key MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 User Guide

Tounlockthevehicle:touchthe inner sur‐face ofthe door handle.
Tolockthevehicle:touch sensor surface1or2.
Convenience closing:touchrecessed sen‐sor surface2untilthe closing procedure iscomplete.
Further information on convenience closing(→page79).
Ifyou openthe trunk lid from outside it is auto‐matically unlocked.
Problems with KEYLESS-GO
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You can no longer lock or unlockthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO.Possible causes are:
RThe SmartKeyfunctions havebeen deactivated (→page 63).
RThe SmartKeybattery is discharged or nearly discharged.
RThere is interference from a powerfulradio signal source.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
RThe SmartKeyisfaulty.
Activatethe SmartKeyfunctions (→page 63).
Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
Usethe emergencykeytounlockor lockthevehicle (→page64).
Havethevehicle and SmartKeychecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock‐ingfeature
Thevehicle is locked automatically whentheignition is switched on andthe wheels are turn‐ingfasterthanwalking pace.
Toactivate:press and hold button2forapproximatelyfiveseconds until an acousticsignal sounds.
Todeactivate:press and hold button1forapproximatelyfiveseconds until an acousticsignal sounds.
Inthefollowing situations,there is a danger ofbeing locked out whenthe function is activated:
RWhilethevehicle is beingtowstarted/pushed.
RThevehicle is beingtested onthe dynamom‐eter.
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Locking/unlockingthe driver's door withtheemergencykey
Ifyou wishtolockthevehicle entirely usingthe emergencykey,first pressthe buttonforlocking fromthe inside whilethe driver'sdoor is open. Then proceedtolockthe driv‐er's door usingthe emergencykey.
Insertthe emergencykey asfar as it will gointo opening1inthe cover.
Pull and holdthe door handle.
Pullthe cover onthe emergencykey asstraight as possibleawayfromthevehicleuntil itreleases.
Releasethe door handle.
Tounlock:turnthe emergencykey counter-clockwisetopositionG.
Tolock:turnthe emergencykey clockwisetopositionG.
Carefully pressthe cover ontothe lock cylin‐der until it engages and is seatedfirmly.
Trunk
Openingthe trunk lid
\nDANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
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Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ingfeature:Press trunk lidremoteoperatingswitch1.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ingfeature:Press closing button1onthetrunk lid.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ing and KEYLESS-GO:Press locking button2onthe trunk lid.If a SmartKeyis detected outsidethevehicle,the trunk lid will close andthevehicle will belocked.
Trunk lid automaticreversing functionIf an object obstructsthe trunk lid duringtheautomatic closing process,the trunk lid willopen again automatically.The automaticrevers‐ing function is only an aid and is not a substituteforyour attentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethereversing function
Thereversing function does notreact:
Rtosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers.
Roverthe last

When makingthe kicking movement, make surethatyourfeetarefirmly onthe ground,other‐wiseyou could loseyour balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements
RThe SmartKeyis behindthevehicle.
RStand at least12in (30 cm)awayfromthevehicle while performingthe kicking move‐ment.
RDo not come into contact withthe bumperwhile makingthe kicking movement.
RDo not carryoutthe kicking movementtooslowly.
RThe kicking movement must betowardsthevehicle and back again.
1Detectionrange ofthe sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements arenot successful,waitten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not functionif:
RSnow or dirt, e.g. fromroad salt, coversthesensor area.
RThe kicking movement is made using a pros‐thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐tionally, inthefollowing situations:
RA person's arms or legs are moving inthesensor detectionrange, e.g. when polishingthevehicle or picking up objects.
RObjects are moved or placed behindthevehi‐cle, e.g.tensioningstraps or luggage.
RClampingstraps,tarps orother coverings arepulledoverthe bumper.
RA protective mat with a lengthreachingoverthe trunk sill down intothe detectionrangeofthe sensors is used.
RThe protective mat is not secured correctly.
RWorkis being undertaken onthe trailer hitch,on trailers orrear bicycleracks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (→page 63) or do notcarrythe SmartKeyaboutyour person in suchsituations.
Switching separate trunk locking on or off
Ifyou centrally unlockthevehicle while separatelocking is activated,the trunk willremain locked.
