2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON engine

RPRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP
®intervenes.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
ESP®trailer stabilization
General information
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
swerve, ESP
®assists you in this situation.
ESP®slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
®can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
ESP
®trailer stabilization is active above
speeds of about 65 km/ h.
ESP
®trailer stabilization does not work if
ESP®is deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
Ypage 75).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 205) as well as dis-
play messages (
Ypage 194).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (
Ypage 165 )and
hill start assist (
Ypage 141).
PRE-SAFE®Brake
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
PRE‑SAFE
®Brake is only available for vehi-
cles with the Driving Assistance package.
For PRE-SAFE
®Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system and the camera
system must be switched on and be opera-
tional.
With the help of the radar sensor system and
the camera system, PRE-SAFE
®Brake can
detect obstacles that are in front of your vehi-
cle for an extended period of time.
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your
vehicle can be detected.
84Driving safety systems
Safety

Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
No steering support isprovided by STEER
CONTROL, if:
RESP®is malfunctioning.
Rthe lighting isfaulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobili zer prevents your vehicle from
bein g started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignit ion off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
Sm artKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine ifa valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system isnot operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-M ERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo ar m:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS -GO.
In dicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem isarmed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo disar m:unlock the vehicle with the
Sm artKey or KEYLESS -GO.
or
XIn sert the SmartKey into the ignit ion lock.
A visual and audiblealarmistriggered ifthe
alarm system isarmed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid/tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo switch the ala rmoff with the Smar t-
Key: press the %or& button on the
Sm artKey.
The alarm isswitched off.
or
XRemo vethe Start /S top button from the
ignit ion lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignit ion lock.
The alarm isswitched off.
Protection against theft87
Safety
Z

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).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to theSmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;FTo open/close the trunk lid/tailgate
=% To unlock the vehicle
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid/tailgate
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
90SmartKey
Opening and closing

signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
Ypage 190).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (
Ypage 190).
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY-
LESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a con-
ventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by
using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it
using the &button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen the external door handles are
touched
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile the vehicle is in motion
XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
For further information on the convenience
closing feature, see the Digital Operator's
Manual, keyword "Convenience closing".
(Example: Sedan)
XTo unlock the trunk lid/tailgate: pull the
handle on the trunk lid/tailgate.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid/tail-
gate.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a key for an exten-
ded period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
SmartKey will then use very little power,
thereby conserving battery power. For the
purposes of activation/deactivation, the
vehicle must not be nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on
the SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
(
Ypage 93) flashes twice briefly and
SmartKey91
Opening and closing
Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.the on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(
Ypage 278).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 279).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
Ideally, place luggage or loads 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:
RUnlocking and opening doors from the
inside
RCentrally locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside
RAutomatic locking feature
Doors95
Opening and closing
Z

Unlocking the driver's door (mechan-
ical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (
Ypage 92).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position1.
The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (
Ypage 87).
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XOpen the driver's door.
XClose the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the trunk lid/tailgate.
XPress the locking button (Ypage 95).
XCheck whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs by hand, if necessary.
XClose the driver's door.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (
Ypage 92).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to posi-
tion 1.
The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
XMake sure that the doors and the trunk lid/
tailgate are locked.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
Trunk/cargo compartment
Important safety notes
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.
!The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
96Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing

ually.Ifyou release the handle, the tailgate
opens automatically.
Closing
Recess (example: Sedan )
XPull the trunk lid/tailgate downusing
recess :.
XWagon: let the tailgate drop and engage in
the lock.
XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90) or with
KEYLESS -GO (
Ypage 91).
XIfnecessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90) or with
KEYLESS -GO (
Ypage 91).
XIfnecessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (
Ypage 90).
iIfa KEYLESS -GO keyisdetected in the
trunk /cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate willnot lock.
Sedan: the trunk lid then opens again.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Part sof th ebody could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closin gof th etrunk lid/tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children ,may be
standing in th eclosin garea or may ente rth e
closin garea durin gth eclosin gprocess. Ther e
is aris kof injury.
Mak esure that nobody is in th evicinity of th e
closin garea durin gth eclosin gprocess.
Use on eof th efollowin goption sto stop th e
closin gprocess:
Rpress th eF buttonon th eSmartKey.
Rpull or press th eremot eoperating switch
on th edriver' sdoor .
Rpress th eclosin gor lockin gbutto non th e
trunk lid/tailgate.
Rpull th ehandle on th etrunk lid/tailgat e
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gase ssuc has carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gase scan ente rth evehicl einterio rif th e
trunk lid/tailgat eis open when th eengin eis
running, especially if th evehicl eis in motion .
Ther eis aris kof poisoning .
Always switch off th eengin ebefore opening
th etrunk lid/tailgate. Never driv ewit hth e
trunk lid/tailgat eopen .
!The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there issufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate automat-
ical ly wit h the SmartKey or the handle inthe
trunk lid/tailgate.
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the
Sm artKey unt ilthe trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
XIf the trunk lid/tailgate isunlocked, pullthe
trunk lid/tailgate handle and let itgo again
immediately.(
Ypage 97)(Ypage 97)
98Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing

(Example: Sedan)
RAlways ensure that you only make the kick-ing movement within the detection range of
sensors :.
RStand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
RDo not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
RHANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
RIf a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HAND-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. For this
reason, the trunk lid/tailgate could open or
close unintentionally, e.g. if you:
-sit down on the edge of the trunk/edge
of the cargo compartment.
-set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in situa-
tions similar to these. You can thus avoid
unintentionally opening or closing the trunk
lid/tailgate.
RDirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
RUsing the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality.
Operation
(Example: Sedan)
XTo open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your foot.
Sedan: you will hear a warning tone while
the trunk lid is closing.
Wagon: you will hear a warning tone while
the tailgate is opening or closing.
XIf the trunk lid/tailgate does not open
after several attempts: wait at least ten
seconds, then move your foot under the
bumper again.
iIf you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid/ tailgate does not
open or close. Repeat the leg movement
more quickly if this occurs.
Sedan: to cancel the closing procedure:
Rmove your foot in sensor detection
range:under the bumper
Rpull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid
Rpress the closing button in the trunk lid, or
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey
If the closing procedure of the trunk lid is
canceled, the trunk lid opens again auto-
matically.
Wagon: to stop the opening or closing pro-
cedure:
Rmove your foot in sensor detection
range :under the bumper
Rpull the handle on the outside of the tailgate
100Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing