2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON Owners Manual

in cloth) from the right-hand edge, pulling
it up and out.
X Press release button ;down and simul-
taneously move the selector lever out of
position P.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P.Resetting the active bonnet (pedes-
trian protection) after triggering
i The active bonnet is available for all mod-
els except the E 63 AMG. The bonnet is raised at the back by approx-
imately 50 mm when active bonnet :is trig-
gered. Covers ;are then no longer on hous-
ing =.
You can reset a triggered bonnet yourself.
! Do not try to press down the raised bon-
net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet
could be damaged.
You can still continue driving with the active
bonnet triggered and have this reset at a
qualified specialist workshop. If you pull the
release lever of the bonnet, you must reset
the bonnet before you continue driving. Resetting
G
Risk of accident
If you pull the release lever of the bonnet and
do not reset the bonnet, it is not locked at the front when you close it. The bonnet may then
open when driving and block your view. If you
pull the release lever of the bonnet, you must
reset the bonnet before you continue driving. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner’s Manual
and observe the relevant safety notes.
X Open the bonnet (Y page 219). Example: Saloon
X
Swing the bonnet up in centre Awith both
hands, until the covers of both bonnet
actuators ;no longer move.
Significant resistance can be felt when the
covers are pressed back down.
X Release bonnet :.
X Check whether bonnet actuator covers ;
lie flat against housing =(arrow).
X If bonnet actuator covers ; ;lie flat
against the housing: close bonnet:
(Y page 219).
or
X If bonnet actuator covers ; ;do not lie
flat against the housing: swing up bon-
net :at left ?and then at right B. Swing302
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bonnet
:upwards until the relevant bon-
net actuator cover ;no longer moves.
Bonnet actuator covers ;should now lie
flat against housing =(arrow).
X Close bonnet :(Ypage 219).
If bonnet :cannot be closed or the L
symbol appears in the multi-function display,
repeat the steps again. G
Risk of accident
If the bonnet can still not be engaged properly
or the Lsymbol appears in the multi-func-
tion display, do not continue driving. Other-
wise, the bonnet may open when driving and
block your view. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop. Otherwise, you may cause an acci-
dent and injure yourself and others. Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints
If the NECK-PRO head restraints are triggered
in an accident, you must reset the head
restraints on the driver's and the front-pas-
senger's seats. Otherwise, the additional pro-
tection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. You can recognise
when head restraints have been triggered by
the fact that they have moved forwards and
can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
NECK-PRO head restraints checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, following a rear-end col-
lision.
i This work requires a lot of strength. If you
have difficulty resetting the head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Example: Saloon
X
Tilt the top of the head restraint cushion
forwards in the direction of arrow :.
X Push the head restraint cushion down in
the direction of arrow ;as far as it will go.
X Push the head restraint cushion firmly
backwards in the direction of arrow =until
it engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second head
restraint. Replacing batteries (key and remote
control)
Notes
It is advisable to have the batteries replaced
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of poisoning
Batteries contain toxic and caustic substan-
ces. For this reason, keep batteries away from
children.
If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately. H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. They contain highly toxic sub-
stances.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, or to a special collection point
for old batteries. Replacing batteries (key and remote control)
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Key
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if the bat-
tery charge indicator lamp lights up briefly.
Removing/installing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 299). X
Press the emergency key element into the
opening in the key in the direction of
arrow ;until cover :of the battery tray
opens. Be sure that your fingers are not
stopping the cover from opening. X
Remove the cover of the battery tray.
X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm
until battery =falls out of the key.
X Insert the new battery with the positive
pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to
do so. X
Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's
cover first and then press to close it.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. Auxiliary heating* remote control
One 6 V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is
required. X
Prise apart the side arms of battery
cover ;and pull off battery cover ;.
X Remove old battery :.
X Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so.
X Slide battery cover ;back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. Changing bulbs
Notes on changing bulbs
i If you need assistance in changing the
bulbs, contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
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Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp settings checked regu-
larly. Only use the types of bulbs specified
here. If the new bulb still does not light up,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when fitting. G
Risk of injury
Bulbs and lights can become very hot. For this
reason, allow them to cool down before
changing them. Otherwise, you could burn
yourself when you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Oth-
erwise, they could damage them, for example,
and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurised and could
explode when you change them, especially if
they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric con-
tacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, do not
remove the cover on xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon bulbs yourself, but have
them replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. Changing bulbs
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Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs: Halogen headlamps Bulb type
:
Dipped-beam headlamps 45
: H7 55 W
; Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
= Side lamp/parking lamp: W 5 W
? Turn signal lamp 45
: PY 21 W Bi-xenon headlamps* Bulb type
:
Cornering light*: H7 55 W
; Infrared light* (Night View Assist Plus*):
H11 55 W Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps) Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
45 Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 306
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X
Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
Main-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)/cornering lamp* (Intelligent
Light System*) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
Side lamp/parking lamp (halogen head-
lamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Pull out bulb holder ;.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
Infrared light* (Night View Assist
Plus*) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb ;anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Insert new bulb ;and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise. Changing bulbs
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Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps)
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder :.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :and
turn it clockwise.
X Insert bulb holder :and turn it clockwise. Replacing the wiper blades
Windscreen wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. Replace
the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring
and autumn. G
Risk of accident
The wiper arms could start moving and cause
an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers
switched on. Remove the key from the ignition lock before
replacing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
To remove X
Remove the key from the ignition lock or
turn the key to position 0(KEYLESS GO).
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm. X
Remove the wiper blade from the retainer
on the wiper arm in the direction of the
arrow.
Fitting !
The two wiper blades are different
lengths. If you swap the wiper blades they
may scratch the windscreen. Make sure
that the longer wiper blade is fitted on the
driver's side.
X Compare the lengths of the two new wiper
blades.
X Slide the longer of the two new wiper
blades into the retainer on the wiper arm
on the driver's side in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow.
X Repeat the same procedure on the front-
passenger's side with the shorter of the two
new wiper blades. 308
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X
Turn the wiper blades until they are parallel
to the wiper arms.
X Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen. Rear window wiper blade
G
Risk of injury
The wiper arm could be set in motion and
injure you if the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock before
replacing the wiper blade.
Removing X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm :away from the rear win-
dow until it engages.
X Position wiper blade ;at a right angle to
wiper arm :.
X Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;.
Fitting X
Place the new wiper blade ;onto wiper
arm :.
X Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages. X
Make sure that wiper blade ;is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm :back onto the rear win-
dow. Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 250)
R a "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 250)
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 318) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*.
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Firmly depress the parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*: move the selector lever/DIRECT
SELECT lever to P.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they get out of the vehicle.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine. Flat tyre
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