2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON interior lights

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

#
Insert the plug of the device into 230 V
soc ket1.
When the on-board electrical sy stem voltage
is suf ficient, indicator la mp2lights up. Using
the12 V so cket inthe boot Re
quirement:
Only connect devices up toa maximum of 180
Wa tt (15 A) #
Lift up co ver1 ofthe soc ket and insert the
plug of the device. Wire
lesscharging of the mobile phone and
connection with theex terior aerial Note
s on wireless charging of the mobile
phone &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toobjects
being stowed inco rrectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone recep tacles cannot al ways
re tain all objects they contain.
The reis a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects so that they can‐
not be throw n around in su chsitua‐
tions. #
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 12 0
Seats and stowing

Setting
the sur round lighting Re
quirement:
The light switch is in theà position.
Multimedia sy stem:
, Vehicle .
÷ Light settings .
Loca-
tor lighting
Exterior switch-off delay time: theex terior
lighting is switched on for a short time af terthe
ve hicle is switched off. #
Set the switch-off delay time.
Locator lighting: if a switch-off delay time is
set, theex terior lighting remains lit for 30 sec‐
onds af terth eve hicle is unloc ked. When you
st art theve hicle, the locator lighting is switched
off and automatic driving lights are activated. Interior lighting
Ad
justing the in terior lighting Fr
ont overhead control panel #
1 p Switches the front left-hand reading
lamp on/off #
2 | Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off #
3 c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off #
4 u Switches there ar interior lighting
on/off #
5 p Switches the front right-hand read‐
ing lamp on/off
Cont rol panel in thegr ab handle (rear) #
1 p Switches there ading lamp on/off Ad
justing the ambient lighting Multimedia sy
stem:
, Vehicle .
÷ Light settings .
Ambi-
ent light
Setting the colour #
Select Colour. 13 0
Light and sight

Animals
Pets in theve hicle ................................. 63
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-theft alarm sy stem
Anti- theft pr otection .............................. 87
Anti-theft pr otection ................................ .87
Ad ditional door lock .............................. 68
AT A (anti-theft alarm sy stem) ................87
Immobiliser ............................................ 87
Interior pr otection ................................. 89
St opping the alarm (A TA) .......................88
To w- aw ay protection ............................. 88
Anticipatory occupant pr otection .....4 4, 45
Ap ple CarPlay™ ....................................... 326
Connecting an iPhone ®
....................... 327
Ending ................................................. 327
Overview ............................................. 326
To ne settings ....................................... 327
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................3 29
Ashtr ay
Fr ont centre console ............................ 11 7
Re ar .................................................... .117 Assistance
graphic
Menu (on-boa rdcompu ter) .................. 24 8
Assistance sy stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
ASS YST PLUS ........................................... 363
Battery disconnection pe riods .............3 64
Displ aying the service due date ........... 363
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 363
Re gular service work ........................... 363
Special service requirements .............. 363
ATA (anti-theft ala rmsystem)
Fu nction ................................................ 87
St opping the alarm ................................ 88
ATA (anti-theft ala rmsystem)
see Anti- theft pr otection
AT TENTION ASSI ST......................... 228, 229
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .229
Fu nction .............................................. 228
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 28
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Au dio mode
Ac tivating media mode ........................ 338 Connecting USB devices ...................... 341
Co
pyright ............................................. 338
Information .......................................... 337
Inserting/re moving an SD card .......... .338
Media sea rch ....................................... 344
Overview ............................................. 340
Pa use and playback function .............. .341
Selecting a track .................................. 341
Selecting pl ayback options .................. 341
Tr ack list .............................................. 341
Au thorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic distance control
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
Au tomatic driving lights .........................124
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 15 8
Au tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 15 8
Au tomatic front passen ger airbag
shu toff
see Front passenger airbag shutoff 512
Index

see Instrument clus
ter
Instrument lighting .................................248
Instrument lighting see Dashboard lighting
Intelligent Light Sy stem .......................... 12 6
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus .......... .128
Ad versewe ather light .......................... 12 8
City lighting ........................................ .128
Cornering light ..................................... 127
Fo g light (extended range) ................... 127
Mo torw ay mode ................................... 127
Overview ............................................. 12 6
Switching on/off ................................. 12 8
Interior lighting ........................................ 13 0
Ambient lighting .................................. 13 0
Setting ................................................. 13 0
Switch-off del aytime ........................... 131
Interior lighting see In terior lighting
see Lighting
see Lights
Interior pr otection
Fu nction ................................................ 89
Switching on/o ff................................... 89 In
term ediatedestination ........................ 289
Calculating a route with intermediate
destinations ........................................ 289
Editing ................................................ .289
Entering ............................................... 289
St arting an automatic filling station
sear ch................................................. 290
In tern et
Del eting favo urites .............................. 335
Deleting his tory ................................... 335
Setting favo urites ................................ 335
Internet connection Cancelling permission ........................ .332
Connection status .............................. .333
Displ aying the connection status ........ 333
Editing the access data ....................... 332
Es tablishing .........................................3 32
Mobile phone de tails .......................... .332
Re strictions ......................................... 329
Setting access da ta............................. 330
Setting up ............................................ 330
Switching Blu etoo th®
profile (DUN/
PA N) .................................................... 332
Vi a Blue tooth®
..................................... 330
Vi a communication module ................ .330 Vi
aWi -Fi .............................................. 330
In tern etradio
Calling up ............................................ 335
Deleting stations ................................ .336
Logging in ............................................ 337
Logging out ......................................... 337
Overview ............................................. 336
Saving stations .................................... 336
Selecting and connecting toast ation
............................................................ .336
Selecting stre am ................................ .337
Setting options .................................... 337
Te rm s of use ........................................3 37
Ionisation ................................................ .145
iPhone ®
see Apple CarPlay™
ISOFIX child seat attachment
Seats suitable for attaching ................... 56
ISOFIX child seat securing sy stem
Fitting .................................................... 48
No tes ..................................................... 47528
Index