warning MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
1Setting currently selected
2Digital speedometer
3Traffic Sign Assist
4Navigation displays
Head-up Display
Function ofthe Head-up Display
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:be suretoobservethe information inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dangers.
The Head-up Display projects intothe driver'sfield of vision:
RInformation fromthe navigation system
RInformation fromthe driver assistance sys‐tems
RSomewarning messages
Display elements
1Navigation messages
2Current speed
3Detected instructions and traffic signs
4Set speed inthe driver assistance system(e.g. cruise control)
Whenyoureceivea call,theaIncoming Callmessage will appear onthe Head-up Display.
In audio mode,thestation name or track will beshowntemporarily whenthe audio source isbeing actively operated.
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Notes on operating safety
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating mobile communication equipmentwhilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate mobile communication equip‐ment when driving,you will be distracted
fromthe traffic situation. This could alsocauseyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthevehicle isstationary.
Foryourown safety, alwaysobservethefollow‐ing points when operating mobile communica‐tions equipment and especiallyyourvoice con‐trol system:
RObservethe legalrequirementsforthe coun‐try in whichyou are driving.
RWhile driving, only operate mobile communi‐cations equipment andyourvoice controlsystem whenthe traffic conditions permit it.You mayotherwise be distracted fromthetraffic conditions and cause an accident,injuringyourself andothers.
RIfyou usethevoice control system in anemergencyyourvoice canchange andyourtelephone call, e.g. an emergency call, canthereby be unnecessarily delayed.
RFamiliarizeyourself withthevoice controlsystem functions beforestartingthe journey.
Operation
Overview of operation oftheVoice ControlSystem onthe multifunctionsteering wheel
TheVoice Control System is operational approx‐imatelythirty seconds afterthe ignition isswitched on.
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Overview and operation
Overview ofthe multimedia system
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
1Touch Control
Multimedia system button group onthesteering wheel (→page 220)
2Multimedia system display
3Main function button group (→page 252)
4Touchpad
5Control knob
Adjuststhevolume (→page 254)
Switchesthe mute function on/off(→page 254)
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Onthe multimedia system
Turnvolume control1.Thevolume ofthe currentradio or mediasource is set. Thevolume ofother audiosources can be adjusted separately.
Adjustthis inthefollowing situations:
Rduring a traffic announcement
Rduring a navigation announcement
Thevolume ofthe navigation announce‐mentchanges in accordance withthevol‐ume ofthe current media source.
Rduring atelephone call
Rwhen entering orexiting a parking spacewhile usingActiveParking Assist
or
SelectSysteminthe multimedia system.
SelectAudio.
Select avolume setting.
Setthevolume.
Enteringcharacters
Usingthecharacter input function
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthe
traffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
Usethecharacter input function inthefollowingsituations,forexample:
RRenaming afavorite
REntering a POI or address
RMaking a phone call
Thefollowing functions areavailable:
RSelecting acharacter inthecharacter bar
RWriting acharacter onthetouchpad
Character input can bestarted with a controlelement andresumed with another.
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Multimedia system:
System Software Update
Automatic update
SwitchAutomatic Online Updateons.Updates are performed.
The currentstatus ofthe updates is dis‐played.
Manual update
DeactivateSAutomatic Online Update.
Select an update fromthe list andstarttheupdate.
Activating the softwareupdate
Restartthe system.
Function of important system updatesImportant system updates may be necessaryforthe security ofyour multimedia system's data.Please installthese updates, or elsethe securityofyour multimedia system cannotbe ensured.
If automatic software updates are activated,the system updates will be downloaded auto‐matically (→page 266).
As soon as an update isavailablefor download,a corresponding message appearsonthe mediadisplay.
You havethefollowing selection options:
RDownload
The update will be downloaded inthe back‐ground.
RDetails
Information aboutthe pending systemupdate is displayed.
RLater
The update can be downloaded manually at alater time (→page 266).
