2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN audio

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As at 27.06.2014

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction ......................................... 27
At a glance........................................... 35
Safety................................................... 47
Opening and closing...........................89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..113
Lights and windshield wipers ..........119
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking..........................135
On-board computer and displays ....187
Audio 20/COMAND ..........................213
Stowage and features ......................237
Maintenance and care ......................261
Roadside Assistance ........................269
Wheels and tires ............................... 287
Technical data................................... 333
Contents3

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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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
14Index

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Transmission output (maximum) ....334
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................9 2
MOExtended tires .............................. 272
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 313
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 310
MP3
Operation ....................................... 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Permanent display ......................... 190
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 189
Overview .......................................... 39
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 225
Switching to ................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting triggered .......................... 65
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 65
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting when triggered ................. 66
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ............................... 60
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................4 8
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................6 6
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 49
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ...............................6 0
Odometer .......................................... .190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 190
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audio menu ................................... 190
Convenience submenu .................. 190
Display messages .......................... 191
Displaying a service message ........2 66
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Factory settings submenu ............. 190
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 190
Lighting submenu .......................... 190
Menu overview ..................... ......... 190
Message memory .......................... 191
Na

vigation menu ............................ 190
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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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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:
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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.
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ionsinthe
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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.
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ual
General notes
Please observe the information about the
operation of the controller (
Ypage 222).
Content pages
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of a visual search, a keyword search or using
the contents.
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3 the controller.
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slide 8 the controller to the left :.
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bookmarks:slide9 the controller to
the right ;.
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downwards =.
XTo exit a content page: select the%
symbol ?.
XTo call up the basic menu of the Digital
Operator's Manual: selectÞsymbol
A.
XTo switch functions to Audio 20 or
COMAND using the buttons on the cen-
ter console: press the$,%,Õor
Ø button.
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