airbag MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owner's Guide

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Currently Limited SeeOperator's Manual
*Vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS aretemporarily unavailable or only partiallyavailable.
Vehicles withoutthe Driving Assistance package:Active Brake Assististemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits (→page170).
Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
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SRS Malfunction ServiceRequired
*Therestraint system isfaulty (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetoa malfunction intherestraint system
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally ormight not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident. This may affectthe EmergencyTensioning Device orairbag,forexample.
Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Detection of arestraint system malfunction:
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp does not light up whenthe ignition is switched on.
RTheurestraint systemwarning lamp lights up continuously orrepeatedly during a journey.Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Displaymessages andwarning/indicator lamps441

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
ESP®warning lamp lightsup
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
\nWARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization. In addition,other driving safety systems areswitched off.
Drive on carefully.
HaveESP®checked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Restraint systemwarninglamp
Theredrestraint systemwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
Therestraint system isfaulty (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetoa malfunction intherestraint system
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might notbe triggered at all intheevent of an accident. This may affectthe EmergencyTensioning Device or airbag,forexam‐ple.
Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
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Air pressureseeTirepressure
Air suspensionsee AIRBODYCONTROL
Airvents...................................................13 5Adjusting (front) ..................................13 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................13 6Adjustingthe AIRSCARFvents .............137Glovebox .............................................136
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................13 4
Air-water duct.......................................... 355Keeping free ........................................355
Airbag.........................................................39Activation .............................................. 32Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....39Installation locations .............................39Knee airbag ........................................... 39Overview ............................................... 39PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................40Side airbag ............................................ 39Window curtain airbag ...........................39
AirflowSetting .................................................131
AIRSCARFActivating/deactivating .........................97Adjustingthe outlets ............................137
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
All-wheel drivesee 4MATIC
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................122
AndroidAuto............................................310Connecting a mobile phone .................310Ending ..................................................311Information ..........................................310Overview ..............................................310Sound settings .....................................311Transferredvehicle data .......................311
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 86
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 308
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 309Ending ..................................................310Notes .................................................. 309Overview ............................................. 308Sound settings .................................... 309
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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
490Index

uFront Left Malfunction Service
Required (Example).............................440
oFront Left Seat BackrestNot
Locked (Example)................................ 467
FrontPassenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual...............................438
FrontPassenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual...............................437

ESP®
Crosswind Assist .................................170
ESP®(ElectronicStability Program).......167Activating/deactivating .......................170Function/notes ....................................167
Exterior lightingCare .................................................... 360
Exterior lightingsee Lights
Exterior mirrors...............................126,127Anti-glaremode (automatic) ................127Automatic mirrorfolding function ........12 9Folding in/out .....................................126Operatingthe memory function ...........101Parking position ...................................128Setting .................................................12 6
External deviceLocking (child safety lock) ...................262
Eyeglasses compartment.......................104
F
Fatigue detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
FavoritesAdding .................................................253Calling up ............................................ 252Deleting ............................................... 253Moving ................................................ 253Overview ............................................. 252Renaming ............................................ 253
FlaconInserting/removing .............................13 4
Flat tire.....................................................364Changing a wheel ................................ 409MOExtended tires ................................ 365Notes ................................................... 364TIREFIT kit ...........................................366
FlattowingseeTow-bar system
Floor mats................................................11 5
Foil coveringRadar sensors ......................................16 5
FragranceseePerfume atomizer
Free software............................................ 30
FrequenciesTwo-wayradio ......................................416
Frequency bandDialing (on-board computer) ................ 228
Front airbag (driver, front passenger).....39
Front passenger seatsee Seat
Fuel...........................................................421Additives .............................................. 421E10 ...................................................... 420Fuelreserve......................................... 421Gasoline .............................................. 420Quality (gasoline) ................................ 420Refueling .............................................154sulfur content ...................................... 420Tank content ........................................ 421
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................225
Function seatsee Door control panel
Fuses........................................................ 380Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 380Dashboard fuse box ............................ 382
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Setting options .................................... 322Terms of use ........................................322
IonizationActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 4
iPhone®
see Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Link
J
JackStorage location ..................................408
Jump-start connection............................374General notes ......................................372
K
KEYLESS-GOLockingthevehicle ................................67Problem .................................................68Unlocking setting .................................. 63Unlockingthevehicle ............................67
Kickdown.................................................153Using ...................................................15 3
Knee airbag................................................ 39
L
Labeling (tires)seeTirelabeling
Lampsee Interior lighting
Lamps (Instrument Display)seeWarning/indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)seeActive LaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping AssistseeActive LaneKeeping Assist
Language.................................................262Notes .................................................. 262Setting .................................................263
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat secur‐ing systemInstalling ................................................ 53
Level control systemsee AIRBODYCONTROL
Light switchOverview ..............................................11 7
Lightingsee Interior lightingsee Lights
Lights........................................................11 7Adaptive Highbeam Assist ...................120Adjustingthe instrument lighting ......... 224Automatic driving lights .......................11 8Combination switch.............................11 8Cornering light function .......................12 0Hazardwarning lights ...........................119High beam ...........................................11 8High-beamflasher ................................11 8Light switch ..........................................117Low-beam headlamps ..........................11 7Parking lights .......................................117Rearfog lamp .......................................11 7Responsibilityfor lighting systems .......117Settingtheexterior lighting switch-off delay time .......................................121Settingthe surround lighting ...............121Standing lights .....................................117Turnsignals ..........................................11 8
LimitedWarrantyVehicle .................................................. 26
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NavigationCalling upthe Digital Operator'sManual ................................................ 295Menu (on-board computer) .................. 227Showing/hidingthe menu ...................270Switching on ........................................270Updatingthe map data ........................ 293Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) ..................................................... 237
Navigationsee Destinationsee Destination entrysee MapseeRouteseeRoute guidanceseeTraffic information
Navigation announcementsActivating/deactivating .......................284Adjustingthevolume ...........................284Repeating ............................................ 285Switching audiofadeout on/off .......... 284
Navigation messagesOn-board computer ............................. 227
NearField Communication (NFC).......... 301Connectingthe mobile phonetothemultimedia system .............................. 301Information .......................................... 301
Switching Bluetooth®audio equip‐ment .................................................... 335Switching mobile phones .....................301Using a mobile phone .......................... 301
NeutralInserting ..............................................151
NFCsee Near Field Communication (NFC)
Non-operational timeActivating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................165Standby mode function .......................164
Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle.......141
O
Occupant safetyPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Occupant safetysee Airbag
seeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)seeRestraint systemsee Seat belt
OdometerseeTotal distance
Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer................................. 221Assistance graphic menu .................... 224Displayingthe service due date ........... 347Head-up Display menu ........................ 230Media menu ........................................229Menu designs ...................................... 222Menuoverview .................................... 221Multifunction display ...........................223Navigation system menu ..................... 227Operating ............................................. 221Radio menu .........................................228Service menu ...................................... 224
Index509