Ifthe download is completed andthe update isreadyfor installation,you will be informed ofthisafterthe next ignition cycle,forexample.
Parkthevehicle safely in a suitable locationbeforestartingthe installation.
Requirementsforthe installation:
RThe ignition is switched on.
RThe engine is notrunning.
RNotes andwarnings havebeenread andaccepted.
RThe parking brake is applied.
If allrequirements are met,the update will beinstalled. The multimedia system cannotbeoperated whilethe update is being installed andvehicle functions arerestricted.
If errorsshould occur duringthe installation,themultimedia system automatically attemptstorestorethe previousversion. Ifrestoration ofthepreviousversion is not possible, a symbolappears onthe center console display.Pleaseconsult aqualified specialistworkshoptoresolvethe problem.
Reset function
Multimedia system:
System Reset
Personal data is deleted,forexample:
RStation presets
RConnected mobile phones
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Multimedia system:
Navigation
Toshow:swipe left onthetouchpad ortheTouch Control.
or
Slidethe controllertothe left.Tohide:swiperight onthetouchpad ortheTouch Control.
or
Slidethe controllertotheright.
Toshow or hide lower menu levels, swipe orslidetothe left orright as many times asnecessary.
Destination entry
Entering a POI or address
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroad
and traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
Requirements:RFor the online search:Mercedes me con‐nect isavailable.
RYou havea user accountforthe Mercedesme portal.
RThe service isavailable.
RThe service has been activated at an author‐ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes.me
Multimedia system:
Navigation
Showthe navigation menu.
SelectªEnter Destination.
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Selecting notificationsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsAnnounce-
ments
Switch an announcement onsor offS.
You canchoose fromthefollowing announce‐ments:
RAnnounce Traffic Warnings
This function is notavailable in all countries.
RAnnounce Street Names
The multimedia system announcesthenames oftheroadsthat willfollowtheupcomingchange of direction.
This function is notavailable in all countriesand languages.
Displaying destination information
Requirements:RA destination is entered.
Multimedia system:
Navigation
SelectWay Points and Info.
Thefollowing information is displayed:
RIntermediate destinations and destination
Theroute can also include uptofourintermediate destinations.
RName, address
RRemaining driving distance
RTime of arrival
Selecting an alternativerouteMultimedia system:
NavigationÀRoute and Position
SelectAlternative Route.Theroutes are displayed in accordance withthe setting made intheroute settings.
The currently selectedroute is shown with adark blue line.
Selectthe alternativeroute.
Activating a commuterroute
Requirements:RYour home andworkaddresses are saved asdestinations inthefavorites (→page 286).
Multimedia system:
NavigationÀRoute and Position
SelectActivate Commuter Routes.Navigation automaticallyrecognizesthatthevehicle is located ontheroute between"home" and "work" or viceversa. It automati‐callystarts aroute guidance withoutvoiceoutput.
Ifthe destinationsfor home andworkhavenotyet been created, a promptappears.
Forthe daily commuterroute, traffic inci‐dents ontheroute are alsoreported whendriving withoutroute guidance.
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Switchingthe automaticgasstation searchon/offMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptions
SwitchReserve Fuelonsor offS.Switched ons: whenthe fuelreservelevelisreached, a promptappears asking whetheryouwanttostart searchingforgasstations.
Using automaticgasstation search
Requirements:The automaticgasstation searchis activateds(→page 281).
The promptReserve Fuel Do you want to start asearch for surrounding gas stations?appears.
SelectYes.The automaticgasstation searchbegins. Theavailablegasstations alongtheroute or inthe vicinity are displayed.
Selectthegasstation.Whenthere is noroute,thegasstation is setasthe destination.
or
Whenthere is aroute,thegasstation is setasthe next intermediate destination.
Startingthe automatic servicestationsearch
Requirements:RATTENTION ASSIST andtheSuggest RestAreafunction are activated (→page210).
Driving situationTheATTENTION ASSIST Do you want to searchfor a rest area?messageis shown.
