2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN engine

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! 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.
Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/
cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (Y page 298).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk/cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Sedan without trunk lid remote closing
feature: the trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R opened with the emergency release button
R unlocked with the mechanical key
Sedan with trunk lid remote closing
feature: the trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from
outside
R opened and closed automatically from
inside
R locked separately
R opened with the emergency release button
R unlocked with the mechanical key Wagon:
you can:
R open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R open the tailgate manually from inside
(Wagon with a folding bench seat)
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate using the mechanical
key Trunk lid/tailgate reversing feature
The trunk lid/tailgate is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. It reacts if a solid
object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid/
tailgate during the closing procedure. The
trunk lid/tailgate opens again automatically.
The automatic reversing feature is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness
to the trunk lid/tailgate while it is closing. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey, or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door, or
R press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid/tailgate, or
R pull on the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate Trunk/cargo compartment
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Opening/closing from outside
Opening Handle (example: Sedan)
X
Press the %button on the SmartKey.
X Sedan: pull handle :.
X Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle :and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate
manually. If you release the handle, the
tailgate opens automatically.
Closing Recess (example: Sedan)
X
Pull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess :.
X Wagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
(Y page 82) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 83). 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/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
! 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.
Opening You can open the trunk lid/tailgate
automatically with the SmartKey or the
handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
X
Press and hold the Fbutton on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
X If the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle of the trunk lid/tailgate and release
it again immediately (Y page 92).92
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R
Always ensure that you only make the
kicking movement within the detection
range of sensors :.
R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
Otherwise, the sensors may not function
correctly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HAND-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. For this
reason, the trunk lid/tailgate could open or
close unintentionally, e.g. if you:
- set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in
situations similar to these. You can thus
avoid unintentionally opening or closing the
trunk lid/tailgate.
R Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality. Operation (Example: Sedan)
X
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your foot.
You will hear a warning tone while the trunk
lid/tailgate is opening or closing.
X If the trunk lid/tailgate does not open
after several attempts: wait at least ten
seconds, then move your foot under the
bumper again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid/ tailgate does not
open or close. Repeat the leg movement
faster if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection
range :under the bumper
R pull the outside of the handle on the trunk
lid/tailgate
R press the closing button in the trunk lid/
tailgate, or
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey 94
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If the trunk lid/tailgate closing procedure has
been stopped:
R kick with your foot again under the bumper
and the trunk lid/tailgate will open.
If the trunk lid/tailgate opening procedure
has been stopped:
R move your foot again under the bumper and
the trunk lid/tailgate will close. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the trunk lid or
tailgate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may
be standing in the closing area or may enter
the closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R Press the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
R Press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid/tailgate.
R Pull the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate. G
WARNING
The trunk lid/tailgate can be automatically
opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not
in the vehicle. If children are left unsupervised
in the vehicle, they could activate the
functions. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
! 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.
Opening and closing X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
the trunk lid/tailgate :until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
X To close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid :until the trunk lid is
closed.
X To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate :until the tailgate is closed.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is
stationary and unlocked. Trunk/cargo compartment
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Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
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.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened. i
When the override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 66), the side
windows cannot be operated from the rear. Convenience opening
General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the
roller sunblinds
R switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
key must be in close proximity to the
vehicle.
Convenience opening X
Press and hold the %button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are in the desired position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
X Press and hold the %button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the %button. Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes Information on the side window reversing
feature (Y
page 98). Side windows
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i
You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function remains active for five
minutes or until you open a front door.
Resetting !
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed fully after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 103).
X Keep the 3switch pressed for another
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully opened and closed again
(Y page 103).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
X
To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 3switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
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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 26).Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 109).
X Make sure that seat =is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 110)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 119).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 119)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 55).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 56).108
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The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 122).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings with the memory function
(Y page 125). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under
the lever assembly of the seat adjustment
system.
G
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the
backrest to an almost vertical position. When
braking or in the event of an accident, you
could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder. Seats
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