2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN Release

X
Switch on the mobile phone (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to
COMAND; see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY or the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call Example: incoming call
X
Press the 6 button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the ~ button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel menu. Dialing a number from the phone book X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 9, : or a button to
switch to the phone book.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
desired name.
or
X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 9 or : button for longer than
one second.
Rapid

scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for

a name: press the 6 or a button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the 6 or a
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the telephone book: press the
~ or % button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the redial memory: press the
~ or % button. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsF(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Release the parking brake. $(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 175).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. #
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
mbrace Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE
®

have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
249
On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning
lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. 6
The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Drive on carefully.
X Have SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
For further information about SRS, see (Y page 41). Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays Z

Stowage net in the rear
:
Stowage net
Stowage pockets G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking,
or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are on the back of the
driver's and front-passenger's seats. Stowage nets
G
WARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking,

or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident. Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the left and right-hand sides
of the trunk/cargo compartment.
Skibag
Unfolding the skibag and loading skis G
WARNING
The skibag is designed for up to four pairs of
skis. Do not load the skibag with any other
objects.
Always fasten the skibag securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski bag can cause
injury to vehicle occupants. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Press release catches ;
together and fold
down cover :. X
Pull skibag : into the vehicle interior and
unfold it.
X Open the trunk lid. Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z

X
Press release catch :.
The flap opens downwards.
X Slide the skis into the skibag from the
trunk. X
Pull strap : tight by the loose end until the
skis are held firmly inside the skibag. X
Engage hook : in securing ring ;.
X Pull the strap tight by the loose end. Removing the skis and folding up the
skibag
X
Loosen the two straps.
X Remove hook : from securing ring ;.
X Take the skis out of the skibag.
X Close the flap in the trunk.
X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
X Put the skibag into the backrest.
X Fold the cover back up.
i You should always close the flap in the
trunk if you do not require the skibag. This
will prevent unauthorized access to the
trunk from the vehicle interior.
Removing the skibag G
WARNING
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive
with the trunk lid closed. Exhaust fumes
could otherwise enter the vehicle interior. The skibag can be removed for cleaning or
drying.292
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

X
Open the trunk lid.
X Press release catch :.
Flap ; folds down.
X Press catch = in and pull out frame ?
containing the skibag. Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
G
WARNING
Do not transport any unsecured items in the
through-loading area. The through-loading facility is opened from
the trunk.
X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Press release catch :.
The flap opens downwards. Through-loading facility in the rear
bench seat (Sedan)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fold the seat backrests fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests
must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward i
Vehicles
with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
X Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Open the trunk.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
The rear seat head restraints are lowered. Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to
increase the cargo compartment capacity.
The combined cargo cover and net can
remain installed.
i When you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the
headrests are also lowered if necessary. In
the case of vehicles with memory function,
the respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
X Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Pull the left-hand or right-hand release
handle at the rear in cargo
compartment : or at the side beside
backrests ;.
The corresponding backrest folds
forwards.
X Pull the left-hand or right-hand release
handle at the rear in cargo
compartment :.
The corresponding backrest folds
forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back G
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
correctly engaged. 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
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become

trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Fold seat backrest :
back until it engages.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 105).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan) On vehicles without a through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are
installed to the trunk floor. Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z

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
Stowage areas
Stowage and features