2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON light

Calling up
the Digital Owner's Manual
Multimedia sy stem:
, Vehicle .
Õ Owner's Manual #
Select a menu item.
In addition, you can also call up the Owner's
Manual within a main function (e.g. via Informa-
tion on phone).
The Digital Owner's Manual describes the func‐
tion and operation of:
R theve hicle
R the multimedia sy stem Fo
r saf etyre asons, the Digital Owner's Manual is
deactivated while driving.
The Digital Owner's Manual conta insthefo llow‐
ing menu items:
R Search: allo wsyouto sear chprecisely for
ke ywords.
R Quick start: pr ovides you with impor tant
information so that you can start using your
ve hicle immediatel y.
R Tips: pr ovides tips on how touse your vehicle
in cer tain situations.
R Highlights : showsyouve hicle highlights
using pictures and animations.
R Bookmarks: pr ovides you with a list of all the
bookmar ksyou ha vestored yourself. 1
Picture
2 Menu
3 Navigation window
Some sections of the Digital Owner's Manual,
such as warning no tes, can be made visible by
highlighting and pressing them.
% The Owner's Manual can also be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Guides App in all common
App Stores. 20
Digital Owner's Manual

These data memories
temp orarily or perma‐
nently store tech nical information abou t:
R theve hicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, thete ch nical information documents
th est ate of a component part, a module, a sys‐
te m or the sur roundings.
These include, forex ample:
R operating conditions of sy stem components,
e.g. fluid le vels
R theve hicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revo lutions/speed, decele ration, lat‐
eral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
R malfunctions and de fects in impor tant sys‐
te m components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. airbag deploy‐
ment, inter vention of stability control sys‐
te ms
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside temp erature This data is of an
exclusively tech nical natu re
and can be used to:
R assist in de tecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R anal yseve hicle functions, e.g. af ter an acci‐
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used totrace theve hicle's
mo vements.
When your vehicle is serviced, tech nical informa‐
tion can be read from theeve nt da tamemory
and fault data memor y.
Services include, forex ample:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
The vehicle is read out byemplo yees of the
service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic devices. You can obtain
more information there, if requ ired. Af
ter a fault has been rectified, the information
is dele ted from thefa ult memory or is continu‐
ally overwritten.
When operating theve hicle, situations are con‐
ceivable in which this tech nical da ta, in connec‐
tion with other information (if necessar y,after
consultation wi than authorised expert), could be
traced toa person.
Examples include: R accident reports
R damage totheve hicle
R witness statements
Fu rther additional functions that ha vebeen con‐
tractually agreed upon with the cus tomer allow
cer tain vehicle data tobe con veye dby theve hi‐
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
ex ample, vehicle location in case of an emer‐
ge ncy. Co
pyright
Information on free and open source software
licences foryo ur vehicle's software can be found 28
General no tes

Re
stra int sy stem functionality When
the ignition is switched on, a sy stem self-
te st is per form ed, during which the6
re stra int sy stem warning lamp lights up. It goes
out no later than a few seconds af terth eve hicle
is star ted. The components of there stra int sys‐
te m are then functional. Re
stra int sy stem malfunction R
The 6 restra int sy stem warning lamp
does not light up when the ignition is
switched on.
R The 6 restra int sy stem warning lamp
lights up continuously or repeatedly during a
journe y. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor fata l injury
due toa malfunction in there stra int sys‐
tem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning,
re stra int sy stem components may be trig‐
ge red unintentionally or might not be trig‐
ge red at all in theev ent of an accident. This may af
fect the seat belt tensioner or airbag,
fo rex ample. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and
re paired immediately at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. Fu
nction of there stra int sy stem in an acci‐
dent How
there stra int sy stem works is de term ined by
th e se verity of the impact de tected and the type
of accident anticipated:
R Frontal impact
R Rear impact
R Side impact
R Rollover
The activation thre sholds forth e components of
th ere stra int sy stem are de term ined based on
th eev aluation of the sensor values measured at
va rious points in theve hicle. This process is pre-
em ptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of
th e components of there stra int sy stem should ta
ke place in good time at thest art of the colli‐
sion.
Fa ctors whi chcan only be seen and measu red
af te r a collision has occur red cann otplay a deci‐
sive role in airbag deployment, nor do they pro‐
vide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with‐
out an airbag being deplo yed. This is the case if
only parts which are relatively easily deformed
are af fected and thera te ofvehicle deceleration
is not high. Con versely, an airbag may be
deplo yedev en though theve hicle suf fers only
minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts
such as longitudinal members are hit, forex am‐
ple, this may result in suf ficiently high le vels of
ve hicle deceleration. Occupant saf
ety31

