assist Infrared projection modules are installed ...

Page 83: ...s are installed depending on the type of front lights In vehicles with halogen headlamps the taillamps are the LED type with bulbs for the turn signal function In vehicles with the optional bi xenon headlamps and vehicles in the AVANTGARDE line the taillamps are entirely the LED type including the turn signal function The light functions of the taillamps are located at different levels one above t...

Page 84: ...dlamps E3 Left rear lamp unit E3e1 Left rear turn signal light E3e6 Left side marker lamp E3e15 Outer left background light E3e11 Outer left brake light and taillight E3 1 Inner left rear lamp unit E3 1e2 Inner left taillight E3 1e3 Left backup lamp E3 1e4 Inner left brake light and taillight E3 1e5 Left rear fog light E3 1e6 Inner left background light This printout will not be recorded by the up...

Page 85: ...pecial equipment Blind Spot Assist special equipment Exclusive Parking Assist special equipment Reversing camera special equipment High levels of stress reducing safety are due to Numerous details in the bodyshell Longer wheelbase Comfortable seats Heat insulating glass all round Roller blinds for side and rear windows special equipment Climate control Audio unit with central control button Cruise...

Page 86: ...ians and cyclists Emergency illumination after an accident Extended safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists Reducing the severity of an accident is important particularly in the case of collisions with weaker road users such as pedestrians and cyclists as these weaker road users have no crumple zones of their own To supplement the active safety measures the Brake Assist for instance which pre...

Page 87: ...ficient and gentle deceleration when impacted by the pedestrian s head The deformation properties of the hood were devel oped specifically to meet these requirements The use of aluminum and homogeneous reinforcement on the inside of the engine hood further reduce the loads during an impact The function sequence occurs in the following stages 1 During an impact sensors installed in the bumper and o...

Page 88: ...r pedestrian protection sensor N2 10 Supplemental restraint system control unit S62 42 Right engine hood contact switch S62 43 Left engine hood contact switch Y127 1 Left rear engine hood lifter Y127 2 Right rear engine hood lifter CAN E Chassis CAN i Note The hood clamping lever must be disconnected before the hood is moved to the vertical position and reconnected before the hood is closed The co...

Page 89: ...eat is unoccupied thanks to seat occupied recognition in combination with automatic child seat recognition special equipment Knee airbag on the driver side Sidebags at the front Seat belt force limiters in the rear Rear seat belt status indicator in the instrument cluster 3 point seat belts in the rear with reel tensioners Seat belt reminder warning for driver and front passenger Windowbags betwee...

Page 90: ...th the optional DISTRONIC PLUS feature a new special function that can detect imminent frontal collisions under certain conditions on the basis of data from the short range radar sensors This extends the range of danger situations that can be detected by PRE SAFE Detection of collisions when cornering Detection of collisions with oncoming traffic These danger situations are recognized without prio...

Page 91: ...st Exclusive Parking Assist Familiar systems In addition model series 212 also features driving assistance systems which are familiar from other model series These include the following systems Blind Spot Assist Night View Assist Reversing camera DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE brake Detailed descriptions of all assistance systems appear on the following pages i Note All the driving...

Page 92: ...ultifunction camera records images of the scene in front of the vehicle The image recognition module recognizes the input signals of the camera such as other road users road signs and lane markings The decision module compiles all the relevant data such as references to other road users their distance and angle the vehicle s current environment and the current vehicle parameters It then issues the...

Page 93: ...uation The transi tions between the low beams and high beams are smoothly overlapped with no sudden light changes The function is activated when the steering column lever is moved to the high beam position while the rotary light switch is at Auto The high beams are switched on automatically if no other road users are detected The status indicator for the automatic high beam including optical headl...

Page 94: ...to the registered results and forwards these on to the deci sion module Limitations of image recognition Only round speed limit signs Vienna Convention are recognized Notices such as those at the beginning and end of some built up areas are not take into account Image recognition is poorer in darkness when the signs are a long way off to one side or when the vehicle is traveling at high speeds Sig...

Page 95: ...u ment cluster A distinction is made between notifica tion mode and display mode Notification mode In notification mode the detected speed limit is displayed in the form of a road sign for 5 s The notifi cation can be canceled within the display time Notifi cation mode can be switched on and off by the driver The status is indicated by a symbol in the instrument cluster Display mode In display mod...

Page 96: ...r for lateral and longitudinal ac celeration N3 9 CDI control unit with diesel engine N3 10 ME SFI ME control unit with gasoline en gine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N30 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit with out code 233 DISTRONIC PLUS N30 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit with code 233 DISTRONIC PLUS CAN B Interior CAN CAN E Chassis CAN CAN ...

