MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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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Blown fuses must bereplaced with fuses ofthesamerating, whichyou canrecognizebythecolor and fuserating. The fuseratings and fur‐ther informationtobe observed are listed inthefuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram:onthe fuse box inthe trunk (→page 383).
NOTEDamageor malfunctions causedbymoisture
Moisture may cause damagetothe electricalsystem or cause ittomalfunction.
Whenthe fuse box is open, make surethat no moisture can enterthe fusebox.
When closingthe fuse box, make surethatthe seal ofthe lid is positioned cor‐rectly onthe fuse box.
Ifthe newly inserted fuse also blows, havethecause traced andrectified at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
Ensurethefollowing beforereplacing a fuse:
RThevehicle is secured againstrollingaway
RAll electrical consumers are switched off
RThe ignition is switched off
The electrical fuses are located invarious fuseboxes:
RFuse box inthe engine compartment onthedriver's side (→page 381)
RFuse box onthe driver's side ofthe cockpit(→page 382)
RFuse box inthe front passengerfootwell(→page 382)
RFuse box inthe trunk ontheright-hand sideofthevehicle when viewed inthe direction oftravel (→page 383)
Opening and closingthe fuse box intheengine compartment
Requirements:RA dry clothand a screwdriver areavailable.
Observethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 380).
Opening
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
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Turnclips2on cover1counter-clockwiseaquarter-turn.
Pull cover1upwards inthe direction ofthearrow.
Removeanyexisting moisture fromthe fusebox using a dry cloth.
Loosen screws4,removefuse box lid3fromthetop.
Closing
Check whetherthe seal is positioned cor‐rectly in lid3.
Insert lid3intothe bracket attherear ofthe fuse box.
Fold down lid3ofthe fuse box and tightenscrews4.
Insert cover1on bothsides.
Turnclips2on cover1clockwise aquar‐ter-turn.
Closethe hood.
Opening and closingthe fuse box inthecockpit
The fuse box is onthe side ofthe dashboardunder a cover.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐terfor further information.
Opening and closingthe fuse box inthe frontpassengerfootwell
Observethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 380).
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Open cover1inthe direction ofthe arrowandremoveit.
Fuse box inthe trunk
Observethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 380).
Fold up cover1inthe direction ofthearrow.
The fuse assignment diagram is in arecess onthe side ofthe fuse box.
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Notes on noise or unusual handlingcharac‐teristics
While driving, pay attentiontovibrations, noisesand unusual handlingcharacteristics, e.g. pullingtoone side. This may indicatethatthe wheels ortires are damaged. Ifyou suspectthat a tire isdefective,reduceyour speed immediately.Stopthevehicle as soon as possibletocheckthewheels and tiresfor damage. Hidden tire dam‐age could also be causingthe unusual handlingcharacteristics. Ifyoufind no signs of damage,havethe tires and wheelschecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Notes onregularlyinspecting wheels andtires
\nWARNINGRisk of accident from dam‐aged tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
As aresult,you could lose control ofyourvehicle.
Checkthe tiresregularlyfor signs ofdamageandreplace any damaged tiresimmediately.
\nWARNINGRisk of aquaplaning duetoinsufficient tire tread
Insufficient tire tread willresult inreducedtire grip. The tire tread is no longer abletodissipatewater.
This meansthat in heavyrain or slushtherisk ofhydroplaning is increased, in particu‐lar ifvehicle speed is not adaptedtosuittheconditions.
Ifthe tire pressure istoo high ortoo low,tires mayexhibit different levels ofwear atdifferent locations onthe tire contact sur‐face.
Thus,you shouldregularlycheckthetread depth andthe condition ofthe tirecontact surface acrossthe entire widthof all tires.
Minimum tread depthfor:
RSummer tires:

Six marks1show wherethe bar indicators(arrow) are integrated intothe tire tread. Theyare visible once a tread depthof approximately

Tirepressure
Notes on tire pressure
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoinsuf‐ficient orexcessive tire pressure
Underinflated oroverinflated tires posethefollowingrisks:
RThe tires may burst, especially astheload andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/orunevenly,which maygreatlyimpair tiretraction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatlyimpaired.
Comply withtherecommended tirepressure andcheckthe tire pressure ofall tires includingthe spare wheelregu‐larly:
Rat least once a month
Rwhenthe loadchanges
Rbefore embarking on a longer journey
Rif operating conditionschange, e.g. off-road driving
Adjustthe tire pressure as necessary.
Driving withtire pressurethat istoo high ortoolow can:
RShortenthe service life ofthe tires.
RCause increased tire damage.
RAdversely affect drivingcharacteristics andthus driving safety,e.g. dueto hydroplaning.
