automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owner's Manual

RAlways make surethat neitheryou northebattery is electrostaticallycharged.
RKeepawayfromfireand openflames.
RDo not leanoverthe battery.
Observethe additionalfollowing points whenchargingthe battery:
ROnly use batterychargerstested andapprovedfor Mercedes-Benz.
RReadthe batterycharger's operating instruc‐tions beforechargingthe battery.
Observethe additionalfollowing points duringstarting assistance:
RStarting assistance may only be providedusing batteries with a nominalvoltage of12V.
RThevehicles must nottouch.
RGasoline engine:Onlyacceptstarting assis‐tance ifthe engine andexhaust system arecold.
Starting assistance andchargingthe12 Vbattery
Requirements:RThevehicle is secured withthe electric park‐ing brake.
RVehicles with automatic transmission:The transmission is in position].
RThe ignition and all electrical consumers areswitched off.
RThe hood is open.
Slide cover1of positive clamp2onthejump-starting connection point inthe direc‐tion ofthe arrow.
Connect positive clamp2onyourvehicletothe positive pole ofthe donor battery usingthe jumper cable/charging cable. Alwaysbegin with positive clamp2onyourownvehiclefirst.
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Towingthevehicle with bothaxles ontheground
Observethe notes onthe permittedtowingmethods (→page375).
Makesurethatthe battery is connected andcharged.
Observethefollowing points whenthe battery isdischarged:
RThe engine cannotbestarted
RThe electric parking brake cannotbereleased or applied
RVehicles with automatic transmission:The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐tedtoposition\\or].
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Ifthe automatic transmission cannotbe shif‐tedtoposition\\, orthe multifunction dis‐play inthe instrument cluster does not showanything, havethevehicle transportedaway(→page378).Atowingvehicle with liftingequipment isrequiredforvehicle transporta‐tion.
NOTEDamagedueto towingawayatexcessively high speeds orover long dis‐tances
The drivetrain could be damaged whentow‐ing atexcessively high speeds orover longdistances.
Atowing speed of 30mph (50 km/h)must not beexceeded.
Atowing distance of 30 miles (50 km)mustnot beexceeded.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident whentowingavehicle which istoo heavy
Ifthevehicle beingtow-started ortowedawayis heavierthanthe permissible grossmass ofyourvehicle,thefollowing situationscan occur:
RThetowingeye may become detached.
RThevehicle/trailer combination mayswerveorevenoverturn.
If anothervehicle istow-started ortowedaway, itsweight must notexceed
the permissible gross mass ofyourownvehicle.
If avehicle must betowstarted ortowedaway,its permissible gross mass must notexceedthepermissible gross mass ofthetowingvehicle.Information onthe permissible gross mass ofthevehicle can befound onthevehicle iden‐tification plate (→page417).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Donot openthe driver's door or front passengerdoor,otherwisethe automatic transmissionautomatically shiftstoposition].Installingthetowingeye (→page 380).
Fastenthetow bar.
NOTEDamageduetoincorrect connec‐tion
Only connectthetowrope ortow bartothetowingeyes.
Deactivatingthe automatic locking mecha‐nism (→page 69).
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Do not activatethe HOLD function.
DeactivateActive Brake Assist (→page174).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shiftthe automatic transmissiontoposition\\.
Releasethe electric parking brake.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetolimi‐ted safety-related functions duringthetowing process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐geravailable inthefollowing situations:
Rthe ignition is switched off.
Rthe brake system or powersteering sys‐tem is malfunctioning.
Rthe energy supply orthe on-board electri‐cal system is malfunctioning.
Whenyourvehicle isthentowedaway, signif‐icantly more effortmay berequiredtosteerand brakethan is normallyrequired.
Use atow bar.
Make surethatthesteering wheel canmovefreely, beforetowingthevehicleaway.
NOTEDamageduetoexcessive tractivepower
Ifyou pullawaysharply,the tractive powermay betoo high andthevehicles could bedamaged.
Pullawayslowly and smoothly.
Loading thevehiclefor transport
Observethe notes ontowingaway(→page377).
Connectthetow bartothetowingeye inordertoloadthevehicle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shiftthe automatic transmissiontoposition\\.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:The automatic transmission may be locked
in position]intheevent of damagetotheelectrical system.Toshiftto\\, providetheon-board electrical system with power(→page374).
Loadthevehicle ontothe transporter.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shiftthe automatic transmissiontoposition].
Usethe electric parking braketosecurethevehicle againstrollingaway.
