2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS brake

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Apply Brake to Shift from'P'
Depressthe brake pedal.
Service Required Do NotShift Gears Visit Dealer
*The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted.
Whenthe transmission is in position[, consult aqualified specialistworkshop and do notchangethe trans‐mission position.
For allother transmission positions, parkthevehicle safely.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not PossibleService Required
*The transmission is malfunctioning.Reversegear can no longer be engaged.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi-cle is Stationary
*The transmission can only be shiftedtoposition]whenthevehicle isstationary.
Driver's Door Open &Transmission Not in P Riskof Vehicle Rolling Away
*The driver's door is not fully closed andthe transmission is in position^,\\or[.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]whenyou parkthevehicle.
To Engage Transmiss. Posi-tion R First Depress theBrake
*You havetriedtoswitchtotransmission position^.
Depressthe brake pedal.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition^.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-tion
*The auxiliarybatteryforthe transmission is no longer beingcharged.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Untilthen, manually setthe transmissiontoposition]beforeyou switchoffthe engine.
Before leavingthevehicle, applythe electric parking brake.
Tires
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Check Tire Pressure Soon*Canada only:
The tire pressure losswarning system has detected a significant loss in pressure.
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
Observetherecommended tire pressure.
Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Yellow electric parkingbrake indicator lamp is mal‐functioning

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Brakewarning lamp (USA)
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Brakeswarning lamp (Can‐ada)
Thered brake systemwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
Possible causes are:
RThe brakeforce boosting is malfunctioning andthe brakingcharacteristics may be affected.
RThereis not enough brakefluid inthe brakefluidreservoir.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryif brakeforce boosting is malfunctioning
If brakeforce boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedalforce may be necessaryfor braking. The brakingcharacteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetolow brakefluid level
Ifthe brakefluid level istoo low,the braking effect andthe brakingcharacteristics may be impaired.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Donot continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Do not add brakefluid.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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ABSwarning lamp
Theyellow ABSwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
ABS is malfunctioning.
Ifthere is an additionalwarningtone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
\nWARNINGThereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning,the wheels could lock when braking
Thesteering capability and brakingcharacteristics arethus severelyimpaired. The braking distance in an emer‐gency braking situation can increase. In addition,other driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.

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4MATIC.....................................................154Function ..............................................154
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
48 V on-board electrical systemOperating safety .................................... 22
360° Camera...........................................199Function ..............................................19 9Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ...............................................202Selecting a view .................................. 202Settingfavorites ..................................202
A
A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 2Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 2
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............166
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................314
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................212Brake application .................................214Function ...............................................212Switching on/off .................................215System limitations ...............................212
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................17 0Setting .................................................174
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........17 7Active EmergencyStop Assist .............186Active Lane Change Assist..................185Calling up a speed ...............................179Displays inthe Instrument Display .......187Function ..............................................17 7Increasing/decreasing speed ..............179Requirements ......................................17 9
Route-based speed adaptation ............181Steering wheel buttons ........................17 9Storing a speed ...................................17 9Switching off/deactivating ..................17 9Switching on/activating ......................17 9System limitations ...............................177
Active EmergencyStop Assist...............186
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 348Method of operation ............................348Resetting ............................................. 348
Active Lane Change Assist.....................185Activating/deactivating .......................186Function ..............................................185
Active LaneKeeping Assist.....................215Activating/deactivating .......................217Function ...............................................215System limitations ...............................215
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 203CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 208DriveAwayAssist................................ 207Exiting a parking space .......................206Function .............................................. 203Maneuvering assistance ...................... 209Parking ................................................ 204
Index487

B
Bag hook..................................................107
BAS (Brake Assist System).....................166
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)......................................375Charging ..............................................374Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 0Notes ...................................................370Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................372Replacing .............................................375Starting assistance ..............................374
Beltsee Seat belt
Blind Spot Assist......................................212Function ...............................................212Switching on/off .................................215System limitations ...............................212
Blowersee Climatecontrol
Bluetooth®............................................... 259Activating/deactivating .......................259Information .......................................... 259
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 335De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 335Information .......................................... 333Overview .............................................333Searchingfor a track ........................... 335Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 334Selecting a media player .....................335Switching device via NFC .................... 335
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes .................................................. 422
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0
BrakesABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........16 6Active Brake Assist..............................17 0BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................16 6Driving tips ..........................................14 2EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0HOLD function .....................................189Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................14 2New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................141Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....141
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 409Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21Tow-starting ........................................ 380Towingaway........................................377Transportingthevehicle ......................378
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Index491

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive......................................................472
Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual...............................470
Apply BraketoShift from 'P'............... 458