SelectYes.The servicestation search starts. Theavaila‐ble servicestations alongtheroute or inthevicinity ofthevehicle's current position aredisplayed.
Selectthe servicestation.The servicestation address is displayed.Ifroute guidance is not active, selectStartRoute Guidance.The selected servicestation is set as a desti‐nation.Route guidance begins.
or
Ifroute guidance is active, selectStart NewRoute GuidanceorSet as Next Way Point.Start New Route Guidance:the selectedservicestation is set as a new destination.The previous destination and all intermediatedestinations are deleted.Route guidancetothe servicestation begins.
Set as Next Way Point:the selected servicestation is set asthe next intermediate desti‐nation.Route guidance begins.
Route guidance
Notes onroute guidance
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating integrated communication equip‐ment whilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate communication equipmentintegrated inthevehicle when driving,youwill be distracted fromthe traffic situation.This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
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Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptions
The subscriptionexpiration date is automaticallydisplayed:
Rone month beforetheexpiration date.
Roneweek beforetheexpiration date.
Rontheexpiration date.
Todisplaymanually:selectLive Traffic Sub-scription Info.
Depending onthestatus, one ofthefollowingmessages appears:
Rthe period ofvalidityforthe subscriptionis displayed.
Rthe subscription hasexpired.
The subscription can beextended:
Rat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Rvia an MB Info calltothe Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center
Displayingthe traffic map
Requirements:RFor LiveTraffic Information:thevehicle isequipped with a communication modulefea‐turing an activated, integrated SIM card.
RWhenthevehicle isstarted,the communica‐tion module automatically establishes anInternet connection.Traffic information ismadeavailable shortly afterwards.
Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Menu
Alternatively: ifthe map is displayed in fullscreen mode, presstheTouch Control,thecontroller orthetouchpad.The map menu appears.
Activateºs.
The traffic map shows thefollowing information,forexample:
Rtraffic incidents,forexample:
-roadworks
-road blocks
-warning messages
The symbolsfor traffic incidents are dis‐played in color (ontheroute) orgray(offtheroute).
Rtrafficflowinformation:
-traffic jam (red line)
-slow-moving traffic (orange line)
-heavy traffic (yellow line)
-free-flowing traffic (green line)
Rdisplayfor traffic delays ontheroute lastingat least one minute
Rwarning message symbols:
-Ôsymbol
-additionalroad safety notes whenapproaching a traffic incident, e.g.theend of a traffic jam
Ifthevehicle approaches a danger areaontheroute, awarning message is dis‐played onthe map. Awarning messagemay also be issued (→page 289).
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Displaying traffic incidentsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
ActivatesTraffic Incidents.Roadworks,road blocks, local areareports(e.g.fog) andwarning messages are dis‐played.
Activating freeflow and traffic display
ActivatesFree Flowing TrafficandTrafficDelays.
The traffic delayis displayedforthe currentroute.Traffic delays lasting one minute orlonger aretaken into consideration.
Displaying details
Displays the traffic map (→page288).
Movesthe map (→page 291).When a trafficreport symbol is underthecrosshair, press onthe central control ele‐ment.The trafficreport details are displayed.
or
Press onthe central control element.
SelectInformation on Traffic Reports.The map shows the trafficreport symbols inthe vicinity.
Trafficreport information is displayed inthestatus line:
RTrafficreport symbol
RReasonforthe trafficreport, e.g. trafficcongestion
RWarning message (highlighted inred)Toselect a trafficreport symbol:selectNextorPrevious.
Press onthe central control element.The trafficreport details are displayed.
Issuing hazardwarningsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsAnnounce-
ments
ActivatesAnnounce Traffic Warnings.Warning messages are issued andtailbackswhich pose arisk are announced.
Map and compass
Map and compassoverview
1Savesthe currentvehicle position
2Movesthe map
3Selectsthe map orientation and map view
4Selectsthe function depending onthe equip‐ment:
• Sends a hazardwarning via Car-to-X.
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