power steering MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Pushrelease lever1down asfar as it willgo.Thesteering column is unlocked.
Adjust height2and distance3tothesteering wheel.Pushrelease lever1up asfar as it will go.Thesteering column is locked.
Check and make surethatthesteering col‐umn is lockedbymovingthesteering wheel.
Adjusting thesteering wheel electrically
Thesteering wheel can be adjusted whenthepower supplyis switched off.
1Adjuststhe distancetothesteering wheel
2Adjuststhe height
Savethe settings withthe memory function(→page101).
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Switchingthesteering wheel heater on or off
Requirements:RThe power supply orthe ignition is switchedon.
Turnthe lever inthe direction of arrow1or2.If indicator lamp3lights up,thesteeringwheel heater is switched on.
Easy entry andexitfeature
Usingthe easy entry andexitfeature
\nWARNINGRisk of accident when drivingoff while adjustingthe easyexitfeature
‑ Ifyou drive off whilethe easy entryandexitfeature is making adjustments,you couldlose control ofthevehicle.
Alwayswait untilthe adjustment proc‐ess is completebefore driving off.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile adjustingthe easy entryandexitfeature
Whenthe easy entryandexitfeature adjuststhesteering wheel andthe driver's seat,youandothervehicle occupants – particularlychildren – could become trapped.
Duringthe adjustment process oftheeasy entryandexitfeature, make surethat no one has any body parts inthesweep ofthe seat orthesteering wheel.
Ifthere is arisk of becoming trappedbythesteering wheel:
Movethe adjustment lever ofthesteer‐ing wheel.The adjustment process isstopped.
Ifthere is arisk of becoming trappedbythedriver's seat:
Pressthe seat adjustment switch.The adjustment process isstopped.
Vehicles with memory function:You canstopthe adjustment processbypressing one ofthememory function position buttons.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedduring activation ofthe easy entryandexitfeaturebychildren
Ifchildren activatethe easy entryandexitfeature,theycan become trapped, particu‐larlywhen unattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
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When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Ifthe easy entryandexitfeature is active,thesteering wheel will moveupwards andthe driv‐er's seat will moveback inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Ryou switchthe ignition off whenthe driver'sdoor is open
Ryou openthe driver's door whenthe ignitionis switched off
Thesteering wheel will moveupwards onlyifit is not already as high as it will go. The driv‐er's seat will movebackwards only if it is notalready intherearmost position.
Thesteering wheel andthe driver's seat willmovebacktothe last drive position inthefol‐lowing cases:
Ryou switchthe power supplyorthe ignitionon whenthe driver's door is closed
Ryou closethe driver's door whenthe ignitionis switched on
The last drive position isstored inthefollowingsituations:
Ryou switchthe ignition off
RVehicles with memory function:call uptheseat settings viathe memory function.
RVehicles with memory function:savetheseat settings viathe memory function.
Vehicles with memory function:press one ofthe memory function saved position buttonstostopthe adjustment process.
Settingthe easy entry andexitfeature
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsEasy
Entry/Exit
SelectSteering Wheel & Seat,SteeringWheel OnlyorOff.
Operatingthe memory function
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident ifthememory function is used while driving
Ifyou usethe memory function onthe driv‐er's side while driving,you could lose controlofthevehicle as aresult ofthe adjustmentsbeing made.
Only usethe memory function onthedriver's side whenthevehicle isstation‐ary.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment when set‐tingthe seat withthe memory function
Whenthe memory function adjuststhe seat,you andothervehicle occupants – particu‐larlychildren – could become trapped.
Duringthe adjustment process ofthememory function, make surethat noone has any body parts inthe sweep ofthe seat.
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Please also observethefollowing breaking-innotes:
RIn certain driving and driving safety systems,the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐tain distance is being driven afterthevehiclehas been delivered or afterrepairs.Full sys‐tem effectiveness is notreached untiltheend ofthisteach-in process.
RBrakepads, brake discs and tiresthat areeither new or havebeenreplaced only ach‐ieveoptimum braking effect and grip afterseveral hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐pensateforthereduced braking effectbyapplying greaterforcetothe brake pedal.
Notes on driving
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoobjects inthe driver'sfootwell
Objects inthe driver'sfootwell may impedepedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizesthe operating androadsafety ofthevehicle.
Stowall objects inthevehicle securelysothattheycannotgetintothe driver'sfootwell.
Always installthefloor mats securelyand as prescribed in ordertoensurethatthere is always sufficientroomforthe pedals.