Page 97: ...teering events the driver is warned accordingly In addition the driver s personal driving style the time of day and the driving time are taken into account When the ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or increasing inattention on the part of the driver it issues an acoustic warning in the form of double four tone signal from the instrument cluster and a visual warning in the multifunction display A w...

Page 98: ...N30 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit with out code 233 N30 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit with code 233 N49 Steering angle sensor N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit N80 Steering column tube module control unit S4 Combination switch S40 4 Cruise control lever with code 233 S59 Steering column adjustment switch with code 275 S59 1s1 Steering column adjustment s...

Page 99: ...a vibration motor in the steering wheel which provides the driver with a haptic warning by intermittently vibrating the steering wheel In order to provide the correct warning in the right situation the warning time can be shifted forward or backward and warnings that are obviously undesirable can be suppressed To do this the system evaluates the driver s actions on the primary controls such as the...

Page 100: ...am Premium control unit with code 233 N49 Steering angle sensor N69 1 Left front door control unit N70 Overhead control panel control unit with code 414 N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit N80 Steering column tube module control unit S1 Exterior lights switch S4 Combination switch S20 Driver side power window and outside mirror adjustment switch group S22 Left front seat adjustment switch gr...

Page 101: ... zone at a speed of 30 km h or above the warning lamp on the appropriate side lights up red The warning always occurs whenever a vehicle enters the detection range from behind or from the side When a vehicle is overtaking a warning is given only if the speed difference is less than 12 km h Detection range The Blind Spot Assist monitors the immediate area behind and beside the vehicle up to a range...

Page 102: ...nic transmission control control unit with transmission 722 6 N15 5 Electronic selector lever module control unit with transmission 722 6 N28 1 Trailer recognition control unit N30 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit without code 233 N30 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit with code 233 N62 1 Radar sensors control unit N69 1 Left front door control unit N69 2 Right front do...

Page 103: ...dance and lateral control Ultrasonic sensors measure potential parking spaces and suggest them to the driver P54 65 3831 00 Monitoring ranges of distance sensors for Exclusive Parking Assist schematic A Ranges of both side sensors for parking space search B Ranges of the ten sensors for the PARKTRONIC functionality i Note The driver is responsible for estimating the suit ability and plausibility o...

Page 104: ... cluster displays the symbol P to indicate that it is searching for parking spaces When a parking space is found an arrow indicates the side of the road on which the parking space is located P54 65 3830 00 Example locations of left front ultrasonic sensors B8 1 Outer left front PARKTRONIC distance sensor B8 2 Center left front PARKTRONIC distance sensor B8 3 Inner left front PARKTRONIC distance se...

Page 105: ...the vehicle carefully Stop as soon as you hear the signal tone The vehicle has reached the countersteering position The following message appears Steer left or Steer right With the vehicle stationary turn the steering wheel in the direction indicated until the white arrow is full Maintain the steering angle and reverse the vehicle carefully Stop as soon as you hear the signal tone The car must be ...

Page 106: ... 2 Rain light sensor L6 1 Left front axle rpm sensor L6 2 Right front axle rpm sensor L6 3 Left rear axle rpm sensor L6 4 Right rear axle rpm sensor N3 9 CDI control unit with diesel engine N3 10 ME SFI ME control unit with gasoline en gine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N15 5 Electronic selector lever module control unit with transmission 722 6 N28 1 Trailer recognition c...

Page 107: ...t and designed with a fixed aperture The picture from the infrared camera is displayed as a black white video image in the audio COMAND display The area displayed corresponds roughly with the area visible through the windshield with the high beam switched on A new feature in the Night View Assist system is the night vision with pedestrian detection function With this function any pedestrians detec...

Page 108: ...e en gine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N15 5 Electronic selector lever module control unit with transmission 722 6 N30 4 Electronic Stability Program control unit without code 233 N30 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit with code 233 N49 Steering angle sensor N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit N80 Steering column tube module control unit N101 Night...

Page 109: ...ignal to the audio COMAND display and displayed Reversing camera Japan Japan version vehicles are equipped with an expanded reversing camera system In the system for Japan the reversing camera control unit superimposes guidelines over the video pictures output in the audio COMAND display With the aid of these lines the driver can maneuver the vehicle until he has reached the desired parking positi...

Page 110: ...l unit with gasoline en gine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N10 2 Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N15 5 Electronic selector lever module control unit with transmission 722 6 N66 10 Reversing camera power supply module N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit S16 2 Backup lamp switch with manual transmission CAN A Telematics CAN CAN B Interior CAN CAN C Dr...

