2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS warning light

\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect positioning oftheforward-facingchildrestraint system
Ifyou secure achild in aforward-facingchildrestraint system onthe front passenger seatandyou positionthe front passenger seattooclosetothe dashboard, intheevent of anaccident,thechild could:
Rcome into contact withparts ofthevehi‐cle interior ifthePASSENGER AIRBAGOFF indicator lamp is lit,forexample
Rbestruckbythe airbag ifthePASSENGERAIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is off
Always movethe front passenger seatasfar back as possible and fullyretractthe seat cushion length adjustment.Always make surethatthe shoulder beltstrap is correctlyrouted fromthe seatbelt outlet onthevehicletothe shoul‐der belt guide onthechildrestraint sys‐tem. The shoulder beltstrap must beroutedforwards and downwards from
the seat belt outlet. If necessary,adjustthe front passenger seat accordingly.
Always observethechildrestraint sys‐tem manufacturer's installation instruc‐tions.
When installing achildrestraint system onthefront passenger seat, observethevehicle-spe‐cific information (→page 58).
If a person is sitting onthe front passengerseat:PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF may be lit con‐tinuously or be off, depending onthe person'sstature.
A person onthe front passenger seat mustalways observethefollowing information:
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedbyanadult or a person with astature correspond‐ingtothat of an adult,thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. Thisindicatesthatthe front passenger front air‐bag is enabled.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously,an adult or person
with a build correspondingtothat of an adultshould not usethe front passenger seat.
Instead,theyshould use arear seat.
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedby aperson of smallerstature (e.g. ateenager orsmall adult),thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp either lights up continuouslyorremains off, depending ontheresult oftheclassification.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is off: movethe front passengerseat asfar back as possible, orthe per‐son of smallerstature should use arearseat.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously:the person ofsmallerstature should not usethe frontpassenger seat.
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RObservethewarning labels inthevehicleinterior and onthechildrestraint system.
RAlso secureTopTether if present.
Do not modifythechildrestraint system
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetomodifi‐cationstothechildrestraint system
Thechildrestraint system may no longerfunction as it is supposedtoifyou makemodifications or attach objectstoit, e.g.toysor unsuitable accessories. This poses anincreasedrisk of injury!
Never modifythechildrestraint system. Onlyattach accessories whichthe manufacturerofthechildrestraint system has authorizedespeciallyforthischildrestraint system.
Only usechildrestraint systems which are inproperworking condition
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death causedbythe use of damagedchildrestraintsystems
Childrestraint systems ortheirretaining sys‐temsthat havebeen subjectedtoa load inan accident maythen not be abletoperformtheir intended protective function.
Thechild cannot berestrained intheevent ofan accident, heavy braking or a suddenchange of direction.
Alwaysreplacechildrestraint systemsimmediatelythat havebeen damaged orinvolved in an accident.
Havethe securing systemsforthechildrestraint systemschecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop before installing achildrestraint system again.
Avoiding direct sunlight
\nWARNINGRisk of burns whenthechildseat isexposedtodirect sunlight
Ifthechildrestraint system isexposedtodirect sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns fromthese parts,particularly on metallic parts ofthechildrestraint system.
Always make surethatthechildrestraint system is notexposedtodirect sunlight.
Protect it with a blanket,forexample.
Ifthechildrestraint system has beenexposedtodirect sunlight, allow ittocool before securing achild into it.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
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RObjects or loads inthe trunk/cargo com‐partment cannotberestrainedbytheseat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Ifthe seat backrest is not engaged and locked,this will be shown onthe multifunction displayonthe instrument cluster.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death ifthepermissible gross mass ofthechild andchildrestraint system isexceeded
ForLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint sys‐tems in whichthechild is secured usingtheintegrated seat belt inthechildrestraint sys‐tem,the permissible gross mass ofthechildandchildrestraint system is73lb (33kg).
Ifthechild andthechildrestraint systemtogetherweigh morethan73lb (33kg),theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint systemwith integrated seat belt does not offer suffi‐
cient protection. Anexcessive load may beplaced ontheLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seatattachments andthechild may not berestrained intheevent of an accident,forexample.
Ifthechild andthechildrestraint sys‐temtogetherweigh morethan73lb(33kg), useonly aLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint systemthat securesthechild withthevehicle seat belt.
Also securethechildrestraint systemwiththeTopTether belt, ifavailable.
Always comply withthe information aboutthemass ofthechildrestraint system:
Rinthe manufacturer's installation and operat‐ing instructionsforthechildrestraint systemused
Ron a label onthechildrestraint system, ifpresent
Regularlycheckthatthe permissible gross massofthechild andchildrestraint system isstillcomplied with.
Whenyou are installing achildrestraint system,observethefollowing:
sAlways observethe correct use andthe suit‐ability ofthe seatsfor attaching achildrestraint system.
sAlways comply withthe manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructionsforthechildrestraint system used.
sMake surethatthechild'sfeetdo nottouchthe front seat. If necessary,movethe frontseatforward slightly.
