towing MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owner's Manual

RIfthiswerethe case,thevehicle occu‐pantwould beforced intothe seat beltbytherear benchseat/rear seat orbytheseat backrest. The seat beltwould not beabletoprovidethe intended protectionand could cause additional injury.
RObjects or loads inthe trunk cannotberestrainedbythe seat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Requirements:RTherear seat backrest headrestraints arefully inserted.
The center and outer seat backrests can befol‐dedforwards separately.
Left andright seat backrests:pullreleaselever1.
Center seat backrest:pullrelease catch3of seat backrest2forwards.
Foldthe corresponding seat backrestfor‐wards.
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Foldingtherear seat backrest back
NOTEDamagetothe seat belt
The seat belt could become trapped andthusdamaged whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Make surethatthe seat belt is not trap‐ped whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Movethe driver's or front passenger seatfor‐wards, if necessary.
Fold corresponding seat backrest1backuntil it engages.Left andright seat backrests:ifthe seatbackrest is not engaged and locked,this willbe shown onthe multifunction display ontheinstrument cluster.
Center seat backrest:ifthe seat backrest isnot engaged and locked,red lockverificationindicator2will be visible.
Lockingtherelease catch ofthe centerrearseat backrest
Requirements:RThe left and center seat backrests areengaged and joinedtogether.
You can lockthe center seat backrestreleasecatchifyouwanttosecurethe trunk againstunauthorized access. The center seat backrestcanthen befoldedforwards onlytogether withthe left seat backrest.
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Foldthe center and left seat backrestsfor‐wards.
Tolock:slide catch1upwards.Therelease catchofthe center seat backrestwill be locked.
Tounlock:slide catch1downwards.
Overview ofthe tie-downeyes
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle(→page102).
This equipment is onlyavailable invehicles withthethrough-loadingfeature intherear benchseat.
1Tie-downeyes
Usingthe bag hooks
\nWARNINGRisk of injurywhen using baghooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannotrestrain heavy objectsor items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage could bethrownaround andthereby hitvehicle occupantswhen braking or abruptlychanging direc‐tions.
Onlyhang light objects onthe baghooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragileobjects onthe bag hooks.
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Pull bag hook2downbytab1.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle(→page102).
Hooking inthe parcel net
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannotalwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
Fold upthe tie-downeyes.
Hook parcel net1intothe front andreartie-downeyes.
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Openingthestowagespace underthe trunkfloor
NOTEDamagetothe handle inthe trunkfloor
Ifthe handle inthe trunk is left protruding,the handle may be damaged.
Unhingethe handle beforeyou closethe trunk lid and pressthe handleclosed again.
Pull handle1up and hook it into driprail2.
Attachingtheroof carrier
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryifthe maximumroof load isexceeded
Whenyou loadtheroof,the center of gravityofthevehiclerises andthe usual drivingcharacteristics aswell asthesteering andbrakingcharacteristicschange. During cor‐nering,thevehicle tilts morestrongly andmayreact more sluggishlytosteering move‐ments.
Ifyouexceedthe maximumroof load,thedrivingcharacteristics, aswell asthesteer‐ing and brakingcharacteristics, will begreatlyimpaired.
Always comply withthe maximumroofload and adjustyour drivingstyle.
You willfind information onthe maximumroofload inthe "Technical data" section.
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NOTEVehicle damage from non-approvedroofracks
Thevehicle could be damagedbyroofrackswhich havenot beentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
Only useroofrackstested andapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.
Depending onthevehicle equipment,ensurethat whentheroofrackis instal‐led:RThe sliding sunroof can be fullyraised.
RThe trunk lid can be fully opened.
Positionthe load ontheroofrackinsuch awaythatthevehicle will not sus‐tain damageeven when it is in motion.
NOTEDamagetothe sliding sunroofwhen aroofrackis installed
The sliding sunroof may be damagedbytheroofrackifyou attempttoopen it whentheroofrackis installed.
Do not openthe sliding sunroof whentheroofrackis installed.
In ordertoallowventilation ofthevehicleinterior,you canraisethe sliding sunroof.
NOTEDamagetothe covers
The coversmay be damaged and scratchedwhen being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.
Carefullyfold covers1upwards inthedirection ofthe arrow.
Securetheroofracktothe anchorage pointsunder covers1.
Comply withtheroofrackmanufacturer'sinstallation instructions.
Securethe load ontheroofrack.
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Cup holder
Installingthe cup holder in orremoving itfrom the center console (automatic trans‐mission)
\nWARNING‑ Risk of accident or injurywhen usingthe cup holder whilethevehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containerswhilethevehicle is moving.
Ifyou use a cup holder whilethevehicle ismoving,the container may beflung aroundand liquids may be spilled. Thevehicle occu‐pants may come into contact withthe liquidand if it is hot,theycould be scalded.Yo ucould be distracted from traffic conditionsandyou may lose control ofthevehicle.
Only usethe cup holder whenthevehi‐cle isstationary.
Only usethe cup holderfor containersoftheright size.
Closethe container, particularlyiftheliquid is hot.
Toremove:slide catch2forwards and pullout cup holder1.
Toinstall:insert cup holder1and slideback catch2.
The cup holderrubber mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
Function ofthe cup holder intherear benchseat
There isroomfor two cups of upto17fl. oz.(0.5 l) inthe cup holder1.
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Ashtray and cigarettelighter
Usingthe ashtrayinthe front center console
NOTEDamagetothestowage compart‐ment underthe ashtray
Thestowage compartment underthe ashtrayis not heatresistant and could be damaged ifyouresta lit cigaretteon it.
Make surethatthe ashtrayis fullyengaged.
Toopen:push up cover2ofthe ashtrayonitsright or left side.
Toremovethe insert:press insert1upwards slightly and pull it out upwards.
Tore-installthe insert:press insert1intothe holder until it engages.
Usingtherear passenger compartment ash‐tray
Toopen:pull cover2outbyitstop handleedge.
Toremovethe insert:pushribbing3fromthe left side and pull insert1upwards andout.
Toinstallthe insert:install insert1fromaboveand press down intothe holder until itengages.
Usingthe cigarettelighter
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromhot cigarettelighter
You can burnyourself ifyoutouchthe hotheating element orthe socket ofthe ciga‐rette lighter.
In addition,flammable materials may igniteif:
Ryou dropthe hot cigarettelighter
Rachild holdsthe hot cigarettelightertoobjects,forexample
Always holdthe cigarettelighterbytheknob.
Always make surethatthe cigarettelighter is out ofreach ofchildren.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
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Requirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
Press in cigarettelighter1.The cigarettelighter will pop out automati‐cally whenthe heating element isred-hot.
Sockets
Using the12V socketintherear passengercompartment
Requirements:ROnly connect devices uptoa maximum of180watts (15 A).
Pull cover2outbyitstop handle edge.
Removeblind plug1fromthe socket andinsertthe plug ofthe device.
Usingthe12V socketinthe front passengerfootwell
Requirements:ROnly connect devices uptoa maximum of180 W (15 A).
Lift up socket cap1.
Makesurethat no cables arerunningthrough or secured inthe airbag deploymentarea when usingthe socket. Observethenotes on airbag protection when doingthis(→page 40).
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Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannotalwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
RDepending onthevehicle equipment,themobile phone is connectedtothevehicle'sexterior antenna viathecharging module.
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