2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS tow

NOTEPrematurewear causedbyunlea‐dedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline:
Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andrefill assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐miumgradegasoline.
Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3,000rpm.
Further information on fuel isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only: at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserve
Capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models17.4gal (66.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models1.8gal (7.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
Technical data421

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Switch offthe ignition.The electric parking brake is applied automatically.
Ifthe electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. whenwashingthevehicle in an automatic carwash or whenhavingthevehicletowed, leavethe ignition switched on. This does not include havingthevehicletowed withtherear axleraised.
Ifthe electric parking brake is not applied automatically:
Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (→page164).
If it isstill not possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.
Torelease:
Ifthe conditionsfor automaticrelease are fulfilled andthe electric parking brake is notreleased automatically,releasethe electric parking brake manually (→page164).
If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps431

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Check Brake Pads SeeOperator's Manual
*The brake pads havereachedthewear limit.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetorestricted braking power
Whenthe brake pads havereachedtheirwear limit,the braking power may berestricted.
Drive on carefully.
Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Blind Spot Asst. NotAvailable When Towing aTrailer See Operator's Man-ual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer,Active Blind Spot Assistis unavailable.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.
Drive More Slowly*You are drivingtoofastforthe selectedvehicle level.
In ordertoadjustthevehicle level,you must not drive at speeds greaterthan37mph (60 km/h).
In ordertoadjustthevehicle level during trailer operation,you must not drive at speeds greaterthan19mph(30 km/h).
442Displaymessages andwarning/indicator lamps

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Cleanthe windshield.
Active Lane Keeping AssistInoperative
*Active LaneKeeping Assist is malfunctioning.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Malfunction Drive at Max.50 mph
*The AIRBODYCONTROL function isrestricted. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
Drive in a manner appropriateforthe current level, but do notexceed 50mph (80 km/h).
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.DYNAMICBODYCONTROL is malfunctioning. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
Do not drive at speeds greaterthan 50mph (80 km/h).
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Blind Spot Assist Not Avail-able When Towing a TrailerSee Operator's Manual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer, Blind Spot Assist is unavailable.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.

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
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Setting a speed ....................................176Storing a speed ....................................176Switching off ........................................176Switching on ........................................176System limitations ...............................175
Cup holderRear benchseat ...................................111
Cup holder inthe center consoleInstalling/removing (automatictransmission) .......................................111
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 263Function/notes ................................... 263Importing/exporting ........................... 263
DatastorageElectronic control units ......................... 26Online services ...................................... 28Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 258
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights............................121Switching on/off .................................121
Deactivating the alarm(ATA)....................87
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................358
Definitions (tires and loading)............... 402
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 222
Destination..............................................286Editing intermediate destinations ........275Editingthe previous destinations ........ 286External ...............................................286Saving (currentvehicle position) ......... 286Saving asglobalfavorite...................... 286Storing a map position ........................ 286
Destination entry.....................................271Entering 3wordaddresses ..................276Entering a POI or address ....................271Entering an intermediatedestination ...275Enteringgeo-coordinates .....................276Selecting a contact ..............................276Selecting a POI ....................................274Selecting fromthe map .......................277Selecting previous destinations ...........273
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................24
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18
Digital speedometer............................... 225
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
Index495

ESP®
Crosswind Assist .................................170
ESP®(ElectronicStability Program).......167Activating/deactivating .......................170Function/notes ....................................167
Exterior lightingCare .................................................... 360
Exterior lightingsee Lights
Exterior mirrors...............................126,127Anti-glaremode (automatic) ................127Automatic mirrorfolding function ........12 9Folding in/out .....................................126Operatingthe memory function ...........101Parking position ...................................128Setting .................................................12 6
External deviceLocking (child safety lock) ...................262
Eyeglasses compartment.......................104
F
Fatigue detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
FavoritesAdding .................................................253Calling up ............................................ 252Deleting ............................................... 253Moving ................................................ 253Overview ............................................. 252Renaming ............................................ 253
FlaconInserting/removing .............................13 4
Flat tire.....................................................364Changing a wheel ................................ 409MOExtended tires ................................ 365Notes ................................................... 364TIREFIT kit ...........................................366
FlattowingseeTow-bar system
Floor mats................................................11 5
Foil coveringRadar sensors ......................................16 5
FragranceseePerfume atomizer
Free software............................................ 30
FrequenciesTwo-wayradio ......................................416
Frequency bandDialing (on-board computer) ................ 228
Front airbag (driver, front passenger).....39
Front passenger seatsee Seat
Fuel...........................................................421Additives .............................................. 421E10 ...................................................... 420Fuelreserve......................................... 421Gasoline .............................................. 420Quality (gasoline) ................................ 420Refueling .............................................154sulfur content ...................................... 420Tank content ........................................ 421
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................225
Function seatsee Door control panel
Fuses........................................................ 380Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 380Dashboard fuse box ............................ 382
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LiveTraffic InformationDisplaying subscription information .... 287Displayingthe traffic map ...................288Displaying traffic incidents .................. 289Extending a subscription ..................... 287Issuing hazard alerts ........................... 289
Load index (tires).................................... 400
Load-bearing capacity (tires)................. 400
Loading.....................................................107Bag hook .............................................107Cargo tie-downrings ...........................107Definitions ........................................... 402Notes ...................................................102Roof carrier .........................................109Stowage space underthe trunkfloor ...109
Loading guidelines..................................102
Loading information table...................... 393
LoadsSecuring ..............................................102
Locator lightingsee Surround lighting
Locking/unlockingActivating/deactivatingthe auto‐matic lockingfeature .............................69Emergencykey ...................................... 70KEYLESS-GO ..........................................67Unlocking and opening doors fromthe inside ...............................................67
Low-beam headlampsSwitching on/off ..................................11 7
Lubricant additivesseeAdditives
LuggageLuggage net .........................................108Securing ..............................................102
Lumbar supportseeLumbar support (4-way)
Lumbar support (4-way)...........................92
M
MAGIC VISION CONTROLWindshield wipers...............................12 5
MaintenanceMenu (on-boardcomputer) .................. 224
Vehicle ...................................................21
Maintenancesee ASSYST PLUS
MalfunctionRestraint system ................................... 32
Malfunction messagesee Display message
Map.......................................... 288, 289, 290Avoiding an area ..................................292Avoiding an area (overview) .................292Changing an area ................................ 293Deleting an area .................................. 293Displayingthe compass ....................... 294Displayingthe mapversion .................292Displayingthe next intersectingstreet................................................... 292Displayingthe satellite map ................295Displayingthe traffic map ...................288Displayingweather information ...........295Map data ............................................. 294Moving ................................................. 291Overview ............................................. 289Selecting POI symbols ......................... 291Selectingtext information ................... 291
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