2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN ESP

In these cases, PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a col- lision, you must apply the brakes yourself. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to small people, e.g. children
R to animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit-
uations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the rec-
ognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the camera or if the camera is cov-
ered
R there is glare on the camera system, e.g.
from the sun being low in the sky
R darkness
R if:
- pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the
path of the vehicle
- the camera system no longer recognizes
a pedestrian as a person due to special
clothing or other objects
- a pedestrian is concealed by other
objects
- the typical outline of a person is not dis-
tinguishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the vehi- cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Following damage to the windshield, have the
configuration and operation of the camera
system checked at a qualified specialist work- shop.
Function X
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-board
computer (Y page 241).
If the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is not activated, the
00D4 symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
this function warns you if you rapidly
approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent
warning tone will then sound and the 00BA
distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster. Driving safety systems
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X
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also brake the vehicle
automatically under the following conditions:
R the driver and front-passenger have their
seat belts fastened
and
R the vehicle speed is between approx-
imately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph
(200 km/h)
At a speed of up to approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also detect:
R stationary objects in the path of your vehi-
cle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
R pedestrians in the path of your vehicle
i If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application. Auto- matic emergency braking is not performed
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further.
R activating kickdown.
R releasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer a risk of collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle. STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
R the lighting is faulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star- ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), 80
Protection against theftSafety

The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 246).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 245). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY- LESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a con-
ventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by
using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it
using the 0037button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
R when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face 0043.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0044for an exten-
ded period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 101).
X To unlock the trunk lid/tailgate: pull the
handle on the trunk lid/tailgate.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid/tail-
gate. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0036and0037 buttons on the
SmartKey simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds until the battery check
lamp flashes twice (Y page 87).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the 0037or0036 button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle SmartKey
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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.
Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/
cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (Y page 292).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk/cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock your-
self 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 fea-
ture: the trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened/closed automatically from outside
R opened/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 fin-
gers
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 sit-
uations. 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 0054button 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 92
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Opening/closing from outside
Opening Handle (example: Sedan)
X Press the 0036button on the SmartKey.
X Sedan: pull handle 0043.
X Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle 0043and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate man-
ually. If you release the handle, the tailgate
opens automatically.
Closing Recess (example: Sedan)
X Pull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess 0043.
X Wagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the 0037
button on the SmartKey (Y page 84) or with
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 85). 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 automat-
ically with the SmartKey or the handle in the
trunk lid/tailgate.
X Press and hold the 0054button 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 93). Trunk/cargo compartment
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R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
R press the 0054button on the key
If the tailgate closing procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open
If the tailgate opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will close Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid or tail-
gate. 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 0054button 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 func-
tions. 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 0043until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
X To close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid 0043until the trunk lid is
completely closed.
X To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for tail-
gate 0043until the tailgate is completely
closed.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked. 96
Trunk/cargo compartmentOpening and closing

Opening
X
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
(Y page 297).
X Remove cargo compartment cover
(Y page 301).
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 86).
X Insert mechanical key 0044into the opening
in paneling 0043.
X Turn mechanical key 004490° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0044in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 91),
the cargo compartment is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If Side windows
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someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
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 prec-
edence. 0043
Front left
0044 Front right
0087 Rear right
0085 Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding switch.
X To open fully: press the switch beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To close manually: pull and hold the cor-
responding switch.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch beyond the pressure point.
Automatic operation is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation:
press/pull the corresponding switch again.
i If you press/pull the switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is
started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/
pulling the switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows 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 68), 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 simultane-
ously:
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 driv-
er's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be in close proximity to the
vehicle.
Convenience opening X
Press and hold the 0036button 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 0036button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the 0036button. 100
Side windowsOpening and closing