Telephone menu .................................. 229Trip menu ............................................ 225
On-boarddiagnostics interfacesee Diagnostics connection
Open-source software.............................. 30
Openingthe trunk lid usingyourfootHANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................74
OperatingfluidsAdditives (fuel) .....................................421Brakefluid ...........................................422Coolant (engine) .................................. 423Engine oil ............................................. 421Fuel (gasoline) .....................................420Notes ...................................................419Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ... 424Windshieldwasherfluid .......................424
Operating safety48 V on-boardelectrical system ............ 22Declaration of conformity (wirelessvehicle components) ............................. 23EQ boost ............................................... 22Information ............................................ 22
Operating systemsee On-board computer
Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ................................. 20
Operator's Manual (digital).......................18
Overhead control panelMaking calls (Mercedes me connect) ..313Overview ................................................12
P
Paint code.................................................417
Paintwork (cleaning instructions).........357
Panel heatingSetting ...................................................97
Panic alarm................................................ 63Activating/deactivating ......................... 63
Panoramic sliding sunroofsee Sliding sunroof
ParkpositionInserting ..............................................151Selecting automatically........................151
Parkingsee Electric parking brake
Parking aidseeParking AssistPARKTRONIC
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC...................19 3Activating ............................................19 6Adjustingwarningtones ......................19 6Function ..............................................19 3Side impact protection ........................194Switching off .......................................19 6System limitations ...............................193
Parking assistance systemsseeActiveParking Assist
Parking brakesee Electric parking brake
Parkingfor anextended period..............16 4
Parking lights...........................................117
Parking positionExterior mirrors...................................12 8Storingthe position ofthe front-passenger outside mirror usingreversegear .........................................128
PASSENGER AIRBAGstatus displayseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
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Setting summer time.............................. 258
Settingthe dateformat.......................... 258
Settingthe distance unit........................ 263
Settingthe map scalesee Map
Shift paddlesseeSteering wheel paddle shifters
ShiftinggearsGearshiftrecommendation ..................15 2
Short messagesseeText messages
Side airbag.................................................39
Side impact protection...........................194
Side windows.............................................77Child safety lock intherearpassenger compartment .......................60Closing ..................................................77Closing usingthe SmartKey................... 79Convenience closingfeature .................79Convenience opening ............................ 79Opening .................................................77Opening withthe SmartKey................... 79Problem ................................................. 80
Size designation (tires)........................... 400
Sliding sunroof...........................................81Automatic functions ..............................84Closing ..................................................81Closing usingthe SmartKey................... 79Opening .................................................81Opening withthe SmartKey................... 79Problem .................................................84Rain closing function .............................84
SmartKey................................................... 62Acoustic lockingverification signal ....... 63Battery ..................................................64Energy consumption .............................. 63Features ................................................ 62Keyring attachment ..............................64Mechanicalkey ......................................64Overview ............................................... 62Panic alarm ........................................... 63Problem ................................................. 65Unlocking setting .................................. 63
SmartKey functionsDeactivating .......................................... 63
Smartphonesee AndroidAuto
see Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz LinkseeTelephone
Snowchains............................................ 385
Socket (12 V)Front passengerfootwell ......................11 3Rear passenger compartment ..............11 3
Software update...................................... 266Important system updates ...................267Information .......................................... 266Performing .......................................... 266
Sound
PRE-SAFE®Sound ................................. 46Wheels and tires ..................................384
Sound
see Burmester®surround sound systemsee Sound settings
Sound settings........................................344Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 344Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 344Automaticvolume adjustment .............344Calls upthe sound menu ..................... 344Information .......................................... 344
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