MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury if
the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged
Rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
can fold forwards.
= As a result, the vehicle occupant is
pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot perform its intended protective
function and could cause additional inju-
ries.
= Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.Make sure that the rear bench seat, therear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.If the les and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster. If the center seat backrest is not engaged
and locked in place, the red lock veriNcation indi-
cator will be visible.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil- dren.
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back into place.
Requirements: = The area into which the seat backrest is folded
is clear.
= The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully
inserted.
= To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the
center seat backrest has been unlocked.
= The armrest on the second row of seats is fol-
ded back and the cup holders are empty.
Folding the les and right seat backrests forwards
You can fold the center and outer seat backrests forwards separately.Seats and stowing109

Vehicles with a memory function: If at least
one section of the rear seat backrest is folded
forwards, the corresponding front seat will
move forwards slightly, if necessary, to avoid a
collision.If necessary, fully insert the head restraints in
the rear seat backrest.Pull release lever 1.
The corresponding seat backrest will fold for-
wards.
Folding the center seat backrest forwards
Pull release catch 3 for seat backrest 2 for-
wards.Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-
wards.
q Folding back the rear seat backrest&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.*NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped when folding back the seat backrest.Vehicles with a memory function: If at least
one section of the seat backrest is folded
back, the corresponding front seat will auto-110Seats and stowing

matically return to the most recent original
position.Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back
until it engages.
Les and right seat backrests: if the seat back-
rest is not engaged and locked in place, this
will be shown on the multifunction display on
the instrument cluster.Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is
not engaged and locked in place, the red lock veriNcation indicator 2 will be visible.

qLocking the release catch of the center rear
seat backrest
Requirements
= The les and center seat backrests are
engaged and joined together.
You can lock the center seat backrest release
catch if you want to secure the trunk against unauthorized access. The center seat backrest
can then only be folded forwards together with
the les seat backrest.
Fold the center and les seat backrests for-
wards.To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or
downwards.
Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 105).
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1Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading
feature in the rear bench seat)Attaching the parcel net&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.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
The parcel net is available for all vehicles except
hybrid vehicles.
Vehicles with through-loading feature in the
rear bench seat: fold up the tie-down eyes.Hook parcel net 1 into the front and rear tie-
down eyes.112Seats and stowing

Vehicles without a through-loading feature in
the rear bench seat: hook the rings into the parcel net\bs hooks 1.Hook the rings into the hooks on the trunk
Ooor.
Attaching a roof luggage rack
&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear- ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the trunk lid can be fully
opened when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-
approved roof luggage racks
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is installed,
open the panorama roof with power tilt/Seats and stowing113

sliding panel only if this has been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
*NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening
points beneath covers 1.Comply with the installation instructions of the
roof luggage rack manufacturer.Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V socket in the stowage compartment in
the front center console. In addition, depending
on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V
socket in the stowage compartment in the rear passenger compartment center console.
Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartmentin the front center console
BrieOy press the trim element of the cover on
the front.
The cover opens in the direction of the arrow.Lis up cap 1 of the socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open.
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Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage.When the vehicle is switched oM, make
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.Immediately have the 115 V power
socket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialized workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.&DANGER Risk of death due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric shock:
= If you touch the inside of the socket
= If you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket
Do not touch the inside of the socket.Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V socket.
When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the socket Oap closed.
Requirements
= Only connect devices with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
150 W.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
Open socket Oap 3 .Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
1 .
When the on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.Seats and stowing115

USB port in the rear passenger compartment
You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile
phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging
cable.
When the vehicle is switched on, the devices can
be charged with 5 V (up to 3 A).
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con- nection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone
&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 stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-
ment.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of Nre from placing objects
in the mobile phone storage compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard.
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
any other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment, especially those
made of metal.*NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone storage
compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-
age compartment, these may be damaged by
electromagnetic Nelds.
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or other objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone storage compartment.*NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be dam-
aged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment.
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle\bs exterior antenna via the charging module.
116Seats and stowing

=The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle\bs exterior
antenna are only available if the vehicle is
switched on.
= It may not be possible to charge small mobile
phones in every part of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= It may not be possible to charge large mobile
phones that do not rest Oat in the mobile
phone stowage compartment or connect them to the vehicle\bs exterior antenna.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This depends on the appli- cations (apps) currently running.
The mobile phone can be cooled in the mobile
phone stowage compartment when the air
conditioning system is switched on. The cool-
ing output in the mobile phone stowage com-
partment is highest when the controller in the glove compartment is closed.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle\bs exterior antenna, remove the protective cover from the mobilephone. Protective covers that are designed for
wireless charging are excluded.
= When charging, the mat should be used if pos-
sible.
Charging a mobile phone wirelessly
Requirements = The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).
A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com.
Place the mobile phone as close to the center of mat 1 as possible with the display facing
upwards.
When the charging symbol is shown in the
multimedia system, the mobile phone is being
charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown on the central display.\bThe mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
Installing and removing the Ooor mats
&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver\bs footwell
Objects in the driver\bs 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.Seats and stowing117

Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient room for the
pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
place Ooor mats on top of one another.To install: press studs 1 onto holders 2.To remove: pull the Ooor mat oM holders 2.118Seats and stowing