window MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Symbols........................................................5
Ataglance....................................................6Cockpit ........................................................... 6Warning and indicator lamps .......................... 8Overhead control panel ................................12Door control panel and seat adjustment .......14Emergencies and breakdowns ......................16
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual ......18
General notes.............................................19Protectingthe environment ..........................19Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......................19Operator's Manual ........................................20Service andvehicle operation .......................21Operating safety ...........................................22Declaration of conformityfor wirelessvehicle components .....................................23Diagnostics connection ................................24Qualified specialistworkshop ....................... 25Correct use ofthevehicle ............................25
Problems withyourvehicle ........................... 25Reporting safety defects ...............................26LimitedWarranty .......................................... 26QR codeforrescue card ...............................26Datastorage .................................................26Copyright ...................................................... 30
Occupant safety.........................................31Restraint system ...........................................31Seat belts ..................................................... 33Airbags ......................................................... 39
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 46Safely transportingchildren inthevehi‐cle .................................................................47Notes on pets inthevehicle ..........................61
Opening and closing..................................62SmartKey...................................................... 62Doors ............................................................67Trunk ............................................................ 70Roller sun blinds ...........................................76Side windows...............................................77Sliding sunroof ..............................................81Anti-theft protection .....................................86
Seats andstowing.....................................88Notes onthe correct driver's seat posi‐tion ............................................................... 88Seats ............................................................ 89Steering wheel ..............................................98Easy entry andexitfeature .........................100Operatingthe memory function ..................101Stowage areas ............................................102Cup holder ...................................................111Ashtrayand cigarettelighter .......................112Sockets .......................................................11 3Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phoneand connection withtheexterior antenna ...11 4Installing andremovingthefloor mats ........11 5
Light and visibility....................................117Exterior lighting ...........................................11 7Interior lighting ...........................................12 2Windshield wiper and windshieldwashersystem ........................................................12 3Mirrors........................................................12 6Operatingthe sun visors .............................12 9Area permeabletoradiowaves onthewindshield ..................................................13 0
2Contents

1Steering wheel paddle shifter→15 2
2Combination switch→11 8
3DIRECT SELECT lever→15 0
4Display(multimedia system)→24 9
5Start/stop button→13 9
6Control panelforthe multimedia system→24 9
7Climate control systems→131
8Glovebox→104
9Hazardwarning lights→11 9
AStowage compartment→104
BControl elementsforthe multimedia system→24 9
CRear window roller sunblind→76
DExtends/retractsthe seat beltextender→36
EECOstart/stop function→14 6
FActiveParking Assist→204
GSetsthevehicle level→19 2
HDYNAMIC SELECT switch→14 9
IPASSENGER AIRBAGindicator lamps→43
JControl panelforthe multimedia system→220
KAdjuststhesteering wheel→99
LControl panelforthe on-board computer→220
MUnlocksthe hood→349
NElectric parking brake→16 2
OLight switch→11 7
PControl panelfor:
ActiveSteering Assist→185
Active LaneKeeping Assist→217
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC→19 6
Head-up Display→232
Ataglance – Cockpit7

1Adjuststhe seats electrically→92
2Switchesthe seat heating on/off→95
3Switchesthe seatventilation on/off→97
4Switches AIRSCARF on/off→97
576Locks/unlocksthevehicle→67
6Opens/closesthe trunk lid→70
7Adjusts andfoldsthe outside mirrorsout/inelectrically
→12 6
8bOpens/closestheright side window→77
9bOpens/closestherearright side win‐dow
→77
AChild safety lockfortherear side windows→60
BbOpens/closestherear left side window→77
CbOpens/closesthe left side window→77
DOpensthe door→67
ESetsthe memory function→101
FSetsthe seatfore-and-aft adjustment→89
GAdjuststhe 4-waylumbar support→92
HSeat adjustment usingthe multimedia system→94
IAdjuststhe headrestraints→92
JAdjuststhe seat height→89
KAdjuststhe seat backrest inclination→89
Ataglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment15

Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
VehicleÕOperator's Manual
Select a menu item.
You also havethe option of calling upthe Opera‐tor's Manual within a main function (e.g. viaInfoon Phone).
The Digital Operator's Manual describesthefunction and operation of:
Rthevehicle
Rthe multimedia system
For safetyreasons,the Digital Operator's Man‐ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual containsthefol‐lowing menu items:
RSearch: allowsyoutosearchpreciselyforkeywords.
RQuick start: providesyou with importantinformation sothatyou canstart usingyourvehicle immediately.
RTips: provides tips on howtouseyourvehiclein certain situations.
RBookmarks: providesyou with a list of allthebookmarksyou havestoredyourself.
1Picture
2Menu
3Navigation window
Some sections ofthe Digital Operator's Manual,such aswarning notes can be made visiblebyhighlighting and pressingthem.
The Operator's Manual can also befound inthe Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐mon appstores.
18Digital Operator's Manual

