MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2008 Owners Manual

Seats
88
X
To fit: guide seat cushion 2into seat
guides 1at a slight angle from the rear
3.
X Fold seat cushion 2back into its original
position 4until it engages.
Folding back the folding bench seat 1
Tab
2 Backrest
X Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab 1
and fold it back into its original position
until it engages. 1
Release button on the bottom of the head
restraint
X Press release button 1and fold the head
restraints down.
! To prevent damage, you must insert the
head restraints fully into their guides and
engage the belt buckles in their guides. 1
Release catch
2 Backrest
X Press release catch 1and push the head
restraints in fully.
X Fold backrest 2of the folding bench seat
into its original position until it engages. Controls
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Steering wheel
89Steering wheel
Points to remember
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
adjust the steering wheel either manually or
electrically*. G
Risk of injury
The electrically adjustable steering
wheel* can be adjusted when the key is
removed from the ignition lock. Therefore,
do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle as they could become trapped as
the steering wheel is adjusted. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is stationary and do not pull away
until the steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism is locked in position. You might oth-
erwise drive without the steering wheel
adjustment mechanism being locked in
position. As a result you could be distracted
from road and traffic conditions by an unex-
pected movement of the steering wheel
and thereby cause an accident.
The steerability of the vehicle is however
not affected. When you adjust the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R
the steering wheel can be reached with
your arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
1
Release handle
2 Steering column height
3 Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment X
Pull handle 1out completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Set the desired steering wheel position.
X Push handle 1in completely until it
engages fully.
The steering wheel is locked in position. Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally*
1
Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
2 Steering column height
X Press the lever in direction of arrow 1or
2 until the steering wheel has moved into
the desired position.
You can find more information under: Controls
* optional
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Steering wheel
90
R
Easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 90)
R Storing settings (Y page 93) Steering wheel heating*
1
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
2 To switch off the steering-wheel heating
3 Indicator lamp
X To switch on or off: make sure that the
key is in position 2in the ignition lock.
X Turn the lever in direction of arrow 1or
2.
Indicator lamp 3lights up or goes out.
i The steering-wheel heating does not
switch off automatically. Easy-entry/exit feature*
The easy-entry/exit feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the key is in
the ignition lock or in position 1.
The steering wheel is moved automatically to
the position previously set when the key is
inserted into the ignition lock with the driver's
door closed. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped when you activate the easy-entry/exit
feature.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped, stop
the adjustment procedure. To halt the pro-
cedure:
R press the steering-column adjustment
switch
R press one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons
The steering column stops moving immedi-
ately. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could open the driver's door
and thereby unintentionally activate the
easy-entry feature and become trapped.
The most recent position of the steering
wheel is stored when you switch off the igni-
tion or when you store a memory position
(Y page 93).
You can activate and deactivate the easy-
entry/exit feature via the on-board computer
(Y page 138). Controls
* optional
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Mirrors
91Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you
have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions.
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) 1
Anti-dazzle switch
X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch
1 forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
G
Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than
they appear. You could misjudge the dis-
tance from vehicles driving behind and
cause an accident, e.g. when changing
lane. For this reason, make sure of the
actual distance from the vehicle driving
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
At low outside temperatures the exterior mir-
rors are heated automatically.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1
Left-hand exterior mirror 2
Adjustment button
3 Right-hand exterior mirror
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button 3for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button 1for the left-hand exte-
rior mirror.
X Press adjustment button 2up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior mir-
ror is set to a position which provides you
with a good overview of traffic conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically* 1
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out Controls
* optional
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Mirrors
92
X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i If you are driving faster than 47 km/h, you
can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion; otherwise, they may vibrate.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or has
become discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. Otherwise, they will not fold in
when you select the "Fold in mirrors when
locking" function in the on-board computer
(Y page 139).
X Make sure that the key is in position 1in
the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 1.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically* If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 139): R
The exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
R The exterior mirrors fold out again auto-
matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle
and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If you have activated this function and fold
in the exterior mirrors using button 1, they
will not be folded out automatically. You
can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 1. Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors*
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged and the interior light-
ing is switched on. G
Risk of accident
If the incident light from headlamps cannot
strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for
instance when the rear window blind* is extended, the mirrors' automatic anti-daz-
zle function will not operate.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident. In
this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-
ually. Parking aid*
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves into the parking position as soon
as you engage reverse gear. 1
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side Controls
* optional
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Memory functions*
93
X
Make sure that parking position for the
exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
is stored with the memory function
(Y page 94).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Make sure that button 2for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side is
pressed in.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of
10 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen-
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button 1for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side Memory functions*
Storing settings
You can store up to three different settings
using the memory button.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R Dynamic driving seat*: activated/deacti-
vated
R Driver's side: steering-wheel position
R Driver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides G
Risk of injury
The memory function can be used when the
key has been removed. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised
in the vehicle. They could otherwise
become trapped when moving the seat or
the steering wheel. G
Risk of accident
Only use the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord, and cause
an accident.
