2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS key

This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
If someone becomes trapped, pressthebbuttontoopenthe side windowagain.
Convenience opening (ventilatingthevehiclebeforestarting a journey)
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
Press and holdthe6button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is unlocked.
RThe side windowsare opened.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe seatventilation ofthe driver's seat isswitched on.
Iftheroller sunblinds ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof are closed,theroller sunblinds areopenedfirst.
Tointerruptconvenience opening:releasethe6button.
Tocontinue convenience opening:pressand holdthe6button again.
Convenience closing (closingthevehiclefrom outside)
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment causedbyinadvertent convenience closing
Whenthe convenience closingfeature isoperating, parts ofthe body could becometrapped inthe closing area ofthe side win‐dow andthe sliding sunroof.
Observethe completeclosing proce‐durewhen using convenience closing.
When closing, makesurethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
Press and holdthe7button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is locked.
RThe side windowsare closed.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is closed.
Tointerruptconvenience closing:releasethe7button.
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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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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Repeatthe previousstep.The side window is closed withoutthe automaticreversing function.
The side windowscannot be opened orclosed usingthe convenience openingfeature.
The SmartKeybattery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closingthe sliding sunroof
Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingthe slidingsunroof
During opening and closing, parts ofthebody couldgetcaught inthe sweep ofthesliding sunroof.
When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep.
Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
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Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe sliding sunroof is operatedbychil‐dren
Children operatingthe sliding sunroof couldgetcaught inthe moving parts, particularly ifunattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingtheroller sunblind
When opening or closing, make surethat nobody parts become trapped betweentheroller sun blind and frame orthe sliding sun‐roof.
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Anti-theft protection
Function ofthe immobilizer
The immobilizer preventsyourvehicle from beingstarted withoutthe correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated whenthe ignition is switched off and deactivated whenthe ignition is switched on.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe Smart‐Key withyou and lockthevehicle. Anyone canstartthe engine if avalid SmartKeyhas been leftinsidethevehicle.
Intheeventthe engine cannotbestarted(yetthevehicle’sstarter battery ischarged),the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (inthe USA) or1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem)
Function oftheATAsystem
IftheATAsystem is armed, a visual and audiblealarm is triggered inthefollowing situations:
Rwhen a door is opened
Rwhenthe trunk lid is opened
Rwhenthe hood is opened
TheATAsystem is armed automatically afterapproximatelyten seconds inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Rafter lockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter lockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp1flashes whentheATA systemis armed.
TheATA system is deactivated automatically inthefollowing situations:
Rafter unlockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter pressingthestart/stop button withtheSmartKeyinthestowage compartment(→page139)
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Rafter unlockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Whenthe Mercedes‑Benz emergency callsystem is active andthe alarmstays onformorethan 30 seconds, a message is auto‐matically senttothe Customer AssistanceCenter (→page316).
DeactivatingtheATAPressthe6,7or

Seats
Adjusting the front seat mechanically andelectrically (without Seat ComfortPackage)
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seats are adjustedbychildren
Children could become trapped iftheyadjustthe seats, particularly when unattended.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
The seats can be adjusted whenthe ignition isswitched off.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen adjustingthe seats
Whenyou adjust a seat,you orothervehicleoccupants could become trapped, e.g. ontheseat guiderail.
When adjusting a seat, make surethatno one has any body parts inthe sweepofthe seat.
Observethe safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐dren inthevehicle".
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetothedriver's seat not being engaged
Ifthe driver's seat is not engaged, it couldmoveunexpectedly whilethevehicle is inmotion.
This could causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Always make surethatthe driver's seatis engaged beforestartingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom adjustingthevehicle settings whilethevehicle is inmotion
You could lose control ofthevehicle inthefollowing situations:
Rifyou adjustthe driver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirrorwhilethevehicle is in motion
Rifyoufastenyour seat belt whilethevehi‐cle is in motion
Beforestartingthe engine: adjustthedriver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seat height is adjusted carelessly
Ifyou adjustthe seat height carelessly,youorothervehicle occupants could be trappedandthereby injured.
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Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Pushrelease lever1down asfar as it willgo.Thesteering column is unlocked.
Adjust height2and distance3tothesteering wheel.Pushrelease lever1up asfar as it will go.Thesteering column is locked.
Check and make surethatthesteering col‐umn is lockedbymovingthesteering wheel.
Adjusting thesteering wheel electrically
Thesteering wheel can be adjusted whenthepower supplyis switched off.
1Adjuststhe distancetothesteering wheel
2Adjuststhe height
Savethe settings withthe memory function(→page101).
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When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Ifthe easy entryandexitfeature is active,thesteering wheel will moveupwards andthe driv‐er's seat will moveback inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Ryou switchthe ignition off whenthe driver'sdoor is open
Ryou openthe driver's door whenthe ignitionis switched off
Thesteering wheel will moveupwards onlyifit is not already as high as it will go. The driv‐er's seat will movebackwards only if it is notalready intherearmost position.
Thesteering wheel andthe driver's seat willmovebacktothe last drive position inthefol‐lowing cases:
Ryou switchthe power supplyorthe ignitionon whenthe driver's door is closed
Ryou closethe driver's door whenthe ignitionis switched on
The last drive position isstored inthefollowingsituations:
Ryou switchthe ignition off
RVehicles with memory function:call uptheseat settings viathe memory function.
RVehicles with memory function:savetheseat settings viathe memory function.
Vehicles with memory function:press one ofthe memory function saved position buttonstostopthe adjustment process.
Settingthe easy entry andexitfeature
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsEasy
Entry/Exit
SelectSteering Wheel & Seat,SteeringWheel OnlyorOff.
Operatingthe memory function
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident ifthememory function is used while driving
Ifyou usethe memory function onthe driv‐er's side while driving,you could lose controlofthevehicle as aresult ofthe adjustmentsbeing made.
Only usethe memory function onthedriver's side whenthevehicle isstation‐ary.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment when set‐tingthe seat withthe memory function
Whenthe memory function adjuststhe seat,you andothervehicle occupants – particu‐larlychildren – could become trapped.
Duringthe adjustment process ofthememory function, make surethat noone has any body parts inthe sweep ofthe seat.
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