ECU MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN 2014 Workshop Manual

X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the
front.
Cover :moves back.
i A stowage compartment is located under
the cup holder at the front of the center
console.
Stowage compartment under the
armrest AMG vehicles
X
To open: press left-hand button ;or right-
hand button :.
The stowage compartment opens. All models except AMG vehicles
X
To open: pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
®
or MP3 player
(see the separate COMAND Operating
Instructions).
Stowage compartment under the front
seats G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk/cargo
compartment.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle :up and fold
cover ;forwards.
i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher, the
fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
Stowage compartment in the rear !
Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
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Close the cover of the stowage
compartment before folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. X
To open: fold down seat armrest ;.
X Fold cover :of the armrest upwards.
Stowage net in the rear :
Stowage net
Storage pockets G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident. The stowage pockets are on the back of the
driver's and front-passenger's seats. Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left and right-
hand sides of the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 298)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 298). Skibag
Unfolding the skibag and loading skis G
WARNING
The skibag in conjunction with the lashing
straps cannot restrain any objects other than
skis.
Vehicle occupants could be struck in the
event of sudden braking or an accident, for
instance, if you:
R transport other heavy or sharp-edged
objects in the skibag
R do not secure the skibag with the lashing
straps
There is a risk of accident and injury.
Store only skis in the skibag. Always secure
the skibag with the lashing straps so that it
cannot move around. Stowage areas
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Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Press release catches ;together and fold
down cover :. X
Pull skibag :into the vehicle interior and
unfold it.
X Open the trunk lid. X
Press release catch :.
The flap opens downwards.
X Slide the skis into the skibag from the
trunk. X
Pull strap :tight by the loose end until the
skis are held firmly inside the skibag. X
Engage hook :in securing ring ;.
X Pull the strap tight by the loose end.
Removing skis and folding up the skibag X
Loosen the two straps.
X Remove hook :from securing ring ;.
X Take the skis out of the skibag.
X Close the flap in the trunk.
X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
X Put the skibag into the backrest.
X Fold the cover back up.
i You should always close the flap in the
trunk if you do not require the skibag. This
will prevent unauthorized access to the
trunk from the vehicle interior. 302
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Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan) On vehicles without a through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are
installed to the trunk floor.
Cargo tie-down rings General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 298).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection. Trunk/cargo compartment Cargo tie down rings
:(Sedan) Cargo tie down rings
:(Wagon)
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
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Wagon
X
To open: press bag hook :(arrow).
Bag hook :slides out.
X To close: press bag hook :until it
engages. EASY-PACK cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event
of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover and the cargo
net are attached to anchorages on the right
and left in the cargo compartment as a
combined cargo cover and net. When the tailgate is opened, the cargo
compartment cover is automatically raised to
make loading easier. It is automatically
lowered again when the tailgate is closed.
When the cargo compartment cover is
clipped in, there should be no objects
obstructing the downwards movement of the
cover in the cargo compartment when the
tailgate is closed. The cargo compartment
cover will otherwise be raised again.
Extending/retracting the cargo
compartment cover
X
To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover :back by grab handle ;and clip
it into the retainers on the left and right. X
To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover :from the retainers on the left and
right and guide it forwards by grab
handle ;until it is fully retracted. Stowage areas
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Cargo net (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There
is an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load
the vehicle with small objects above the seat
backrests. For safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Cargo net without cargo compartment
enlargement X
Pull the cargo net up by tab :and hook it
into eyelets ;. Cargo net with cargo compartment
enlargement X
Make sure that the cargo net is attached to
the rear seat backrest (Y page 308).
X Guide the cargo net up by tab :and hook
it into eyelets ;. Coat hooks on the tailgate
:
Coat hook EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands
may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes
trapped, carefully push the center of the load
surface downward. Stowage areas
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When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame
of the box, nor should the frame be pushed
from above. Otherwise, the box could be
damaged.
! Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects
can damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and
then be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-
PACK trunk box.
