2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON headlamp

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the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov-
ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera.
R the traffic signs are covered, for instance
by dirt, snow or trees.
R the traffic signs are poorly illuminated.
R there are ambiguous traffic signs, for
instance near roadworks or on multi-lane
roads.
Traffic signs always have priority over the
Speed Limit Assist display. Speed Limit Assist
cannot detect road and traffic conditions. It is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions and
your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to
recognise dangers in time, cause an accident
and injure yourself and others.
Multi-function display Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
with a selector lever*
:
Traffic sign symbol showing the speed
limit
; Speed Limit Assist is available and the
warning function is switched on in the on-
board computer
= Units used in the traffic sign displayed
X Activate the Speed Limit Assist warning
function using the on-board computer
(Y page 129).
Symbol ;appears. When a speed limit
sign is detected, the speed limit appears in
the multi-function display :for approx- imately five seconds. Other items in the
multi-function display are suppressed dur-
ing this time.
or
X Display Speed Limit Assist using the on-
board computer (Y page 129).
When a speed limit sign is detected, the
speed limit appears in the multi-function
display :.
Speed limit :is generally displayed until:
R the traffic sign indicating the end of the
speed limit zone is detected.
R you make a turn.
R you leave or enter a city or town.
R the road type changes (e.g. motorway,
secondary road).
R you have travelled a certain minimum
distance without the road sign being
repeated or detected again. Night View Assist Plus*
In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road. A
camera at the top of the windscreen picks up
the infrared light and displays a black and
white image in the COMAND APS display. The
image displayed in COMAND APS corre-
sponds to a road lit up by main-beam head-
lamps. This enables you to see the road's
course and any obstacles in good time. If
pedestrian recognition is activated, pedes-
trians recognised by the system are highligh-
ted in the Night View Assist Plus display. G
Risk of accident
Night View Assist Plus is only an aid designed
to assist driving and does not relieve you of
the responsibility to pay attention. Continue
to look through the windscreen instead of
relying on the Night View Assist Plus display.
You are responsible for safety and must drive
in accordance with traffic conditions. You Driving systems
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could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
The system may be impaired or may not func-
tion if:
R there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
R the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov-
ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera.
R on bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
gradients.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming vehi-
cles does not affect the Night View Assist Plus
display in the multi-function display. This is
also the case if you cannot switch on the
main-beam headlamps because of oncoming
traffic. G
Risk of accident
Night View Assist Plus does not detect
objects in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle. Look through the windscreen when
manoeuvring. Make sure that there are no
people or animals in the area in which you are
manoeuvring.
i Infrared light cannot be seen by the
human eye and therefore does not dazzle.
Night View Assist Plus can therefore
remain switched on even if there is oncom-
ing traffic. :
Night View Assist Plus camera Activating or deactivating Night View
Assist Plus
Activating
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
R
the key is in position 2in the ignition lock.
R it is dark.
R the light switch is in the corL posi-
tion.
R reverse gear has not been engaged.
X Make sure COMAND APS is switched on.
X Press button :.
The Night View Assist Plus display appears
in the COMAND APS display. :
Night View Assist Plus display
; Pedestrian recognised
= Framing
? Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
You can read about how to adjust the bright-
ness of the COMAND APS display in the
COMAND APS operating instructions. 166
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The infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is driving at speeds of at
least 10 km/h. This means that you do not
have the full visual range while stationary
and cannot check whether Night View
Assist Plus is working.
Pedestrian recognition The Night View Assist Plus recognises pedes-
trians using typical characteristics, i. e. a sil-
houette in the shape of a person.
Pedestrian recognition is activated, if:
R Night View Assist Plus is activated
R you are driving faster than about 10 km/h
R the surroundings are dark, e. g. when driv-
ing outside built-up areas without street
lighting
If pedestrian recognition is active, sym-
bol ?appears. If a pedestrian is now recog-
nised, they are framed =and thereby high-
lighted. If the pedestrian recognition system
has brought a pedestrian to your attention,
look through the windscreen to evaluate the
situation. The actual distance to objects and
pedestrians cannot be gauged accurately by
looking at a screen.
It may be the case that objects are highlighted
as well as pedestrians. G
Risk of accident
Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative, if:
R pedestrians are partially or completely
obscured by objects, e. g. by parked vehi-
cles
R the silhouette in the Night View Assist Plus
display is incomplete or interrupted, e. g. by
powerful light reflections
R pedestrians do not contrast with the sur-
roundings
R pedestrians are not in an upright position,
e. g. sitting, squatting or lying i
Animals are not recognised by pedestrian
recognition.
Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is
misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, the
Night View Assist Plus display is affected.
X To demist: check the automatic air-condi-
tioning settings (Y page 179) and fold
down the camera cover (Y page 245).
X To demist the inside of the wind-
screen: fold down the camera cover and
clean the windscreen (Y page 242). Lane package*
The lane package consists of Blind Spot
Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.
Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the area on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you when you change
lanes at speeds above 30 km/h. In each case,
a warning lamp appears in the exterior mirror
as soon as a vehicle is detected in the area
monitored. When you switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal prior to changing lanes,
you receive an optical and acoustic collision
warning. For this purpose, Blind Spot Assist
uses sensors in the rear bumper.