Page 111: ...iver BAS PLUS BAS PLUS is coupled with the sensor system of DISTRONIC PLUS This makes BAS PLUS a predictive brake assist system the activation strategy of which in addition to the analysis of the driver s brake appli cation can also call on an evaluation of the ambient situation detection of preceding objects in front of the vehicle The aim of the Brake Assist System in the event of an imminent co...

Page 112: ...e distance warnings are given by the DISTRONIC warning lamp and an intermittent tone The DISTRONIC warning lamp remains lit until the correct distance has been reestablished If a critical driving situation is detected the visual and acoustic distance warnings are given first If the driver fails to react adequately to the warning the PRE SAFE brake automatically initiates a notice able partial brak...

Page 113: ...sistance systems Introduction of the New E Class Model Series 212 Sedan b P30 30 2244 00 Block diagram of DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE brake This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 114: ...ontrol unit with gasoline en gine N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N15 3 Electronic transmission control control unit with transmission 722 6 N15 5 Electronic selector lever module control unit with transmission 722 6 N30 7 Electronic Stability Program Premium con trol unit with code 233 N49 Steering angle sensor N62 1 Radar sensors control unit N72 1 Upper control panel con...

Page 115: ...tyling The response behavior of the system functions Control and sensor systems The automatic function allows the air flow air distribu tion and interior temperature to be regulated automat ically The actual values of the interior temperatures are sensed by one ventilated sensor in the overhead control panel one near the ignition lock and also by two air outlet temperature sensors on each side in ...

Page 116: ...compared with the predecessor model series The air outlet openings have been enlarged to provide less drafty but more effective ventilation A so called ram air flap in the intake of the air condi tioner housing steplessly throttles the fresh air cross section in order to provide constant air outlet speeds from the vents at high vehicle speeds The glove compartment is cooled as standard The ventila...

Page 117: ... of the vehicle Air flow via various ventilation modes Diffuse Medium and Focussed with THERMOTRONIC The ventilation modes allow the air flow and air distri bution to be adjusted more specifically Diffuse air flow The air flow is kept relatively low and is not directed at the occupants if possible Medium air flow The air flow is approximately the same as in conventional automatic mode Focussed air...

Page 118: ...s and the associated LED indicator above the button goes out In vehicles with THERMOTRONIC this also resets the temperature settings in the rear passenger compart ment If a setting for the passenger side or in the rear is changed this is shown by the lighting of the LED indicator above the ZONE button Vehicles equipped with three zone comfort automatic air conditioning have a separate AC operating...

Page 119: ...limate control 118 Comfort Introduction of the New E Class Model Series 212 Sedan b P83 40 4240 00 Block diagram of climate control This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 120: ... flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 12 Left center air vent flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 13 Right center air vent flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 16 Defroster flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 21 Diffusor flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 34 Ram air flap actuator motor with code 581 M2 35 Rear blend air flap actuator motor with code 581 M4 7 Engine and air conditioning fan mot...

Page 121: ...osing roof Panoramic sliding sunroof with code 413 A further item of special equipment is an externally operating panoramic sliding sunroof The distin guishing feature is the continuous glass surface extending from the windshield to the C pillar with a trim strip on each side that blends with the all glass look The outer skin of the panoramic sliding sunroof comprises three separate elements made ...

Page 122: ... sunroof roller sun blind drive unit with code 413 N10 1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N69 1 Left front door control unit N69 2 Right front door control unit N70 Overhead control panel control unit with code 414 N70s1 Tilting sliding roof switch with code 414 N70 3s1 Panoramic sliding sunroof switch with code 413 N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit A Tilting sliding roof ...

Page 123: ... located high resolution 7 display on the instrument panel with COMAND APS New colors and graphics in the display Map navigation with map material subdivided into country groups and stored in the internal read only memory with Audio 50 APS Stations broadcasting in Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB format can now be received throughout the ECE area digital radio reception An FM switchover function all...

Page 124: ...compartment Bluetooth capability for telephone system Special equipment Comfort telephony Rear entertainment Audio 20 including CD changer code 510 Additional basic equipment compared with Audio 20 CD changer audio MOST bus connection Special equipment Digital radio reception DAB Comfort telephony Surround sound system Media interface Rear entertainment P82 60 7376 00 A2 Radio This printout will n...

Page 125: ...into country groups MP3 capability AUX IN jack in glove compartment Bluetooth capability for telephone system MOST bus connection Audio 50 APS including DVD changer code 511 Additional basic equipment compared with Audio 50 APS DVD changer audio LINGUATRONIC Special equipment for both variants Digital radio reception DAB Comfort telephony Surround sound system Media interface Rear entertainment P8...

