MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

shoulders. In addition, warm pressure points
become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.
= Activating Massage Activating massage pro-
gram with upward-moving relaxing waves.
= Classic Massage Calming back massage pro-
gram.
= Wave Massage Regenerating massage pro-
gram via relaxing waves across the back and
in the seat cushion.
= Mobilizing Massage Mobilizing massage pro-
gram with upward-moving relaxing waves. Can
promote slower, deeper respiration. This can
improve the supply of oxygen to cells and the
brain.
= Active Workout, Backrest and Active Work-
out, Cushion These programs require your
cooperation. Alternating between tensing and releasing helps to improve blood Oow to your
muscles. Press against a pressure point as
soon as you feel it.Selecting the massage program for the front seats
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Comfort 5
Massage
Select a massage program (  page 98).Start the program for the desired seat e.To set the massage intensity: switch High
Intensity on or oM .
Resetting seat settings
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Comfort 5
Seat Comfort
Select

Requirements: = The power supply is switched on.Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
heating level is set.
Depending on the heating level, up to three
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator
lamps are oM, the seat heating is switched oM.\bThe seat heating will automatically switch
down from the three heating levels aser 8, 10
and 20 minutes until the seat heating is
switched oM.Setting the panel heating
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Panel Heating
When the seat heater is switched on, the armrests and the center console can be heated.
Switch the function for the desired seats on or
oM.
Switching the seat ventilation on/oM
Requirements:
= The power supply is switched on.
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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
blower setting has been reached.
Depending on the blower setting, up to three
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator
lamps are oM, the seat ventilation is switched
oM.Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
&WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= If you adjust the driver\bs seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
= If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver\bs seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.&WARNING Risk of entrapment for children
when adjusting the steering wheel
Children could injure themselves if they adjust
the steering wheel.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Unlocking
Fold release lever 1 down as far as it will go.Seats and stowing101

Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the
steering wheel.
Locking
Fold release lever 1 up as far as it will go.Check and make sure that the steering col-
umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.1To adjust the distance to the steering wheel2To adjust the heightSave the settings with the memory function
(  page 105).Switching the steering wheel heater on/oM
Requirements:
= The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
Turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or
2 .
If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering
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When you switch the vehicle oM, the steering
wheel heater will switch oM.
Easy entry and exit feature
Using the easy entry and exit feature
&WARNING Risk of accident when pulling
away during the adjustment process of
the easy entry and exit feature
You could lose control of the vehicle.
Always wait until the adjustment process
is complete before driving oM.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the easy entry and exit feature
You and other vehicle occupants, particularly
children, may become trapped.
Make sure that no one has any part of
their body within the range of movement
of the steering wheel and driver\bs seat.If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the
steering wheel:Move the steering wheel adjustment lever.
The adjustment process is stopped.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the driver\bs seat:
Press the switch for seat adjustment.
The adjustment process is stopped.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Vehicles with memory function: you can stop the
adjustment process by pressing one of the mem-
ory function position switches.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
children activate the easy entry and exit
feature
Children could become trapped if they acti- vate the easy entry and exit feature, particu-
larly when unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the
steering wheel will move upwards and the driver\bs
seat will move back in the following situations:
= You switch oM the vehicle when the driver\bs
door is open.
= You open the driver\bs door when the vehicle is
switched oM.
\bThe steering wheel will then move upwards
only if it is not already as high as it will go.
The driver\bs seat will then move backwards
only if it is not already at the rear of the seat
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The steering wheel and the driver\bs seat will moveback to the last driving position in the following
cases:
= You switch the power supply or the vehicle on
when the driver\bs door is closed.
= You close the driver\bs door when the vehicle is
switched on.
The last drive position will be saved when: = You switch oM the vehicle.
= Vehicles with memory function: you call up the
seat settings via the memory function.
= Vehicles with memory function: you save the
seat settings via the memory function.
Vehicles with memory function: press one of the
memory function position switches to stop the
adjustment process.Setting the easy entry and exit feature
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Automatic Seat Adjustment
5 Easy Entry/Exit
Activate or deactivate the function.
Memory function
Function of the memory function
&WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-
ory function is used while driving
If you use the memory function on the driver\bs
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made.
Only use the memory function on the driver\bs side when the vehicle is station-
ary.&WARNING Risk of entrapment when
adjusting the seat with the memory func-
tion
When the memory function adjusts the seat, you and other vehicle occupants !

When leaving the vehicle, always take thekey with you and lock the vehicle.You can use the memory function when the vehi-
cle is switched oM.
Seat settings for up to three people can be stored
and called up using the memory function.
You can save settings for the following systems:
= Seat, backrest and head restraint
= Steering wheel
= Outside mirrors
= Head-up display
Operating the memory function
Storing
Set the desired position for all systems.Press the memory button V and then
press memory position switch b, T or
U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal will sound. The settings are
stored.To call up: press or brieOy hold memory posi-
tion switch b, T or U .
Aser you release the switch, all systems will
be moved into the stored position.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch oM the engine before
opening the trunk lid.Never drive with the trunk lid open.&WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
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over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.&WARNING Risk of accident from objects in
the driver\bs footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell and front-
passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver\bs
footwell or front-passenger footwell.Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient clearance for
the pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag
shutoM: Objects trapped under the front-
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front-passenger air bag shutoM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front-passenger airbag shutoM ( page 46).
&WARNING !

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is
moving, the container may be Oung around
and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traPc conditions and
you may lose control of the vehicle.Only use the cup holder when the vehicle
is stationary.Only use the cup holder for containers of
the right size.Close the container, particularly if the
liquid is hot.*NOTE Damage to the cup holder
The cup holder can be damaged when folding
back the rear armrest. When open, the cup
holder can be damaged by body weight.
The rear armrest can only be folded back
when the cup holder is closed.Do not sit or support yourself on the cup
holder when it is open.*NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat armrest.*NOTE Damage to the handle in the trunk
Ooor
If the handle in the trunk is les protruding, the
handle may be damaged.
Before closing the trunk lid, detach the
handle and press it down closed again.*NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
engaged.&WARNING Risk of Nre and injury from hot
cigarette lighter
You can suMer burns if you touch the hot heat-
ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, Oammable materials can catch Nre
if:
= you drop the hot cigarette lighter.
= children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter
to objects.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.Always make sure that the cigarette
lighter is out of the reach of children.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
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with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself.Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-
vise children especially closely in this
area.Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.\bLeather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties, e. g. diMerences in struc-
ture, marks caused by growth and injury or
subtle color diMerences. These surface prop-
erties are characteristics of leather and not material malfunctions. Leather is also subjectto a natural aging process during which the
surface properties change.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should bear the following in mindwhen loading the vehicle:
= Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(including load and occupants). The values are
speciNed on the vehicle identiNcation plate on
the vehicle\bs B-pillar.
= The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load = Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading the vehicle (  page 105).
= Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 154).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage compartment in the armrest with
USB ports and stowage space, e.g. for an
MP3 player3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with a USB port4Glove box108Seats and stowing