2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN Control

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Garage door openerClearing the memory .....................2 59
General notes ................................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening/closing the garage door .. 259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 257
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 39
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
Head bags
Display message ............................ 196
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 116
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 122
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 166
Function/notes .............................1 65Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 63
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 262
Opening ......................................... 262
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 87
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 210
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 263
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 190
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 38
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 123
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Emergency lighting ........................ 123
Manual control ............................... 123
Overview ........................................ 123
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 190
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 190
Internet
Selecting/setting access data ....... 232
Setting up an Internet connection .. 232
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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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Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 190
Service menu ................................. 190
Settings menu ...............................190
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 190
Video DVD operation ..................... 190
Online and Internet functions
Enabling a mobile phone for Inter-
net access ..................................... 233
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 233
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 233
Setting up an Internet connection .. 232
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 44
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 74
P
Paint code number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 268
Panic alarm .......................................... 48
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 108
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Resetting ....................................... 109
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 152 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Rear view camera .......................... 171
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 170
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 191
Notes/function .............................. 152
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Problem (malfunction) ................... 170
Range of the sensors ..................... 169
Warning display ............................. 170
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 198
Problems (malfunction) .................. 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 49
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 75
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 232
Plastic hooks ..................................... 242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Power washers .................................. 268
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 191
Operation ......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 84
Important safety notes .................... 85
16Index

Warning lamp ................................. 210
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 67
Program selector button .................. 144
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Immobilizer ...................................... 87
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................2 7
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 140
General notes ................................ 140
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .....................................3 3
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles).............166
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 190
Radiator cover ................................... 263
Radio
Displaying radio text ......................2 36
Overview ........................................ 235
Selecting a station ......................... 190
Setting the waveband .................... 235
Switching on .................................. 234
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Reading lamp ..................................... 123
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 240
Rear sill protector .............................2 49Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 268
Displays in the Audio display ......... 173
Displays in the COMAND display ... 173
Function/notes ............................. 171
Switching on/off ........................... 172
Rear window blind ............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 145
Refueling process .......................... 146
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 256
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 257
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 123
Overvi

ew of bulb types .................. 124
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 191
Warning lamp ................................. 202
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 195
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 208
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 142
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Setting the timesee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 190
On-board computer ....................... 190
SETUP (on-board computer) .............190
Side impact air bag .............................5 6
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety information ......... 104
Opening/closing (all) ..................... 105
Opening/closing (front) ................. 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Resetting ....................................... 108
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 93
Changing the programming ............. 92
Checking the battery ....................... 93
Display message ............................ 191
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Loss ................................................. 94
Mechanical key ................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 137
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Starting the engine ........................ 140
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Snow chains ...................................... 291
Sockets
Center console .............................. 251
General notes ................................ 251
Luggage compartment ................... 251 Rear compartment ......................... 251
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 330
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cru ise co
ntrol
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 190
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 139
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 117
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Important safety notes .................. 117
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Steering wheel heating .................. 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 190
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Stowage areas................................... 238
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 239
Center console .............................. 239
Cup holders ................................... 251
Display message) ........................... 191
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 239
Glove box ....................................... 239
Important safety information ......... 239
Rear ............................................... 239
Stowage net ................................... 239
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 239
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 48
Summer tires ..................................... 290
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency unlocking ..................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 96
Limiting the opening angle ............. 102
Opening dimensions ......................3 44
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 98
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 97
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337 Emergency spare wheel ................. 332
Information ....................................3
34
Tires/wheels ................................. 314
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Telephone
Accepting a call ..................... 190, 231
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 229
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 227
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 231
Ending an active call ......................2 32
Entering phone numbers ................ 232
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 230
Making a call ................................. 232
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........1 90
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 231
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting a call .............................. 232
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 31
Using the telephone ....................... 231
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 232
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 248
Te

mperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 190
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 190
Outside temperature ......................1 88
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Through-loading feature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 190
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
Checking manually ........................ 294
Display message ............................ 200
Maximum ....................................... 294
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 274
Notes ............................................. 292
20Index

Vehicle dimensions........................... 344
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 96
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 270
Video
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Video (DVD) ........................................ 190
VIN
Seat ............................................... 336
Type plate ...................................... 336
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 205
Brakes ........................................... 204
Check Engine ................................. 202
Coolant .......................................... 209
Distance warning ........................... 210
ESP
®.............................................. 206
ESP®OFF ....................................... 207
Fuel tank ........................................ 202
General notes ................................ 202
Overview .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 49
Reserve fuel ................................... 202
Restraint system ............................ 208
Seat belt ........................................ 202
SPORT handling mode ................... 207
Tire pressure monitor .................... 211
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 313
Wheel chock ...................................... 310
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 309 Checking ........................................ 289
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Emergency spare wheel ................. 329
General notes ................................ 314
Important safety notes .................. 288
Information on driving .................... 288
Interchanging/changing ................ 309
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Mounting a wheel .......................... 309
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Storing ........................................... 309
Tightening torque ........................... 313
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 314
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 57
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 133
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 343
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Rear window wiper ........................ 125
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 290
Slippery road surfaces ................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 291
Winter operation
Radiator cove r ............................... 263
Wi

nter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 290
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing (rear window) ................ 126
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index23

Introduction
Theprinted Operator's Manual provides infor-
mation about the safe operation of your veh i-
cle. The Digital Operator's Manual addition-
ally describe s further functions and equip-
ment installed inyour vehicle. The vehicle
functions and functions of Audio 20 or
COMAND are describe d in the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual. You can call up the Digital Oper-
ator's Manual via Audio 20 or COMAND.
iYou willnot incur any costs when calling
up the Digital Operator's Manual. The Dig-
it al Operator's Manual works without con-
necting to the Internet.
There are three ways to access the topics of
the Digital Operator's Manual:
RVisual search
The visual search allowsyou to explore your
vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you
can access many of the different topics
covered bythe Digital Operator's Manual.
To access the vehicle interior section,
select the "Vehicle interior" view.
RKeyword search
The keyword search allows you to search
for a keyword byentering characters. Fur-
ther information can be found in the Digital
Operator's Manual inthe "Aud io20" or
"COMAND" section under the "Character
entry (telephony)" keyword.
RContents
You can select individ ual sect
ionsinthe
contents.
iThe Digital Operator's Manual is deacti-
vated for safety reasons while driving.
Operation
Calling up the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
XPress the Øbutton inthe center con-
sole.
The overview relating to the vehicle
appears.
XSe lect the "Operator's Manual" menu item
by turning 3or pressing 7the con-
troller.
XConfirm 7the message about the warning
and safety notes.
The basic menu for the Digital Operator's
Manual appears.
Operating the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
General notes
Please observe the information about the
operation of the controller (
Ypage 222).
Content pages
The content pages can beaccessed bymeans
of a visual search, a keyword search or using
the contents.
XTo scroll forwards/backwa rds: turn
3 the controller.
XTo display in full-screen orani mati on:
slide 8 the controller to the left :.
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