key MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2020 Owner's Guide

#
Hold remo tecontrol 6atthe same angles
at various dis tances in front of the inside rear
view mir ror.Yo u should test eve ryposition
fo r at least 25 seconds before trying ano ther
position. #
Onremo tecontrols that transmit on lyfor a
limi ted period, press button 5onremo te
control 6again before transmission ends. #
Align the aerial line of the door opener unit
with there mo tecontrol.
% Support and additional information on pro‐
gramming:
R Onthe HomeLink ®
Hotline on (0) 08000
466 354 65 or +49 (0) 6838 907-2 77
R onthe Internet at https://
www.homelin k.com
Opening or closing the garage door
Requ irements:
R The cor responding button is programmed to
operate the door. #
Press and hold buttons 1,2or3 until
th e door opens or closes. #
If indicator lamp 4flashes yellow af ter
appr oximately 20 seconds: press and hold
th e pr eviously pressed button again until the
door opens or closes.
Clearing thega rage door opener memo ry #
Press and hold buttons 1and 3.
Indicator lamp 4lights up yello w. #
If indicator lamp 4flashes green: release
buttons 1and 3.
The entire memo ryhas been dele ted. Electric parking brake
Fu
nction of the electric pa rking brake (app ly‐
ing automatically) &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due tochildren left unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unsupervised in theve hi‐
cle, they could, in pa rticular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users. R
get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion, forex ample by:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of reach of
ch ildren. This also applies
tothe Digital Vehicle Key
st icke r.
The electric parking brake is applied if the trans‐
mission is in position jand one of thefo llow‐
ing conditions is fulfilled:
R The engine is switched off. 19 0
Driving and pa rking

App
lying/releasing the electric pa rking
brake manually
Applying #
Push handle 1.
The red! indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument clus ter. %
The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐
ously.
Re leasing #
Swit chon the ignition. #
Pull handle 1.
The red! indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment clus ter goes out.
Emer gency braking #
Press and hold handle 1.
As long as theve hicle is driving, theRelease
parking brake message is displa yed and the
re d! indicator lamp flashes.
When theve hicle has been braked to a
st andstill, the electric parking brake is
applied. The red! indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument clus ter. Information on collision de
tection on a
pa rked vehicle If a collision is de
tected when theto w- aw ay pro‐
te ction is primed on a loc kedve hicle, you will re
cei vea notification in the multimedia sy stem
when you swit chon the ignition.
Yo u will recei veinformation about thefo llowing
points:
R The area of theve hicle that may ha vebeen
damaged.
R The forc e of the impact.
The following situations can lead toinadver tent
acti vation:
R The pa rked vehicle is mo ved, e.g. in a two-
st or ey garage.
% Deactivate tow- aw ay protection in order to
pr eve nt inadver tent acti vation. If you deacti‐
va te tow- aw ay protection, collision de tection
will also be deactivated.
Sy stem limits
De tection may be restricted in thefo llowing sit‐
uations:
R theve hicle is damaged without impact, e.g. if
an outside mir ror is torn off or the paint is
damaged byakey
R an impact occurs at low speed 19 2
Driving and pa rking