Warning:the EDR is a component oftheRestraint System Module.Tampering with, alter‐ing, modifying orremovingthe EDR componentmayresult in a malfunction oftheRestraint Sys‐tem Module andother systems.
State lawsorregulationsregarding EDRsthatconflict withfederalregulation are pre-empted.This meansthat intheevent of such conflict,thefederalregulation governs. As of December2016,17states haveenacted lawsrelatingtoEDRs.
Copyright
Free and open source software
Information on free and open source softwarelicensesforyourvehicle's software can befoundonthe datastorage medium inyourvehicledocumentwallet and onthe Internettogetherwith updates:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
Registered trademarks
RBluetooth®is aregistered trademark of Blue‐tooth SIG Inc.
RDTS™ is aregistered trademark ofDTS, Inc.
RDolby®and MLP™ areregistered trademarksof DOLBY Laboratories.
RBabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®arereg‐istered trademarksof DaimlerAG.
RHomeLink®is aregistered trademark ofJohnson Controls.
RiPod®andiTunes®areregistered trademarksof Apple Inc.
RBurmester®is aregistered trademark ofBurmesterAudiosysteme GmbH.
RMicrosoft®andWindowsMedia®areregis‐tered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation.
RSIRIUS®is aregistered trademark of SiriusXMRadio Inc.
RHDRadio™ is aregistered trademark of iBiq‐uity Digital Corporation.
RGracenote®is aregistered trademark ofGracenote, Inc.
RZAGATSurvey®andrelated brands areregis‐tered trademarksof ZagatSurvey,LLC.
30General notes

