2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN trunk

Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid or tailgate is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 268)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on
technical conditions.
iThe rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 268).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R
gearfunction is selected in Audio 20 or
COMAND, see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual.
XEngage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines
in the Audio 20 or COMAND display.
The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering
process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
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Driving and parking

Rif the trunk lid/tailgate is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered
Rif the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage to objects or the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level.
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving
the standard height can result in:
Rinaccuracies in the guide lines
Rinaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
Rthe SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition
lock
RCOMAND/Audio 20 is switched on
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is switched on
Switching on the 360° camera
XPress the Øbutton in the center con-
sole for longer than two seconds.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
or
XPress the Øbutton in the center con-
sole.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSelect 360° Cameraand press 7to con-
firm.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automati-
cally displayed by engaging reverse gear.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R
gearfunction is selected in COMAND/
Audio 20 (see the separate COMAND/
Audio 20 operating instructions).
XTo show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND/Audio 20 display in split-screen
mode. You see the top view of the vehicle
and the image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
Switching between split screen views
XTo switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide 5the controller.
XTo select one of the vehicle icons: turn
3 the controller.
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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).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door.
RThe trunk/cargo compartment is the pre-
ferred place to store objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the trunk/cargo
compartment as possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
RWhen transporting objects in the cargo
compartment, the combined cargo cover
and net must always be installed (cargo
compartment cover and cargo net).
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection.
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Stowage and features

Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 238).
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RGlove box
REyeglasses compartment
RStowage compartment in the center con-
sole
RStowage compartment under the armrest
RStowage compartment under the front
seats
RStowage compartment in the rear
RStowage net in the rear
Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the trunk/cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 238)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Ypage 239).
Through-loading facility in the rear
The through-loading facility is opened from
the trunk.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XPress release catch :.
The flap opens downwards.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 238).
Through-loading facility in the rear
bench seat (Sedan)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
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Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 238).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
iVehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat back-
rest forwards, the respective front seat
moves forward slightly, when necessary, in
order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
XOpen the trunk.
XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back-
rest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
The rear seat head restraints are lowered.
XFold rear seat backrest ;forwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrest :back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion display in the instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
iYou should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle
interior.
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EASY-PACK through-loading facility in
the rear bench seat (Wagon)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 238).
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
!When folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, ensure that there are no items lying
on the seat cushions. These items could
otherwise be damaged or could themselves
damage the rear seats.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the cargo compartment capacity.
The combined cargo cover and net can
remain installed.
iWhen you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the headr-
ests are also lowered if necessary. In the
case of vehicles with memory function, the
respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
XVehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
XPull the left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle at the rear in cargo compartment :or
at the side beside backrests ;.
The corresponding backrest folds for-
wards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
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Folding the rear seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, itcould be dam-
aged.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward ifnecessary.
XFo ldseat backrest :back until it engages.
If the rear seat backrest isnot engaged and
locke d,this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion displayinthe instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
XAdjust the head restraints ifnecessary
(
Ypage 116).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back ifnecessary.
Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan)
On vehicles without a through-loadin g feature
in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are
installed to the trunk floor.
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the fol lowing notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(
Ypage 238).
RSe cure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-s lipprotection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-down s across sharp edges
or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
Trunk/cargo compar tment
Carg otie-down rings :(Sedan )
Cargotie-down rings :(Wagon)
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Cargo net without cargo compartment
enlargement
XPull the cargo net up by tab:and hook it
into eyelets ;.
Cargo net with cargo compartment
enlargement
XMake sure that the cargo net is attached to
the rear seat backrest (
Ypage 243).
XGuide the cargo net up by tab :and hook
it into eyelets ;.
Coat hooks on the tailgate (Wagon)
:Coat hook
EASY-PACK trunk box (Sedan)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face downward.
!When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame
of the box, nor should the frame be pushed
from above. Otherwise, the box could be
damaged.
!Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects
can damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and
then be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-
PACK trunk box.
!If you exceed the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects
can be thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and strike vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of injury, particularly in the event of
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