A pe
rson in the front passenger seat could
th en, forex ample, come into con tact wi th
th eve hicle interior, especially if the person is
sitting too close tothe cockpit.
If th e front passenger seat is occupied,
alw ays ensure that:
R The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is cor rect and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
R The front passenger seat has been mo ved
as far back as possible.
R The person is seated cor rectl y. #
Ensu re, bo thbefore and during the jour‐
ne y,that thest atus of the front
passenger airbag is cor rect. PA
SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
Sy stem self- test When
the ignition is switched on, a sy stem self-
te st is per form ed during which the two
PA SSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps light up simultaneousl y.The
status of the front passenger airbag is then
displa yed:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
60 seconds, subsequently bo thindicator
lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF): the front passenger airbag is able to
deploy in theeve nt of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐
ously: the front passenger airbag is disabled.
It will then not be deplo yed in theev ent of an
accident.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, on lythePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp sho wsthest atus of the front passenger
airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
and the6 restra int sy stem warning lamp
light up simultaneousl y,the front passenger seat
may not be used. Also in this case, do not ins tall
a ch ild restra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat. Ha vethe automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a
qu alified specialist workshop. Occupant saf
ety41

th
e seat belt outlet and the front
passenger seat accordingly. #
Alw ays obser vethech ild restra int sys‐
te m manufacturer's ins tallation instruc‐
tions. When ins
talling a child restra int sy stem on the
front passenger seat, obse rveth eve hicle-spe‐
cific information (→ page 39).
If a person is sitting in the front passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit con‐
tinuously or be off, depending on the person's
st ature. Alw ays obser vethefo llowing informa‐
tion.
If th e front passenger seat is occupied by:
R An adult or a pe rson with a build cor respond‐
ing tothat of an adult, thePA SSENGER AIR
BA G OFF indicator lamp must be off. This
indicates that the front passenger airbag is
enabled.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuousl y,an adult or person
with a build cor responding tothat of an adult should not use
the front passenger seat.
Ins tead, they should use a rear seat.
R A person with a smaller build (e.g. a teenager
or small adult), thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp either lights up and remains lit
depending on there sult of the classification
or, alternativel y,goes out.
- PASSENGER AIRB AGOFF is off: mo vethe
front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble or a person with a smaller build
should use a rear seat.
- Ifth ePA SSENGER AIRB AGOFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously: a person with a
smaller build should not use the front
passenger seat. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death when
th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit af terth e sy stem self-test,
th e front passenger airbag is disabled. It will
not be deplo yed in theeve nt of an accident.
In this case, the front passenger airbag can‐ not per
form its intended pr otective function,
e.g. when a person is seated in the front
passenger seat.
That person could, forex ample, come into
con tact wi th theve hicle interior, especially if
th e person is sitting too close tothe cockpit.
If th e front passenger seat is occupied,
alw ays ensure that:
R The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is cor rect and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
R The person is sea ted properly with a cor‐
re ctly fastened seat belt.
R The front passenger seat has been mo ved
as far back as possible. Fu
rther related subjects:
R Child restra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat (→ page 50).
R Suitable positioning of thech ild restra int sys‐
te m (→ page 52). Occupant saf
ety43