! If you exceed the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects
can be thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk
box and strike vehicle occupants. There is
a risk of injury, particularly in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in
direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always
store and secure heavy objects in the trunk
outside of the EASY-PACK trunk box.
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-
PACK trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). With a load
of above approx. 11 lbs (5kg), the bottom of
the box moves downward until it is rests on
the mat of the trunk floor. Thus, overloading
of the box is avoided.
Adjusting the height to any position X
Pull the box out by handle :in the
direction of the arrow all the way to the
stop.
X Lowering the load surface: push the
center of load surface ;down by hand in
the direction of the arrow until load
surface ;has reached the desired
position and the box is the desired size.
X To raise the load surface: press switch
=.
Load surface ;of the box moves up
automatically.
X To stow the box: push the box in by
handle :all the way to the stop.
Removing and installing X
To install: insert retainer ;of box :into
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Raise box :and press hooks Ainto
anchorage ?as far as they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch Bclockwise
and right-hand rotating catch Bcounter-
clockwise by 90°.
X To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B counter-clockwise and right-hand
rotating catch Bclockwise by 90°.
X Move box :downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
i Store the EASY-PACK trunk box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf. EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Wagon)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the cargo compartment floor.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor (Y page 313).EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts
: Telescopic rod
; Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder Inserting the brackets into the loading
rail
X
Insert bracket :into the center of loading
rail ?.
X Press release button ;and push
bracket :into the desired position in
loading rail ?.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Press locking button =.
Bracket :is locked in loading rail ?.
X If necessary, fold cargo tie-down ring A
upwards.
Luggage holder !
Only use the luggage holder to secure
cargo with a maximum weight of 15.4 lbs
(7 kg) and with dimensions that the luggage
holder can safely and securely contain. The luggage holder can be used to secure
light loads against the side wall of the cargo
compartment to prevent them from moving
around. Stowage areas
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To install: insert two brackets Ainto the
left or right loading rail (Y page 311).
X Press release button :of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out slightly.
X Insert luggage holder ;into brackets A
and, while doing so, press release button
= and push the luggage holder downwards
until it engages.
X Press release button :of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out in the direction
of the arrow.
X Place the load between the strap and the
cargo compartment side wall.
X Using one hand, press locking button :of
the luggage holder.
X With your other hand, let the strap go slowly
until the load is secured.
X Make sure that locking button ?on
brackets Ais pressed.
This keeps brackets Ain place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button =on
respective bracket Aand remove luggage
holder ;by pulling upwards and out.
Telescopic rod The telescopic rod can be used to secure the
load against the rear seats to prevent it from
moving around. X
To install: insert one bracket ;into both
the left and the right loading rails and slide
it to the desired position (Y page 311).
X Insert telescopic rod :into brackets ;
and, while doing so, press release
button ?and push the rod downwards
until it engages.
X Make sure that locking button =on
brackets ;is pressed.
This keeps brackets ;in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button ?on
respective bracket ;and remove
telescopic rod :by pulling it upwards and
out. Stowage well under the trunk floor
(Sedan)
! Unhook the handle before again before
closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely
to prevent the handle flap from protruding.
Otherwise, you could damage the handle. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X
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Hook handle :into rain trough ;. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the cargo
compartment floor (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the EASY-PACK folding floor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the EASY-PACK folding floor
before a journey.
! 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
luggage-compartment floor.
! Vehicles with a B&O sound system: do not
remove the EASY-PACK folding floor.
Removing the EASY-PACK folding floor will
cause the cable set or the amplifier to be
damaged because the amplifier module is
screwed to the underside of the EASY-
PACK folding floor. Opening and closing the folding cargo
compartment floor
The parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
are contained beneath the EASY-PACK
folding floor. Beneath the insert, you will find,
for example, the TIREFIT kit or the emergency
spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit.
X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :
downwards ;.
Handle :folds upwards. X
Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor =in the direction of
the arrow by handle :until it reaches the
desired position and engages in side ?.
X To close: disengage the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor and pull
it back.
X Press the EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor down ;until it
engages. Stowage areas
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