#
Todeactivate the learning function for
one da y:activate Deact. learn. for 24h .
Fo r24 hours no new actions will be trained
and no data recorded forth e active profile.
Suggestions will continue tobe shown.
Example: if the option is switched on and a
ro ute toa new destination has been calcula‐
te d, this destination would not be take n into
account forth e learning function.
Creating new themes #
Select ©. #
Select THEMES . #
Select WSet theme.
The settings which are sa ved in theth eme
are shown. #
Select Continue r. #
Select AudioandNavigation (Navigation) and
st ore the active settings in theth eme. #
Select Continue r. #
Select an entry screen.#
Select Continue r. #
Select an image. #
Enter the names into the entry field and con‐
fi rm with a. #
Select Save. Sy
stem settings Overview of
the sy stem settings menu In
the sy stem settings menu, you can make set‐
tings in thefo llowing menus and control ele‐
ments:
R Display
- Styles
- Instrument lighting
- Display brightness
- Edge lighting
- Day/night design
R Control elements
- Keyboard language and handwriting rec‐
ognition
- Touchpad sensitivity
- Sensitivity of theTo uch Controls R
LINGU ATRO NIC
R MBUX Interior Assis tant
R Sound
- Enter tainment
- Navigation and traf fic announcements
- Telephone
- Voice amplification tothere ar
R Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Blu etoo th, NFC
R MBUX Remo teControl
- Auth orising and deauthorising devices
R Time & date
R Langua ge
R Units for dis tance
R Software upda tes
R Data import/expo rt
R PIN pr otection
R System Reset 274
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Ac tivating/deactivating Wi-Fi #
Select Wi-Fi.
Connecting the multimedia sy stem with an
ex tern al hotspot using Wi-Fi
The type of connection es tablished must be
selected on the multimedia sy stem and on the
device tobe connec ted.
% The connection procedure may dif fer
depending on the device. Follow the instruc‐
tions that are shown in the displa y.Fu rther
information can be found in the manufactur‐
er's operating instructions. #
Select Internet settings .#
Select Connect via Wi-Fi. #
Select Add hotspot.
Connecting using a security key#
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using security key . #
Have the security key displa yed on the device
to be connec ted (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions). #
Ente rth is security key on the multimedia sys‐
te m. #
Confirm the entry with¡.
Connecting using a WPS PIN #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using WPS PIN input .
The multimedia sy stem generates an eight-
digit PIN. #
Enter this PIN on the device tobe connec ted. #
Confirm the entry.
Connecting using a but ton #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect via WPS PBC . #
Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options
on the device tobe connec ted (see the man‐
ufacturer's operating instructions). #
Press the WPS button on the device tobe
connec ted. #
Select Continue inthe multimedia sy stem.
Ac tivating automatic connection #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Activate Permanent Internet connection .
Connecting with a known Wi-Fi #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select a Wi-Fi networ k.
The connection is es tablished again.
Configuring the multimedia sy stem as a Wi-
Fi hotspot forex tern al devices
The type of connection es tablished depends on
th e device tobe connec ted. The function must
be suppor tedby the multimedia sy stem and by
th e device tobe connec ted. The type of connec‐
tion es tablished must be selected on the multi‐ 276
MBUX multimedia sy stem

media sy
stem and on the device tobe connec‐
te d. #
Select Vehicle hotspot. #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot .
Connecting using WPS PIN generation #
Select Connect using WPS PIN generation. #
Ente rth e PIN shown in the media display on
th e device tobe connec ted and con firm.
Connecting using WPS PIN entry #
Select Connect using WPS PIN input. #
Enterth e PIN that is shown on theex tern al
device's display on the multimedia sy stem.
Connecting using a button #
Select Connect via WPS PBC. #
Press the push button on the device tobe
connec ted (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions). #
Select Continue. Connecting using a security
key #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot .
A secu rity key is displa yed. #
Select theve hicle from the device tobe con‐
nec ted. The vehicle is displa yed with the
DIRECT-MBUX XXXXX network name. #
Enter the security key which is shown in the
media display on the device tobe connec ted. #
Confirm the entry.
Connecting using NFC #
Select Connect via NFC. #
Activate NFC on the mobile device (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions). #
Hold the device tobe connec ted at theve hi‐
cle's NFC inter face. #
Select Finished.
The mobile device is now connected tothe
multimedia sy stem hotspot via NFC.
Generating a new security key #
Select Vehicle hotspot. #
Select Generate security key .
A connection will be es tablished with the
newly crea ted security key. #
Tosave a security key:select Save.
When a new security key is sa ved, all existing
Wi -Fi connections are then disconnected. If
th eWi -Fi connections are being re-es tab‐
lished, the new security key must be en tere d. Na
vigation Note
s on navigation Ro
ute guidance with augmented reality &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryas
a re sult of distraction, incor rect depic‐
tion or wrong interpr etation of the dis‐
play
The camera image of the augmented reality
display is not suitable as a guide for driving. #
Alw ayske ep an eye on the actual traf fic
situation. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 277

Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
À Replace key See Owner's
Manual *O
nly a few or no authorisations remain forst arting the engine. #
Order a new digital vehicle keyst icke r from a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Á
Replace key *T
hekey needs tobe replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Á Change key batteries *T
hekey bat tery is dischar ged. #
Replace the battery (/ page73). Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 383

