2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN multifunction

Deactivating theHOL Dfunction
The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if:
Ryou accelerat eand th etransmissio nis in
position Dor R.
Ryou shift th etransmissio nto position P.
Ryou depress th ebrake peda lagain wit h a
certain amount of pressure until ëdis-
appears from th emultifunction display.
Ryou activat eDISTRONIC PLUS.
Whe nth eHOLD function is activated, th e
transmissio nis shifted automatically to posi-
tion Pif:
Rthedriver's doo ris ope nand th edriver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rth eengin eis switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched of fby th eEC Ostart /
stop function .
Rasystem malfunction occurs.
Rth epowe rsupply is no tsufficient.
RACE START
Important safet ynotes
iObserv eth esafet ynote sfo rth eSPORT
handlin gmode (
Ypage 82).
RAC ESTART is intended solely fo ractivation
on dedicated rac ecircuits.
RAC ESTART enables optimal acceleration
from astandin gstart .The precondition fo r
this is asuitable high-grip road surface.
iRAC ESTART is only available in AM Gvehi-
cles.
Information in th eDigital Operator's
Manual
In th eDigital Operator's Manual you will fin d
information on th efollowing topics:
RCondition sfo ractivation
RActivatin gRAC ESTART
AIRMATI C
Vehicl elevel
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
Whe nth evehicle is bein glowered ,people
could becom etrappe dif their limbs are
between th evehicle bod yand th ewheels or
underneat hth evehicle. There is aris kof
injury.
Mak esur eno on eis underneat hth evehicle or
in th eimmediate vicinit yof th ewhee larches
when th evehicle is bein glowered .
GWARNING
Vehicles wit hlevel control:
The vehicle is slightly lowered if:
Ryou hav eselecte dcomfor tsuspensio ntun-
in g and
Ryou loc kth evehicle within approximately
60 seconds of switchin gof fth eengin e
You and people in th evicinit yof th ewhee l
arc hor th eunderbody may thus becom etrap-
ped. There is aris kof injury.
Mak esur ethat nobod yis in th evicinit yof th e
whee larc hor th eunderbody when you loc k
th evehicle.
!The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if:
Ryou hav eselecte d"Comfort tuning "
Ryou switch offth eengin eand then
Ryou loc kth evehicle within approximately
60 seconds
Whe nparking ,position your vehicle so that
it doe sno tmak econtact wit hth ecur bas
th evehicle is lowered .Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged .
If you unloc kth evehicle within 60 seconds of
havin gswitched th eengin eoff, th evehicle is
lowered slightly when Comfort suspensio n
mode is selected.
Your vehicle regulates it sheight automati-
cally. All-round level contro lensures th ebes t
possible suspensio nand constant groun d
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You can have current status information dis-
played in the assistance menu (
Ypage 190)
of the on-board computer.
XSelect the Assistance display for ATTEN-
TION ASSIST using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 190).
The following information is displayed:
Rlength of the journey since the last break.
Rthe attention level determined by ATTEN-
TION ASSIST, displayed in a bar display in
five levels from high to low.
Rif ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot output a
warning, the System Suspended
message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST
XActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (
Ypage 190).
The system determines the attention level
of the driver depending on the setting
selected:
Standard selected: the sensitivity with
which the system determines the attention
level is set to normal.
Sensitive selected: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by Atten-
tion Assist is adapted accordingly and the
driver is warned earlier.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
À symbol and OFF appear in the multi-
function display in the assistance display
when the engine is running.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactiva-
ted, it is automatically reactivated after the
engine has been stopped. The sensitivity
selected corresponds to the last selection
activated (standard/sensitive).
Warning in the multifunction display
If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra-
tion are detected, a warning appears in the
multifunction display: Attention Assist:
Take a Break!
In addition to the message shown in the mul-
tifunction display, you will then hear a warn-
ing tone.
XIf necessary, take a break.
XConfirm the message by pressing the a
button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. This will only
happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects
typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lap-
ses in concentration.
Traffic Sign Assist
General notes
Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum
speed permitted to the driver in the instru-
ment cluster. The data and general traffic reg-
ulations stored in the navigation system are
used to determine the current speed limit.
As Traffic Sign Assist is a map-based system,
traffic signs put up temporarily (e.g. near
roadworks) are not detected.
If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle
is passed, the display of the speed limits is
updated.
Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an
additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions) are
also shown.
The traffic signs are only displayed with the
restrictions if:
Rthe regulation must be observed with the
restriction, or
RTraffic Sign Assist is unable to determine
whether the restriction applies
If Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine a
maximum permitted speed from any of the
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Example: Sedan
If a course-correcting brake application
occurs, red warning lamp:flashes in the
exterior mirror and a dual warning tone
sounds. In addition, display ;appears in the
multifunction display underlining the danger
of a side collision.
In very rare cases, the system may make an
inappropriate brake application. An inappro-
priate course-correcting brake application
may be interrupted at any time if you steer
slightly in the opposite direction or acceler-
ate, for example.
The course-correcting brake application is
available in the speed range between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h).
Either no braking application, or a course-
correcting brake application adapted to the
driving situation occurs if:
Rthere are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash
barriers, located on both sides of your vehi-
cle.
Ra vehicle approaches you too closely at the
side.
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
Ryou clearly brake or accelerate.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®or PRE-SAFE®Brake.
RESP®is switched off.
Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is
detected.
Information in the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
In th

e Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RSwitching on Active Blind Spot Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area
in front of your vehicle by means of multi-
function camera :at the top of the wind-
shield. Various different areas to the front,
rear and side of your vehicle are also moni-
tored with the aid of the radar sensor system.
Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane
markings on the road and can warn you
before you leave your lane unintentionally. If
you do not react to the warning, a lane-cor-
recting application of the brakes can bring the
vehicle back into the original lane.
This function is available in the range between
40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and
200 km/h).
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there is sufficient distance on the side for
other traffic or obstacles.
Example: Sedan
If you leave your lane, under certain circum-
stances the vehicle will brake briefly on one
side. This is meant to assist you in bringing
the vehicle back to the original lane.
If a lane-correcting brake application occurs,
display:appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
A lane-correcting brake application can be
made after driving over a lane marking rec-
ognize as being solid or broken. Before this, a
warning must be given by means of intermit-
tent vibration in the steering wheel. In addi-
tion, a lane with lane markings on both sides
must be recognized.
In the case of a broken lane marking being
detected, a lane-correcting brake application
can only be made if a vehicle has been detec-
ted in the adjacent lane. The following vehi-
cles can have an influence on brake applica-
tion: oncoming traffic, vehicles that are over-
taking and vehicles that are driving parallel to
your vehicle.
iA further lane-correcting brake applica-
tion can only occur after your vehicle has
returned to the original lane.
No lane-correcting brake application occurs
if:
Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake or
accelerate.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration.
Ryou have switched on the turn signals.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
RESP®is switched off.
Rthe transmission is not in position D.
Ran obstacle has been detected in the lane in
which you are driving.
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective
tire has been detected and displayed.
There is a possibility that the Active Lane
Keeping Assist could misjudge the given traf-
fic situation. An inappropriate brake applica-
tion may be interrupted at any time if you:
Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction
Rswitch on the turn signal
Rclearly brake or accelerate
A lane-correcting brake application is inter-
rupted automatically if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
Rlane markings can no longer be recognized.
Information in the Digital Operator's Man-
ual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RSwitching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 31).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul-
tifunction display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Hybrid vehicles: always read the HYBRID
operating instructions. You could otherwise
fail to recognize dangers e.g. due to high volt-
age.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (
Ypage 37).
Displays and operation
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RCoolant temperature display
RTachometer
RSpeedometer with segments
RMultifunction display
ROutside temperature display
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On-board computer and displays

Operating the on-board computer
Overview
:Multifunction display
=Right control panel
?Left control panel
ABack button
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Left control panel
=
;RCalls up the menu and menu bar
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RVehicles with Audio 20: in the
Audio
menu, selects the previ-
ous or next stored station, when
the preset list or station list is
active, or an audio track
RVehicles with COMAND: in the
Audio
menu, selects the previ-
ous or next station, when the
preset list or station list is active,
or an audio track or video scene
RIn the Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number
9
:Press and hold:
RVehicles with Audio 20: in the
Audio
menu, selects the previ-
ous or next station, when the
preset list or station list is active,
selects an audio track using
rapid scrolling, or selects a video
scene
RVehicles with COMAND: in the
Audio
menu, selects a preset list
or station list in the desired fre-
quency range or an audio track
or video scene using rapid scroll-
ing
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
aRConfirms the selection or display
message
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
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Display messages
Introduction
General notes
Thi ssection describes display message srelevant to safet ytogether wit htheir solutions. A
description of other message sand their solution scan be found in th eDigital Operator's Man -
ual.
Display message sappear in th emultifunction display.
Display message swit hgraphi cdisplays may be shown in simplified form in th eOperator's
Manual and may therefore diffe rfrom th emultifunction display.
Please respon din accordance wit hth edisplay message sand follow th eadditional note sin this
Operator's Manual.
Certain display message sare accompanied by an audible warnin gtone or acontinuous tone .
Whe nth eignition is switched off, all display message sare deleted, apar tfrom som ehigh-
priorit ydisplay messages. Once th ecauses of th ehigh-priorit ydisplay message shav ebeen
rectified, th ecorrespondin gdisplay message sare also deleted.
Whe nyou stop and par kth evehicle, pleas eobserv eth enote son th eHOLD function
(
Ypage 165) and parking (Ypage 151).
Hiding display messages
XPress thea or% buttonon th esteerin gwhee lto hide th edisplay message .
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priorit ydisplay message sin red .Some high-priorit ydis -
play message scanno tbe hidden .
The multifunction display shows these message scontinuously until th ecauses fo rth emes -
sage shav ebeen remedied.
Message memory
The on-boar dcompute rsaves certain display message sin th emessage memory .You can cal l
up th edisplay messages:
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteerin gwhee lto selec tth eServ.menu.
If there are display messages, th emultifunction display shows 2Messages
,fo rexample.
XPress th e9 or: buttonto selec tth eentry, e.g. 2Messages.
XPress ato confirm .
XPress the9 or: buttonto scroll through th edisplay messages.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!÷
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram), BAS (Brake Assist System), the HOLD function, PRE ‑SAFE®
and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, PRE‑SAFE
®PLUS and PRE‑SAFE®Brake may also
have failed.
In addition, the ÷,åand! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
!÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, PRE ‑SAFE®and hill start
assist are not available due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE
®PLUS and PRE‑SAFE®Brake may also
have failed.
The $ (USA only) or J(Canada only), ÷,åand!
warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
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On-board computer and displays