2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE engine

R
ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is not available. It will also not
be activated if you brake firmly with the
assistance of ESP.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* is not available. It will
also not be activated if you brake firmly
with the assistance of ESP ®
.
i If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the äwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster does not flash. In
such situations, ESP ®
will not stabilise the
vehicle. X
To deactivate: press button:until the
å warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The message ESP-OFFappears in the multi-
function display. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running. There is an
increased risk of your vehicle skidding in cer-
tain situations.
You should always adapt your driving style to
suit prevailing road and weather conditions.
X To activate: briefly press the :button.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. The message ESP-ON
appears in the multi-function display. EBV (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
EBV monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability when braking. G
Risk of accident
If EBV is malfunctioning, the brake system is
still available with full brake boosting effect.
However, the rear wheels can still lock, e.g.
under full braking. This could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteristics. ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (Y page 151) and
hill start assist (Y page 106). For further
information, see Driving tips (Y page 231). PRE-SAFE Brake
®
* (vehicles with Dis-
tronic Plus*)
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can help you to minimise
the risk of a frontal collision with a vehicle
ahead or reduce the effects of such a colli-
sion.
This function will issue a warning at speeds of
around 30 km/h or more if:
R for a period of several seconds, the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front is too short for
the speed at which you are travelling. The
· distance warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
R you are approaching the vehicle in front too
rapidly. An intermittent warning tone
sounds and the ·distance warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Driving safety systems
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Risk of accident
If, in a critical driving situation, you do not
receive a visual and acoustic warning:
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake did not detect the risk of
a collision
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is switched off
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake has failed
You must then brake to avoid a collision.
X To activate: activate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in
the on-board computer (Y page 130).
The Ä symbol appears in the lower
multi-function display, as long as the HOLD
function is not activated (Y page 151).
On vehicles with parking guidance*, drive
range Pmust be engaged for the symbol to
be displayed.
The radar sensors are automatically deacti-
vated in the vicinity of radio telescope facili-
ties (Y page 362).
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system must be
switched on and operational.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not always detect
complex traffic situations properly. You can
terminate the braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in a non-critical driving situation at any
time if:
R an acoustic and visual warning occurs
R the vehicle brakes
To end this you can either depress the accel-
erator pedal further, activate kickdown or
release the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle.
R you drive slower than approximately
15 km/h.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision. Following a collision or crash-related damage
to the front end of the vehicle, have the con-
figuration and operation of the radar sensors
checked. Choose a qualified specialist work-
shop for this which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools for the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser X
With the key: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
With the key: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered when
the alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R a door or the boot lid with the emergency
key element
R the boot lid/tailgate
R the bonnet Anti-theft systems
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Opening and closing
Key
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the boot lid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap G
Risk of accident
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open a door from the inside at any time,
even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using a key which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only
leaving it for a short time. :
& Locks the vehicle
; F Unlocks the boot lid/tailgate
= % Unlocks the vehicle
? Battery check lamp
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer. If you do not open either a door or the boot
lid/tailgate after you have unlocked the vehi-
cle, it will automatically relock. The time until
it locks is approximately 40 seconds.
KEYLESS GO* You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
the KEYLESS GO key. To do this, you only
need carry the key with you. When you touch
the surface of the sensors on the vehicle's
door handles, KEYLESS GO establishes a
radio connection between the vehicle and the
key.
The distance to the door handle from which
you wish to lock or unlock the vehicle must
not be greater than 1 m.
When starting the engine and whilst driving,
KEYLESS GO also checks whether a valid key
is in the vehicle by periodically establishing
radio contact. X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :.
If you pull on the handle of the boot lid/tail-
gate, only the boot/luggage compartment of
the vehicle is unlocked.
i If the vehicle has been parked for a long
time, the sensor surfaces are deactivated
automatically.
Pull on the door handle to unlock the door
and switch on the ignition once to reacti-
vate the sensors. 70
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To unlock: press button :.
X To lock: press button ;.
Automatic locking The vehicle will lock automatically once you
have pulled away.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 134).
i The vehicle is locked automatically when
the ignition is switched on and the wheels
begin to turn. There is a risk of being locked
out when the vehicle is being pushed or
tested on a dynamometer.
X To switch off: press and hold button :for
approximately five seconds, until a tone
sounds.
X To switch on: press and hold button ;for
approximately five seconds, until a tone
sounds. Boot/luggage compartment
Points to remember
G
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior
if the engine is running and the boot lid/tail-
gate is open. This could poison you. There-
fore, you should make sure that the boot lid/
tailgate is always closed when the engine is
running.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage
compartment. Otherwise, you could lock
yourself out. You can:
R
open and close the boot lid/tailgate man-
ually (Y page 72)
R opened and closed* automatically from
outside (Y page 73)
R opened and closed* automatically from
inside (Y page 74) Opening and closing manually
X To open: press the %button on the key. Handle (example: Saloon)
X
Saloon: pull handle :.
