windshield 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
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Infraredreflective windshield function ........13 0
Climate control.........................................131Overview of climate control systems ..........131Operatingthe climate control system .........13 2
Driving and parking.................................13 8Driving ........................................................13 8DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................148Automatic transmission ..............................15 0Function ofthe 4MATIC ..............................154Refueling ....................................................154Parking .......................................................156Driving and driving safety systems .............165Vehicletowing instructions .........................218
Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer...................................................219Instrument Displayoverview .......................219Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel ..........................................................220Operatingthe on-board computer .............. 221Settingthe design ...................................... 222
Settingthe additionalvaluerange .............. 222Overview of displays onthe multifunc‐tion display .................................................223Adjustingthe instrument lighting ................224Menus and submenus ................................. 224Head-up Display .......................................... 231
Voice Control System..............................233Notes on operating safety .......................... 233Operation ................................................... 233UsingtheVoice Control System effec‐tively ........................................................... 235Essentialvoice commands .........................235
Multimedia system..................................248Overview and operation ..............................24 8System settings .......................................... 257Fit & Healthy............................................... 268Navigation ..................................................270Telephone ...................................................295Online and Internet functions ......................317Media ......................................................... 323Radio .......................................................... 336Sound .........................................................344
Maintenance and care.............................347ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........347Engine compartment .................................. 348Cleaning and care ....................................... 355
Breakdown assistance............................364Emergency ..................................................364Flat tire ....................................................... 364Battery (vehicle) .........................................370Towstarting ortowingaway.......................375Electrical fuses ........................................... 380
Wheels and tires......................................384Notes on noise or unusual handlingchar‐acteristics ...................................................384Notes onregularlyinspecting wheels andtires ............................................................ 384Notes on snowchains ................................ 385Tirepressure .............................................. 386Loadingthevehicle .................................... 393Tirelabeling ................................................ 397Definition oftermsfor tires and loading ..... 402Changing a wheel ....................................... 405
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TheAdaptive Highbeam Assist automaticallyswitches betweenthefollowing types of light:
RLow-beam headlamps
RHigh beam
Atspeeds above19mph (30 km/h):
RIf nootherroad users are detected,the highbeam will be switched on automatically.
The high beam switches off automatically inthefollowing cases:
RAtspeeds below16mph (25 km/h).
RIfotherroad users are detected.
RIfstreetlighting is sufficient.
Atspeeds aboveapproximately31mph(50 km/h):
RThe headlamprange ofthe low beam isregu‐lated automatically based onthe distancetootherroad users.
The system's optical sensor is located behindthe windshield neartheoverhead control panel.
SwitchingAdaptive Highbeam Assist on/offToswitch on:turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
Switch onthe high beam usingthe combina‐tion switch.Whenthe high beam is switched on automat‐ically inthe dark,the

Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Whenthevehicle is unlocked, a special inte‐rior lighting sequenceruns.
Setting the interior lighting switch-off delaytime
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsInt. Light
Switch Off
Setthe switch-off delay time.
Windshield wiper and windshieldwashersystem
Switchingthe windshield wipers on/off
GZWindshield wiper off
HbIntermittent wiping, normal
IcIntermittent wiping, frequent
J

Toremovethe wiper blade:pressreleaseknob2, pullthe wiper blade inthe directionof arrow3andremove.
Installingthe wiper blades
Pushthe new wiper blade ontothe wiper arminthe direction of arrow1untilreleaseknob2engages.
Pressthe wiper blade beyondthe point ofresistance inthe direction of arrow3onthe wiper arm.The wiper blade engages with a noticeableclick and moves freely again.
Foldthe wiper arm back ontothe windshield.
Switch onthe ignition.
Pressthe

Area permeableto radiowaves onthewindshield
Radio-controlled equipment, such astoll sys‐tems, can be mounted only on areas1ofthewindshieldthat are permeabletoradiowaves.
Areas permeabletoradiowaves1are best visi‐ble from outsidethevehicle whenthe windshieldis illuminated with anexternal light source.
Notethis positionforvehicles with:
RInfraredreflective windshield
Infraredreflective windshield function
The infraredreflective windshield is coated andreducesthe build-up of heat inthevehicle inte‐rior.
The coating shieldsthevehicle interior fromradiowaves uptothe gigahertzrange.
13 0Light and visibility

4XSets climate controltoautomaticmode (→page133)
5dDefroststhe windshield
6Calls upthe air conditioning menu
Switchesresidual heat on/off (→page134)
7lSwitchestherear windowheateron/off
8ZSwitchesthe A/C function on/off(→page132)
9rSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off(→page134)
A

Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
PresstheXbutton.
Ifthe windowscontinuetofog up: pressthedbutton.
Windows fogged up onthe outside
Switchonthe windshield wipers.
PresstheXbutton.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
Presstherbutton.The interior air will berecirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switchestofresh air mode after some time.
If air-recirculation mode is switched on,thewindowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch onair-recirculation mode only briefly.
Switchingtheresidual heat on or off
Requirements:RThevehicle is parked.
It is possibletomake use oftheresidual heatfromthe enginetocontinue heating orventilat‐ingthe front compartment ofthevehicleforapproximately 30 minutes.
Toswitch on:pressthebutton.
Residual heat is switched off automatically.
Activating/deactivating ionization
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate Control Ioniza-
tion
Ionization cleans andrefreshesthe interior air ofthevehicle. The ionization ofthe interior air isodorless.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Fragrance system
Settingthe fragrance system
Requirements:RAutomatic climatecontrol is activated.
RTheglovebox is closed.
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate Control Air
Freshener
The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐grancethroughoutthevehicle interior from afla‐con located intheglovebox.
Tosetthe intensity:selectHigh,Medium,LoworOff.
Inserting orremoving theflacon ofthe fra‐grance system
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom liquid per‐fume
Ifchildren opentheflacon,theycould drinkthe liquid perfume or it could come into con‐tact with theireyes.
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Toswitch onthe power supply:press but‐ton1once.You can activatethe windshield wipers,forexample.
The power supplyis switched off again ifthefol‐lowing conditions are met:
RYou openthe driver's door
RYou press button1twice.
Toswitch onthe ignition:press button1twice.The indicator lamps inthe instrument clusterlight up.
The ignition is switched off again if one ofthefollowing conditions is met:
RYou do notstartthevehicle within15minutes andthe transmission is in posi‐tion]orthe electric parking brake isapplied.
RYou press button1once.
Startingthevehicle
Startingthevehicle withthestart/stop but‐ton
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis located inthevehicle andthe SmartKeybattery is not discharged.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]or\\.
Depressthe brake pedal and press button1once.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:switch off non-essential consumers and press button1once.
Ifthevehiclestill does notstart andthePlace the Key in the Marked Space SeeOperator's Manualdisplay message alsoappears inthe multifunction display:startthevehicle in emergency operation mode.
You can switchoffthe engine while drivingbypressing button1for aboutthree seconds. Besuretoobservethe safety notes under "Drivingtips".
Startingthevehicle in emergency operationmodeIfthevehicle does notstart andthePlace theKey in the Marked Space See Operator's Manualmessage appears inthe multifunction display,you canstartthevehicle in emergency operationmode.
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ECO Assistis active only in drive programs;andA.
System limitationsECO Assist can function more precisely iftheroute is maintained whenroute guidance isactive. The basic function is alsoavailable with‐out activeroute guidance.Notall informationand traffic situations can beforeseen. Thequal‐ity depends onthe map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver isresponsi‐bleforkeeping a safe distance fromthevehiclein front,forvehicle speed andfor braking ingood time. The driver must bereadytobrake atall times irrespective of whetherthe systemintervenes.
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is poor visibility, e.g. duetoinsuffi‐cient illumination oftheroad, highlyvariableshade conditions,rain, snow,fog or heavyspray.
RIfthere isglare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,direct sunlight orreflections.
RIfthere is dirt onthe windshield inthe vicin‐ity ofthe multifunction camera orthe cameraisfogged up, damaged or obscured.
RIfthe traffic signs are hardtodetect, e.g. duetodirt or snow or insufficient lighting, orbecausetheyare obscured.
RIfthe information onthe navigation system'sdigital map is incorrect or out of date.
RIfthe signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signsinroadworksor in adjacent lanes.
Displaying ECO Assist
On-board computer:
Assistance
SelectECO Assist.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function oftheDYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
UsetheDYNAMIC SELECT switchtochangebetweenthefollowing drive programs:
R=(Individual):individual settings
RB(Sport Plus):particularly sporty drivingstyle
RC(Sport):sporty drivingstyle
RA(Comfort):comfortable and economi‐cal drivingstyle
R;(Eco):particularlyeconomical drivingstyle
Depending onthe drive program selectedthefol‐lowingvehiclecharacteristics willchange:
RDrive
-Engine and transmission management
-Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RESP®
RVehicles with AIRBODYCONTROL orDYNAMICBODYCONTROL:Suspension
RSteering
14 8Driving and parking