2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS window

Removecap1bythetab.
Addwasherfluid.
Keepingthe air-water duct free
Keepthe area betweenthe hood andthewindshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snowand leaves.
Cleaning and care
Notes onwashingthevehicle in a carwash
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoreduced braking effect afterwashingthevehicle
The braking effect isreduced afterwashingthevehicle.
Afterthevehicle has beenwashed,brake carefully while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions untilthe brakingeffect has been fullyrestored.
NOTEDamageduetounsuitable carwash
Before driving into a carwash makesurethatthe carwash is suitableforthevehicle dimensions.
Ensurethere is sufficient ground clear‐ance betweenthe underbody andtheguiderails ofthe carwash.
Ensurethatthe clearance width ofthecarwash, in particularthe width oftheguiderails, is sufficient.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle when using acarwash, ensurethefollowing beforehand:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC andtheHOLD function are deactivated.
Rthe 360° Camera ortherear view camera isswitched off.
Rthe side windowsand sliding sunroof arecompletelyclosed.
Rthe blowerfortheventilation/heating isswitched off.
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in positionZ.
Rin carwashes with a conveyor system: neu‐tral\\is engaged.
Rthe SmartKeyis at a distance of at least10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle,otherwisethetrunk lid could open unintentionally.
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Notes on care ofvehicle parts
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthewindshield wipers are switched on whilethe windshield is being cleaned
Ifthe windshield wipers are set in motionwhileyou are cleaningthe windshield orwiper blades,you can be trappedbythewiper arm.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersandthe ignition before cleaningthewindshield or wiper blades.
\nWARNINGRisk of burning fromthetail‐pipe ortailpipe trim
Thetailpipe andtailpipe trim can becomeveryhot. Ifyou come into contact withthesecar parts,you could burnyourself.
Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Wheels/rimsUsewater and acid-free wheel cleaners.RDo not use acidic wheel cleanerstoremovebrake dust.This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RToavoid corrosion ofthe brake discs and brakepads, drivethevehiclefor afew minutes after cleaning before parkingit. The brake discs and brakepadswarmup and dry out.
WindowsCleanthe windowsonthe inside and outside using a dampclothand cleaning agentsrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaningagentstocleanthe inside of windows.
Wiper bladesFold outthe wiper blades and cleanthem using a damp cloth.Do not cleanthe wiper bladestoo often.
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Duringstarting assistance:starttheengine ofthe donorvehicle andrun at idlespeed.
Connectthe negative pole ofthe donor bat‐teryandground point3ofyourownvehiclebyusingthe jumper cable/charging cable.Begin withthe donor batteryfirst.
Duringstarting assistance:starttheengine ofyourownvehicle.
Duringthecharging process:startthecharging process.
Duringstarting assistance:letthe enginesrunfor several minutes.
Duringstarting assistance:before discon‐nectingthe jumper cable, switch on an elec‐trical consumer inyourownvehicle, e.g.therear windowheater or lighting.
Whenthestarting assistance/charging processis complete, performthefollowingsteps:
First,removethe jumper cable/chargingcable from ground point3andthe negativepole ofthe donor battery,then from positiveclamp2andthe positive pole ofthe donor
battery.Begin eachtime with the contactsonyourownvehiclefirst.
Afterremovingthe jumper cable/chargingcable, close cover1of positive clamp2.
Further information can be obtained at aquali‐fied specialistworkshop.
Replacing the12V battery
Observethe notes onthe12V battery(→page370).
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havethe12V batteryreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Observethefollowing notes ifyouwanttoreplacethe batteryyourself:
RAlwaysreplace afaulty batterywith a batterywhich meetsthe specificvehiclerequire‐ments.
Thevehicle is equipped with anAGMtechnol‐ogy battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) or a lith‐ium-ion battery.Fullvehicle functionality is
only guaranteed with anAGM battery or lith‐ium-ion battery.For safetyreasons,Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou onlyuse batteries which havebeentested andapprovedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz.
RCarryover detachable parts, such asventhoses, elbowfitting orterminal coversfromthe battery beingreplaced.
RMake surethatthevent hose is alwayscon‐nectedtothe original opening onthe side ofthe battery.
Install anyexisting or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise,gases or battery acid couldescape.
RMake surethat detachable parts arerecon‐nected inthe sameway.
Towstarting ortowingaway
Permittedtowing methods
Mercedes-Benzrecommends transportingyourvehicle inthe case of a breakdown,ratherthantowing itaway.
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come intocontact withskin,eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuelvapor.
Keepchildrenawayfrom fuel.
Keep doors and windowsclosed duringtherefueling process.
Ifyou orother people come into contact withfuel, observethefollowing:
Immediatelyrinse fuel offyour skin withsoap andwater.
If fuel comes into contact withyoureyes, immediatelyrinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater.Seek medicalattention immediately.
Ifyou swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐tion immediately.Do not inducevomit‐ing.
Change immediately out of clothingthathas come into contact withfuel.
