2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN tailgate

cargo compartment opening when closing the
trunk lid/tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
Recess (example: Sedan)
XPull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess :.XWagon: push the tailgate closed from
outside the vehicle.XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
( Y page 74) or with KEYLESS-GO
( Y page 75).
i
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate will not lock.
Sedan: the trunk lid then opens again.
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
Inside of tailgate
XTo unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the right.XTo open: pull the top of handle :.XSwing the tailgate upwards.XTo lock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the left.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
! The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Sedan: to open the trunk lid completely, a
minimum clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) above
the ground is necessary.
Wagon: to open the tailgate completely, a
minimum clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above
the ground is necessary.
Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate
automatically using the SmartKey or the
handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
XWhen the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked,
pull the trunk lid/tailgate handle and let it
go again immediately.86Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening/closing

ClosingGWARNING
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. To stop the closing procedure, do one
of the following:
R Press button F on the SmartKey.
R Press the remote trunk opening/closing
switch (on the driver's door).
R Press the trunk closing switch.
R Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R Pull the trunk lid handle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-
GO removed from the vehicle, the remote
trunk opening/closing switch can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Sedan: you can close the trunk lid
automatically using the closing button 4
or the
locking button 5
.
Wagon: you can close the tailgate
automatically using either the closing button
or the locking button 6
.
Closing button and locking button (example:
Sedan)
XTo close: press closing button : in the
trunk lid/tailgate.XTo close and lock simultaneously:
Press closing button ; in the trunk lid/
tailgate.
i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate will not lock.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
GWARNING
Keep an eye on the area at the rear end of the
vehicle when operating the trunk lid/tailgate
with the remote operating switch on the door.
Monitor the entire closing procedure to
ensure that there is no risk of injury to anyone
near the vehicle.
Release the switch on the door to interrupt
the closing procedure.
The remote operating switch can also be used
if the SmartKey has been removed from the
starter switch or the KEYLESS-GO key has
been removed from the vehicle. Never leave
children with no adult supervision in the
vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
If unsupervised children have access to a
4 For vehicles with the trunk lid remote closing feature only.
5 For vehicles with the trunk lid remote closing feature and KEYLESS-GO only.
6 For vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only.Trunk/cargo compartment87Opening/closingZ

vehicle, it could lead to an accident and/or
serious injury.GWARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is
stationary and unlocked.
XTo open: pull remote operating switch for
trunk lid/tailgate : until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.XTo close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is
closed.XTo close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate (Wagon)
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately
8 in (20 cm) before the stop.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
ActivatingXTo open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.XTo stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
( Y page 86) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.XTo store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
XPress and hold the closing button
( Y page 86) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 77).88Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening/closing

XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.XRemove the mechanical key.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Unlocking the trunk (Sedan)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered ( Y page 72).
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 77).XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 1 as far as it will go to
position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.Trunk emergency release (Sedan)
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.XBriefly press emergency release
button :.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
Tailgate emergency release (Wagon)
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat you can
open the tailgate from inside the vehicle using
the handle.
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 77).
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum
clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above the
ground is necessary.
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! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
XInsert mechanical key ; into opening in
trim :.XTurn mechanical key ; 90° clockwise.XPush mechanical key ; in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the door windows,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The door windows are equipped with
automatic operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If in automatic mode a door window
encounters an obstruction that blocks its
path, the anti-entrapment feature will stop the
door window and open it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled. See the "Problems with
door windows" section for details.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the windows by pressing and
holding the & button on the SmartKey or
by pressing and holding the lock button
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside
door handle, the anti-entrapment feature will
not operate.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window
opening.GWARNING
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
Opening and closing the side
windows
:Front left;Front right=Rear right?Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
90Side windowsOpening/closing

Fuel filler flap emergency releaseGWARNING
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is located in the
trunk/cargo compartment behind the side
trim on the right-hand side, when viewed in
the direction of travel.
XOpen the trunk lid/tailgate.XSedan: slide down the parcel net.XOpen the side trim.XRemove the first-aid kit ( Y page 322).XDetach the emergency release from
retainer :.XPull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow ;.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.XOpen the fuel filler flap.XWagon: remove the first-aid kit from the
parcel net ( Y page 322).
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
first-aid kit is in the parcel net or behind the
side trim panel.
Open the side trim.XFold down the side trim.XXPull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow :.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.XOpen the fuel filler flap.Refueling163Driving and parkingZ

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GRisk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0(Y page 145) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( Y page 77).XOpen the trunk lid or the tailgate.XManually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 163).164RefuelingDriving and parking

XTo reverse into the parking space:
maintain the steering wheel angle and
reverse carefully.XStop as soon as you hear a warning tone,
at the latest when PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone.
The Parking Guidance finished
message appears in the multifunction
display and a warning tone sounds. You
may be asked to steer in a different
direction and then change gear. In this
case, further displays in the multifunction
display will direct you to the final position.XManeuver if necessary.XAlways observe the warning messages
displayed by PARKTRONIC ( Y page 193).
Canceling Parking Guidance
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console ( Y page 194).
Parking Guidance is canceled immediately
and PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
Parking Guidance is canceled automatically if
it is no longer possible to guide you into the
parking space, or if a malfunction occurs.
The parking space symbol goes out and a
warning tone sounds. The Parking
Guidance Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display.
GWARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid/tailgate.
Example: Sedan
:Rear view camera
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirror-inverted manner, as in the rear-view
mirror.
GWARNING
The rear view camera is only an aid and the
obstacle display may:
R show a distorted perspective
R be inaccurate
R not show obstacles at all
The rear view camera does not mean that you
are no longer responsible for driving carefully.
Be careful and be particularly alert. The rear
view camera may not show objects that are:
R very close to the rear bumper
R underneath the rear bumper
R above the trunk handle/tailgate handle
Safety always remains your responsibility,
and you must continue paying careful
attention to your immediate surroundings
when parking and maneuvering. This includes
the area behind, in front of and beside the
vehicle. You could otherwise endanger
yourself or others.
GWARNING
The rear view camera will not function or will
not fully function if:
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