G
Risk of accident
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and may not
detect all vehicles. Blind Spot Assist does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions and
your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to
recognise dangers in time, cause an accident
and injure yourself and others.
The radar sensor system is automatically
deactivated near radio telescope facilities
(Y page 362). Driving systems
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The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly turn cap :half a turn anti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap :further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank ;if the coolant is level with marker
bar =in the filler neck when cold or
approximately 1.5 cm higher when hot.
X If necessary, top up with coolant which has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
X Replace cap :and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 338). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* is located in the engine compartment on the left-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Washer fluid concentrate is highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when washer fluid concentrate is being
handled.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
X At temperatures above freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windscreen washer concentrate
(e.g. MB SummerFit).
X At temperatures below freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water, antifreeze additive and windscreen
washer concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit).
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem-
peratures.
X To open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
X Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap :onto the filler neck
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Because of this, it is impossible to state a
mileage that will be valid under all circum-
stances. An aggressive driving style will lead
to high wear.
Tyre grip
G
Risk of accident
While the vehicle can be fully controlled at a
certain speed on dry roads, you must reduce
your speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the
same road safety. Otherwise, you could cause
an accident.
Pay particular attention to the road conditions
at temperatures around freezing point.
If ice has formed on the road surface (e.g.
from fog), a thin film of water rapidly forms on
the ice when you brake, considerably reduc-
ing tyre grip. Drive with particular care in such
weather conditions. Driving on wet roads
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua-
planing occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds
R the tyres have adequate tread depth
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts, and
brake carefully. Driving on flooded roads
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
R the maximum permitted still water depth is
25 cm.
R you should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction create waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result
in damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission. Driving abroad
Points to remember
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. The
Service Hotline's current telephone numbers
for use when you are abroad are to be found
in the "Service24h" chapter of the Service
Booklet.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You can find further information about fuel
grades on (Y page 216). Symmetrical dipped beam
If your journey takes you to countries where
vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the
road to the country in which the vehicle is
registered, your headlamps must be switched
to symmetrical dipped beam. This prevents
oncoming traffic from being dazzled.
Have the headlamps converted as close as
possible to the border before driving in these
countries. When using symmetrical lights, the
edge of the carriageway is not illuminated as
widely and as far ahead as normal. Driving abroad
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Converting dipped-beam headlamps on
vehicles with halogen headlamps :
Protective cap
; Switchover lever
X Turn protective cap :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Push switchover lever ;down.
X Insert protective cap :and turn it clock-
wise.
When you are driving back on the same side
of the road as the country where the vehicle
is registered, have the headlamps changed
back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon
as possible after crossing the border. Trailer towing
Folding out the ball coupling
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage
compartment. G
Risk of accident
Make sure that the ball coupling is engaged,
either in its folded-out or folded-in position,
and that the indicator lamp is off.
Do not turn the release wheel when a trailer
is coupled up. Otherwise, the trailer might
detach. Saloon
Estate
X
To open the cover (saloon): turn han-
dle :anti-clockwise and fold down
cover ;.
X To open the cover (estate): pull han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow and fold
down cover ;. 234
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products, or gloss preservers such as wax.
These products are only suitable for high-
gloss finishes. Using them on a vehicle with
a matt finish results in serious damage to
the surface (gleaming, spotted areas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i From the range of available Mercedes-
Benz care products, use only the insect
remover and the car shampoo.
Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Remove the following types of dirt immedi-
ately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak:
R insect remains with insect remover
R bird droppings with water
and rinse off the treated surface after-
wards.
Remove:
R tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rub-
bing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid.
R tar stain with tar remover
R wax with silicone remover
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. Otherwise, you could
damage the paintwork. Cleaning the wheels !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to
remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
Cleaning the windows X
Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
product approved and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Under certain circumstances,
deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen
may prevent water from draining away
leading to corrosion damage.
Cleaning the wiper blades G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or press the Start/Stop button* until
all indicator lamps have gone out in the instru-
ment cluster. The windscreen wipers could
otherwise move and cause injury.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
and do not rub them too hard, as this will
result in damage to the graphite coating.
This could cause wiper noise.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully with a
damp cloth.
X Fold the wiper arms back again before
switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
with a wet sponge and windscreen washer
fluid or cleaning cloths. 242
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!
Only use washer fluid or cleaning cloths
suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
Cleaning the sensors* Saloon (example)
X
Clean sensors :for the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
! If you clean the sensors using a high-pres-
sure cleaner or steam cleaner, observe the
manufacturer's information on maintaining
the correct distance between the vehicle
and the high-pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the reversing camera* Saloon (example) X
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
camera lens :.
! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. Reg-
ular care of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure
that their original shine is restored.
!
Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents such as
wheel cleaner.
X Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome
care product approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Trailer coupling* The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X
Remove any rust using a wire brush.
X Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or
a brush.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents. Saloon (example)
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-
pling :.
X Check that the vehicle's trailer coupling is
working properly. Care
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