2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN trunk

Only use the coat hooks for light clothing.
:
Coat hook EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only load the EASY-PACK convenience box to
the maximum permissible load of 10 kg. To
prevent overloading, the floor of the box
moves down onto the trunk floor mat when
loaded with more than approx. 5 kg.
Do not transport sharp-edged and fragile
objects in the box.
Otherwise,
e.g. in the event of a rapid change
of direction or heavy braking, the objects
could be thrown out of the EASY-PACK
convenience box and injure you and others.
! When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame
of the box, nor should the frame be pushed
from above. Otherwise, the box could be
damaged.
Adjusting the height to any position G
WARNING
Make sure that your hands are not inside the
EASY-PACK convenience box when the load
surface moves up. Otherwise, you could be
injured. X
Pull the box out by handle : in the
direction of the arrow all the way to the
stop.
X Lowering the load surface : push the
center of load surface ; down by hand in
the direction of the arrow until load
surface ; has reached the desired
position and the box is the desired size.
X To raise the load surface: press switch
=.
Load surface ; of the box moves up
automatically.
X To stow the box: push the box in by
handle : all the way to the stop.
Removing and installing X
To install:
insert retainer ; of box : into
slots = Stowage areas
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X
Raise box : and press hooks A into
anchorage ? as far as they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch B clockwise
and right-hand rotating catch B counter-
clockwise by 90°.
X To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B counter-clockwise and right-hand
rotating catch B clockwise by 90°.
X Move box : downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
i Store the EASY-PACK trunk box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf. EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Wagon)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of
purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the trunk floor.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor

(Y page 302). 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 G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the cargo tie down rings
evenly.
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. X
Insert bracket :
into the center of loading
rail ?.
X Press release button ; and push
bracket : into the desired position in
loading rail ?.300
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X
Let go of release button ;.
X Press locking button =.
Bracket : is locked in loading rail ?.
X If necessary, fold cargo tie-down ring A
upwards.
Luggage holder !
Only use the luggage holder to secure
cargo with a maximum weight of
15.4 lbs
(7 kg) and with dimensions that the luggage
holder can safely and securely contain. The luggage holder can be used to secure
light loads against the side wall of the cargo
compartment to prevent them from moving
around.
X
To install: insert two brackets A into the
left or right loading rail
(Y page 300).
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
cargo 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
brackets A is pressed.
This keeps brackets A in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button = on
respective
bracket A and 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 300).
X Insert telescopic rod : into brackets ;
and, while doing so, press release
button ? and push the rod downwards
until it engages.
X Make sure that locking button = on
brackets ; is pressed.
This keeps brackets ; in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button ? on
respective bracket ; and remove
telescopic

rod : by pulling it upwards and
out. Stowage well under the trunk floor
(Sedan)
! Unhook the handle before again before
closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely Stowage areas
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!
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only
use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed:
R you can raise the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel fully (depending on the vehicle's
equipment)
R you can open the tailgate or trunk lid fully
R the roof carrier does not come into
contact with the antenna
! To avoid damaging or scratching the
covers, do not use metallic or hard objects
to open them. Attaching the roof carrier (Sedan) Vehicles with a steel roof or sliding sunroof
(illustration)
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
X
Open covers :
carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers : upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Wagon) X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.304
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Socket in the front-compartment center
console
X
To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: briefly press cover : at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console X
Briefly press cover ; at the top.
The cover opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.Socket in the trunk/cargo
compartment
Power socket in the trunk (Sedan)
Power socket in the cargo compartment (Wagon)
X
Lift up the cover of socket :. 115 V socket
G
WARNING
The 115 V AC power socket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in
the vehicle with the same caution and care
that you would take with power sockets at
home. Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC
power socket. Do not use liquids or sharp
tools to clean the power socket. Keep the
cover of the 115 V AC power socket closed
when not in use. Otherwise, you could suffer
an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a
suitable
plug and meet U.S. standards. Never310
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pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a
115
V AC power socket. Never use a damaged
connection cable. The 115 V AC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V
AC power source. Do not use a converter with
an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power
socket. This could cause serious injury to you
and/or other people. G
WARNING
If the 115 V AC power socket is damaged or
pulled
out of the trim, do not use or touch the
115 V AC power socket. The use of a 115 V
AC power socket that has been damaged or
pulled out of the trim could cause serious
injury to you or others. X
Open flap =.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If

indicator lamp ; does not light up, read
more in the section on malfunctions.
X To turn off: disconnect the plug from
115 V power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
115 V power socket : provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 W altogether. Requirements for operation of these devices:
R
the

plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 W.
R the on-board power supply is within a
permissible voltage range.
R the 12 V sockets in the rear and the cargo
compartment/trunk are operational
(Y page 309).
Possible causes of malfunctions:
R the on-board power supply is not within a
permissible voltage range.
R the temperature of the DC/AC converter is
temporarily too high.
R some small electronic devices have a
constant nominal power of less than
150 W, but a very high switch-on current.
These devices will not work. If you connect
such a device, 115 V power socket : will
not supply it with power.
If indicator lamp ; still does not light up,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. mbrace
Important safety notes !
A license agreement must exist in order
to

activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the ï MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367 Features
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Setting the compass
North America zone map
South America zone map
X
Set your location using the zone maps.
X Press and hold button =(Y page 323) for
approximately three seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display ;(Y page 323).
X To select the zone: press
button =(Y
page 323) repeatedly until the
desired zone is selected.
The zone has been selected when compass
display ;(Y page 323) shows the heading.
This takes a few seconds. Calibrating the compass X
Make sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
R calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
R switch

off electrical consumers such as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
R close all doors and the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press and hold button =(Y page 323) for
approximately six seconds until the
C symbol appears in compass display ;
(Y page 323).
X Drive in a full circle at approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) to

6 mph (10 km/h).
When the calibration has successfully been
completed, the current direction is shown
in compass display ;(Y page 323). Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Whenever you are using a floormat, make sure
there is enough clearance and that the
floormat is securely fastened.
The floormat should always be securely
fastened using the fastening equipment.
Before driving off, check that the floormat is
securely

in place and adjust it if necessary. A
loose floormat could slip and hinder proper
functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of each
other as this may impair pedal movement. 324
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 25).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
Sedan: the first-aid kit is in the right-hand
stowage compartment in the trunk.
X
Open the trunk lid.
X Slide the stowage net down.
X Open the stowage compartment.
X Release tensioning strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;. First-aid kit in the stowage net
First-aid kit behind the side trim panel
Wagon: depending on the vehicle's
equipment, the first-aid kit is in the stowage
net or behind the side trim panel.
X
Open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
X Remove first-aid kit :.
i Check
the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment

floor. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left-
hand side or the right-hand side in the 342
Where will I find...?
Breakdown assistance