Fuel
Notes on fuelgradesforvehicles with agas‐oline engineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
Onlyrefuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanolbyvolume.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use withE10 fuel.
Neverrefuel with one ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou haveaccidentallyrefueled withthewrong fuel:
Do not switchonthe ignition.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Iftheavailable fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐fur,this can produce unpleasant odors.
Onlyrefuel with fuelthat has at leastthe octanenumber specified inthe instruction label inthefuelfillerflap (→page154).
Ifyouwant maximum engine output:onlyrefuel with unleaded premium gradegasolinewith an octane number of at least91AKI/95RON.
As atemporary measure, iftherecommendedfuel is notavailable,you may alsorefuel withunleadedregulargasoline with at least87AKI/91RON. This mayreduce engine performanceand increase fuel consumption.
Neverrefuel usinggasoline with aneven lowerRON.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Left Side Curtain AirbagMalfunction ServiceRequired(Example)
*The corresponding window curtain airbag is malfunctioning (→page 32).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetomalfunctions inthe window airbag
Ifthe window airbag is malfunctioning, it might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident with high deceleration.
Havethe window airbagchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Front Passenger AirbagEnabled See Operator'sManual
*The front passenger airbag and knee airbags are enabled duringthe journey:
Reven when achild, a small adult or an objectweighing lessthanthe systemweightthreshold is located onthefront passenger seat
Reven whenthe front passenger seat is not occupied
The system may detect objects orforcesthat are addingtotheweight appliedtothe seat.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury when using achildrestraint system whilethe front passenger air bagis enabled
Ifyou secure achild in achildrestraint system onthe front passenger seat andthe front passenger air bag isenabled,the front passenger air bag can deploy intheevent of an accident.
Thechild could bestruckbythe air bag.
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Climate control
DisplaymessagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Air Conditioning Malfunc-tion See Operator's Manual
*Operation ofthe climate control system istemporarilyrestricted. Airflowand fresh air supply are settoautomaticmode.
Havethe climate control systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Let fresh air into the vehi-cle interior. Air Condition-ing Malf. Visit Workshop
*The climate control system is malfunctioning.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryand accident duetoan insufficient supply of fresh air
Ifthe climate control system is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide levels may increase inthevehicle interior.Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness.
Openthe windowtoensurethatthere is a sufficient supply of fresh air.
Openthe windowtoensurethatthere is an adequate supply of fresh air.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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*The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continuestofunction properlywithoutthe functions ofthe Intelligent Light System.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Air pressureseeTirepressure
Air suspensionsee AIRBODYCONTROL
Airvents...................................................13 5Adjusting (front) ..................................13 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................13 6Adjustingthe AIRSCARFvents .............137Glovebox .............................................136
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................13 4
Air-water duct.......................................... 355Keeping free ........................................355
Airbag.........................................................39Activation .............................................. 32Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....39Installation locations .............................39Knee airbag ........................................... 39Overview ............................................... 39PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................40Side airbag ............................................ 39Window curtain airbag ...........................39
AirflowSetting .................................................131
AIRSCARFActivating/deactivating .........................97Adjustingthe outlets ............................137
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
All-wheel drivesee 4MATIC
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................122
AndroidAuto............................................310Connecting a mobile phone .................310Ending ..................................................311Information ..........................................310Overview ..............................................310Sound settings .....................................311Transferredvehicle data .......................311
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 86
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 308
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 309Ending ..................................................310Notes .................................................. 309Overview ............................................. 308Sound settings .................................... 309
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Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ............... 346Adjustingthe sound optimization ........ 346Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 345Automaticvolume adjustment .............346Calling upthe sound menu .................. 345Information .......................................... 345Selectingthe sound profile .................. 346
Burmester®surround sound system.....344Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 345Adjustingthe soundfocus ................... 345Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 345Automaticvolume adjustment .............345Calling upthe sound menu .................. 344Information .......................................... 344Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................345
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 220
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Call listMaking a call ....................................... 306Overview ............................................. 305
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 345
Burmester®surround sound system ... 344
Calls..........................................................302Accepting ............................................ 302Activating functions during a call ........ 302Calls withseveral participants .............302Declining ............................................. 302Ending a call ........................................ 302Incoming call during anexisting call .... 303Making ................................................ 302Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) .......................313
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 355
Care........................................................... 361Air-water duct ...................................... 355Automatic carwash ............................. 355Carpet .................................................. 361Decorativefoil .....................................358Display................................................. 361Exterior lighting ................................... 360Headliner ............................................. 361Mattefinish ......................................... 357Paintwork............................................ 357Plastic trim .......................................... 361Powerwasher ...................................... 356Realwood/trim elements .................... 361Rear view camera ................................ 360Seat belts ............................................ 361Seat cover ........................................... 361Sensors ............................................... 360Tailpipes .............................................. 360Washingbyhand ................................. 356Wheels/rims ....................................... 360Windows.............................................. 360Wiper blades .......................................360
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