tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN 2014 User Guide

Opening/closing from outside
Opening Handle (example: Sedan)
X
Press the %button on the SmartKey.
X Sedan: pull handle :.
X Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle :and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate
manually. If you release the handle, the
tailgate opens automatically.
Closing Recess (example: Sedan)
X
Pull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess :.
X Wagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
(Y page 82) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 83). 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
automatically with the SmartKey or the
handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
X
Press and hold the Fbutton 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 92).92
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Closing
Closing button and locking button (example:
Sedan)
: Closing button
; Locking button
Sedan: on vehicles with the trunk lid remote
closing feature, you can close the trunk lid
automatically. On vehicles with the trunk lid
remote closing feature and KEYLESS-GO, you
can simultaneously close and lock the trunk
lid.
Wagon: on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you
can simultaneously close and lock the
tailgate.
X To close: press closing button :in the
trunk lid/tailgate.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press closing button ;in the trunk lid/
tailgate.
i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate will not lock. 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 movement within the detection range of
sensors.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, the
following situations, for example, could
lead to the unintentional opening of the
trunk lid/tailgate:
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 With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid/
tailgate or stop the procedure without using
your hands. This is useful if you have your
hands full. All you need to do is make a kicking
movement with your leg under the bumper.
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
clearance to the rear of the vehicle. You
could otherwise lose your balance e.g. on
ice. (Example: Sedan) Trunk/cargo compartment
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R
Always ensure that you only make the
kicking movement within the detection
range of sensors :.
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.
Otherwise, the sensors may not function
correctly.
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, HAND-
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
situations similar to these. You can thus
avoid unintentionally opening or closing the
trunk lid/tailgate.
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 :under the bumper with your foot.
You will hear a warning tone while the trunk
lid/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
faster if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection
range :under the bumper
R pull the outside of the handle on the trunk
lid/tailgate
R press the closing button in the trunk lid/
tailgate, or
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey 94
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If the trunk lid/tailgate closing procedure has
been stopped:
R kick with your foot again under the bumper
and the trunk lid/tailgate will open.
If the trunk lid/tailgate opening procedure
has been stopped:
R move your foot again under the bumper and
the trunk lid/tailgate will close. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the trunk lid or
tailgate. 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 Fbutton 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
functions. 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 :until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
X To close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid :until the trunk lid is
closed.
X To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate :until the tailgate is closed.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is
stationary and unlocked. Trunk/cargo compartment
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Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate (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 angle
outside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. 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 92 )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 position
when opening.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 92) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
General notes i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 426). Opening
Inside of tailgate
X
To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ;to the right.
X To open: pull the top of handle :.
X Swing the tailgate upwards.
X To lock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ;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
SmartKey (Y page 84). 1
Basic position
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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 1to position 2.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. 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
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered (Y page 78).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84).
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go. 1
Neutral position.
2 To unlock
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 1as far as it will go to
position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. i
When you lock the vehicle (Y page 90),
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 :briefly.
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
disconnected or discharged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button :flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button :flashes 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 Opening dimensions of the trunk lid/
tailgate (Y page 426). Trunk/cargo compartment
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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 92).
Opening X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84).
X Insert mechanical key ;into the opening
in paneling :.
X Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key ;in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y page 90),
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
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. 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
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic 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
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury. 98
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Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/î To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Äposition, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideally in spring and fall. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 ô To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 ô To wipe with washer fluid X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears 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
windshield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you 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.
Depending on the equipment level of your
vehicle, there are two variants of wiper blade;
these are installed and removed in different
ways. Based on the diagrams, check which
system is installed in your vehicle. Windshield wipers
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X
Remove the first-aid kit (Y page 352).
X Detach the emergency release from
retainer :.
X Pull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow ;.
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 trim.
X Pull emergency release :in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. 178
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition lock and remove
it immediately (Y page 159).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run
completely dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5.3 US qt (5 liters) of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 159).
X Start the engine continuously for up to ten seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 159).
X Start the engine again continuously for up to ten seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 84).
X Open the trunk lid or the tailgate.
X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Y page 177). The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refueling
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