tow MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2018 Workshop Manual

Openingthe cup holder in there ar armrest
* NO
TEDama getothe cup holder
When there ar armrest is folded back the cup
holder could become damaged.
#Only fold there ar armrest back when
th e cup holder is closed.
#To open: press on cup holder 1or2.
#To fold in or out: place orremo vea con‐
ta iner from cup holder 1or2.
Ashtra y and cigar ette lighter
Using the ashtr ayinthe front center console
* NO
TEDama getothestow age compart‐
ment under the ashtr ay
Thestow age compartment under the ashtray
is not heat resis tant and could be damage d if
yo ure st a lit cigar ette on it.
#Make sure that the ashtr ayis fully
engaged.
#To open: pushthe co ver of the ashtr ay
upwards on its right 2or left side.
#Toremo vethe inser t:press insert 1
upwards slightly and pull it out upwards.
#To install the inser t:press insert 1into
th e holder until the insert engages.
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Usingthere ar passenger co mpartment ash‐
tr ay
#To open: pull co ver2 out byits top handle
edge.
#To remo vethe inser t:push ribbing 3from
th e left side and pull insert 1upwards and
out.
#To install the inser t:ins tall inse rt1 from
abo veand press down into the holder until it
engages.
Using the cigar ette lighter
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
hot cigar ette lighter
Yo u can burn yourself ifyo uto uch the hot
heating element or the soc ket of the ciga‐
re tte lighter.
In addition, flammable materials may ignite
if:
Ryo udr op the hot cigar ette lighter
Rach ild holds the hot cigar ette lighter to
objects, forex ample
#Alw ays hold the cigar ette lighter bythe
knob.
#Alw ays make sure that the cigar ette
lighter is out of reach of children.
#Ne ver lea vechildren unatte nded inthe
ve hicle.
Re quirement:RThe ignition is switched on.
#Press in cigar ette lighter 1.
The cigar ette lighter will pop out automati‐
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
Soc kets
12 V sock etinthe front center console
Re quirement:ROnly connect devices up toa maximum of
18 0wa tts (15 A).
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7

#Lift up socket cap 1.
#Insert the plug of the device.
If yo u ha veconnected a device tothe12 V
soc ket, le ave the co ver of thestow age compart‐
ment open.
Using the12 V sock etinthere ar passenger
co mp artment
Requirement:ROnly connect devices up toa maximum of
18 0wa tts (15 A).
#Brie fly press the trim of co ver2.
#Lift up cap 1ofthe soc ket and insert the
plug of the device.
Using the12 V sock etinthe front passenger
fo ot we ll
Requirement:ROnly connect devices up toa maximum of
18 0wa tts (15 A).
#Lift up soc ket cap 1.
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Usingthe11 5 V soc ket in the rear passenger
co mp artment
&
DANG ER Risk of fata l injury due todam‐
aged connecting cables or soc kets
If a suitable device is connected, the11 5 V
soc ket will be car rying a high voltage. If the
connecting cable or the11 5 V soc ket is
pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet,
yo u could receive an electric shoc k.
#Only use dry and damage-free connect‐
ing cables.
#Whenthe ignition is switched off,
ensure that the11 5 V soc ket is dr y.
#Ifth e11 5 V soc ket is damage d orgets
pulled out of the paneling, immediately
ha ve the soc ketch ecked or replaced at
a qu alified specialized workshop.
#Ne ver plug the connecting cable into a
11 5 V soc ketth at is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
&
DANG ER Risk of fata l injury due toincor‐
re ct handling of the soc ket
Yo u could receive an electric shock:
Rifyo ure ach into the soc ket.
Rifyo u insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the soc ket.
#Only connect suitable devices tothe
soc ket.
Re quirements:ROnly connect devices with a suitable plug
which con form sto thest andards specific to
th e count ryyou are in.
ROnly connect device s uptoa maximum of
15 0wa tts.
RDo not use multiple soc ket outlets.
