2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN blind assist switch

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 251
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Function/notes .............................1 73
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Making entries ............................... 234
Selecting ........................................ 233
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 180
Active Driving Assistance package .. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................. 116
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 63
Display message ............................ 198
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 54
Introduction ..................................... 54
Knee bag .......................................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 49
Pelvis air bag ................................... 57
Side impact air bag .......................... 56
Window curtai n a
ir bag .................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 166
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 190
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 75
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .251
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 66
Hiding a service message .............. 266
Notes ............................................. 266
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 266
Service message ............................ 266
Special service requirements ......... 266
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87
Function ...........................................8 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 175
Audio 20
Components .................................. 216
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 267
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Drive program display .................... 143 Driving tip
s .................................... 144
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 143
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual drive program .................... 144
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 144
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Program selector button ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 142
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 143
Transmission positions .................. 144
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 144
B
Back button ....................................... 222
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 77
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 93
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 279
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
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Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 161
Stopping ........................................ 160
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 95
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 90
Control panel ................................... 45
Display message ............................ 191
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening (from inside) ...................... 95
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 142
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
Manual ........................................... 144
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Drive program selector ..................... 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 266
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 75
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
Distance warning function ............... 79
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 84
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 81
Important safety information ........... 75
Overview .......................................... 75 PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 84
STEER CONTROL ............................. 86
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 173
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Blind Sp
ot Assist ............................ 178
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 191
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 156
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 163
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 179
Lane Tracking package .................. 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 166
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 153
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 155
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 153
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 291
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 190
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Low-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 191
Switching on/off .......................... .121
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 247
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116
M
M+S tires ............................................ 290
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 68
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 56
Display message ............................ 191
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Downloading routes ....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 253
General notes ................................ 252
Geo fencing ................................... 252
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 52
MB info call button ........................ 255
Remote vehicle locking .................. 252
Roadside Assistance button .......... 254
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-test ......................................... 252
Speed alert ....................................2 52
System .......................................... 252
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 252
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 252
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 92
Inserting .......................................... 92
Locking vehicle ................................ 96
Removing ......................................... 92
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 96
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 190
Memory function ............................... 117 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 173
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 75
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 76
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 178
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
Cruise control ................................ 155
DISTRONI C PLUS ........................... 156
DISTR

ONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 63
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
General notes ................................ 155
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 79
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................8 4
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Rear view camera .......................... 171
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 229
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 27
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 231
De-authorizing ............................... 231
Enabling for Internet access .......... 233
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
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Reversing featurePanorama sliding sunroof .............. 107
Roller sunblinds ............................. 109
Side windows ................................. 104
Sliding sunroof ............................... 107
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 97
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 108
Rear side windows ......................... 251
Rear window .................................. 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 344
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 190
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
center rear-compartment seat ......... 53
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Correct usage .................................. 51
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Releasing ......................................... 53 Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 190
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 116
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting the 4 ‑way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 116
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........ 114
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 241
Important safety notes .................. 115
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 116
Securing cargo .................................. 242
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 235
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 268
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 190
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 342
DEF special additives ..................... 341
Engine oil ....................................... 341
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Refrigerant (air-conditioni ng sy
s-
tem) ............................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 343
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 233
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 133
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
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Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:uSwitches the rear
interior lighting on/off
~
;| Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off
~
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
~
?3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
107
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds
108
Aï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
255
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
253
FunctionPage
CRear-view mirror~
DButtons for the garage door
opener
257
EMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
FF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem)
254
Gp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
~
Hc Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
~
44Overhead control panel
At a glance

Blind Spot Assist
General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the moni-
tored area. If you then switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal to change lanes, you will
also receive an optical and audible collision
warning. Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the
rear bumper for monitoring purposes.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
Rvehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Monitoring range of the sensors
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the
senso
rs
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy
rain, snow or spray
Rthere are narrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles
or bicycles
Rthe road has very wide lanes
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane
Rthere are barriers or similar lane borders
Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not
indicated.
Example: Sedan
Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft
(3 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to
your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may
be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not
driving in the middle of their lane. This may be
the case if there are vehicles driving at the
inner edge of their lanes.
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Due to the nature of the system:
Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv-ing close to crash barriers or similar solid
lane borders.
Rthe warning is canceled when driving for an
extended period next to long vehicles, such
as trucks.
The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist
are integrated into the sides of the rear
bumper. Make sure that the bumper is free of
dirt, ice or slush in the vicinity of the sensors.
The sensors must not be covered, for exam-
ple by cycle racks or overhanging loads. Fol-
lowing a severe impact or in the event of dam-
age to the bumpers, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise
not work properly.
Indicator and warning display
:Indicator lamp (yellow)
Warning lamp (red)
Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated.
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lamp :in the exterior mirrors lights up yel-
low at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h). At
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica-
tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is
operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot
monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h), warning lamp :on the corre-
sponding side lights up red. This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the
blind spot monitoring range from behind or
from the side. When you overtake a vehicle,
the warning only occurs if the difference in
speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse
gear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator or warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Information in the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you can find
information about:
RCollision warning
RSwitching on Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle with camera :, which is
mounted at the top of the windshield. Active
Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on
the road and can warn you before you leave
your lane unintentionally.
This function is available in the range between
40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and
200 km/h).
A warning may be given if a front wheel
passes over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steer-
ing wheel for up to 1.5 second s.
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