tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2015 W212 User Guide

Opening/closing from outside
Opening Handle (example: Sedan)
X Press the 0036button on the SmartKey.
X Sedan: pull handle 0043.
X Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle 0043and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate man-
ually. If you release the handle, the tailgate
opens automatically.
Closing Recess (example: Sedan)
X Pull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess 0043.
X Wagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the 0037
button on the SmartKey (Y page 84) or with
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 85). i
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate will not lock.
Sedan: the trunk lid then opens again. Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
! The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Opening You can open the trunk lid/tailgate automat-
ically with the SmartKey or the handle in the
trunk lid/tailgate.
X Press and hold the 0054button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
X If the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle of the trunk lid/tailgate and release it again immediately (Y page 93). Trunk/cargo compartment
93Opening and closing Z

Closing
Closing button and locking button (example:
Sedan)
Sedan: on vehicles with the trunk lid remote
closing feature, you can close the trunk lid
automatically. For vehicles with trunk lid
remote closing feature and KEYLESS-GO: you can simultaneously close the trunk lid and
lock the vehicle.
Wagon: for vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you
can simultaneously close the tailgate and
lock the vehicle.
X To close: press closing button 0043in the
trunk lid/tailgate.
X To simultaneously close the trunk lid/
tailgate and lock the vehicle:
Press closing button 0044in the trunk lid/
tailgate. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
The trunk lid/tailgate closes.
If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
i If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate opens again after it is closed.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid/tailgate
remains closed. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot. You could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE
ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make the kicking move-
ment within the detection range of sensors.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk lid/tail-
gate:
R using a car wash
R using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
6.5 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.
General notes Sedan:
with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid
or stop the closing procedure without using
your hands.
Wagon: with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the tailgate or
stop the procedure without using your hands.
This is useful if you have your hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement under the
bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
R Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your
person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance e.g. on ice. 94
Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening and closing

(Example: Sedan)
R Always ensure that you only make the kick-
ing movement within the detection range of
sensors 0043.
R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. For this
reason, the trunk lid/tailgate could open or close unintentionally, e.g. if you:
- set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
- polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in situa-
tions similar to these. You can thus avoid
unintentionally opening or closing the trunk lid/tailgate.
R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors 0043
may restrict functionality.
R Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality. Operation
(Example: Sedan)
X To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range 0043under the bumper with your foot.
Sedan: you will hear a warning tone while
the trunk lid is closing.
Wagon: you will hear a warning tone while
the tailgate is opening or closing.
X If the trunk lid/tailgate does not open
after several attempts: wait at least ten
seconds, then move your foot under the
bumper again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid/ tailgate does not
open or close. Repeat the leg movement
more quickly if this occurs.
Sedan: to cancel the closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection
range 0043under the bumper
R pull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid
R press the closing button in the trunk lid, or
R press the 0054button on the SmartKey
If the closing procedure of the trunk lid is
canceled, the trunk lid opens again auto-
matically.
Wagon: to stop the opening or closing pro-
cedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection
range 0043under the bumper
R pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate Trunk/cargo compartment
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R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
R press the 0054button on the key
If the tailgate closing procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open
If the tailgate opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will close Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid or tail-
gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R Press the 0054button on the SmartKey.
R Press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid/tailgate.
R Pull the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate. G
WARNING
The trunk lid/tailgate can be automatically
opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not in the vehicle. If children are left unsupervised
in the vehicle, they could activate the func-
tions. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
! The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Opening and closing X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
the trunk lid/tailgate 0043until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
X To close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid 0043until the trunk lid is
completely closed.
X To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for tail-
gate 0043until the tailgate is completely
closed.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked. 96
Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening and closing

Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (Wagon)
Important safety notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angleoutside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 93 )in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored positionwhen opening.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 93) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
General notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate. i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 419).
Opening Inside of tailgate
X To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch 0044to the right.
X To open: pull the top of handle 0043.
X Swing the tailgate upwards.
X To lock the tailgate: slide locking catch0044
to the left. Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 86). Trunk/cargo compartment
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X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 0047to position 0048.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key. Unlocking the trunk (Sedan)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechani-
cal key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered (Y page 81).
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 86).
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 0047as far as it will go to posi-
tion 0048.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
0047 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 91),
the trunk is also locked. Trunk emergency release (Sedan)
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button. X
Press emergency release button 0043briefly.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is disconnec- ted or discharged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button 0043flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button 0043flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed. Tailgate emergency release (Wagon)
General notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 419).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat, you can
use the handle to open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle (Y page 93).98
Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening and closing

Opening
X
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
(Y page 297).
X Remove cargo compartment cover
(Y page 301).
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 86).
X Insert mechanical key 0044into the opening
in paneling 0043.
X Turn mechanical key 004490° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0044in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 91),
the cargo compartment is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If Side windows
99Opening and closing
Z

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off 0043
00C5 Switch
0048 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
a symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window. Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly whenyou change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn it to position 0(KEYLESS-GO).
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield. X
Firmly press release knob 0043and pull wiper
blade 0044upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades Windshield wipers
137Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Detach the emergency release from
retainer 0043.
X Pull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow 0044.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. X
Wagon: open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel.
X Fold down the paneling.
X Pull emergency release 0043in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. 176
RefuelingDriving an
d parking

X
To store: press AMG button 0044until you
hear a tone.
X To call up: press AMG button 0044.
The stored suspension tuning and drive
program are selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button 0044.
Your selection appears in the multifunction display.
Vehicle level Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
The vehicle lowers when you press the button for selecting the suspension tuning or the
AMG button. The vehicle also lowers if it is
stationary.
! If Sport or Sport + suspension tuning has
been selected, the vehicle's ground clear-
ance decreases. Make sure that no objects
become trapped or that the vehicle does
not become damaged, for example, on the
curb.
i The vehicle level may change visibly at the
rear axle if you park the vehicle and the
outside temperature changes. If the tem-
perature drops, the vehicle level lowers;
with an increase in temperature, the vehi-
cle level rises.
Changing the rear axle ride height
This function is only available for the E 63
AMG 4MATIC.
The vehicle level at the rear axle depends on
the selected suspension tuning and the vehi-
cle speed. The vehicle level at the rear axle changes dur-
ing the journey depending on the selected
suspension tuning:
R Comfort: +0.4 in (+10 mm)
R Sport + and Sport: -0.6 in (-15 mm)
When changing from Comfort to Sport or
Sport +, the axle is lowered approximately
1.0 in (25 mm). When changing from Sport or Sport + to Comfort, the axle is raised approx-
imately 1.0 in (25 mm). This level change also
takes place when the vehicle is stationary.
If you drive faster than 105 mph (170 km/h), the rear axle level is set to a middle level. Thisincreases driving safety and reduces air
resistance. If you then drive slower than
93 mph (150 km/h), the level of the rear axle
is again adjusted to correspond to the selec-
ted suspension mode.
Load compensation
The vehicle can compensate differences in
the vehicle level by raising or lowering the
rear axle. This is the case, for example, if peo- ple get out or if luggage is being loaded.
Load compensation takes place if:
R a door or the trunk lid/tailgate is opened
R the parked vehicle is unlocked
For larger level changes, the engine must be
running. 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
R Accelerate less when driving. Driving systems
205Driving and parking Z