PRE-SAFE
®
sy stem Information on PRE-
SAFE®
(anticipa tory
occupant pr otection) PRE-
SAFE®
is able todetect cer tain critical driv‐
ing situations and implement pre-em ptive meas‐
ures toprotect theve hicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE ®
can implement thefo llowing meas‐
ures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Closing the side windo ws.
R Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Closethe
sliding sunroof.
R Vehicles with memory function: Moving
th e front passenger seat toa more favo ura‐
ble seat position.
R Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increas‐
ing the air pressure in the seat side bols ters
of the seat backrest.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Sound: Pr ovided that the multi‐
media sy stem is switched on, generates a brief noise signal
tostimulate the innate pro‐
te ctive mechanism of a person's hea ring.
* NO
TEDama gecaused byobjects in the
fo ot we ll or behind the seat The automatic adjustment of
the seat posi‐
tion may result in damage tothe seat and/or
th e object. #
Stow objects in a suitable place. Re
versing the PRE- SAFE®
measures If an accident did not occur,
the pre-em ptive
measures that we retaken are reve rsed. Yo u
will need toper form certain settings your‐
self. #
Ifth e seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
mo vethe seat backrest back slightl y.
The locking mechanism releases. Information on PRE-
SAFE®
PLUS (anticipa‐
to ry occupant pr otection plus) PRE-
SAFE®
PLUS can de tect cer tain impacts,
particular lyan imminent rear impact, and take
pre-em ptive measures toprotect theve hicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
pr eve nt an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS can implement thefo llowing
measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
If an accident does not occur, the pre-emp‐
tive measures that we retake n are reve rsed .
R Activating there ar hazard warning lights at a
higher flashing frequenc y.
R Increasing brake pressure when theve hicle
is stationar y.This brake application is cancel‐
led automatically when theve hicle pulls
aw ay.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS sy stem limitations
R No me asures are implemented:
- Ifth eve hicle is reve rsing. 44
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or
- When theve hicle is towing a trailer and
th ere is a risk of a rear impact.
R The brakes are not applied:
- Whilst driving.
or
- When entering or exiting a parking space
using Parking Pilot. Information on PRE-
SAFE®
Impulse Side If an imminent side impact is de
tected, PRE-
SA FE®
Impulse Side can pre-emptively mo vethe
front-seat vehicle occupant's upper body
to wa rdsth e cent reoftheve hicle. It does this by
ra pidly inflating an air cushion in the outer seat
side bols ter of the seat backrest on the side on
which the impact is anticipated. This increases
th e dis tance between the door and theve hicle
occupant.
If PRE-SAFE ®
Impulse Side has been deplo yed or
is faulty, the display message PRE-SAFE impulse side inoperative See Owner's Manual
is dis‐
pla yed (→ page 438). Children in
theve hicle Note
s onthe safe transportation of children &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due tochildren left unat tended in the
ve hicle
If yo u lea vechildren unat tended in theve hi‐
cle, they may be able toset theve hicle in
motion, forex ample by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Shifting the automatic transmission out
of park position jor shifting the manual
transmission into neutral.
R Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment. #
Never lea vechildren and animals unat‐
te nded in theve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle.
This also applies tomobile phones if the
"Digital Car Key in the smartphone"
function is activated via the Mercedes
connect me web app. &
WARNING This poses an increased risk
of death due toheat strokeorexposure
to cold in theve hicle
If persons – particularly children – ‑ experi‐
ence prolonged exposure toextremely high
or low temp eratures, this poses a risk of
injury or evenfa ta l injur y. #
Never lea veanyone – pa rticularly chil‐
dren – unat tended in theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns when thech ild
seat is exposed todirect sunlight
If th ech ild restra int sy stem is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up. Occupant saf
ety45

Children could suf
fer burns on these parts,
particularly on me tallic parts of thech ild
re stra int sy stem. #
Alw ays make sure that thech ild
re stra int sy stem is not exposed to
direct sunlight. #
Protect it with a blank et,fo rex ample. #
Ifth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
ex posed todirect sunlight, allow it to
cool before secu ring a child into it. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. To
impr oveprotection forch ildren younger than
12 years old and under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you obse rvethe
fo llowing no tes:
R Only secure children using a child restra int
sy stem which is suitable and recommended
fo r Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as well as appro‐
priate tothe height, age and weight of the
ch ild. Be sure toobser vethe instructions for
cor rect use of thech ild restra int sy stem. R
Alw ays ins tall a child restra int sy stem on a
re ar seat if possible.
R Onlyuse thefo llowing securing sy stems for
ch ild restra int sy stems:
- the seat belt sy stem
- the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brac ket
- theTo pTe ther anchorages
R The manufacturer's ins tallation instructions
fo rth ech ild restra int sy stem.
R The warning labels in theve hicle interior and
on thech ild restra int sy stem. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death caused
by incor rect ins tallation of thech ild
re stra int sy stem
If th ech ild restra int sy stem is incor rectly
ins talled on a suitable seating position, it
cannot per form its intended pr otective func‐
tion.
The child cannot be restra ined in theeve nt of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
ch ange of direction. #
Alw ays comply with the manufacturer's
ins tallation instructions forth ech ild
re stra int sy stem and its cor rect use. #
Makesure that the entire base of the
ch ild restra int sy stem alw aysre sts on
th e sitting sur face of the seat. #
Never place objects under or behind
th ech ild restra int sy stem, e.g. cush‐
ions. #
Alw ays use child restra int sy stems with
th e original co ver designed forth em. #
Alw aysre place damaged co vers with
ge nuine co vers. &
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incor rectly ins talled child restra int sys‐
te ms
If th ech ild restra int sy stem is not cor rectly
ins talled or secured, it could release in the
ev ent of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction. 46
Occupant saf ety