Page 126: ...UX IN jack in glove compartment Bluetooth capability for telephone system MOST bus connection COMAND APS including DVD changer code 512 Additional basic equipment compared with COMAND APS DVD changer audio and video Special equipment for both variants Digital radio reception DAB Comfort telephony Surround sound system Media interface TV reception Rear entertainment Reversing camera image in color ...

Page 127: ...ideo Audio amplifier Hard disk map navigation MusicRegister MP3 capability LINGUATRONIC AUX IN jack in glove compartment Comfort telephony TV reception Reversing camera image with guidelines in color display MOST bus connection Special equipment Surround sound system Media interface Rear entertainment P82 87 3007 00 A40 3 COMAND controller unit This printout will not be recorded by the update serv...

Page 128: ...and car parks en route The COMAND APS unit features the following innova tions in the field of navigation Graphic selection of traffic jam symbols on the map Topographical map Representation of selected buildings as images on the map Map locations can be set as waypoints Entertainment MusicRegister With its integral hard disk the COMAND APS unit is capable of saving files in MP3 format and storing...

Page 129: ...hed on or off via Bluetooth The mobile phone remains on even when the data bus is idle Calls are ended when the ignition key is removed in order to ensure that any connec tions continuing unnoticed are terminated Comfort telephony via universal interface The universal interface is located in the center console and connects the mobile phone to the vehicle via a suitable cradle Integrating the mobil...

Page 130: ...rear surround speaker H4 57 Right rear surround speaker H4 68 Left front door sound system tweeter H4 69 Right front door sound system tweeter H4 70 Left rear door sound system tweeter H4 71 Right rear door sound system tweeter H4 72 Left front door sound system midrange and bass speakers H4 73 Right front door sound system midrange and bass speakers H4 80 Left rear door sound system midrange spea...

Page 131: ... saying the telephone number out loud Operation of the audio system Station select Station save Track search in CD or DVD audio mode Control of DVD video mode Operation of TV mode Japan Calling up of the global address book The inside rearview mirror contains a microphone unit consisting of two individual microphones In conjunc tion with the digital signal processing function the microphone unit a...

Page 132: ...or higher P82 62 3415 00 Harman Kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound system A2 Radio A2 56 Radio with Auto Pilot System A40 3 COMAND controller unit H4 17 Bass speaker H4 27 Center instrument panel speaker H4 54 Left rear surround speaker H4 57 Right rear surround speaker H4 68 Left front door sound system tweeter H4 69 Right front door sound system tweeter H4 70 Left rear door sound system tweeter H4 71...

Page 133: ... the backs of the driver and front passenger head restraints Two wireless infrared headsets with integrated volume controllers One infrared remote control for both rear displays On the rear entertainment system the video or audio sources loaded in the CD DVD drive can be heard or watched on one or both of the displays In addition a TV tuner can be ordered which can also be controlled via the rear ...

Page 134: ... tweeter H4 69 Right front door sound system tweeter H4 70 Left rear door sound system tweeter H4 71 Right rear door sound system tweeter H4 72 Left front door sound system midrange and bass speakers H4 73 Right front door sound system midrange and bass speakers H4 80 Left rear door sound system midrange speaker H4 81 Right rear door sound system midrange speaker N40 3 Sound system amplifier contr...

Page 135: ...an b P60 00 2840 00 Overview of bodyshell materials in the W212 Low carbon steels High strength steels Modern high strength steels Ultra high strength steels Ultra high strength steels heat formed Aluminum Plastic This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 136: ...series 204 a high strength steel frame type integral support holding the front axle steering and engine is bolted onto the front longitudinal members The spare tire well is made of glass fiber matting rein forced thermoplastics GMT Front end The front structure of model series 212 is a front end assembly mounted on the vehicle which consists of An extruded aluminum section A single part aluminum c...

Page 137: ...assembly As in the predecessor model a through loading hole was planned into the bodyshell from the start and in the W212 this equipment detail is offered as basic equipment The fasteners for the backrest and for the hinges and catches on the folding backrest special equipment are mounted on an all round support structure which is welded to the inner shell of the side wall on both sides and to the...

Page 138: ...n the predecessor model the junction with the rear floor assembly is formed by a continuous rear seat crossmember with additional reinforcements which is extremely strong with regard to side colli sions Corrosion protection Long term protection against corrosion is guaranteed by full galvanization of the steel body components Structural areas that are particularly susceptible to corrosion are prot...

