2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN lock

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Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat back- rest forwards, the respective front seat
moves forward slightly, when necessary, in order to avoid contact.
X Vehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
X Open the trunk.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back-
rest release handle 0043.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
The rear seat head restraints are lowered. X
Fold rear seat backrest 0044forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back !
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- aged. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Fold rear seat backrest 0043back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion display in the instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle
interior. EASY-PACK through-loading facility in
the rear bench seat (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 292).298
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Folding the rear seat backrests forward
!
When folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, ensure that there are no items lying on the seat cushions. These items could
otherwise be damaged or could themselves
damage the rear seats. The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests 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 headr-
ests 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 nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
X Pull the left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle at the rear in cargo compartment 0043or
at the side beside backrests 0044.
The corresponding backrest folds for-
wards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back !
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- aged. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Fold seat backrest 0043back until it engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion display in the instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 113).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Stowage areas
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X
Make sure that red lock status indicator 0085
is no longer visible. The combined cargo
cover and net will otherwise not be locked
in place.
Attaching the combined cargo cover
and net to the rear seat backrest !
If you have attached the combined cargo
cover and net to a rear seat backrest that is folded forwards, do not fold the backrest
back. X
Fold the left and right seat backrest for-
wards (Y page 298).
X Insert combined cargo cover and net 0044
into two guides 0043and push it up to the
stop in the direction of the arrow. Cargo net (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There isan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load
the vehicle with small objects above the seat backrests. For safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Cargo net without cargo compartment
enlargement X
Pull the cargo net up by tab 0043and hook it
into eyelets 0044.302
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X
Pull the box out by handle 0043in the direc-
tion of the arrow all the way to the stop.
X Lowering the load surface: push the cen-
ter of load surface 0044down by hand in the
direction of the arrow until load surface 0044
has reached the desired position and the
box is the desired size.
X To raise the load surface: press switch
0087.
Load surface 0044of the box moves up auto-
matically.
X To stow the box: push the box in by han-
dle 0043all the way to the stop.
Removing and installing X
To install: insert retainer 0044of box 0043into
slots 0087 X
Raise box 0043and press hooks 0083into
anchorage 0085as far as they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch 0084clockwise
and right-hand rotating catch 0084counter-
clockwise by 90°. X
To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
0084 counter-clockwise and right-hand rotat-
ing catch 0084clockwise by 90°.
X Move box 0043downwards and pull it out
from anchorages 0085.
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 cargo compartment floor.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor (Y page 306). EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts
0043
Telescopic rod
0044 Bag containing the brackets and luggage
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Inserting the brackets into the loading
rail X
Insert bracket 0043into the center of loading
rail 0085.
X Press release button 0044and push
bracket 0043into the desired position in load-
ing rail 0085.
X Let go of release button 0044.
X Press locking button 0087.
Bracket 0043is locked in loading rail 0085.
X If necessary, fold cargo tie-down ring 0083
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 0083into the
left or right loading rail (Y page 305).
X Press release button 0043of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out slightly.
X Insert luggage holder 0044into brackets 0083
and, while doing so, press release button
0087 and push the luggage holder downwards
until it engages.
X Press release button 0043of 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 0043of
the luggage holder.
X With your other hand, let the strap go slowly
until the load is secured.
X Make sure that locking button 0085on brack-
ets 0083is pressed.
This keeps brackets 0083in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 0087on
respective bracket 0083and remove luggage
holder 0044by 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 0044into both
the left and the right loading rails and slide it to the desired position (Y page 305).
X Insert telescopic rod 0043into brackets 0044
and, while doing so, press release but- Stowage areas
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0085and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X Make sure that locking button 0087on brack-
ets 0044is pressed.
This keeps brackets 0044in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 0085on
respective bracket 0044and remove tele-
scopic rod 0043by 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 to prevent the handle flap from protruding.
Otherwise, you could damage the handle. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X To open: pull handle 0043up. X
Hook handle 0043into rain trough 0044. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the cargo com-
partment floor (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the EASY-PACK folding floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the EASY-PACK folding floor
before a journey.
! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor when it is fully open. You may otherwise damage
the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor.
! Vehicles with a B&O sound system: do not
remove the EASY-PACK folding floor.
Removing the EASY-PACK folding floor will
cause the cable set or the amplifier to be
damaged because the amplifier module is
screwed to the underside of the EASY-
PACK folding floor.
Opening and closing the folding cargo
compartment floor The parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
are contained beneath the EASY-PACK fold-
ing floor. Beneath the insert, you will find, for
example, the TIREFIT kit or the emergency
spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit. 306
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Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes AMG vehicles:
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WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilsttraveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill. G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 292).Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
All vehicles (except AMG)
You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
X To open: slide cover 0087forwards until it
engages.
X To remove: slide catch0044forwards and
pull out cup holder 0043.
X To insert: insert cup holder 0043and slide
back catch 0044.
X To close: briefly press cover 0087at the
front.
Cover 0087moves back. AMG vehicles
You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
X To open: slide cover 0043back. Features
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. Vehicles with a rear bench seat
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X Press release catch 0043.
Cup holder 0044folds out forwards.
X Swing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
X To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder 0044back until it engages. Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com-
partment
X To open: press lightly on the upper section
of cup holder 0043and fold down the cover. Cup holder in the folding bench seat
(Wagon) X
To open: press the front of cup holder 0043.
Cup holder 0043is released.
X Pull cup holder 0043out to the stop. Bottle holder
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WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 292).
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the
bottle holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle holder could otherwise be damaged. 310
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