light MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

these are installed onthevehicle, but does notinclude passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load:the maximum tire load isthe maximum permissibleweight in kilograms orlbsfor whicha tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure:maxi‐mum permissible tire pressurefor one tire.
Maximum load on one tire:maximum load onone tire. This is calculatedbydividingthe maxi‐mum axle load of one axlebytwo.
PSI (pounds per square inch):standard unit ofmeasurementfor tire pressure.
Aspectratio:ratio between tire height and tirewidth in percent.
Tirepressure:pressure insidethe tire applyingan outwardforcetoeverysquare inch ofthe tire.The tire pressure is specified in pounds persquare inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.The tire pressure should only be corrected whenthe tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure:the tires are cold whenthevehicle has been parkedfor at least3 hours
without direct sunlight onthe tires orthevehiclehas been drivenfor lessthan 1 mile (1.6 km).
Tirecontact surface:the part ofthe tirethatcomes into contact with theroad.
Tirebead:the purpose ofthe tire bead istoensurethatthe tire sits securely onthe wheelrim. There are several wire cores inthe tire beadtopreventthe tire fromchanging length onthewheelrim.
Sidewall:the part ofthe tire betweenthe treadandthe tire bead.
Weight of optional equipment:the combinedweight ofthe optional equipmentweighing morethanthereplacedstandard parts and morethan5 lbs (2.3kg).This optional equipment, such ashigh-performance brakes, level control system, aroof luggagerackor high-performance batteries,is not included inthe curbweight andtheweightofthe accessories.
TIN (Tire IdentificationNumber):a uniqueidentification number which can be usedby atire manufacturertoidentify tires,forexample,in a productrecall, andthus identifythe pur‐chasers. The TIN is made up ofthe manufactur‐
er's identity code, tire size, tire type code andthe manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index:the load-bearing index is acodethat containsthe maximum load-bearingcapacity of a tire.
Traction:traction isthe gripresulting from fric‐tion betweenthe tires andtheroad surface.
Wear indicator:narrowbars (treadwear bars)that are distributedoverthe tire contact surface.Ifthe tire tread is level withthe bars,thewearlimit of 1/16in (1.6 mm) has beenreached.
Distribution ofvehicle occupants:distributionofvehicle occupantsover designated seat posi‐tions in avehicle.
Maximum permissible payloadweight:nomi‐nal load and luggage load plus150 lb (68kg)multipliedbythe number of seats inthevehicle.
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Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
NOTEDamagetotheexterior lightingduetounsuitable windshieldwasherfluid
Unsuitable windshieldwasherfluid may dam‐agethe plastic surface oftheexterior light‐ing.
Only use windshieldwasherfluid whichis also suitablefor use on plastic surfa‐ces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MBWinter‐Fit.
NOTEBlocked spraynozzles causedbymixing windshieldwasherfluids
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MBWin‐terFit withother windshieldwasherflu‐ids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionizedwater asthefilllevel sensor may be triggered erroneously.
Recommended windshieldwasherfluid:
RAbovefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
RBelow freezing point: e.g. MBWinterFit
Forthe correct mixingratio,refertothe informa‐tion onthe antifreeze container.
Mixthewasherfluid withthe windshieldwasherfluid allyearround.
Refrigerant
Notes onrefrigerantsObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
NOTEDamageduetoincorrectrefriger‐ant
If a non-approvedrefrigerant is used,the cli‐mate control system may be damaged.
Only usetherefrigerant R‑134a
NOTEDamagetothe climate controlsystem duetoincorrectrefrigerant com‐pressor oil
Only userefrigerant compressor oilthathas been approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
Do not mixthe approvedrefrigerantcompressor oil with a differentrefriger‐ant compressor oil.
Workonthe climate control system may be car‐ried out onlybyaqualified specialistworkshop.All applicableregulations, aswell asSAEstand‐ard J639, must be adheredto.
The instruction label onthe climate control sys‐temfortherefrigerant type andtherefrigerantcompressor oil is located onthe inside ofthehood.
