MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS WAGON 2023 Owners Manual

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 !

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 tail-
gate is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch oM the engine before
opening the tailgate.Never drive with the tailgate open.
Objects in the deployment space of an air bag may prevent the air bag from functioning cor-rectly. Observe the notes on protection provided
by the air bag (  page 44).
&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
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 receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
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There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or abrupt changes in
direction.Always store objects such that they can-
not 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.Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.&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 !

&WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment Ooor
If you drive with the cargo compartment Ooor
open, objects could be Oung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment Ooor before a journey.*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
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
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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.
= When transporting objects in the cargo com-
partment, always install the combined cargo
cover and net (cargo compartment cover and partitioning net).
= 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.
= 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 169).\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 boxThrough-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
&WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
= As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
= Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
compartment will not be restrained by the
seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.Seats and stowing113

If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked,this will be shown on the driver\bs display.
Requirements: = The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully
inserted.
You can fold the center and outer seat backrests
forwards separately.
The right seat backrest can be folded forwards
only together with the center seat backrest.
The outer seat backrests are unlocked electrically.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.To fold the les and right seat backrests
forward: pull right or les button 1.To fold the center seat backrest forwards: pull
release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-
wards.Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.114Seats and stowing

qFolding back the rear seat backrest*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 part of the seat backrest in the rear
passenger compartment is folded back, the
corresponding front seat will automatically
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, this will be shown on the driver\bs display.
Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is
not engaged and locked, 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 cargo compart-
ment against unauthorized access. The center seat backrest can then only be folded forwards
together with the les seat backrest.Seats and stowing115

Fold the center and les seat backrests for-
wards.To lock: slide catch 1 upwards.
The release catch of the center seat backrest
will be locked.To unlock: slide catch 1 downwards.
qAdjusting the angle of the rear seat backrests
(cargo position)
To enlarge the cargo compartment, you can adjust the seat backrests so that they are 10°steeper (cargo position).Fold seat backrest forwards (  page 113).Move bracket 1 in the direction of the arrow.Push seat backrest 2 back to bracket 1
until the backrest engages.
Cargo compartment cover with partition net
(combined cargo cover and net)

q Notes on the cargo compartment cover
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
poorly secured objects
The cargo compartment cover alone cannot
secure or restrain heavy objects, items of lug-
gage or heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-
ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-
tion, sudden braking or an accident.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Secure objects, luggage or loads against
slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using tie
downs, even if you are using the cargo
compartment cover.116Seats and stowing

*NOTE Damage to the cargo compartment
cover when loading the vehicle
The cargo compartment cover may be dam-
aged when the vehicle is being loaded.
Do not place any objects above the
lower edge of the side windows or on the
cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover and the partition- ing net form the combined cargo cover and net.
When the cargo compartment cover is clipped in,
no objects in the cargo compartment should
obstruct the lowering movement of the cover when the tailgate is closed. The cargo compart-
ment cover will otherwise be raised again auto-
matically.

q Extending/retracting the cargo compartment
coverTo extend: pull cargo compartment cover 1
back by handle 2 and clip it into the brackets
on the les and right.
The cargo compartment cover raises automat-
ically when the tailgate is opened and lowers
again when the tailgate is closed.
Retracting
Remove cargo compartment cover 1 from
the brackets on the les and right.Guide cargo compartment cover 1 forwards
by handle 2 until it is fully retracted.The handle strip of the retracted cargo compart-
ment cover 1 can be used in the following posi-
tions:GFolded up by 45° (loading position)HHorizontal position (driving position)IFolded down and locked in place (rattle-free
position when driving)

q Installing/removing the combined cargo cover
and net
Requirements: = The cargo compartment cover and partition
net are retracted.
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Removing
Remove the combined cargo cover and net from the cargo compartment, or from the les-hand rear
door if the seat backrests are folded forwards.Press button 2.Fold the combined cargo cover and net back-
wards with the seat backrest folded up.First, detach the combined cargo cover and net from les-hand catch 1 and then remove
it from right-hand bracket 4.
Installing
Slide the combined cargo cover and net into
right-hand bracket 4 as far as it will go.Place the combined cargo cover and net into
the les-hand bracket and slide it into catch 1
until the combined cargo cover and net
engages audibly.
Red lock veriNcation indicator 3 must no lon-
ger be visible.

q Attaching the combined cargo cover and net to
the rear seat backrest
*NOTE Damage to the combined luggage
cover and net when attaching it to the
seat backrest
When the combined luggage cover and net is
attached to the seat backrest, it may be dam- aged when the seat backrest is folded back.
Do not fold the seat backrests back.Requirements: = The seat backrests are folded forwards.Insert combined cargo cover and net 2 into
both guides 1 and push it as far as it will go
in the direction of the arrow.
To disassemble the combined cargo cover and net, follow the instructions in reverse order.
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