Only securethevehiclebythe wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive DampingSystem PLUS)
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident whentransportingvehicles withAdaptiveDamping System PLUS
Thereduced dampingforces onthevehiclebeing transported can causethevehicle/trailer combinationtostarttoswing.
As aresult, when transportingvehicles withtheAdaptive Damping System PLUS,the
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vehicle/trailer combination maystarttoskid.Consequently,you could lose control ofyourvehicle.
When transporting, ensurethat:RThevehicle has been loaded ontothe transporter correctly
RThevehicle is secured at allfourwheels with suitabletensioningstraps
RThe maximum permissible speed of35mph (60 km/h) is notexceededwhen transporting
NOTEDamagetothevehicle from secur‐ing it incorrectly
After loading,thevehicle must besecured at allfour wheels. Otherwise,thevehicle could be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) upand 4 in (10 cm) down mustbekepttothe transport platform.
Securethevehicle on allfour wheels afterloading.
4MATICvehicles/vehicles with automatictransmission
Make surethatthe front andrear axles cometorestonthe same transportationvehicle.
NOTEDamagetothe drivetrain duetoincorrect positioning
Do not positionthevehicle abovetheconnection point ofthe transportvehi‐cle.
Towingeye
Towingeye1is attachedtothe edge ofthetrunk underthe trunkfloor.
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Installingthetowingeye
Pressthe mark on cover1inwards andremove.
Screwinthetowingeyeclockwise asfar as itwill go and tighten.
Make surethat cover1engages inthebumper whenyouremovethetowingeye.
NOTEDamageduetoincorrect use ofthetowingeye
When atowingeye is usedtorecover avehi‐cle,thevehicle may be damaged inthe proc‐ess.
Only usethetowingeyeto towawayortowstartthevehicle.
Towstartingthevehicle (emergency enginestart)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
NOTEDamagetothe automatic trans‐mission dueto towstarting
The automatic transmission may be damagedinthe process oftowstartingvehicles withautomatic transmission.
Vehicles with automatic transmissionmust not betowstarted.
Vehicles with automatic transmission mustnot betow-started.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injurydueto overloaded lines
Ifyou manipulate or bridge afaulty fuse or ifyoureplace it with a fuse with a higheramperage,the electric line could beoverloa‐ded.
This couldresult in afire.
Alwaysreplacefaulty fuses with speci‐fied new fuses containingthe correctamperage.
NOTEDamageduetoincorrect fuses
Electrical components or systems may bedamagedbyincorrect fuses, ortheir func‐tionality may be significantlyimpaired.
Only use fusesthat havebeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz and which havethecorrect fuserating.
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Setting upthefoldingchock
Preparingthevehiclefor a wheelchange
Requirements:RTherequired tire-changetool isavailable. Ifyourvehicle is not equipped withthe tire-changetool kit, consult aqualified specialistworkshoptofind out about suitabletools.
RThevehicle is not on a slope.
RThevehicle is on solid, non-slippery and levelground.
Applythe electric parking brake manually.
Movethe front wheelstothestraight-aheadposition.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shift into position].
Vehicles with level control system:Setthenormalvehicle level (→page192).
Switch offthe engine.
Make surethatthe engine cannotbestarted.
Placechocksorother suitable items underthe front andrear ofthe wheelthat is diago‐nally oppositethe wheelyou wishtochange.
Removethe hub caps if necessary(→page 409).
Raisethevehicle (→page410).
Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:RThevehicle is preparedfor a wheelchange(→page 409).
Plastic hub cap
Toremove:turnthe center cover ofthe hubcap counter-clockwise andremovethe hubcap.
Toinstall:make surethatthe center cover ofthe hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Positionthe hub cap and turnthe centercover clockwise untilthe hub cap engagesphysically and audibly.
Wheels and tires409

Transmission
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Transmission MalfunctionStop
*The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shiftstoposition\\automatically.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Switchthe transmissiontoposition].
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
N Permanently Active Riskof Rolling Away
*Whilethevehicle isrolling or whileyou are driving,the transmission has been shiftedtoposition\\.
Depressthe brake pedaltostop and, whenthevehicle isstationary,shiftthe transmissiontoposition].
Tocontinueyour journey,shiftthe transmissiontoposition[or^.
Stop Vehicle Leave EngineRunning Wait TransmissionCooling
*The transmission isoverheating. Pullingawaymay betemporarily impaired or not possible.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Leavethe enginerunning.