Page 139: ...8 Body Introduction of the New E Class Model Series 212 Sedan b P60 00 2842 00 Force progression in a side on impact 60 00 2841 00 Force progression in a frontal impact This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

Page 140: ...int code number 9 Cover 10 Stamped vehicle identification number In addition to the model plate the vehicle identifica tion number VIN is also stamped into the bodywork It is located at the bottom in front of the passenger seat on the seat crossmember To check the VIN move the front passenger seat all the way back and flip up the cover in the floor covering The vehicle identification number is now...

Page 141: ...andatory alternative cooperation Note The set contains 4 ea 2 ea front and 2 ea rear in combination with hydraulic vehicle jack maximum overall height support plate 80 mm minimum lift height 375 mm load capacity 2 t Adapter plate P58 20 2257 00 Use Adapter plate including adapter ring and protective lining for clamping the front axle springs MB number W212 589 00 63 00 FG 32 Set B Category Passeng...

Page 142: ...y recommendation alternative Note In combination with W652 589 00 33 21 hand pump W652 589 00 33 23 hydraulic hose W001 589 51 33 00 hollow piston cylinder Test adapter P58 20 2258 00 Use Test adapter for pressure testing of the power steering pump MB number W212 589 00 90 00 FG 46 Set B Category Passenger Car Basic Operation Mandatory without exception ruling Note In combination with tester W 124...

Page 143: ...5 00 Use Device for fixing brake pedal support in place during repair MB number W212 589 02 23 00 left hand drive W212 589 03 23 00 right hand drive FG 62 Set K Category Passenger Car Special Operation Note Only in combination with welding device W204 589 01 23 00 and adapter W212 589 01 03 00 i Note The published bodywork special tools already ordered for model series 204 are also valid for the m...

Page 144: ...h socket box MB number W212 589 01 63 00 FG 54 Set B Category Passenger Car Special Operation Note In combination with socket box W129 589 00 21 00 or W124 589 00 21 00 i Note For detailed information on the individual special tools please refer to the Market Information Catalog 4 2008 which will be sent to your local MPCs in February 2009 This printout will not be recorded by the update service S...

Page 145: ...m Ringheim www carbench de Source outside Germany CELETTE S A 13 Route de Bechevienne BP9 F 38217 Vienne Cedex France CAR BENCH International S p A Via Dorsale 22 I 54100 Massa Italy i Note on exhaust systems Depending on the engine variant vehicles of model series 212 and future model series feature exhaust tail pipe finishers integrated in the bumper Proper extraction of exhaust gases at the veh...

Page 146: ...gborg www nedermann se Nederman GmbH D Kelterstrasse 65 D 72669 Unterensingen www nederman de Order number 20867261 i Note on the extraction devices The clamp operates inside the tailpipe of the exhaust system Exhaust sockets can be ordered from the manufacturers listed from mid January 2009 Information on the socket and ordering addresses are published in GOTIS under Chapter U Design Group 00 21 ...

Page 147: ...I DSB Digital Service Booklet DVD Digital Versatile Disc EBV Electronic brake force distribution EBD ECO Electronically Controlled Orifice ESP Electronic Stability Program ETS Electronic traction system EU 4 Euro 4 standard exhaust emission regulation EU 5 Euro 5 standard exhaust emission regulation FBAS Composite Video Baseband Signal CVBS FIN Vehicle identification number VIN GF Basic knowledge ...

Page 148: ...matics Generation Version 4 0 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PTC Positive temperature coefficient RDK Tire pressure monitor TPM RDS Radio data system RDW Tire pressure loss warner ROZ Research octane number RON SA Special equipment SAM Signal acquisition and actuation module SBS Voice control system VCS SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction SIM Subscriber identification...

Page 149: ... Multifunction camera 91 Night View Assist 106 Overview of systems 90 Reversing camera 108 Speed Limit Assist 93 E EASY PACK trunk comfort box 39 Engine Engine data 42 M 272 M 273 48 OM 642 46 OM 651 44 Entertainment 127 Environmental compatibility 10 Exterior lights Daytime running lights 79 Front lights 78 Infrared lights 81 Intelligent Light System 80 I Innovations 10 Instrument cluster 33 Inst...

Page 150: ...torage and stowage compartments 38 Suspension systems AIRMATIC 62 DIRECT CONTROL 60 Sports suspension 61 Suspension for increased ground clearance 61 T Technical data Brake system 67 Rear axle ratios 67 Technical data comparison Dimensions 29 Dimensions and weights 30 Telephony 128 Transmission 7G Tronic 54 DIRECT SELECT 55 V Vehicle identification number VIN 139 Vehicle views Front view 22 Rear v...

Page 151: ...l 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 Introduction into Service Manual Model Series 212 Sedan This printout will not be recorded by the update service Status 01 2009 ...

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