The components oftherestraint system canbe activated or deployed independently ofeachother:
Component Detected deploy‐ment situation
EmergencyTension‐ing DevicesFrontal impact,rearimpact, side impact,rollover
Driver's airbag, frontpassenger front air‐bag
Frontal impact
Knee airbagFrontal impact
Side airbagSide impact
Window curtain air‐bagSide impact,rollover,frontal impact
The front passenger front airbag can only bedeployed in an accident ifthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Ifthe frontpassenger seat is occupied, make sure, bothbefore and duringthe journey,thatthestatus of
the front passenger front airbag is correct(→page43).
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot air bagcomponents
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed.
Do nottouchthe air bag parts.
Havea deployed air bagreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop as soonas possible.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havethevehicletowedtoaqualified specialistworkshopafter an accident.Takethis into account, partic‐ularly if an EmergencyTensioning Device is trig‐gered or an airbag deployed.
Ifthe EmergencyTensioning Devices are trig‐gered or an airbag is deployed,you will hear abang, and a small amount of powder may also bereleased:
RThe bang will notgenerally affectyour hear‐ing.
RIngeneral,the powderreleased is not haz‐ardoustohealth but may cause short-termbreathing difficultiestopersons sufferingfrom asthma orother pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safetodo so, leavethevehicleimmediately or openthe window in ordertoprevent breathing difficulties.
Airbags andpyrotechnic EmergencyTensioningDevices contain perchlorate material, which mayrequire special handling or environmental pro‐tection measures.National guidelinesregardingwaste disposal must be observed. In California,see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Seat belts
Protection providedbythe seat belt
Alwaysfastenyour seat belt correctlybeforestarting a journey.A seat belt can only providethe best level of protection if it isworncorrectly.
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Inthefollowing cases,the seat beltwarninglights up during a journey if:
RThevehicle speedexceeds15mph(25 km/h) andthe driver's or frontpassenger seat belt is notfastened.
RThe driver or front passenger unfastenstheirseat belt whilethevehicle is in motion.
Airbags
Overview of airbags
1Driver's knee bag
2Driver's airbag
3Front passenger front airbag
4Front passenger knee airbag
5Window curtain airbag
6Side impact airbag
The installation location of an airbag is identifiedbythe AIRBAGsymbol.
When activated, an airbag can provide additionalprotectionfortherespectivevehicle occupant.
Potential protection from each airbag:
AirbagPotential protectionfor…
Knee airbag Thigh, knee and lower leg
Driver's airbag,front passengerfront airbag
Head andribcage
Window curtainairbagHead
Side impact air‐bagRibcage, also pelvisforfront seat occupants
The front passenger front airbag can only bedeployed in an accident ifthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Ifthe frontpassenger seat is occupied, make sure, bothbefore and duringthe journey,thatthestatus ofthe front passenger front airbag is correct(→page43).
NOTEImportant pointstoremember ifthe front passenger seat is unoccupied
In an accident,the components oftherestraint system may deploy unnecessarilyonthe front passenger side if:
RThere are heavy objects onthe frontpassenger seat.
RThe seat belttongue is engaged intheseat belt buckle ofthe front passengerseat andthe front passenger seat isunoccupied.
Stowobjects in a suitable place.
Only one person should use each seatbelt at any one time.
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Protectionbythe airbags
Depending onthe accident situation, an airbagmay supplementthe protection offeredbya cor‐rectlyfastened seat belt.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect seat position
Ifyou deviate fromthe correct seat position,the air bag cannotperformits intended pro‐tective function and deployment mayevencause further injuries.
Toavoid hazardous situations, always makesurethat allvehicle occupants:
RHavetheir seat beltfastened correctly,including pregnantwomen.
RAre seated properly andthat distancetothe air bags is as large as possible.
RObservethefollowing information.
Always make surethatthere are noobjects betweenthe air bag andthevehicle occupant.
Toavoidtherisksresulting fromthe deploymentof an airbag, eachvehicle occupant mustobservethefollowing information:
RBeforestartingyour journey,adjustyour seatcorrectly;the driver's seat and front-passenger seat should be moved asfar backas possible.
When doing so, always observethe informa‐tion onthe correct driver's seat position(→page88).
ROnly holdthesteering wheelbythesteeringwheelrim. This allowsthe airbagtobe fullydeployed.
RAlways lean againstthe seat backrest whenthevehicle is in motion. Do not leanforwardsor againstthe door or side window.You mayotherwise be inthe deployment area oftheairbags.
RAlwayskeepyourfeetonthefloor. Do notputyourfeetonthe cockpit,forexample.Yourfeetmayotherwise be inthe deploy‐ment area ofthe airbag.
RIfchildren are traveling inthevehicle,observethe additional notes (→page 48).
RAlwaysstowand secure objects correctly.
Objects inthevehicle interior may prevent anairbag from functioning correctly. Eachvehicleoccupant must always make sure ofthefollow‐ing:
RThere are no people, animals or objectsbetweenthevehicle occupants and an air‐bag.
RThere are no objects betweenthe seat, doorand door pillar (B-pillar).
RThere are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,hanging onthe grab handles or coat hooks.
RThere are no accessory parts, such as PNDs(PersonalNavigation Devices), mobilephones or cup holders attachedtothevehi‐cle withinthe deployment area of an airbag,e.g. onthe cockpit, on doors, side windowsor side paneling.
In addition, no connecting cable,tensioningstrap orretainingstrap may beroutedthrough or attached inthe deployment areaof an airbag. Always observethe accessorymanufacturer's installation instructions, in
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\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death whenthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlampremains lit afterthe system self-test,the front passenger air bag is deactivated. Itwill not be deployed intheevent of an acci‐dent. Inthis case,the front passenger air bagcannotperformits intended protective func‐tion, e.g. when a person is seated inthe frontpassenger seat.
That person could,forexample, come intocontact with thevehicle interior, especially ifthe person is sittingtoo closetothe cockpit.
Ifthe front passenger seat is occupied,always ensurethat:
RThe classification ofthe person inthefront passenger seat is correct andthefront passenger air bag is enabled ordeactivated in accordance withthe per‐son inthe front passenger seat.
RThe person is seated properlywith a cor‐rectlyfastened seat belt.
RThe front passenger seat has been movedasfar back as possible.
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:
RChildrestraint system onthe front passengerseat (→page 58).
PRE-SAFE®system
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatoryoccupant protec‐tion)
PRE-SAFE®is abletodetect certain critical driv‐ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐urestoprotectthevehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE®can implementthefollowing meas‐ures independently of eachother:
RTighteningthe seat belts onthe driver's seatand front passenger seat.
RClosingthe side windows.
RVehicles with sliding sunroof:Closingthesliding sunroof.
RVehicles with memory function:Movingthe front passenger seattoa morefavorableseat position.
RVehicles with multicontour seat:Increas‐ingthe air pressure inthe seat side bolstersofthe seat backrest.
RPRE-SAFE®Sound: providedthatthe multi‐media system is switched on,generates abrief noise signaltostimulatethe innate pro‐tective mechanism of a person's hearing.
NOTEDamagecausedbyobjects inthefootwell or behindthe seat
The automatic adjustment ofthe seat posi‐tion mayresult in damagetothe seat and/orthe object.
Stowobjects in a suitable place.
46Occupant safety

Child safety locks
Activating/deactivating thechild safety lockfor therear side windows
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren and animals left unatten‐ded inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren and animals unattendedinthevehicle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle in motion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offatal injury duetoexposuretoextreme heat or cold inthevehicle
If people – particularlychildren – areexposedtoextremetemperaturesover anextended period of time,there is arisk ofserious orevenfatal injury.
Never leaveanyone – particularlychil‐dren – unattended inthevehicle.
Never leaveanimals inthevehicle unat‐tended.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Whenchildren are traveling inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpeople orroad users
Rgetout ofthevehicle and be hitbytraffic
Roperatevehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample
Whenchildren are traveling inthevehi‐cle, always activatetheavailablechildsafety locks.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
Child safety locksareavailableforthe side win‐dowsintherear passenger compartment.
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