424Technical data

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
HaveABS and ESP®checked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Carefully drive on a suitablestretch ofroad, making slightsteering movements at a speed above19mph(30 km/h).
Ifthe display message does not disappear, consult aqualified specialistworkshop immediately. Drive carefully.
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RPressing asteering-wheel button ortouch control
RActivating or deactivatingActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
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Please Check Direction ofTravel
*You haveturnedthe wrongway ontoa one-waystreet.
Checkthe direction of travel.
Turnas soon as possible, in accordance withthe traffic conditions.
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Front Left MalfunctionService Required(Example)
*The correspondingrestraint system isfaulty (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetoa malfunction intherestraint system
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally ormight not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident. This may affectthe EmergencyTensioning Device orairbag,forexample.
Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Detection of arestraint system malfunction:
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp does not light up whenthe ignition is switched on.
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp lights up continuously orrepeatedly during a journey.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
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Active Brake Assist Func-tions Currently Limited SeeOperator's Manual
*Vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS aretemporarily unavailable or only partiallyavailable.
Vehicles withoutthe Driving Assistance package:Active Brake Assististemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits (→page170).
Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
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SRS Malfunction ServiceRequired
*Therestraint system isfaulty (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetoa malfunction intherestraint system
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally ormight not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident. This may affectthe EmergencyTensioning Device orairbag,forexample.
Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Detection of arestraint system malfunction:
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp does not light up whenthe ignition is switched on.
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp lights up continuously orrepeatedly during a journey.Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
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Climate control
DisplaymessagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Air Conditioning Malfunc-tion See Operator's Manual
*Operation ofthe climate control system istemporarilyrestricted. Airflowand fresh air supply are settoautomaticmode.
Havethe climate control systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Let fresh air into the vehi-cle interior. Air Condition-ing Malf. Visit Workshop
*The climate control system is malfunctioning.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryand accident duetoan insufficient supply of fresh air
Ifthe climate control system is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide levels may increase inthevehicle interior.Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness.
Openthe windowtoensurethatthere is a sufficient supply of fresh air.
Openthe windowtoensurethatthere is an adequate supply of fresh air.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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*The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continuestofunction properlywithoutthe functions ofthe Intelligent Light System.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Intell. Light System Inoper-ative
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Check Left LowBeam(Example)
*The corresponding light source is defective.
Drive on carefully.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
LED light bulbs:the display messageforthe corresponding lamp appearsonly when allthe light-emitting diodesinthe lamp havefailed.
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Active Headlamps Inopera-tive
*The active headlamps are defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Switch Off Lights
*You are leavingthevehicle andthe lights arestill switched on.
Turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
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*Theexterior lighting is defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Malfunction See Opera-tor’s Manual
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Switch On Headlamps
*You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
Turnthe light switchtotheXorXposition.
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Automatic Headlamp ModeInoperative
*The light sensor isfaulty.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Hazard Warning FlashersMalfunctioning
*The hazardwarning light switch is defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistInoperative
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist istemporarily unavailable.
The system limits havebeenreached (→page120).
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Adaptive Highbeam AssistCurrently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again. TheAdaptive HighbeamAssist Now Availabledisplay message appears.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCamera View RestrictedSee Operator's Manual
*The camera view isrestricted.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision
RHeavyrain, snow orfog
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Cleanthe windshield.
Warning and indicator lamps
Overview ofwarning and indicator lamps
Some systems will performa self-test whentheignition is switched on. Somewarning and indi‐cator lamps may brieflylight up orflash. Thisbehavior is non-critical. Thesewarning and indi‐cator lamps indicate a malfunction only ifthey
light up orflash afterthe engine has beenstar‐ted or during a journey.
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Instrument Display (standard)
Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display
Progressive setting
Vehicles with aWidescreen Cockpit:Ifyouselectthe progressive display setting,the posi‐tions ofthe indicator lamps onthe InstrumentDisplay willchange.
Warning and indicator lamps:XLow beam (→page117)
`Parking lights (→page117)
WHigh beam (→page118)
>=Turnsignal indicators (→page118)
^Rearfog light (→page117)
uRestraint system (→page475)