2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS steering wheel

Manualgearshifting
\nWARNINGRisk of skidding and of anaccident duetoshifting down on slipperyroad surfaces
Ifyou shift down on slipperyroad surfacestoincreasethe engine braking effect,the drivewheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slipperyroad sur‐facestoincreasethe engine brakingeffect.
Whenthe automatic transmission is shiftedtoposition[,you can manually shift it withthe
steering wheel paddle shifter.If permitted,theautomatic transmission shiftstothe nextgearup or down depending onthesteering wheelpaddle shifter being pulled.
You havetwo optionstomanually shiftthe auto‐matic transmission:
RTemporary setting
RPermanent setting
Thegears shift automatically when manualgear‐shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
Toactivate:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter1or2.Manualgearshifting is activatedfor a shorttime. The currentgear is displayed inthemultifunction display.
How longthe manualgearshiftingstays acti‐vated is dependent onthe drivingstyle.
Toshift up:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter2.
Toshift down:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter1.
Todeactivate:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter2and hold it in place.The transmission position[appears inthemultifunction display.
Permanent setting:
Changetodrive program=(→page149).
Select drive programManual(→page149).
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Gearshiftrecommendation
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Thegearshiftrecommendation assistsyou inadopting an economical drivingstyle.
15 2Driving and parking

Overview of driving systems and drivingsafety systems
Inthis section,you willfind information aboutthefollowing driving systems and driving safetysystems:
R360° Camera (→page199)
RABS (Anti-lockBrakingSystem)(→page166)
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC(→page177)
RAIR BODYCONTROL (→page190)
RActive Brake Assist (→page170)
RActive LaneKeeping Assist (→page215)
RATTENTION ASSIST (→page 209)
RBAS (BrakeAssistSystem) (→page166)
RHillStart Assist (→page188)
RDYNAMICBODYCONTROL (→page190)
REBD (ElectronicBrakeforceDistribution)(→page170)
RESP®(ElectronicStabilityProgram)(→page167)
RActive Speed Limit Assist (→page180)
RHOLD function (→page189)
RSTEER CONTROL (→page170)
RActiveSteering Assist (→page183)
RActiveParking Assist (→page 203)
RParking AssistPARKTRONIC (→page193)
RRear view camera (→page197)
RCruisecontrol (→page175)
RBlind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assist(→page212)
RTraffic Sign Assist (→page210)
Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABSregulatesthe brake pressure in critical driv‐ing situations:
RDuring braking, e.g. at full brake applicationor insufficient tire traction,the wheels areprevented from locking.
RVehiclesteerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking,you willfeel apulsing inthe brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardousroadconditions and can serveas aremindertotakeextra care while driving.
System limitationsRABS is active from speeds of approx. 5mph(8 km/h).
RABS may be impaired or may not function if amalfunction has occurred andtheyel‐low%ABSwarning lamp lights up contin‐uously inthe instrument cluster aftertheengine isstarted.
Function ofBAS (Brake Assist System)
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident causedbya malfunction inBAS (Brake AssistSys‐tem)
IfBAS is malfunctioning,the braking distancein an emergency braking situation isincreased.
Depressthe brake pedal with fullforcein emergency braking situations. ABSpreventsthe wheels from locking.
16 6Driving and parking

Acceleratethevehicletothe desired speed.
Pressrocker switch2up.If cruise control is activated andTraffic SignAssisthas detected a speedrestriction sign witha maximum permissible speed andthis is dis‐played inthe instrument cluster:
Toadoptthe detected speed:pressrockerswitch3up.The maximum permissible speed shownbythe traffic sign isstored andthevehiclemaintainsthis speed.Todeactivate cruise control:pressrocker switch3down (CNCL).
Todeactivate cruise control:pressrockerswitch1down.
Ifyou brake, deactivate ESP®or if ESP®
intervenes, cruise control is deactivated.Whenyou switchoffthevehicle,the lastspeedstored is cleared.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Function ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC maintainstheset speed on free-flowingroads. Ifvehicles infront are detected,the set distance is main‐tained, if necessary,untilthevehicle comesto ahalt. Thevehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐ing onthe distancetothevehicle in front andthe set speed. The speed and distancetothevehicle in front are set and saved onthesteeringwheel onvehicles withoutthe Driving AssistancePackage, intherange between15mph(20 km/h) and120mph (200 km/h) and, on
vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage, intherange between15mph (20 km/h) and130mph (210km/h).
Otherfeatures ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:
RAdjuststhe drivingstyle depending ontheselected drive program (fuel-saving, comfort‐able or dynamic) (→page148)
RVehicles with Driving AssistancePack‐age:reactstostationaryvehicles detected inurban speedranges (except bicycles andmotorcycles).
RInitiates accelerationtothestored speed ifthe turn signal indicator is switched ontochangetotheovertaking lane.
RVehicles with Driving AssistancePack‐age:takes one-sidedovertakingrestrictionsinto account on highways or on multi-laneroads with separateroadways (country-dependent).
Vehicles withActiveParking Assist and Driv‐ing AssistancePackage:ifthevehicle hasbeen brakedtoastandstill on multi-lane,struc‐
Driving and parking17 7