#Open flap 3.
#Insert the plug of the device into 115 V
soc ket1.
When the on-board electrical sy stem voltage
is suf ficient, indicator la mp2lights up.
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Usingthe12 V sock etinthe cargo compa rt‐
ment
Re quirement:ROnly connect devices up toa maximum of
18 0wa tts (15 A).
#Lift up cap 1ofthe soc ket and insert the
plug of the device.
USB port in there ar passenger co mpartment
You can charge a USB device, e.g. a mobile
phone, at USB ports 1using a suitable charg‐
ing cable. The devices can be charge d with 5 V
(2.1 A) and when the ignition is switched on.
Wire lesscharging of the mobile phone and
connection with theex terior antenna
Note s on wireless charging of the mobile
phone
& WARNING Risk of injury duetoobjects
being stowed inco rrectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be throw n
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone recep tacles cannot al ways
re tain all objects they contain.
There is arisk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
#Alw aysstow objects so that they can‐
not be throw n around in such situa‐
tions.
#Alw ays make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
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#Closethe loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y.
#Alwaysstow and secure heavy, hard,
pointe d, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/load compartment.
Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle.
&
WARNING Risk offire from placing
objects in the mobile phone stowage
compartment
If yo uplac e objects inthe mobile phone
stow age compartment, they may heat up
exc essively and even catch fire .
#Do not place additional objects, espe‐
cially those mode of me tal, in the
mobile phone stowage compartment.
* NO
TEDama getoobjects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment
If yo u place objects in the mobile phone
stow age compartment, these may be dam‐
aged byelectromagnetic fields.
#Do not place credit cards, storage
media or other objects sensitive to
electromagnetic fields in the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
* NO
TEDama getothe mobile phone
stow age compartment caused byliquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged.
#Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
RDepending on theve hicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected totheve hicle's
ex terior antenna via thech arging module.
RThe charging function and wireless connec‐
tion of the mobile phone totheve hicle's
ex terior antenna are only available if the igni‐
tion is switched on.
RSmall mobile phones may not be able tobe
ch arge d in every position of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
RLargemobile phones which do not rest flat in
th e mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able tobe charge d or connec ted with
th eve hicle's exterior antenna.
RThe mobile phone may heat up during the
ch arging process. The mobile phone can be
cooled in the mobile phone stowage com‐
partment when the air conditioning sy stem is
switched on. The cooling output in the
mobile phone stowage compartment is high‐
est when the controller in theglov e box is
closed.
RTo ensure more ef ficient charging and con‐
nection with theve hicle's exterior antenna,
re mo vethe pr otective co ver from the mobile
phone.
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RWhencharging, the mat should be used if
possible.
Wire lesscharging of the mobile phone
Requ irement:RThe mobile phone must be suitable for wire‐
less charging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).
Yo u can find a li stof Qi-compatible mobile
phones at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
#Place the mobile phone as close tothe cen‐
te r of mat 1as possible with the display
fa cing up wards.
When thech arging symbol is shown in the
multimedia sy stem, the mobile phone is
being charge d.
Malfunctions during thech arging process are
shown in the multimedia sy stem displa y.
% Toclean, the mat can be remo ved.
Installing/removing thefloor mats
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tr avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
saf etyof theve hicle.
#Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll.
#Alw ays ins tallth efloor mats securely
and as prescribed in order toensure
that there is alw ays suf ficient room for
th e pedals.
#Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one ano ther.
#To install: pressstuds 1onto holders 2.
#Toremo ve:pull thefloor mat off holders 2.
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must be located in marked space 2during
th e entire journe y.
#Have SmartK ey1 checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If th eve hicle does not star t:
#Lea veSmartK ey1 in mar ked space 2.
#Depress the brake pedal and start theve hicle
using thest art/ stop button.
% You can also switchon the po wer supp lyor
th e ignition with thest art/ stop button.
Note s on breaking-in a new vehicle
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: make sure that you
re ad the separate operating instructions. Other‐
wise, you may failto recognize dangers.
