2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON ECU

Attaching the combined luggage cover
and net to the rear seat backrest
X
Fold the left and right seat backrest for-
wards . X
Inser tcombined luggage cover and net ;
into the two guides :and push it up to the
stop in the direction of the arrow.
! If you have attached the combined lug-
gage cover and net to arear seat backrest
that is folded forwards, do not fold the
backrest back. Safety net (Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You
should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects
which have not been sufficiently secured
being thrown around in the event of sharp
braking, a sudden change of direction or an
accident. G
WARNING
In the event of sharp braking, a sudden
change of direction, or an accident, light loads
can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads,
use the safety net. Safety net without luggage compart-
ment enlargement
X
Pull the safety net up by tab :and hook it
into eyelets ;.
Safety net with luggage compartment
enlargement X
Make sure that the safety net is attached
to the rear seat backrest (Y page 300).
X Guide the safety net up by tab :and hook
it into eyelets ;. Coat hooks on the tailgate
G
WARNING
The tailgate may close if too great a load is
placed on the coat hooks.
This could cause you or others to be trapped
and injured.
If you use the coat hooks, only hang light
clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can
become trapped. Stowage areas
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X
To install: insert retainer ;of box :into
slots = X
Raise box :and press hooks Ainto
anchorage ?as fa ras they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch Bclockwise
and right-hand rotating catch Banti-clock-
wise by 90˚.
X To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B anti-clockwise and right-hand rotating
catch Bclockwise by 90˚.
X Move box :downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
i Store the EASY-PACK boot box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf. EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Estate)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your luggage compartment for a variety
of purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the luggage compartment floor.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor (Y page 305). EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts
:
Telescopic rod
; Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder
= Folding box
Inserting the brackets into the loading
rail X
Insert bracket :into the centre of loading
rail ?.
X Press release button ;and push
bracket :into the desired position in load-
ing rail ?.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Press locking button =.
Bracket :is locked in loading rail ?.
X If necessary, fold lashing eyelet A
upwards. G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly. Stowage areas
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Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Luggage holder The luggage holder can be used to secure
light loads against the side wall of the luggage
compartment to prevent them from moving
around.
!
Only use the luggage holder to secure
loads with a maximum weight of 7kg and
with dimensions that allow the loads to be
safely and securely retained by the luggage
holder. X
To install: insert two brackets Ainto the
left or right loading rail (Y page 303).
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
luggage 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 brack-
ets 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 303).
X Insert telescopic rod :into brackets ;
and, while doing so, press release but-
ton ?and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X Make sure that locking button =on brack-
ets ;is pressed.
This keeps brackets ;in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button ?on
respective bracket ;and remove tele-
scopic rod :by pulling it upwards and out. 304
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Stowage well under the boot floor
(Saloon)
The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. X
To open: pull handle :upwards. X
Hook handle :into rain trough ;.
! Remove the handle again before closing
the boot lid and snap it in tightly to prevent
the handle flap from protruding. Otherwise,
you could damage the handle. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the luggage com-
partment floor (Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not carry unsecured objects under the
EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment
floor if it is open.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objectsb eing thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
! 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 lug-
gage-compartmen tfloor.
Opening and closing the folding lug-
gage-compartment floor A removable insert under the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartmen
tfloor contains
the parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
and a folding box. Beneath the insert, you will
find the TIREFIT kit ,the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit, etc. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards ;.
Handle :folds upwards. X
Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-compart-
ment floor =in the direction of the arrow Stowage areas
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by handle
:until it reaches the desired
position and engages in side ?.
X To close: disengage the EASY-PACK fold-
ing luggage-compartment floor and pull it
back.
X Press the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor down ;until it engages.
Fitting and removing the folding lug-
gage-compartment floor X
Remove the combined luggage cover and
net (Y page 300). 120
˚position
X To remove: move EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor :into the 120˚
position and lift it upwards.
X To install: push EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor :to the stop,
move it into the 120˚ position and make
sure it engages audibly.
X Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-compart-
ment floor :forwards. EASY-PACK rear sill protector (Estate)
The EASY-PACK rear sill protector is attached
to the underside of the EASY-PACK folding
luggage-compartmen tfloor by means of mag-
nets. It is designed to prevent clothing
becoming stained and the paintwork being
scratched when loading.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor (Y page 305). X
Use tab ;to detach EASY-PACK rear sill
protector :from the magnets and place
it over the loading sill.
X Close the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor.
! Before closing the tailgate, refaste nthe
EASY-PACK loading sill protector on the
underside of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartmen tfloor.
The EASY-PACK loading sill protector could
otherwise be damaged. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached fro mthe vehi-
cle. These objects might then be thrown
around, and could injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles.306
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This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted:
R the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
sunroof can be fully raised, depending on
the vehicle's equipment.
R the boot lid/ tailgate can be fully opened.
R the aerial on the roof does not touch the
roof carrier.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon) Vehicles with a steel roof or sliding sunroof (illus-
tration) Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof
X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards. X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Estate) X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion .Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R brake sharply
R change directio nsuddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should no tbe used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself.
Cup holder in the front centre console You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean the cup holder with clean, lukewarm
water only. Features
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Cup holder in the folding bench seat
X
To open: press the fron tofcup holder :.
Cup holder :is released.
X Pull cup holder :out to the stop. Bottle holders
G
WARNING
Do no ttransport heavy, sharp-edged and frag-
ile bottles in the bottle holder. In the event of
an accident, the bottle holder can not secure
the bottles adequately.
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 0.5 kg that are stored in the bottle
holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity from 0.7 l to 1.5 l.
The bottle holder does not secure bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over. X
Press the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder. Sun visors
Sun viso roverview G
WARNING
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov-
ered while driving. You could otherwise be
dazzled, which may impair your view of traffic
conditions and as a result could cause an
accident. :
Mirror light
; Additional sun visor
= Bracket
? Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
A Vanity mirror
B Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer =and mirror cover
B has been folded up. Features
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Frequencies for the garage door opener
The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be
found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Make sure that there is sufficien tclearance
around the pedals when floormats are used,
and that the floormats are properly secured.
The floormats must be correctly secured at all
times using the securing knob and retainers.
Before you drive off, chec kthe floormats and
secure them if necessary. Afloormat which is
not properly secured can slip and thereby
interfere with the movemen tofthe pedals.
Do not place floormats on top of one another. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell.
X Press studs :onto retainers ;.
X To remove: pull the floormat off retain-
ers ;.
X Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film
Anti-glare film retrofitted to the inside of the
windows can interfere with radio/mobile
phone reception. This is particularly the case
for conductive or metallic-coated films. Infor-
mation about anti-glare film can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 318
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