2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS ESP

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
ESP®warning lamp lightsup
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
\nWARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization. In addition,other driving safety systems areswitched off.
Drive on carefully.
HaveESP®checked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Restraint systemwarninglamp
Theredrestraint systemwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
Therestraint system isfaulty (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetoa malfunction intherestraint system
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might notbe triggered at all intheevent of an accident. This may affectthe EmergencyTensioning Device or airbag,forexam‐ple.
Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
\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.
Checkthe tire pressure andthe tires.
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lampflashes
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashesfor approximatelyoneminute andthenremains lit.
The tire pressuremonitoring system is defective.
\nWARNINGThereis arisk of an accident ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
Ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not abletoissue awarning ifthere is pressure loss inone or more ofthe tires.
Underinflated tires may,forexample, impairthe driving,steering and brakingcharacteristics.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps485

Drive positionInserting ..............................................151
Drive program display.............................14 9
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................165ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........16 6Active Brake Assist..............................17 0BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................16 6EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................17 0Overview .............................................16 6Radar sensors ......................................16 5Responsibility ......................................16 5STEER CONTROL .................................17 0
Driving systemDYNAMICBODYCONTROL ..................19 0
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assistsee AIRBODYCONTROLseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving ............................14 2General driving tips .............................142Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....141
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
DYNAMICBODYCONTROLSuspension ..........................................19 0
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................14 8Configuring drive program I .................14 9Displaying engine data ........................14 9Displayingvehicle data ........................14 9Drive program display ..........................149Drive programs ....................................148Function ..............................................14 8Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch).............................................................149Selectingthe drive program ................149Showing operationfeedback ...............14 9
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E10............................................................ 420
Easy entryfeatureFunction/notes ...................................100Setting .................................................101
EasyexitfeatureFunction/notes ...................................100Setting .................................................101
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EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion)Function/notes ...................................17 0
ECO AssistDisplaying ............................................14 8Function/notes ...................................14 6
ECO displayFunction ..............................................14 6Resetting ............................................. 227
ECOstart/stop function.........................14 4Automatic enginestart ........................14 4Automatic enginestop .........................144Method of operation ............................144Switching off/on .................................14 6
Electric parking brake.............................162Applying automatically ........................16 2Applying orreleasing manually ............16 4Emergency braking ..............................16 4Releasing automatically .......................163
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
EmergencyOverview ofthe help functions ..............16Reflective safetyvest.......................... 364
Emergency braking.................................164
Emergency brakingseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
Emergency call systemsee Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Emergency enginestart......................... 380
EmergencykeyLocking a door ....................................... 70Unlocking a door ...................................70
Emergency operation modeStartingthevehicle .............................13 9
EmergencyreleaseTrunk lid (from inside) ............................76
EmergencyTensioning DevicesActivation .............................................. 32
ENERGIZING comfortOverview of programs .........................268Startingthe program ........................... 269
EngineECOstart/stop function ......................144Engine number .....................................417Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................13 9
Starting (RemoteOnline) ......................141Starting (start/stop button) .................139Starting assistance ..............................374Switching off (start/stop button) ........15 6
Engine dataDisplaying ............................................14 9
Engine number.........................................417
Engine oil.................................................352Additives .............................................. 421Capacity .............................................. 422Checkingthe oil level usingthe oildipstick ................................................ 351Checkingthe oil level usingthe on-board computer ................................... 351MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ...............422Quality ................................................. 422Topping up ...........................................352
EnteringcharactersFunction/notes ................................... 255
EQ boostOperating safety .................................... 22Qualified specialistworkshop ................25
ESC (ElectronicStability Control)
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
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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
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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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Setting options .................................... 322Terms of use ........................................322
IonizationActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 4
iPhone®
see Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Link
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JackStorage location ..................................408
Jump-start connection............................374General notes ......................................372
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KEYLESS-GOLockingthevehicle ................................67Problem .................................................68Unlocking setting .................................. 63Unlockingthevehicle ............................67
Kickdown.................................................153Using ...................................................15 3
Knee airbag................................................ 39
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Labeling (tires)seeTirelabeling
Lampsee Interior lighting
Lamps (Instrument Display)seeWarning/indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)seeActive LaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping AssistseeActive LaneKeeping Assist
Language.................................................262Notes .................................................. 262Setting .................................................263
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat secur‐ing systemInstalling ................................................ 53
Level control systemsee AIRBODYCONTROL
Light switchOverview ..............................................11 7
Lightingsee Interior lightingsee Lights
Lights........................................................11 7Adaptive Highbeam Assist ...................120Adjustingthe instrument lighting ......... 224Automatic driving lights .......................11 8Combination switch.............................11 8Cornering light function .......................12 0Hazardwarning lights ...........................119High beam ...........................................11 8High-beamflasher ................................11 8Light switch ..........................................117Low-beam headlamps ..........................11 7Parking lights .......................................117Rearfog lamp .......................................11 7Responsibilityfor lighting systems .......117Settingtheexterior lighting switch-off delay time .......................................121Settingthe surround lighting ...............121Standing lights .....................................117Turnsignals ..........................................11 8
LimitedWarrantyVehicle .................................................. 26
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