MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS WAGON 2023 Owners Manual

qAttaching the partitioning net&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage 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 parti-
tioning net.For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net
when transporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulNll
their protective functions and must be replaced.
Visit a qualiNed specialist workshop.Partitioning net without cargo compartment
enlargementPull the partitioning net far out towards the
rear from the rear bench seat using tab 1.Hook the partitioning net into eyelets 2, Nrst
on the les, then on the right.Partitioning net with cargo compartment enlarge-
mentGuide the partitioning net upwards using tab
1 .Hook the partitioning net into eyelets 2.Seats and stowing119

Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 110).
1Cargo tie-down ringsOverview of bag hooks&WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 110).
Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg) and do not attach any goods to them.
1Bag hook
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
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and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage 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 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.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.Fold up the tie-down eyes.Hook parcel net 1 into the front and rear tie-
down eyes.
EASY-PACK load-securing kit

q Notes on the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to
use your cargo compartment for a variety of pur-
poses. The components are located in the stow-
age space under the cargo Ooor.
1Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder2Telescopic rodSeats and stowing121

qInserting the brackets into the load railInsert bracket 1 into the center of load rail
5 .Press release knob 3 and slide bracket 1
into the desired position in load rail 5.Let go of release knob 3.Press locking button 4.
Bracket 1 has been secured in the selected
position in load rail 5.If necessary, fold tie-down eye 2 upwards.

qInstalling or removing the luggage holder
Requirements: = Select a load size that can be secured by the
luggage holder.
The luggage holder is used to secure loads against
the side wall of the cargo compartment to prevent them from moving around.
You can subject the load holder to a maximum
load of 15.4 lbs (7 kg).
Insert two brackets 5 into the load rail
(  page 122).Press and hold release knob 1 on luggage
holder 2.Pull the belt on the handle out slightly.Let go of release knob 1.122Seats and stowing

InstallingPress and hold release knob 3 of Nrst
bracket 5.Insert luggage holder 2 into Nrst bracket 5
and slide it downwards until it engages.Let go of release knob 3.Repeat the process with second bracket 5
and the handle.
Loading
Press and hold release knob 1 on luggage
holder 2.Pull the belt on the handle out.Place the load between the strap and the
cargo compartment side wall.Press and hold release knob 1 on luggage
holder 2.Hold the belt on the handle Nrmly and slowly
guide it back until the load has been secured.Let go of release knob 1.On both brackets 5, press locking button
4 .To remove: press release knob 3 on bracket
5 and remove luggage holder 2 by pulling it
out.

q Installing or removing the telescopic rod
Installing
The telescopic rod is used to secure loads against
the rear seats to prevent them from moving
around.
Insert one bracket 2 into both the les and
right load rails and slide it to the desired posi-
tion.Press and hold the release knob 3.Insert telescopic rod 1 into brackets 2 and
slide it downwards until it engages.On both brackets, press locking button 4.To remove: press release knob 3 on respec-
tive bracket 2 and remove telescopic rod 1
by pulling it upwards and out.
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.
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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 tailgate 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/
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.
Notes on driving with a roof load
= Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 110).
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=Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking 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).Secure the roof luggage rack to the roof rail-
ing.Observe the manufacturer\bs installation
instructions.
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 the following 12 V sockets:
= In the stowage compartment in the front cen-
ter console
= In the stowage compartment in the center
console of the rear passenger compartment
= In the cargo compartment
Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
in 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.
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.Seats and stowing125

&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.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.
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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.
= 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-
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phone. 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.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 2.128Seats and stowing