tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2021 User Guide

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Only use Trailer Manoeuv ring Assist with
trailers with /xed dr awbars and axles. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage due toove rhanging loads
in front or dr awbar ins tallations The
vehicle and the trailer may be damaged
during manoeuvring due toove rhanging loads
at the front of the trailer or dr awbar ins talla-
tions. #
Pay attention toove rhanging loads or
dr aw bar ins tallations while manoeuvring. Tr
ailer Manoeuv ring Assist assists you when
re ve rsing with a trailer. Using there ve rsing cam-
era, it monitors the articulation angle between the
ve hicle and trailer and adjusts it toa speci/ed
va lue. Trailer Manoeuv ring Assist also limits your
speed.
Tr ailer Manoeuv ring Assist is only an aid. It is not
a substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur round-
ings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the manoeu- vring area while manoeuvring and parking in/exit-
ing parking spaces.
Yo u can either enter the articulation angle value
directly via the multimedia system or use a
straightening manoeuvre. When car rying out a
straightening manoeuvre, the system calculates
th e articulation angle automatically and straight-
ens theve hicle/trailer combination tothe trailer's
cur rent direction.
Obser vethe no tes on towing a trailer
(/ page 287).
Syst
Syst em limits em limits
Obser vethe system limits of thefo llowing func-
tions:
R Active Parking Assist (/ page 279)
R 360° Camera (/ page 271)
R Reversing camera (/ page 268)
The system may be impaired or may not function
in thefo llowing situations:
R The gradient is greater than appr oximately
15%. Using
Tr
Using Trailer Manoeuvr ailer Manoeuvr ing Assist
ing Assist
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle has been star ted and is stationar y.
R A trailer has been de tected.
R The gradient is less than appr oximately 15%.
R The tailgate is closed.
R The electric parking brake is not applied.
R The driver's seat belt is fastened. 286
286
Driving and pa
rking

Ext
Ext
ending and re
ending and retr
tracting t
acting t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr i-
i-
call
call y (multimedia syst
y (multimedia syst em)
em)&
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tothe ball
neck not being engaged
If th e ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may
come loose. #
Always engage the ball neck as descri-
bed. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe all-electric trailer
hitch due toadditional pressure The all-elect
ric trailer hitch could be mechani-
cally damaged byapplying additional pressure
when the ball neck is being extended or
re tracted. #
Do not make the ball neck extend/
re tract faster byapplying additional pres-
sure. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R The swivel range is clear. R
The trailer cables or ada pter plugs ha vebeen
re mo ved.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access
Ext
Ext ending t
ending t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr ically
ically #
Select Ü.
The Trailer coupling extending… display mes-
sage will appear on the multifunction displa y.
The ball neck will extend fully electricall y. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place.
If th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place, the
Check trailer hitch lock message will appear on
th e multifunction displa y.
R
R e
etr
tr acting t
acting t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr ically
ically #
Select Ü.
The Trailer coupling extending… display mes-
sage will appear on the multifunction displa y.
The ball neck will retract fully electricall y. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place. If
th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place, the
Check trailer hitch lock message will appear on
th e multifunction displa y. Coupling up/uncoupling a tr
Coupling up/uncoupling a tr
ailer
ailer &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from theve hicle
le ve l being changed
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h lev
h level contr
el contr ol syst
ol system:
em:theve hicle
le ve l may be changed unintentionall y,e.g. by
ot her persons. You may become trapped if you
couple up or uncouple a trailer while theve hi-
cle le vel is changing. In addition, other people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between theve hicle body and the tyres or
underneath theve hicle.
When coupling up or uncoupling a trailer,
make sure that: #
The doors or tailgate are not opened or
closed. #
You do not initiate the le vel control sys-
te m and do not operate theDY NAMIC
SELECT switch. 290 290
Driving and pa
rking

Displa
Displa
y messag
y messag es P
es Possible causes/conseq
ossible causes/consequences and uences andM
MSolutions
Solutions
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
? *T
he bonn etis open. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonnet unloc ked
The bonnet may open and blo ckyour vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonnet when driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions. #
Close the bonnet.
A *T
hetailgate is open. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of poisoning from exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter theve hi-
cle interior if theta ilgate is open when theve hicle is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Always switch o. theve hicle before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. 472
472
Display message
s andwarning/indicator lamps

Blow
Blow
er
er
see Clima tecont rol
BlueTEC
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bonnet
Bonnet Function (active bonnet)......................... 375
Opening/closing.................................... 375
Boo
Boo t lid
t lid
see Tailgate
Br
Br ak
ak e Assis
e Assist Syst t System
em
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Br
Br ak
ak e
e0uid
0uid
No tes..................................................... 441
Br
Br ak
ak e f
e f or
orce disce distr tribution
ibution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 234
Br
Br ak
ak es
es
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 231
Ac tive Brake Assist................................. 253
Ad aptive brake lights.............................. 236
BAS (Brake Assist System).................... .232
Driving tips............................................1 82EBD (Electronic Brake
forc e Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 234
HOLD function....................................... 235
Limited braking e.ect (salt-treated
ro ads)................................................... .182
Ne w/replaced brake linings/brake
discs...................................................... 180
Ru nning-in no tes.................................... 180
Br
Br ak ak es
es
see Recuperation
Br
Br aking assist
aking assist ance
ance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Br
Br eakdo
eakdo wn
wn
Overvi ewofthe help functions.................18
To w- starting........................................... 407
To wing away.......................................... 403
Tr anspo rting theve hicle........................ .405
Wheel chang e........................................ 421
Br
Br eakdo
eakdo wn
wn
see Flat tyre
Butt
Butt ons
ons
St eering wheel....................................... 298 C
C
Calls
Calls Mercedes me......................................... 353
Camera
Camera Information............................................ 229
Camera Camera see 360° Camera
see Dashcam
see Reversing camera
Car key
Car key
see Key
Car w Car w ash
ash
see Care
Car w
Car w ash (car
ash (car e)
e)............................................ 382
Car
Car -t
-to-X
o-X -Communication
-Communication
Displaying hazard warnings.................... 347
Care
Care 360° camera......................................... 385
Air-water duct........................................ 382
Automatic car wash.............................. .382
Carpet................................................... 387
Decorative foil........................................ 384
Display................................................... 387 538 538
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