Whenyou are installing aLATCH-type(ISOFIX)childrestraint system, observethefol‐lowing:
sWhenyou are using a Group 0/0+ babycar seat and a Group 1rearward-facingchildrestraint system on arear seat:adjustthe front seat sothatthe seat doesnottouchthechildrestraint system.
sWhenyou are using a Group 1forward-facingchildrestraint system:the back‐restofthechildrestraint system must, as
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Securingthechildrestraint system withtheseat belt
Securingthechildrestraint system withtheseat belt ontherear seat
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryiftherearbenchseat/rear seat and seat backrestare not engaged
Iftherear benchseat/rear seat and seatbackrest are not engagedtheycouldfoldfor‐wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or intheevent of an accident.
RIfthis isthe case,thevehicle occupantwould beforced intothe seat beltbytherear benchseat/rear seat orbythe seatbackrest. The seat belt cannotprotect asintended and couldresult in additionalinjury.
RObjects or loads inthe trunk/cargo com‐partment cannotberestrainedbytheseat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Ifthe seat backrest is not engaged and locked,this will be shown onthe multifunction displayonthe instrument cluster.
When installing a belt-securedchildrestraintsystem, observethefollowing:
sAlways comply withthe manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructionsforthechildrestraint system used.
sWhen using a category 0/0+ baby carseat and a category Irearward-facingchildrestraint system on arear seat:adjustthe front seat sothatthe seat doesnottouchthechildrestraint system.
sYou can havethe headrestraints oftherearseatsremoved and installedbyaqualifiedspecialistworkshop. This may be necessaryforthe use of certainchildrestraint sys‐tems.
sThe backrest oftheforward-facingchildrestraint system must, asfar as possible, be
resting onthe seat backrest oftherearseat.
sFor certainchildrestraint systems inweightcategory II or III,there may berestrictions inthe maximum size setting, e.g. duetopossi‐ble contact with theroof.
sThechildrestraint system must not be putunderstrain betweentheroof andthe seatcushion and/or be installedfacingthewrong direction. Where possible, adjusttheseat cushion inclination accordingly.
sThechildrestraint system must not be putunderstrainbythe headrestraints.Adjustthe headrestraints accordingly.
sMake surethatthechild'sfeetdo nottouchthe front seat. If necessary,movethe frontseatforward slightly.
The seat belts onthefollowing seats are equip‐ped with a special seat beltretractor:
RFront passenger seat
RRear seats
When enabled,the special seat beltretractorensuresthatthe seat belts ofthe front
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Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ingfeature:Press trunk lidremoteoperatingswitch1.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ingfeature:Press closing button1onthetrunk lid.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ing and KEYLESS-GO:Press locking button2onthe trunk lid.If a SmartKeyis detected outsidethevehicle,the trunk lid will close andthevehicle will belocked.
Trunk lid automaticreversing functionIf an object obstructsthe trunk lid duringtheautomatic closing process,the trunk lid willopen again automatically.The automaticrevers‐ing function is only an aid and is not a substituteforyour attentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethereversing function
Thereversing function does notreact:
Rtosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers.
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If someone is trapped,releasethe but‐ton immediately or pressthe button inordertoreopenthe side window.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhenchildren operatethe side windows
Children could become trapped iftheyoper‐atethe side windows, particularly when unat‐tended.
Activatethechild safety lockfortherear side windows.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe power supply orthe ignition is switchedon.
1Closes
2Opens
The buttons onthe driver's doortakeprece‐dence.
Tostart automatic operation:pressthebbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
Tointerruptautomatic operation:press orpullthebbutton again.
Whenthevehicle is switched off,the side win‐dowscan continue being operated.
The function isavailablefor aroundfiveminutesor until a door is opened.
Automaticreversing function ofthe side win‐dowsIf an object blocksa side windowduringtheclosing process,the side window opens againautomatically.The automaticreversing functionis only an aid and is not a substituteforyourattentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethere beingreversing protectiononthe side window
Thereversing function does notreact:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
RDuringresetting
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Toclosetheroller sunblinds:press andholdthe7button again.
Convenience closing can also be operatedwithKEYLESS-GO (→page67).
Problems withthe side windows
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed andyou cannot seethe cause.
Checktosee whether any objects are inthe window guide.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatally injured ifreversing protection is not activated
Ifyou close a side windowagain immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the side window closeswith increased or maximumforce. Thereversingfeature isthen not active.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.
Tostopthe closing process,releasethe button or pressthe button againtoreopenthe side win‐dow.
If a side window is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
Immediately afterthe window is blocked, pullthe corresponding switch again untilthe side window hasclosed, and holdthe switchfor an additional second.The side window will be closed with increasedforce.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing andreopens again slightly:
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RTheroller sunblind can be operated onlywhenthe panoramic sliding sunroof isclosed.
Tostart automatic operation:presstheWbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
Tointerruptautomatic operation:brieflypresstheWbutton in any direction.The opening/closing process will bestop‐ped.
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:The automaticraisingfeature isavailable onlywhenthe sliding sunroof is closed orraised.
Automaticreversing function ofthe slidingsunroofIfthere is an object obstructingthe sliding sun‐roof duringthe closing process,the sliding sun‐roof will open again automatically.The automaticreversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapmenteven withthereversing function active
Thereversingfeature does notreact in par‐ticular:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
ROverthe last