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tires with pressurethat istoo low canover‐heat and burstas aresult.
In addition,theyalso suffer fromexcessiveand/or irregularwear, which can significantlyimpairthe braking properties andthe han‐dlingcharacteristics.
Avoidexcessively low tire pressures inallthe tires, includingthe spare wheel.
Tirepressure which istoo low can cause:
RTiredefects as aresult ofoverheating
RImpaired handlingcharacteristics
RIrregularwear
RIncreased fuel consumption
\nWARNINGRisk of accident fromexces‐sive tire pressure
Tires withexcessively high pressure canburstbecausetheyare damaged more easilybyhighwayfill, pot holesetc.
In addition,theyalso suffer from irregularwear, which can significantly impairthe brak‐ing properties andthe handlingcharacteris‐tics.
Avoidexcessively high tire pressures inallthe tires, includingthe spare wheel.
Excessively high tire pressure canresult in:
RIncreased braking distance
RImpaired handlingcharacteristics
RIrregularwear
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RImpaired driving comfort
RSusceptibilitytodamage
\nWARNINGRisk of accident causedbyrepeated drop in tire pressure
Ifthe tire pressure dropsrepeatedly,thewheel,valve or tire may be damaged.
Insufficient tire pressure can causethe tirestoburst.
Inspectthe tirefor signs offoreignobjects.
Check whetherthe wheel orvalve has aleak.
Ifyou are unabletorectifythe damage,contact aqualified specialistworkshop.
You canfind information on tire pressureforthevehicle'sfactory-installed tires onthefollowinglabels:
RTireand Loading Information placard ontheB‑pillar ofyourvehicle (→page 393).
RTirepressuretable onthe inside ofthe fuelfillerflap (→page 387).
Observethe maximum tire pressure(→page 399).
Use a suitable tire pressuregaugetocheckthetire pressure. The outer appearance of a tiredoes not permit anyreliable conclusion aboutthe tire pressure.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐tem:You can alsocheckthe tire pressure usingthe on-board computer.
Only correct tire pressure whenthe tires arecold. Conditionsfor cold tires:
RThevehicle has been parked withthe tiresout of direct sunlightfor at least three hours.
RThevehicle has traveled lessthan 1 mile(1.6 km).
Arise inthe tiretemperature of18°F (10 °C)increasesthe tire pressurebyapprox.10kPa(0.1 bar/1.5 psi).Takethis into account whencheckingthe tire pressure ofwarmtires.
The tire pressure recommendedfor increasedload/speed inthe tire pressuretable can affecttheride comfort.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident from unsuita‐ble accessories onthe tirevalves
Ifyou mount unsuitable accessories ontotirevalves,the tirevalves may beoverloaded andmalfunction, which can cause tire pressureloss.Tirepressure monitoring systemsforretrofitting will causethe tirevalvetoremainopen. This can alsoresult in tire pressureloss.
Only screwstandardvalve caps orvalvecaps specifically approvedbyMercedes-Benzforyourvehicle ontothe tirevalve.
Tirepressure table
The tire pressuretable is onthe inside ofthefuelfillerflap.
The data shown inthe images isexampledata.
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The tire pressuretable shows therecommendedtire pressurefor all tires approvedforthisvehi‐cle. Therecommended tire pressures applyforcold tires undervarious operating conditions, i.e.loading and/or speed ofthevehicle.
If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure,the tire pressure informationfollowing is onlyvalidforthose tire sizes.
The load conditions "partially laden" and "fullyladen" are defined inthetablefor different num‐bersof passengers and amounts of luggage. Theactual number of seats may differ fromthis.
Some tire pressuretables only showtherimdiameter instead ofthe completetire size, e.g.R18. Therim diameter is part ofthe tire size andcan befound onthe tire sidewall (→page 400).
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:
RNotes on tire pressure (→page 386)
RTireand Loading Information placard(→page 393)
RMaximum tire pressure (→page 399)
Checking tire pressures manually
Readthe tire pressureforthe current operat‐ing conditions fromtheTireand LoadingInformation placard orthe tire pressuretable. Observethe notes on tire pressure.
Removethevalve cap ofthe tiretobechecked.
Pressthe tire pressuregauge securely ontothevalve.
Readthe tire pressure.
Ifthe tire pressure is lowerthantherecom‐mendedvalue, increasethe tire pressuretotherecommendedvalue.
Ifthe tire pressure is higherthantherecom‐mendedvalue,release air.Todo so, pressdownthe metal pin inthevalve, e.g. usingthe tip of a penforexample. Thencheckthetire pressureagain usingthe tire pressuregauge.
Screwthevalve cap ontothevalve.
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