tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owner's Manual

Attaching the combined luggage cover
and net to the rear seat backrest
X
Fold the left and right seat backrest for-
wards . X
Inser tcombined luggage cover and net ;
into the two guides :and push it up to the
stop in the direction of the arrow.
! If you have attached the combined lug-
gage cover and net to arear seat backrest
that is folded forwards, do not fold the
backrest back. Safety net (Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You
should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects
which have not been sufficiently secured
being thrown around in the event of sharp
braking, a sudden change of direction or an
accident. G
WARNING
In the event of sharp braking, a sudden
change of direction, or an accident, light loads
can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads,
use the safety net. Safety net without luggage compart-
ment enlargement
X
Pull the safety net up by tab :and hook it
into eyelets ;.
Safety net with luggage compartment
enlargement X
Make sure that the safety net is attached
to the rear seat backrest (Y page 300).
X Guide the safety net up by tab :and hook
it into eyelets ;. Coat hooks on the tailgate
G
WARNING
The tailgate may close if too great a load is
placed on the coat hooks.
This could cause you or others to be trapped
and injured.
If you use the coat hooks, only hang light
clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can
become trapped. Stowage areas
301Stowing and features Z

Stowage well under the boot floor
(Saloon)
The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. X
To open: pull handle :upwards. X
Hook handle :into rain trough ;.
! Remove the handle again before closing
the boot lid and snap it in tightly to prevent
the handle flap from protruding. Otherwise,
you could damage the handle. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the luggage com-
partment floor (Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not carry unsecured objects under the
EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment
floor if it is open.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objectsb eing thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor when it
is fully open. You may otherwise damage
the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartmen tfloor.
Opening and closing the folding lug-
gage-compartment floor A removable insert under the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartmen
tfloor contains
the parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
and a folding box. Beneath the insert, you will
find the TIREFIT kit ,the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit, etc. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards ;.
Handle :folds upwards. X
Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-compart-
ment floor =in the direction of the arrow Stowage areas
305Stowing and features Z

by handle
:until it reaches the desired
position and engages in side ?.
X To close: disengage the EASY-PACK fold-
ing luggage-compartment floor and pull it
back.
X Press the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor down ;until it engages.
Fitting and removing the folding lug-
gage-compartment floor X
Remove the combined luggage cover and
net (Y page 300). 120
˚position
X To remove: move EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor :into the 120˚
position and lift it upwards.
X To install: push EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor :to the stop,
move it into the 120˚ position and make
sure it engages audibly.
X Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-compart-
ment floor :forwards. EASY-PACK rear sill protector (Estate)
The EASY-PACK rear sill protector is attached
to the underside of the EASY-PACK folding
luggage-compartmen tfloor by means of mag-
nets. It is designed to prevent clothing
becoming stained and the paintwork being
scratched when loading.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor (Y page 305). X
Use tab ;to detach EASY-PACK rear sill
protector :from the magnets and place
it over the loading sill.
X Close the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor.
! Before closing the tailgate, refaste nthe
EASY-PACK loading sill protector on the
underside of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartmen tfloor.
The EASY-PACK loading sill protector could
otherwise be damaged. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached fro mthe vehi-
cle. These objects might then be thrown
around, and could injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles.306
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This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted:
R the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
sunroof can be fully raised, depending on
the vehicle's equipment.
R the boot lid/ tailgate can be fully opened.
R the aerial on the roof does not touch the
roof carrier.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon) Vehicles with a steel roof or sliding sunroof (illus-
tration) Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof
X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards. X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Estate) X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion .Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R brake sharply
R change directio nsuddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should no tbe used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself.
Cup holder in the front centre console You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean the cup holder with clean, lukewarm
water only. Features
307Stowing and features Z

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 25).Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle X
Saloon: openthe boot lid. X
Press warning triangle holder :up in the
direction of the arrow, open it and remove
the warning triangle.
X Estate: open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel. X
Remove warning triangle :.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
upper press-stud :. First-aid kit
Saloon: the first-aid kit is in the right-hand
stowage compartmentint he boot.
X Open the boot lid.
X Slide the luggage net down.
X Open the stowage compartment. 336
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

X
Remove tensioning strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;.
Estate: depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the first-aid ki tis in the luggage net or
behind the side trim panel.
X Open the tailgate. In the luggage net
Behind the side trim panel
X
Open the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
X Remove first-aid kit :. i
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment underneath the driver's seat. X
Pull handle :upward and fold cover ;
forward.
X Remove the fire extinguisher from the
stowage compartment.
! Keep the stowage compartment closed
while the vehicle is in motion. It may oth-
erwise be damaged.
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left-
hand side or the right-hand side in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/load compart-
ment floor. Where will I find...?
337Breakdown assistance

R
make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R never place yourh ands and feetunde rthe
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the boot lid/
tailgate when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows). Jacking points (example: Saloon)
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment:
the vehicle has covers fitted next
to the jacking points on the outer sills to pro-
tect the vehicle body. Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG Sports
package)
X
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover;upwards. X
Position jack ?at jacking point =. X
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned directly under the jacking point.
X Turn crank Aclockwise until jack ?sits
completely on jacking point =and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn ratchet Auntil the tyre is raised a
maximum of 3 centimetres off the ground. 346
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X
Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X Take lines ;from the guides.
X Move aside lines ;.Route the lines behind
connection =to do this.
X To open: open clamps :.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
X Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down the cover and close clamps :.
X Secure lines ;in the guides.
! The cover must be fitted properly, other-
wise moisture or dirt could impair the func-
tion of the fuses.
X Close the bonnet (Y page 322).Fuse box in the boot
X Open the boot lid . X
To open: release cover :at the top right
and left-hand sides with a flat object.
X Open cover :downwards in the direction
of the arrow. Fuse box in the luggage compartment
X Open the tailgate. X
To open: pull handle :.
X Open the cover downwards.
X Fold trim ;forwards. 360
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Useful information
............................380
Notes on the technical data .............380
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........380
Vehicle electronics ...........................381
Vehicle identification plates ............382
Service products and capacities .....383
Vehicle data ...................................... 392
Boot lid and tailgate opening
dimensions ........................................ 394
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 395
24 GHz radar sensor system (coun-
tryo verview) ..................................... 398 379Technical data

E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1471 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight
,Saloon 1735 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1845 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1830 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1940 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1465 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1835 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1935 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1845 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1955 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1900 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
2010 kg E 350 BlueTEC
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1845 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1955 kg
Boot lid and tailgate opening dimen-
sions
Technical data for the E 300 model (only for
certai
ncountries) was not available at the
time of going to print. :
Opening
height ;
Maximum
headroom Saloon
1737 –
1760 mm —
Estate
2050 –
2062 mm 1925 –
1939 mm 394
Boot lid and tailgate opening dimensionsTechnical data