1
Storage position switches 1,2,3
2 Memory button M
X Adjust the seat ( Ypage 77).
X On the driver's side, also adjust the steer-
ing wheel (Y page 89) and the mirrors
(Y page 91).
X Press memory button M2.
X Press one of storage position switches 1,
2 or 31 within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed. Controls
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Memory functions*
94 Calling up a stored setting
G
Risk of accident
Only use the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord, and cause
an accident.
X Press and hold the relevant storage posi-
tion switch 1,2or 3until the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are in the stored posi-
tion.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
switch. Storing a parking position
To make it easier to park, you can store the
front-passenger side exterior mirror position
in such a way that you can see the rear wheel
on that side as soon as you engage reverse
gear.
You can store a parking position for the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
the memory button.
You will find information about using the exte-
rior mirror's parking position in the "Parking
aid" section (Y page 92). 1
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Adjustment button
3 Exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side
4 Memory button M X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button 3for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Use button 2to adjust the exterior mirror
to a position which allows you to see the
rear wheel and the kerb.
X Press memory button M4.
X Press one of the arrows on adjustment but-
ton 2within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
i If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps. You can adjust the exterior mir-
ror again after storing the setting. Controls
* optional
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Seat belts
95Seat belts
Wearing seat belts
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restraining the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident. This
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle interior. G
Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot perform its inten-
ded protective function. Under certain cir-
cumstances this could cause severe or
even fatal injuries.
Make sure that all occupants – in particular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times.
R The seat belt must pass closely over your
body and must not be twisted. You
should therefore avoid wearing bulky
clothing (e.g. a winter coat). The shoulder
belt section must be routed across the
middle of your shoulder – on no account
across your neck or under your arm – and
pulled tight against your upper body. The
lap belt must always pass across your lap
as low down as possible, i.e. over your hip joints – not across your abdomen. If
necessary, push down the belt strap
slightly and then retighten it in the roll-up
direction.
R Do not route the belt strap across sharp
or fragile objects, especially if these are
located on or in your clothing, e.g. spec-
tacles, pencils, keys, etc. The seat belt
strap could be damaged and tear in an
accident and you or other vehicle occu-
pants could be injured.
R Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time. Children must never
travel sitting on the lap of other occu-
pants. It would not be possible to restrain
the child in the event of a sudden change
in direction, braking or an accident. This
could result in severe or even fatal inju-
ries to the child and other occupants.
R Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot
wear the seat belts correctly. For this
reason, secure persons less than 1.50 m
tall in specially designed, suitable
restraint systems.
R Children less than 1.50 m tall or under
12 years of age cannot wear the seat
belts properly. Therefore, always secure
these children in suitable child restraint systems on suitable vehicle seats. You
can find more information under "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" in the "Safety" sec-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Follow the
manufacturer's installation instructions
when fitting the child restraint system.
R Do not secure any objects with a seat belt
if the seat belt is also being used by one
of the vehicle's occupants. G
Risk of injury
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection unless the backrest is
almost vertical. Under certain circumstan-
ces this could cause severe or even fatal
injuries.
Before starting a journey, make sure that
the seat is properly adjusted and that the
backrest is almost vertical. G
Risk of injury
A dirty or damaged seat belt or a seat belt
that has been subjected to a load in an
accident or modified no longer offers the
intended level of protection. Under certain
circumstances this could cause severe or
even fatal injuries. Controls
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Seat belts
96 For this reason, check regularly that the
seat belts are not damaged or dirty.
Always have damaged seat belts or seat
belts that have been subjected to a load in
an accident replaced at a qualified special-
ist workshop. Choose a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools for the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use seat belts which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle. 1
Belt sash guide
2 Belt tongue
3 Buckle
4 Release button Routing the belt X
Adjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position (Y page 77).
X Pull the belt smoothly through belt sash
guide 1.
X Route the belt over the centre of the shoul-
der without twisting it.
X Engage belt tongue 2into buckle 3.
X If necessary, adjust the belt to the appro-
priate height (Y page 97).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the belt to tighten the belt across
your body.
Routing the belt X
Press release button 4and guide belt
tongue 2back towards belt sash guide
1. Controls
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Seat belts
97Belt warning for driver and front
passenger
The < seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster reminds you that all occupants
should fasten their seat belts. The <seat
belt warning lamp may light up continuously
or it may flash. Additionally, there may be a
warning tone.
The < seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases when the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver or the front passenger is
already secured, the <seat belt warning
lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine
has been started. The <seat belt warning
lamp then goes out if both the driver and the
front passenger have fastened their seat belt.
i Further information about the <seat
belt warning lamp (Y page 290). Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the fol-
lowing seats:
R Driver&#39;s seat
R Front-passenger seat
R Outer rear seats
Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be
routed across the middle of your shoulder. 1
Release catch
X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: press and hold release button
1. X
Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X Let go of release button 1and make sure
that the belt sash guide has engaged. Correct driver&#39;s seat position
1
Steering wheel
2 Seat belt
3 Seat Controls
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