2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON key

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Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
le dbyt he light sensor
5 L
Dipped-beam/main-bea mhead-
lamps
B R
Rear foglamp
If yo uhearaw arning tone when yo uleave the
vehicle, the lights ma ystill be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The exterio rlighting (excep tthe side lamps/
parking lamps )switches off automaticall yif
you:
R remove the key fro mthe ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
Automati cheadlamp mode G
WARNING
Whe nthe light switch is set to Ã,the
dipped-beam headlamps ma ynot be switched
on automaticall yifthereisf og,snow or other
causes of poor visibility du etothe weather
conditions such as spray .There is ariskofan
accident.
In such situations, tur nthe light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp featur eisonlyan
aid. The driver is responsibl efor the vehicle
lighting at al ltimes.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automaticall yselecte daccord-
ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility du etoweather con-
ditions such as fog ,snow or spray):
R key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamps ar eswitched on or off automat-
icall ydepen ding on the brightness of the
ambient light
R with the engine running :ifyouhave
switched on the daytime driving lights func-
tio nint he on-board computer, the daytime
driving lights or the side lamps and dipped-
beam headlamps ar eswitched on or off
automaticall ydepen ding on the brightness
of the ambient light X
To switc honautomatic headlamp
mode: turnthe light switch to Ã.
The daytime driving lights improv ethe detect-
ability of your vehicl eduring the day. Here,
the daytime driving lights functio nmustbe
switched on via the on-board computer
(Y page 290).
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head- lamps ar eswitched on, the green T(side
lamps )and L (dipped-bea mheadlam ps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
Dipped-beam headlamps G
WARNING
Whe nthe light switch is set to Ã,the
dipped-beam headlamps ma ynot be switched
on automaticall yifthereisf og,snow or other
causes of poor visibility du etothe weather
conditions such as spray .There is ariskofan
accident.
In such situations, tur nthe light switch to
L.
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the Lposition, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps ar eswitched on
eve nift he light sensor does not sens edark
ambient light conditions. Thi sisadvanta-
geou swhent her eisf og or rain.
X To switc honthe dipped-beam head-
lamps: turnthe key in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rea rfoglamp
The rea rfoglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicl einheavyfog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the us eofrearfoglamps.
X To switc honthe rear foglamp: turnthe
key in the ignition lock to position 2or start
the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ. Exterior lighting
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X
Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps ! If the batter
yhas been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the next engine start .Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the Tside lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the Xright
or the Wleft parking lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu-
minated.
X To switch on the parking lamps: the key
is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi-
tion 0.
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turns ignals :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
Main-beam headlamps X
To switch on manually: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock or start the
engine.
X Vehicles without Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus: turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus: turn the light switch to L.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running. 144
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The blue
Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus: when Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
activated, it automatically controls activation
and deactivation of the main-beam head-
lamps (Y page 147).
Headlam pflasher X
To switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1or 2,ors tart the engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :. The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if:
R an airbag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 70 km/ha nd comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches aspeed of
above 10 km/ha gain afterafull brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps continue to
operate even if the ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is
asystem that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weather conditions.
It offers advanced functions for improved illu-
mination of the road surface, e.g. depending
on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
The system includes the active light function, cornering light function, motorway mode and
extended range foglamps. The system is only active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "IntelligentLight System" function using the on-board
computer (Y page 290).
Active light function The active light function is
asystem that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this Exterior lighting
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=
p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
? c Switches the front interio rlighting
on/off
A p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead contro
lpan el
: p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interio rlighting functions are
automaticall ydeactivate daftersom etime,
unless the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
The colou rand brightness of the ambient
lighting may be set using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 291).
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switc hon/off: press the |button.
Whe nthe automatic interio rlighting con-
trol is switche don, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. The interio
rlighting automaticall yswitches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R ope nad oor
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interio rlighting is activate dfor as hort
time when the key is removed from the igni-
tion lock. Yo ucan activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 292).
Manua lint erior lighting control X
To switc hthe fron tint erior lighting on/
off: press the cbutton.
X To switc hthe rear interior lighting on/
off: press the ubutton.
X To switc hthe reading lamps on/off:
press the pbutton. Crash-responsive emergenc
ylighting
The interio rlighting is activate dautomatically
if the vehicl eisinvolve dinana ccident.
X To switc hoff the crash-responsive
emergenc ylighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or X Lock and then unlock the vehicl eusing the
key. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can
become very hot during use. Whe nreplacing a
bulb ,you could burn yoursel fonthesecom-
ponents. There is ariskofi njury.
Allow thes ecomponents to cool dow nbefore
replacing the bulb.
Vehicles with stati cLED headlamps: Replacing bulbs
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X
Insert bulbh older;into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Turn signal lamps (static LED head-
lamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
pullito ut.
X Turn bulbh older;anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Take the bulbo ut of bulbholder;.
X Insert the new bulbi nto bulbholder;.
X Insert bulbh older;into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise until it engages. Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscree
nwipers
when the windscree nisdry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscree ncan
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscree nisdry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
alwayso perate them using washer fluid. !
If the windscree
nwipers leave smears on
the windscree nafter the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscree nwith washer fluida fter an auto-
matic car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windscreen
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windscree nwipers may be activated
inadvertently .This could damage the wind-
screen wiper blades or scratch the wind-
screen.
For this reason, you shoulda lwaysswitch
off the windscree nwipers in dry weather. 1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rains ensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rains ensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuou swipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuou swipe, fast
B í Single wipe
î To wipew ith washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automaticall yaccord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Äposition, causing the wind-
screen wiper to wipem ore frequently. Windscreen wipers
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If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen
willnol onger be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. Switching the rear window wipero
n/
off :
è Switch
2 ô Wipesw ith washer fluid
3 ISwitches on intermittent wiping
4 0Switches off intermittent wiping
5 ô Wipesw ith washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
as ymbola ppears in the assistance graphic
in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiperb
lades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscree nwipers begintom ove while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is arisk of
injury.
Alwayss witch off the windscree nwipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades. !
To avoid damaging the windscree
nwiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscree nwiper.
! Never open the bonnet/tailgate if
awiper
arm is folded awayf rom the windscreen/
rear window.
Never fold awindscree nwiper arm without
aw iper blade back onto the windscreen/
rear window.
Hold the windscree nwiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm withou tawiper blade and it
fallso nto the windscreen/rear window ,the
windscreen/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the wiperb lades Removing the wiperb
lades
X Remove the key from the ignition lock or
turn the key to position 0(KEYLESS-GO).
X Fold the wiper arm awayf rom the wind-
screen. X
Firmly press release knob :and pullw iper
blade ;upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow. 152
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ipers

Fitting th
ewiper blades X
Positio nnew wiper blade :in th eretainer
on th ewiper arm and slide it int oplacein
th ed irection of th earrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
X Mak esure that th ewiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold th ewiper arm back onto th ewind-
screen.
Replacin gthe rea rwindow wiper blade Removing th
ewiper blades X
Remove th ekeyfrom th eignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm :away from th erear win-
dow.
X Positio nwiper blade ;atar igh tangle to
wiper arm :.
X Hol dw iper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in th edirection of th earrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;. Fitting
awiper blade
X Plac enew wiper blade ;onto wiper
arm :.
X Hol dw iper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in th eopposit edirection to the
arrow until it engages.
X Mak esure that wiper blade ;is seated
correctly.
X Positio nwiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm :back onto th erear win-
dow. Windscreen wipers
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Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement.T he wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. 154
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