MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Push handle 1.
The red M (USA) or

Standby mode (extension of the starter battery\bsperiod out of use)

q Standby mode function
\bThis function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-opera-
tion.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
= The starter battery is preserved.
= The maximum non-operational time appears in
the media display.
= The connection to online services is interrup-
ted.
= The ATA (anti-thes alarm system) is not availa-
ble.
= The interior protection and tow-away alarm
functions are not available.
= The function for detecting collisions on a
parked vehicle is not available.
If the following conditions are fulNlled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the multimedia system:
= The vehicle is switched on.
= The vehicle has not been started.
Exceeding the vehicle\bs displayed non-operational
time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be guaranteed that the starter battery will reliablystart the vehicle.
Charge the starter battery in the following situa- tions:
= The vehicle\bs non-operational time must be
extended.
= The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby
Mode message appears in the media display.\bStandby mode is automatically deactivated
when the vehicle is switched on.

q Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking
up the vehicle)
Requirements
= The vehicle is switched oM.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
VehicleActivate or deactivate Standby Mode.Select Yes.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that
assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering thevehicle. The driving systems are only aids. Theyare not a substitute for you paying attention to
your surroundings and do not relieve you of your
responsibility pertaining to road traPc law. The
driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane.Pay attention to the traPc conditions at all times
and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these sys-tems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always
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take into account road, weather or traPc condi-
tions.\bSome driving systems can regulate or limit the speed to a previously set value. Draw atten-tion to the stored speed when changing driv-
ers.
Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam- eras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle.
1Multifunction camera2Cameras in the outside mirrors3Front radar4Front camera5Corner radars6Ultrasonic sensors7Rear view camera&WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen- sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(  page 290). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers, foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
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Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiatorgrill, or aser an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualiNed specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the front and rear windows
repaired at a qualiNed specialist workshop.\bThe rear view camera can extend and retract
automatically for the purpose of calibration,
even though there is no camera image in the
display.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
= ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System) (  page 173)
= BAS ( Brake Assist System) (  page 173)
= ESP n
(Electronic Stability Program)
(  page 173)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 174)
= EBD ( Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
(  page 175)
=
STEER CONTROL (  page 175)
= HOLD function (  page 175)
= Hill Start Assist (  page 176)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 177)
= Cruise control (  page 178)
= TraPc Sign Assist (  page 196)
= DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL (  page 205)
= AIR BODY CONTROL (  page 205)
Driving Assistance Package
The following functions are part of the Driving
Assistance Package. Certain functions are only
available in some countries. Some functions are
also available without the Driving Assistance Package, albeit with restricted functionality.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(  page 180)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 185)
= Route-based speed adaptation (country-
dependent) (  page 185)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 192)=
Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 188)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (country-
dependent) (  page 190)
= Active Lane Change Assist (country-depend-
ent) (  page 190)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (country-depend-
ent) (  page 187)
= Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning (  page 200)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist (  page 203)
Parking Package
= Rear view camera (  page 207)
= 360° Camera (  page 210)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 213)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 217)172Driving and parking

Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insuPcient tire trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
= Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con- ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
= ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
= ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aser
the vehicle is started.
Function of BAS&WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
= BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
= BAS can shorten the braking distance.
= ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP n&WARNING
Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
ESP n
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP n
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
= When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
When ESP n
is deactivated, the

Activating/deactivating ESPn
(Electronic Stability
Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick Access
\bESP n
can only be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function
is available in quick access. ESP n
can other-
wise be found in the Assistance menu.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.Select ESP.Select On or

qActivating/deactivating the HOLD function&WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
= If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
= If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The driver\bs door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver\bs side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started or has been
automatically switched oM by the ECO start/
stop function.
= The electric parking brake is released.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position [, ^ or \\.
Activating the HOLD functionDepress the brake pedal, and aser a short
time quickly depress further until the

&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
Aser a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
Swisly move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist.
ATTENTION ASSIST

q Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-
nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fatigue
or increasing lapses in concentration on the part
of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-
ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-
quate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
= Standard: normal system sensitivity.
= Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
is warned earlier and the attention level detec-
ted by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accord-
ingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra-
tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST Take
a Break! warning appears in the Instrument Dis-
play. You can acknowledge the message and take
a break where necessary. If you do not take a
break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect
increasing lapses in concentration, you will bewarned again aser a minimum of 15 minutes.You can have the following status information for
ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance
menu of the on-board computer:
= The length of the journey since the last break.
= The attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST:
- the fuller the circle, the higher the atten-
tion level determined
- as your attention wanes, the circle in the
center of the display becomes smaller
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warning, the
System Suspended message appears.
If a warning is given in the Instrument Display, the multimedia system oMers to search for a rest
area. You can select a rest area and start naviga-
tion to this rest area. This function can be activa-
ted and deactivated in the multimedia system.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the Û
symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the Instrument Display. Aser the vehicle is started,
ATTENTION ASSIST is automatically activated. The last selected sensitivity level remains stored.Driving and parking177

System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION ASSIST only functions in a restricted manner andwarnings may be delayed or not occur:
= If you have been driving for less than approx-
imately 30 minutes.
= If the road condition is poor (uneven road sur-
face or potholes).
= If there is a strong side wind.
= If you adopt a sporty driving style (high corner-
ing speeds or high rates of acceleration).
= If Active Steering Assist is activated and active
(  page 188).
= If the time has been set incorrectly.
= If you change lanes and vary your speed fre-
quently in active driving situations.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness
assessment is reset and restarted when continu- ing the journey in the following situations:
= If you switch oM the vehicle.=
If you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver\bs door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break).

q Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Attention Assist
Setting optionsSelect Standard , Sensitive or Off.
Suggesting rest areas
Select Suggest Rest Area .Activate or deactivate the function.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or an increasing lack of attention, it will suggest a
rest area in the vicinity.Select the suggested rest area. You will be guided to the selected rest area.Speed control cruise control

q Function of cruise control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value
selected by the driver.
If you accelerate to overtake, forexample, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal aser overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed.
You can store any speed above 15 mph
(20 km/h) up to the maximum design speed.
Observe the notes on driving systems and yourresponsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognizedangers (  page 170).
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