Wait untilthe display message disappears before pullingaway.
To Deselect P or N,Depress Brake and StartEngine
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position]or\\into another transmission position.
Depressthe brake pedal.
Startthe engine.
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position]and into another transmission position.
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Transferredvehicle data .......................311
AshtrayFront center console ............................112Rear passenger compartment ..............11 2
Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 224
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 347Battery disconnection periods .............348Displayingthe service due date ........... 347Function/notes ................................... 347Regular maintenancework.................. 347Special servicerequirements .............. 347
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 86Deactivatingthe alarm ..........................87Function ................................................ 86
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 209,210Function .............................................. 209Setting .................................................210System limitations ...............................209
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 324Connecting USB devices ..................... 327Copyrights ...........................................324Information .......................................... 323Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 324Media search....................................... 330Overview ............................................. 326Pause and playback function ...............327Selecting a track ................................. 327Selecting playback options .................. 327Track list .............................................. 327
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights..........................11 8
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................14 4
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................14 4
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff.......................................... 42, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff .............. 42PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................129
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................15 0Drive program display ..........................14 9Drive programs ....................................14 8DYNAMIC SELECT switch ....................14 8Engaging drive position ........................151Engaging neutral ..................................151Engaging parkposition .........................151Engagingreversegear ..........................151Kickdown .............................................15 3Manualgearshifting .............................152Steering wheel paddle shifters............15 2Transmission position display ..............15 0Transmission positions ........................15 0
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Setting a speed ....................................176Storing a speed ....................................176Switching off ........................................176Switching on ........................................176System limitations ...............................175
Cup holderRear benchseat ...................................111
Cup holder inthe center consoleInstalling/removing (automatictransmission) .......................................111
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 263Function/notes ................................... 263Importing/exporting ........................... 263
DatastorageElectronic control units ......................... 26Online services ...................................... 28Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 258
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights............................121Switching on/off .................................121
Deactivating the alarm(ATA)....................87
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................358
Definitions (tires and loading)............... 402
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 222
Destination..............................................286Editing intermediate destinations ........275Editingthe previous destinations ........ 286External ...............................................286Saving (currentvehicle position) ......... 286Saving asglobalfavorite...................... 286Storing a map position ........................ 286
Destination entry.....................................271Entering 3wordaddresses ..................276Entering a POI or address ....................271Entering an intermediatedestination ...275Enteringgeo-coordinates .....................276Selecting a contact ..............................276Selecting a POI ....................................274Selecting fromthe map .......................277Selecting previous destinations ...........273
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................24
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18
Digital speedometer............................... 225
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
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HANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................74Locking separately................................75Opening .................................................70Opening dimensions ............................425
Turnsignal indicatorseeTurnsignals
Turnsignals..............................................118Switching on/off ..................................11 8
Two phone modesee Secondtelephone
Two-wayradiosFrequencies .........................................416Notes on installation ............................41 5Transmission output (maximum) ..........416
U
Units of measurementSetting .................................................263
Unlocking setting...................................... 63
USB devicesConnecting .......................................... 327
User profile.............................................. 265Creating .............................................. 265
Importing/exporting ...........................265Options ................................................ 266Setting ................................................. 265
Usingthetelephonesee Calls
V
Vehicle......................................................13 9Activating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................165Correct use ........................................... 25Data acquisition .................................... 26Datastorage .......................................... 26Diagnostics connection .........................24Equipment ............................................. 20LimitedWarranty ...................................26Locking (automatically) ......................... 69Locking (fromthe inside) .......................67Locking (KEYLESS-GO) ..........................67Locking/unlocking (emergencykey) .....70Lowering ..............................................413Maintenance ..........................................21Parkingfor anextended period ............16 4Problem notification .............................. 25QR coderescue card ............................. 26
Qualified specialistworkshop ................25Raising .................................................410Standby mode function .......................164Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................13 9Starting (RemoteOnline) ......................141Starting (start/stop button) .................139Switching off (start/stop button) ........15 6Towing .................................................218Unlocking (fromthe inside) ....................67Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) .......................67Ventilating (convenience opening) ......... 79Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) .....................................................24 5
Vehicle dataDisplaying (DYNAMIC SELECT) ............14 9Roof load ............................................. 426TransferringtoAndroidAuto™ .............311TransferringtoApple CarPlay™ ............311Turningradius ...................................... 425Vehicle height ...................................... 425Vehicle length ...................................... 425Vehicle width ....................................... 425Wheelbase ...........................................425
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