X Estate: pull and hold handle :. If you
release the handle, the tailgate opens fully. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the tailgate. Handles (example: Saloon)72
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Key positions
Key
g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
i Even if the key is not for the vehicle in
question, it will still turn in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not switched on. The engine
cannot be started. KEYLESS GO*
If you press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal, its func-
tion corresponds to the different key posi-
tions in the ignition lock.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately. X
Position 0: if Start/Stop button :has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to "key
removed".
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button :
once.
It is now possible to switch on the wind-
screen wipers, for example.
i If you open the driver's door in this posi-
tion, the power supply is disconnected
again.
X Position 2(ignition): press Start/Stop but-
ton :twice.
i If you press Start/Stop button :in this
position once and the driver's door is open,
the power supply is disconnected again.
Removing the Start/Stop button You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle with a
key as usual.
i You do not need to remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. X
Remove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
i If you switch from key mode to KEYLESS
GO mode, the system requires a two-sec-
ond recognition period before you can use
the Start/Stop button. Key positions
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Unfastening the belt
X
Press release button ?and guide belt
tongue ;back towards belt sash
guide :. Belt warning for driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster reminds you that all occupants
should fasten their seat belts. It is either lit
continuously or flashes. Additionally, there
may be a warning tone.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases as soon as the driver
and front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver or the front passenger
already have their seat belt fastened, the
7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds after the engine has been started. It
then goes out if both the driver and the front
passenger have fastened their seat belt.
i Further information about the 7seat
belt warning lamp (Y page 286). Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Estate: you can also adjust the belt height on
the outer rear bench seats.
Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be
routed across the middle of your shoulder. X
To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: press and hold release but-
ton :.
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X Release release button :and make sure
that the belt sash guide has engaged. Rear seat belt status indicator
The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
cator tells you if the rear passengers have
their seat belts fastened. It indicates the rear
seat on which the belt is fastened.
The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
cator appears in the multi-function display for
around 30 seconds if
R you set off and have reached a speed of
approximately 10 km/h.
R the rear passengers fasten or unfasten
their seat belts while the vehicle is in
motion.
R someone gets in or out of the vehicle and
the vehicle drives away again. Seat belts
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It should:
R
fit snugly across your body.
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints. Lights
Exterior lighting
Notes on the exterior lighting For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies
due to legal and voluntary requirements. In
these countries, daytime driving lights are
automatically switched on when the engine is
started.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamp/
parking lamp) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the ignition
turned off (key in position 0in the ignition
lock).
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging. Information about driving abroad Converting to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad:
switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents oncoming traffic from
being dazzled.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close to the border as pos-
sible before driving in these countries. Sym-
metrical lights do not illuminate as large an
area of the edge of the carriageway.
Converting to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: have the headlamps conver-
ted back to asymmetrical dipped beam at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as
possible after crossing the border when
returning.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*: if
the headlamps are converted to symmetrical
dipped beam, not all light functions are avail-
able. "Motorway mode" and the "extended
range foglamps" are deactivated
(Y page 133). Lights
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Function
Light switch
1
W
Left-hand parking lamp 2
X
Right-hand parking lamp 3
T
Side lamps, licence plate and
instrument lighting 4
c
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime driving lights 5
L
Dipped-beam headlamps/
main-beam headlamps 21 B
R
Rear foglamp C
N
Foglamps 22 Combination switch
D
K
Main-beam headlamps 21 E
!
Right-hand turn signal F
Headlamp flasher
G
#
Left-hand turn signal Dipped-beam headlamps
X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X To activate: turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime driving lights X
Activate the daytime driving lights function
via the on-board computer (Y page 132).
X To activate: turn the light switch to c.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights or the dipped-beam headlamps
are switched on. When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Automatic headlamp mode G
Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to the cposition,
the light will not come on automatically in
foggy conditions. This could endanger you
and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in the dark or in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
from c toL in good time. You could
otherwise cause an accident if the headlamps
were to switch off temporarily.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
c.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamp is switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
When the engine is running: depending on
the ambient light conditions, the daytime
driving lights 23
or the dipped-beam head-
lamps (in addition to the side lamp) are
switched on or off automatically.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Foglamps Only vehicles with front foglamps have the
"Foglamps" function.
21 You must switch on the dipped-beam headlamps before you can switch on the main-beam headlamps.
22 Only vehicles with front foglamps have the "Foglamps" function.
23 If you have activated the "Daytime driving lights" function in the on-board computer. 94
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