RIfthe setroute isre-planned
RInroad construction areas
RWhentowing a trailer
RIn badweather orroad conditions
RIfthe accelerator pedal is depressed
Adjustthe speedtothe traffic situation.
Settingroute-based speed adjustment
Requirements:RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
Multimedia system:
VehiclekAssistance Speed Adjust-
ment
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
ActiveSteering Assist
Function ofActiveSteering Assist
ActiveSteering Assist is country-dependentand onlyavailableforvehicles withthe Driv‐ing AssistancePackage.
ActiveSteering Assist is operational at speedsupto130mph (210km/h) and helpsyoutostayinthe center ofthe lanebymeans of moderatesteering interventions. It usesthevehicle in frontandthe lane markings as areference dependingonthe driven speed.
Whenthe system is activelysteering,theèsymbol is shown in green inthe multifunctiondisplay.
Ifthe detection of lane markings andvehiclesahead is impaired,ActiveSteering Assistswitchestopassive mode. The system providesno support inthis case. Duringthe transitionfrom activetopassivestatus,theèsymbol isshown as enlarged andflashesyellow.Oncethesystem is passive,theèsymbol is shown asgrayinthe multifunction display.
Steering andtouch detectionThe driver isrequiredtokeeptheir hands onthesteering wheel at all times and be abletointer‐vene at any timetocorrectthe course ofthevehicle andkeep it in lane. The driver mustexpect achange from activetopassive mode orviceversa at any time.
Ifthe systemreaches a system limitation orthedriver has notsteeredthevehiclefor a consider‐able period of time or hasremovedtheir handsfromthesteering wheel,the system will,depending onthe situation, alertthe drivereither with a visualwarning or a visual andacousticwarning. Display1appears inthe mul‐tifunction display.
Driving and parking18 3

Ifthe driver does notsteerthevehicleover along period, or has nottaken hold ofthesteeringwheel, arepeatedwarningtone sounds in addi‐tiontothe visualwarning message (dependingonthe country).
Thewarning message does not appear or disap‐pears if one ofthefollowing conditions are met:
RThe driversteersthevehicle.
RThe driver presses asteering wheel button oroperatesTouch Control.
ActiveSteering Assist is only an aid. The driver isresponsibleforthe distancetothevehicle infront,forvehicle speed,for braking in good timeandforstaying in lane. Beforechanging lanes,the driver must make surethatthe neighboringlane is free (glanceoverthe shoulder).
System limitationsActiveSteering Assist has a limitedsteeringtor‐quefor lateral guidance. In some cases,thesteering intervention is not sufficienttokeepthevehicle inthe lane ortodrive pastexits.
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing instances:
RIn snow,rain,fog, heavy spray, ifthere isglare, direct sunlight,greatlyvarying ambientlight,reflections orstrong shadowsontheroadway.
RInsufficientroad illumination.
RThe windshield inthe area ofthe camera isdirty,fogged up, damaged or covered.
RAbsence of lane markings, or several unclearlane markings, or ifthe markingschangerap‐idly.
RThe distancetothevehicle in front istoosmall andthe lane markingsthus cannot bedetected.
RTheroad is narrow and winding.
RObstacles onthe lane or projecting out intothe lane.
The system does not provide assistance inthefollowing conditions:
ROn tight bends, intersections,tollstations,traffic circles and when turning.
RWhen activelychanging lane without switch‐ing onthe turn signal.
RWhenthe tire pressure istoo low.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitations ofActiveSteeringAssist arereachedthere is no guaranteethatthe system willremain active or willkeepthevehicle in lane.
Alwayskeepyour hands onthesteeringwheel and observethe traffic carefully.
Alwayssteerthevehicle paying atten‐tiontotraffic conditions.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedly intervenes
A malfunction inthe detection of lane mark‐ings and objects can occur.
This could cause unexpectedsteering inter‐vention.
184Driving and parking

