2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS Owners Manual

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4MATIC.....................................................154Function ..............................................154
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
48 V on-board electrical systemOperating safety .................................... 22
360° Camera...........................................199Function ..............................................19 9Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ...............................................202Selecting a view .................................. 202Settingfavorites ..................................202
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 2Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 2
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............166
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................314
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................212Brake application .................................214Function ...............................................212Switching on/off .................................215System limitations ...............................212
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................17 0Setting .................................................174
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........17 7Active EmergencyStop Assist .............186Active Lane Change Assist..................185Calling up a speed ...............................179Displays inthe Instrument Display .......187Function ..............................................17 7Increasing/decreasing speed ..............179Requirements ......................................17 9
Route-based speed adaptation ............181Steering wheel buttons ........................17 9Storing a speed ...................................17 9Switching off/deactivating ..................17 9Switching on/activating ......................17 9System limitations ...............................177
Active EmergencyStop Assist...............186
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 348Method of operation ............................348Resetting ............................................. 348
Active Lane Change Assist.....................185Activating/deactivating .......................186Function ..............................................185
Active LaneKeeping Assist.....................215Activating/deactivating .......................217Function ...............................................215System limitations ...............................215
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 203CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 208DriveAwayAssist................................ 207Exiting a parking space .......................206Function .............................................. 203Maneuvering assistance ...................... 209Parking ................................................ 204
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System limitations ...............................203
Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist.......................180Display.................................................180Function ..............................................180
ActiveSteering Assist.............................183Activating/deactivating .......................185Active EmergencyStop Assist .............186Active Lane Change Assist..................185Displays inthe Instrument Display .......187Function ..............................................183System limitations ...............................183
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................12 0Switching on/off .................................121
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 222
Additives.................................................. 421Engine oil ............................................. 421Fuel ..................................................... 421
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 346
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Adjusting the bass, mid-range andtreble
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 345
Adjusting the mid-range, treble andbass
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 345
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Adjusting the sound optimization
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 346
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 345
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRBODYCONTROL
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................41
AIRBODYCONTROL................................19 0Setting .................................................19 2Suspension ..........................................19 0
Air conditioning systemsee Climate control
Air distributionSetting .................................................131
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
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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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Transferredvehicle data .......................311
AshtrayFront center console ............................112Rear passenger compartment ..............11 2
Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 224
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 347Battery disconnection periods .............348Displayingthe service due date ........... 347Function/notes ................................... 347Regular maintenancework.................. 347Special servicerequirements .............. 347
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 86Deactivatingthe alarm ..........................87Function ................................................ 86
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 209,210Function .............................................. 209Setting .................................................210System limitations ...............................209
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 324Connecting USB devices ..................... 327Copyrights ...........................................324Information .......................................... 323Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 324Media search....................................... 330Overview ............................................. 326Pause and playback function ...............327Selecting a track ................................. 327Selecting playback options .................. 327Track list .............................................. 327
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights..........................11 8
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................14 4
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................14 4
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff.......................................... 42, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff .............. 42PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................129
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................15 0Drive program display ..........................14 9Drive programs ....................................14 8DYNAMIC SELECT switch ....................14 8Engaging drive position ........................151Engaging neutral ..................................151Engaging parkposition .........................151Engagingreversegear ..........................151Kickdown .............................................15 3Manualgearshifting .............................152Steering wheel paddle shifters............15 2Transmission position display ..............15 0Transmission positions ........................15 0
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B
Bag hook..................................................107
BAS (Brake Assist System).....................166
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)......................................375Charging ..............................................374Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 0Notes ...................................................370Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................372Replacing .............................................375Starting assistance ..............................374
Beltsee Seat belt
Blind Spot Assist......................................212Function ...............................................212Switching on/off .................................215System limitations ...............................212
Blowersee Climatecontrol
Bluetooth®............................................... 259Activating/deactivating .......................259Information .......................................... 259
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 335De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 335Information .......................................... 333Overview .............................................333Searchingfor a track ........................... 335Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 334Selecting a media player .....................335Switching device via NFC .................... 335
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes .................................................. 422
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0
BrakesABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........16 6Active Brake Assist..............................17 0BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................16 6Driving tips ..........................................14 2EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0HOLD function .....................................189Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................14 2New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................141Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....141
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 409Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21Tow-starting ........................................ 380Towingaway........................................377Transportingthevehicle ......................378
Breakdownsee Flat tire
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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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Cargo tie-downrings...............................107
Carpet (Care)............................................ 361
Change of address.....................................21
Change ofownership................................21
Changing a wheelPreparation .........................................409Raisingthevehicle ...............................410
Changinggears........................................15 2Manually ..............................................152
Changing hub caps................................. 409
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................256Usingthe controller ............................. 256
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ...................................374Mobile phone (wireless) .......................11 4
Chassis level (AIRBODYCONTROL)Setting .................................................192
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 262Rear side windows................................. 60
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 52Basic instructions ..................................47front-passenger seat (notes) ................. 58LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............ 53Notes onrisks and dangers ...................48Securing onthe front passenger seat ....59Securing ontherear seat ......................57TopTether ..............................................55
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............48Basic instructions ..................................47Special seat beltretractor ..................... 53
Chock....................................................... 408Storage location ..................................408
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ............................112
Cleaningsee Care
Climate control........................................1313-zone automatic climatecontrolpanel ....................................................131
Activating/deactivating .......................132Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................132Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............13 2Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (control panel) ..........13 3Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................13 3Air distribution settings .......................133Air-recirculation mode .........................13 4Automatic control ................................13 3Climatestyle function ..........................13 3Control panelfor dual-zone auto‐matic climatecontrol ...........................131Defrostingthe windshield ....................131Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................425Front airvents .....................................13 5Glovebox airvent ................................13 6Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................13 4Ionization .............................................13 4Note.....................................................131Rear airvents ......................................13 6Rear operating unit ..............................131
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Refrigerant ...........................................424Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................425Removing condensation fromthewindows..............................................13 4Residual heat .......................................13 4Settingthe air distribution ...................131Settingthe airflow...............................131Settingthe climatestyle ......................133Settingthe fragrance system ...............13 4Settingthetemperature .......................131Switchingtherear windowdefrosteron/off ..................................................131Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................ 79
ClimatestyleFunction ..............................................13 3Setting .................................................13 3
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 262
Combination switch.................................11 8
Compass.................................................. 294
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................319Overview ..............................................318
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 259
Contacts................................................... 303Calling up ............................................ 304Deleting ............................................... 305Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 303Importing ............................................ 304Importing (overview) ...........................304Information .......................................... 303Making a call ....................................... 305Nameformat .......................................304Options ................................................ 305Storing ................................................ 305
ControllerOperating ............................................ 250
Convenience closingfeature.................... 79
Convenience opening................................ 79
Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 353Filling capacity .................................... 423Notes .................................................. 423
Coolingsee Climatecontrol
CopyrightLicenses ................................................ 30Trademarks............................................ 30
Cornering light function..........................12 0
CrossTraffic Alert...................................208
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ...................................17 0
Cruise control..........................................175Buttons ................................................176Calling up a speed ...............................176Function ...............................................175Requirements: .....................................176Selecting ..............................................176
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