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Á Key not detected (white dis‐
play message) *T
hekey is cur rently und etected. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Ifth eke y is still not recognised, place it in the slot forst arting with theke y (/ page164).
Á
Key not detected (red dis‐
pl ay messa ge) *T
hekey cannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The key is no lon ger in theve hicle and you swit choff the engine:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot centrally lock theve hicle. #
Ensure that theke y is in theve hicle.
If th eke y de tection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source: #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page164).
Place the key in the
marked space See Owner's
Manual *K
eydetection is malfunctioning. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page164). 384
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Au
tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 17 0
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag deacti vation sy stem
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag shu toff .......................................... 44, 46
Fu nction of the automatic front
passenger front airbag deactivation
sy stem ................................................... 44
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .46
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .150
Au tomatic seat adjustment
Setting ................................................. 104
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver ........................... 176
Drive program display .......................... 175
Drive programs .................................... 174
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ..................... 174
Engaging drive position ........................ 178
Engaging neutral .................................. 17 7
Engaging pa rkposition ........................ 178Engaging
reve rsege ar ........................ .177
Kickdown ............................................. 17 9
Manual gear changing .......................... 178
St eering wheel gearshift paddles ........ .178
Tr ansmission position display .............. 176
Tr ansmission positions ........................ .176
Axle load Perm issible .......................................... 363
Tr ailer operation .................................. 378 B
Bag hook .................................................. 12 5
Ball ne ck
Extending/r etra cting ........................... 24 9
Extending/r etra cting (MBUX multi‐
media sy stem) .....................................2 51
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem) .................... .195
Battery Key ........................................................ 73
Re mo tecontrol (s tationary heater) ...... 15 9
Battery see Battery (vehicle) Battery (vehicle)
...................................... 336
Charging .............................................. 335
Charging (Remo teOnline) .................... 16 5
No tes ................................................... 331
No tes (s tarting assis tance and
ch arging) ............................................ .333
Re placing ............................................ 336
St arting assis tance .............................. 335
Belt see Seat belt
Bic ycle rack
Load capacity ...................................... 378
Tr ailer operation .................................. 254
Blind Spot Assist .................................... .243
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .245
Fu nction .............................................. 24 3
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 43
Blo wer
see Climate control
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Bonn et
Re setting (active bonnet) .................... 309 454
Index

Boot lid
see Tailgate
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes ................................................... 373
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 9
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 19 5
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 19 9
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .203
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 19 5
Driving tips .......................................... 16 8
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 9
HOLD function .................................... .219
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 16 8
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 16 6
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 66Braking assi
stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ .341
To wing away ........................................ 337
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 39
Wheel change ...................................... 355
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 259 C
Calls Mercedes me ...................................... 289
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care Car
wash (care) ........................................3 16
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings ................ .283
Care .......................................................... 321
360° Camera ....................................... 319
Air-water duct ...................................... 316
Car wash ..............................................3 16
Carpet ................................................ .321
Deco rative foil ...................................... 318
Displ ay................................................. 321
Exterior lighting .................................... 319
High-pressu recleaner .......................... 317
Matt finish ........................................... 318
Pa int wo rk ............................................. 318
Plastic trim .......................................... 321
Re alwo od/trim elements .................... 321
Re versing camera ................................ 319
Ro of lining ...........................................3 21
Seat belt .............................................. 321
Seat co ver ........................................... 321
Sensors ................................................ 319
St eering wheel .....................................3 21
Ta ilpipes .............................................. .319
Tr ailer hit ch.......................................... 319
Wa shing byhand ..................................3 18 Index
455

Jack ......................................................
.27
TIREFIT kit ............................................. 28
Wi reless vehicle components ................24
Decorative foil (cleaning instructions) ..318
DeNOx agent see AdBlue ®
De stination entry .................................... 280
En tering a POI or address .................... 280
De tecting inat tentiveness
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection ............................29
Diesel Low outside temp eratures ...................3 68
No tes .................................................. 368
Digital Owner's Manual .............................18
Digital Vehicle Keyst icker
Locking theve hicle ................................ 76
St arting theve hicle ............................. 16 4
Unlocking theve hicle ............................76
Dinghy towing
see Tow- bar sy stem Dipped beam
Setting .................................................1 41
DIRECT SELECT le ver............................... 176
Engaging drive position ........................ 178
Engaging neutral .................................. 17 7
Engaging pa rkposition ........................ 178
Engaging pa rkposition automatically .. 178
Engaging reve rsege ar ........................ .177
Fu nction ............................................... 176
Display (care) .......................................... .321
Display (MBUX multimedia sy stem)
Home screen ...................................... .266
Display (multimedia sy stem) .................. 267
Operating ............................................ 267
Display (on-boa rdcompu ter)
Displ ays on the multifunction display .. 261
Display message .....................................3 79
Calling up (on-boa rdcompu ter) .......... .379
No tes ................................................... 379
Display messages ¯ - - - km/h .................................. .404
ç - - - km/h ................................... 405
È - - - km/h ................................... 404 #
12V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 423
Û 48 V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 424
: Active Light Sy stem inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 386
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Emer. op.:
max. XXX km/h Start not poss. in
XXX km .............................................. .432
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Emer‐
ge ncy op. in XXX miles See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 432
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ 433
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .432
5 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling .................................... .434
é ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ..412 458
Index