Mercedes-E-Class Saloon 2008 W211 Owner's Manual - Version 2 - Introduction and Contents

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Disclaimer and copyright notices introduce an owner’s manual covering all vehicle models, series, and special equipment, including possible country-specific variations and equipment-dependent safety systems. The document states that the online owner’s manual is the current valid version and explains that Mercedes-Benz may update designs, equipment, and technical features. It instructs readers to consult printed and digital documents, keep them in the vehicle, and contact a service centre for questions. The manual also includes a structured table of contents and detailed index entries for vehicle systems and functions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages401

Reading Time16 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Disclaimer and Copyright

Introduction and Safety Notes

Contents

Introduction

At a glance

Safety

Controls

Operation

Practical advice

Technical data

Index

Disclaimer The following version of the Owner‘s Manual describes all models, series and special equipment of your vehicle. Country-specific language variations are possible. Please note that your vehicle might not be equipped with all the described functions. This also affects safety-relevant systems and functions. Please contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership if you would like to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle model years. The online Owner‘s Manual is the current and valid version. It is possible that deviations affecting your specific vehicle could not be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles according to the latest technology and makes changes to the form and the equipment. Please also read the printed Owner‘s Manual, supplementary documents and the digital Owner‘s Manual in the vehicle. Copyright All rights reserved. All texts, images and graphics are subject to copyright and other laws for the protection of intellectual property. They may not be copied or changed for any commercial use or for the purpose of being passed on nor used on other webistes. mkalafa, Version: 2 .9.4 Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz. Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your vehicle and read the Operating Instructions. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to avoid endangering yourself and others. Items of optional equipment are marked with an asterisk * . The equipment in your vehicle may vary, depending on the model, the ordered items, the country specifications and availability. The illustrations in this manual show a lefthand-drive vehicle. The arrangement of the switches, levers, stowage compartments, etc. will differ accordingly in a right-handdrive vehicle. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art and therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in design, equipment and technical features at any time. You cannot, therefore, base any claims on the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you have any questions. The Owner’s Manual, Brief Instructions, Service Booklet and supplements specific to vehicle equipment belong with the vehicle. You should always keep them in the vehicle and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle. The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. i You can get to know the important features of your vehicle in German and in English in the interactive Owner's Manual on the Internet at: [www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanlei](www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanlei)tung mkalafa, Version: 2.9.4 Contents | Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 | | --- | | Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 | | At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 | | Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 | | Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 | | Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 | | Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 | Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 2 mkalafa, Version: 2 .9.4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .......................... 158 7G–TRONIC ..................... 1 16 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..... 58 Display message .......... 258, 269 Warning lamp ................. 285 Acceleration Technical data ................ 354 Accident Notes ....................... 293 Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................. 61 Adaptive brake lamps ............. 59 Adaptive damping system see ADS ADS ........................... 157 Airbag Activation ..................... 41 Control unit ................... 41 Driver's ....................... 44 Front ........................

FAQs

What does the disclaimer explain about model coverage and equipment availability?

It states the manual describes all models, series, and special equipment, but the reader’s vehicle may not have every described function, including safety-relevant systems. Country-specific language and equipment variations are also possible.

Which owner’s manual version is considered current and valid?

The online Owner’s Manual is the current and valid version. The manual notes that deviations for a specific vehicle might not be accounted for due to ongoing updates.

How should the owner’s documentation be handled when selling the vehicle?

The Owner’s Manual, Brief Instructions, Service Booklet, and supplements specific to the vehicle’s equipment should be kept in the vehicle. They should be passed to the new owner when the vehicle is sold.

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