To preser vethe engine during thefirs t
1, 000 miles (1,500 km):
RDrive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
RDrive in drive program Cor E.
RMo veup a gear before theta ch ome ter nee‐
dle is Ôofthewa yto there d area of the
ta ch ome ter.
RDo not shi ftdown a gear manually in order to
brake.
RAv oid overstraining theve hicle, e.g. driving at
full thro ttle.
RDo not depress the accelera tor pedal past
th e pressure point (kickdown).
ROnly increase the engine speed gradually and
accelera tetheve hicle tofull speed af ter
1, 000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
driv etra in ha vebeen replaced.
Please also obser vethefo llowing breaking-in
no tes:
RIn cer tain driving and driving saf etysy stems,
th e sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
ta in dis tance is being driven af terth eve hicle
has been delivered or af terre pairs. Full sys‐
te m ef fectiveness is not achie ved until the
end of this teach-in process.
RBrake linings, brake discs and tires that are
either new or ha vebeen replaced only ach‐
ie ve optimum braking ef fect and grip af ter
se veral hundred kilom eters of driving. Com‐
pensate forth ere duced braking ef fect by
applying greaterfo rc eto the brake pedal.
Note s on driving
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tra vel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
saf etyof theve hicle.
#Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll.
#Ensure floor mats and carpets cannot
slip and pr ovide suf ficient room forth e
pedals.
#Do not lay multiple floor mats or car‐
pets on top of one ano ther.
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In addition,thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion, forex ample, by:
RRe leasing the parking brake
RShifting the transmission out of park
position j
RStarting the engine.
#Ne ver lea vechildren and animals unat‐
te nded in theve hicle.
#When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th e SmartK eywith you and lock the
ve hicle.
#Ke ep the SmartK eyout of there ach of
ch ildren.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct gearshifting
If th e engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you enga gethe transmission posi‐
tion hork, theve hicle may accelerate
sharply.
#If yo u enga gethe transmission position
h ork always depress the brake
pedal firm lyand do not accelerate at
th e same time.
Use the DIRECT SELECT le verto shift the trans‐
mission position. The cur rent transmission posi‐
tion is displ ayed in the multifunction displa y.
jPark position
kReversege ar
iNeutra l
hDrive position
En gaging reve rsege ar R
#Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver up past thefirs t point
of resis tance.
The transmission position displ aysho wsk
in the multifunction displa y.
Shifting toneutral N
#Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver up or down tothefirs t
point of resis tance.
The transmission position displ aysho wsi
in the multifunction displa y.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow youto mo vetheve hicle freel y,e.g. topush
it or tow it away.
If yo uwa ntthe automatic transmission to
re main in neutral N even if the ignition is
switched off:
#St art theve hicle.
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&WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due tochildren left unatte nded inthe
ve hicle
If yo u lea vechildren unaccompanied in the
ve hicle, they may be able toset theve hicle in
motion, forex ample by:
RRe leasing the parking brake.
RShifting the transmission out of park
position j.
RStarting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment.
#Ne ver lea vechildren and animals unat‐
te nded in theve hicle.
#When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th e SmartK eywith you and lock the
ve hicle.
* NO
TEDama getotheve hicle or the driv‐
et ra in caused bytheve hicle rolling away
#Alw ays proper lysecure theve hicle
against rolling away.
#On uphill or downhill inclines, turn the front
wheels towa rdsth e curb.
#Select transmission position j.
#Applythe electric parking brake.
#Press button 1(USA) or 2(Canada) once.
% When you switch offtheve hicle, you can still
opera tethe side windo wsand the panoramic
sliding sunroof forfive minutes.
Garage door opener
Prog ramming buttons for the garage door
opener
& WARNING Risk ofexhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
th ese exhaust gases causes poisoning.
#Ne ver lea vethe engine running in an
enclosed space wi thout suf ficient venti‐
lation.
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