Do not use loosefloor mats and do notplacefloor mats ontop of one another.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetounsuitablefootwear
Operation ofthe pedals may berestrictedduetounsuitablefootwear such as:
RShoes with platformsoles
RShoes with high heels
RSlippers
When driving alwayswear suitableshoes in ordertobe abletooperatethepedals safely.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident when switch‐ing offthe ignition when driving
Ifyou switchoffthe ignition while driving,safety functions arerestricted or no longeravailable. This may affectthe powersteeringsystem andthe brakeforce boosting,forexample.
You willthen needtouse considerably moreforcetosteer and brake.
Do not switch offthe ignition while driv‐ing.
\nDANGERRisk offatal injuries duetoexhaustgases
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Inhalingtheseexhaustgases is hazardoustohealthand can leadtopoisoning.
Never leavethe enginerunning in anenclosed space without sufficientventi‐lation.
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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
378Breakdown assistance

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
Observetherecommended tire pressure.
Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Checkthe tire pressure (→page 386) andthe tires.
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Please Correct Tire Pres-sure
*The tire pressure istoo low in at least one ofthe tires, orthe tire pressure difference betweenthe wheels istoogreat.
Checkthe tire pressure and add air, if necessary.
Whenthe tire pressure is correct,restartthe tire pressure monitoring system (→page 391).
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*There is interference from a powerfulradio signal source. As aresult, no signals fromthe tire pressure sensor arereceived. The tire pressure monitoring system istemporarily unavailable.
462Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps

Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ............... 346Adjustingthe sound optimization ........ 346Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 345Automaticvolume adjustment .............346Calling upthe sound menu .................. 345Information .......................................... 345Selectingthe sound profile .................. 346
Burmester®surround sound system.....344Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 345Adjustingthe soundfocus ................... 345Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 345Automaticvolume adjustment .............345Calling upthe sound menu .................. 344Information .......................................... 344Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................345
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 220
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Call listMaking a call ....................................... 306Overview ............................................. 305
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 345
Burmester®surround sound system ... 344
Calls..........................................................302Accepting ............................................ 302Activating functions during a call ........ 302Calls withseveral participants .............302Declining ............................................. 302Ending a call ........................................ 302Incoming call during anexisting call .... 303Making ................................................ 302Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) .......................313
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 355
Care........................................................... 361Air-water duct ...................................... 355Automatic carwash ............................. 355Carpet .................................................. 361Decorativefoil .....................................358Display................................................. 361Exterior lighting ................................... 360Headliner ............................................. 361Mattefinish ......................................... 357Paintwork............................................ 357Plastic trim .......................................... 361Powerwasher ...................................... 356Realwood/trim elements .................... 361Rear view camera ................................ 360Seat belts ............................................ 361Seat cover ........................................... 361Sensors ............................................... 360Tailpipes .............................................. 360Washingbyhand ................................. 356Wheels/rims ....................................... 360Windows.............................................. 360Wiper blades .......................................360
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Special seat beltretractor........................ 53
Specialistworkshop..................................25
Speech dialog systemseeVoice Control System
Speed index (tires)..................................400
SpeedometerDigital .................................................. 225
Standby modeActivating/deactivating .......................165Function ..............................................16 4
Standing lights.........................................11 7
Start/Stop buttonParkingthevehicle ..............................15 6Startingthevehicle .............................13 9Switching onthe power supply orignition ................................................13 8
Start/stop functionsee ECOstart/stop function
Starting assistancesee Jump-startconnection
Startingthe engineseeVehicle
Starting-offaidsee Hillstart assist
StationDeleting ............................................... 338Direct frequency entry ........................ 338Moving ................................................ 338Searching ............................................ 338Setting .................................................338Storing ................................................ 338
Station listCalling up ............................................ 338
Station presetsEditing ................................................. 338Modifying ............................................ 338
STEER CONTROLFunction/notes ...................................17 0
Steering wheel........................................ 220Adjusting (electrically) ...........................99Adjusting (manually) .............................. 98Buttons ................................................ 220Operatingthe memory function ...........101Steering wheel heater ..........................100
Steering wheel heaterSwitching on/off .................................100
Steering wheel paddle shifters..............15 2
Stowage areassee LoadingseeStowage compartment
Stowage compartment...........................104Armrest ...............................................104Center console ....................................104Door ....................................................104Eyeglasses compartment ....................104Glovebox .............................................104
Stowage compartmentssee LoadingseeStowage compartment
Stowage space underthe trunk floor....109
Sulfur content......................................... 420
Sun visorOperating ............................................12 9
Surround lighting.....................................121Setting .................................................121
SurroundViewsee 360° Camera
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