Steer accordingtotraffic conditions.
ActivatingActiveSteering Assist
RequirementsRESP®must be activated, but not intervening.
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
If indicator lamp1is off: press button2.
Function ofActive Lane Change Assist
Thefollowing function is country-dependentand onlyavailable in conjunction withtheDriving AssistancePackage.
Active Lane Change Assistsupportsthe driverwhenchanging lanesbyapplyingsteeringtorqueifthe driver operates a turn signal.
Assistance whenchanging lanes is provided if allthefollowing conditions are met:
RYou are driving on a freeway orroad withmultiple lanes inthe direction of travel.
RThe neighboring lane is separatedbya bro‐ken lane marking.
RNovehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane.
RThe driven speed is between 50mph(80 km/h) and110mph (180 km/h).
RActive Lane Change Assistis switched on inthe multimedia system.
RActiveSteering Assist is switched on andactive.
If novehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane anda lanechange is permitted,the lanechangebegins. This is showntothe driver with a greenarrow2nexttothesteering wheel symbol.TheLane Change to the Leftmessage alsoappears,forexample. IfActive Lane ChangeAssisthas been activated withthe turn signalindicator but a lanechange is not immediatelypossible, a grayarrow1appears nexttothesteering wheel symbol, whichremains green.
Whenthe lanechange assistancestarts,the turnsignal indicator is automatically activated besidethe display inthe multifunction display.
If a lanechange is not possible,the arrow fadesout after afew seconds and a new lanechange
Driving and parking18 5

must be initiated. An immediate lanechange isonly possible on freeway sections without speedlimits.
Ifthe system is impaired,Active Lane ChangeAssistmay be canceled. If it is canceled,theLane Change Canceledmessage appears inthemultifunction display and awarningtone sounds.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident fromchang‐ing lanetoan occupied adjacent lane
Lane ChangeAssistcannot alwaysdetectclearlyifthe adjacent lane is free.
The lanechange might be initiated althoughthe adjacent lane is not free.
Beforechanging lanes, make surethatthe neighboring lane is free andthere isno dangerto otherroad users.
Monitorthe lanechange.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident if LaneChange Assistunexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitationsfor Lane ChangeAssist havebeenreached,there is no guar‐anteethatthe system willremain active.
Lane Change Assist cannotthen assistyoubyapplyingsteeringtorques.
Always monitorthe lanechange andkeepyour hands onthesteering wheel.Observethe traffic conditions andsteerand/or brake if necessary.
System limitationsThe system limitations ofActiveSteering AssistapplytoActive Lane Change Assist(→page183).
The system may also be impaired or may notfunction inthefollowing situations:
RThe sensors intherear bumper are dirty,damaged or covered,for instanceby asticker or ice and snow.
RTheexterior lighting is malfunctioning.
Activating/deactivatingActive Lane ChangeAssistMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistance
SelectLane Change Assist.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Function ofActive EmergencyStop AssistIfthe driver continually ignoresthe visual oracousticwarningtoputtheir hands onthesteer‐ing wheel,theBeginning Emergency Stopmes‐sage appears inthe multifunction display.Ifthedriverstill does notrespond,Active DistanceAssistDISTRONICreducesthe speed. Thevehi‐cle is decelerated instagestoastandstill.Atspeeds below 40mph (60 km/h)the hazardwarning lights switch on automatically.
Whenthevehicle isstationary,thefollowingactions are carried out:
RThevehicle is secured withthe electric park‐ing brake
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is ended
RThevehicle is unlocked
18 6Driving and parking

RIf possible, an emergency call is placedtothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancelthe deceleration at anytimebyperforming one ofthefollowing actions:
RSteering
RBraking or accelerating
RPressing asteering wheel button
ROperatingTouch Control
RActivating or deactivatingActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC
OverviewofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC displaysinthe instrument clus‐ter
The assistance graphic andthestatus displayshowthestatus ofthefollowing functions intheinstrument cluster:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RRoute-based speed adaptation
RActiveSteering Assist
Assistant display
1Route-based speed adaptation (type ofrouteevent)
2Vehicle in front
3Distance indicator
4Set specified distance
5Ownvehicle
Active Distance Assist DISTRONICstatus dis‐play androute-based speed adaptation
1Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC selected,set specified distance (number of segmentsbelowthevehicle)
2Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC deactiva‐ted, speedstored
Driving and parking187