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If someone is trapped,releasethe but‐ton immediately or pressthe button inordertoreopenthe side window.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhenchildren operatethe side windows
Children could become trapped iftheyoper‐atethe side windows, particularly when unat‐tended.
Activatethechild safety lockfortherear side windows.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe power supply orthe ignition is switchedon.
1Closes
2Opens
The buttons onthe driver's doortakeprece‐dence.
Tostart automatic operation:pressthebbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
Tointerruptautomatic operation:press orpullthebbutton again.
Whenthevehicle is switched off,the side win‐dowscan continue being operated.
The function isavailablefor aroundfiveminutesor until a door is opened.
Automaticreversing function ofthe side win‐dowsIf an object blocksa side windowduringtheclosing process,the side window opens againautomatically.The automaticreversing functionis only an aid and is not a substituteforyourattentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethere beingreversing protectiononthe side window
Thereversing function does notreact:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
RDuringresetting
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This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
If someone becomes trapped, pressthebbuttontoopenthe side windowagain.
Convenience opening (ventilatingthevehiclebeforestarting a journey)
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
Press and holdthe6button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is unlocked.
RThe side windowsare opened.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe seatventilation ofthe driver's seat isswitched on.
Iftheroller sunblinds ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof are closed,theroller sunblinds areopenedfirst.
Tointerruptconvenience opening:releasethe6button.
Tocontinue convenience opening:pressand holdthe6button again.
Convenience closing (closingthevehiclefrom outside)
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment causedbyinadvertent convenience closing
Whenthe convenience closingfeature isoperating, parts ofthe body could becometrapped inthe closing area ofthe side win‐dow andthe sliding sunroof.
Observethe completeclosing proce‐durewhen using convenience closing.
When closing, makesurethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
Press and holdthe7button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is locked.
RThe side windowsare closed.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is closed.
Tointerruptconvenience closing:releasethe7button.
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Toclosetheroller sunblinds:press andholdthe7button again.
Convenience closing can also be operatedwithKEYLESS-GO (→page67).
Problems withthe side windows
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed andyou cannot seethe cause.
Checktosee whether any objects are inthe window guide.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatally injured ifreversing protection is not activated
Ifyou close a side windowagain immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the side window closeswith increased or maximumforce. Thereversingfeature isthen not active.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.
Tostopthe closing process,releasethe button or pressthe button againtoreopenthe side win‐dow.
If a side window is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
Immediately afterthe window is blocked, pullthe corresponding switch again untilthe side window hasclosed, and holdthe switchfor an additional second.The side window will be closed with increasedforce.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing andreopens again slightly:
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Repeatthe previousstep.The side window is closed withoutthe automaticreversing function.
The side windowscannot be opened orclosed usingthe convenience openingfeature.
The SmartKeybattery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closingthe sliding sunroof
Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingthe slidingsunroof
During opening and closing, parts ofthebody couldgetcaught inthe sweep ofthesliding sunroof.
When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep.
Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
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Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe sliding sunroof is operatedbychil‐dren
Children operatingthe sliding sunroof couldgetcaught inthe moving parts, particularly ifunattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingtheroller sunblind
When opening or closing, make surethat nobody parts become trapped betweentheroller sun blind and frame orthe sliding sun‐roof.
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Anti-theft protection
Function ofthe immobilizer
The immobilizer preventsyourvehicle from beingstarted withoutthe correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated whenthe ignition is switched off and deactivated whenthe ignition is switched on.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe Smart‐Key withyou and lockthevehicle. Anyone canstartthe engine if avalid SmartKeyhas been leftinsidethevehicle.
Intheeventthe engine cannotbestarted(yetthevehicle’sstarter battery ischarged),the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (inthe USA) or1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem)
Function oftheATAsystem
IftheATAsystem is armed, a visual and audiblealarm is triggered inthefollowing situations:
Rwhen a door is opened
Rwhenthe trunk lid is opened
Rwhenthe hood is opened
TheATAsystem is armed automatically afterapproximatelyten seconds inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Rafter lockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter lockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp1flashes whentheATA systemis armed.
TheATA system is deactivated automatically inthefollowing situations:
Rafter unlockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter pressingthestart/stop button withtheSmartKeyinthestowage compartment(→page139)
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