2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS tow

TheActiveParking Assist view appears onthemultimedia system display.Area2displaysdetected parking spaces4andvehicle path3.
Vehicle path3shown onthe multimediasystem display may differ fromthe actualvehicle path.
Ifyou havedriven past a parking space: bringthevehicletoastandstill.
Select desired parking space4.
Where necessary,selectthe parking direc‐tion:forwards orreverse.Vehicle path3is shown, depending onselected parking space4andthe parkingdirection.
Confirm selected parking space4.
The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐matically whenthe parking procedurebegins. The turn signal indicator is switchedoff automatically whenyou switchto[.
You areresponsiblefor selectingthe turn signalin accordance withthe traffic conditions. If nec‐essary,selectthe turn signal accordingly.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetovehi‐cle swinging out while parking or pullingout of a parking space
While parking orexiting a parking space,thevehicle swings out and can drive onto areasofthe oncoming lane.
This could causeyoutocollide withobjectsorotherroad users.
Pay attentiontoobjects andotherroadusers.
Where necessary,stopthevehicle orcancelthe parking procedure withActiveParking Assist.
If,forexample,thePlease Engage ReverseGearmessage appears inthe multimedia sys‐tem display: selectthe corresponding trans‐mission position.Thevehicle drives intothe selected parkingspace.
On completion ofthe parking procedure,theParking Assist Finished, Take Control of Vehicledisplay message appears.Further maneuveringmaystill be necessary.
After completion ofthe parking procedure,safeguardthevehicle againstrollingaway.Whenrequiredbylegalrequirements or localconditions: turnthe wheelstowardsthe curb.
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Always make surethatthere is suffi‐cient distancetothe sideforother traf‐fic or obstacles.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteLaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping Assist cannotalways clearlydetect lane markings.
In suchcases, LaneKeeping Assist can:
Rgive an unnecessarywarning
Rnot give awarning
Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation andkeep withinthelane, especially ifActive LaneKeepingAssist alertsyou.
Be suretoobservethe system limitations ofActive LaneKeeping Assist.
Press button2.If indicator lamp1lights up,Active LaneKeeping Assist is activated,the lane mark‐ings are shown as light inthe assistancegraphic. WhenActive LaneKeeping Assist isactive,the lane markings are shown in greeninthe assistance graphic.
Vehicletowing instructions
Thevehicle is not suitableforthe use oftow barsystemsthat are usedforflattowing or dinghytowing,forexample.Attaching and usingtow barsystems can leadtodamage onthevehicle.Whenyou aretowing avehicle withtow bar sys‐tems, safe drivingcharacteristics cannot beguaranteedforthetowingvehicle orthetowedvehicle. Thevehicle-trailer combination mayswervefrom sidetoside. Comply withthe per‐mittedtowing methods (→page375) andtheinstructionsfortowing with bothaxles ontheground (→page377).
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Resettingvalues onthe trip menu ofthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Trip
The spelling onthe main menu displayedmay differ.Therefore, observethe menuoverviewforthe Instrument Display(→page 221).
You canresetthevalues ofthefollowing func‐tions:
RTrip distance
RTrip computerFrom StartandFrom Reset
RECO display(→page146)
Toselectthe functiontobereset:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
SelectYes.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Ifyou press and holdthe left-handTouch Con‐trol,thevalues ofthe function will beresetimmediately.
Calling up navigation instructions onthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Navigation
Example: nochange of direction announced
1Distancetothe next destination
2Estimated arrival time
3Distancetothe nextchange of direction
4Currentroad
Example:change of direction announced
1Roadtowhichthechange of direction leads
2Distancetothechange of direction
3Change-of-direction symbol
4Recommended lane and new lane during achange of direction (white)
5Possible lane
6Lane notrecommended (darkgray)
Further possible displaysontheNavigationmenu:
RDirection of Travel: display of direction oftravel androad currently being traveled on.
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Example:renamingfavorites
Call upthe "Renamingfavorites" function(→page 253).
Toenter acharacter:useyourfingertowritecharacters onthetouchpad.Thecharacter is entered inthe input line. Ifdifferent interpretations are possible,charac‐ter suggestions are displayed.
Toselect acharacter suggestion:swipe upor down onthetouchpad.
Resumecharacter input.
Toenter a space:swiperight whenthe cur‐sor is located inthe input line.
Todelete acharacter:swipe left whenthecursor is located inthe input line.
Toconfirmthe entry:pressthetouchpad.Tofinishcharacter entry:swipe upwards.
or
Pressthe8button.
Example: entering a destination (navigation)
Enterthe POI or address (→page271).
System settings
Display
Configuring display settingsMultimedia system:
SystemCDisplay and Designs
Styles
SelectDesigns.
SelectSport,ClassicorProgressive.
Adaptingthe ambient lightingfor thestyle
SelectAdjust Amb. Lighting.Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
This function adjuststhe ambient lightingforthe selected displaystyle.
Settingthe display brightness
SelectDisplay Brightness.
Select a brightnessvalue.
Switchingthe display off/on
Off:selectDisplay Off.
On:press a button,+,forexample.
Displaydesign
SelectDay/Night Design.
SelectAutomatic,Day DesignorNightDesign.
Additional displayareaDepending onthevehicle,various items of addi‐tional information can be shown. The additionaldisplay area comprisesthe left-hand orright-handthird ofthe display.
SelectAdditional Disp. Area.
Thefollowing display content can be selected:
RDynamic
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An economicalroute is calculated. The jour‐ney time may be somewhat longerthanforquickerroutes.
The symbolforthe currentvehicle position isdisplayed in green.
RFast Route
Aroute with aquick journey time is calcula‐ted.
RShort Route
Aroute with a shortdriving distance is calcu‐lated.
Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidancecan beswitched onsor offSfortheseroute types.IfAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidanceis switchedon,Ask in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancecanbe selected.
TheAutomatic Traffic Jam AvoidanceandAsk inthe Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancesettings arenotavailable ineverycountry.
The settings enablethefollowing:
RAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidance
Theroute is calculated withthe currently setroute type.
Trafficreports via LiveTraffic Information aretaken into account.
LiveTraffic Information is notavailable in allcountries.
RAsk in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance
A promptappears when a newroute is detec‐ted with a shorter journey time based on traf‐ficreports.You can continuetousethe cur‐rentroute or usethe dynamicroute instead.
Selectingroute optionsMultimedia system:
NavigationÀRoute and Posi-
tion Avoid Options
Avoiding areas
SelectAreas(→page 292).
Avoiding highways,ferries, motorail trains,tunnels, unpavedroads
Selectsor deselectSavoid option.
Usingtollroads
SelectUse Toll Roads.
SelectCashorElectronic BillingorOff.Theroutetakes into accountroadsthatrequirethe payment of a usagefee (toll).
IfOffis selected,tollroads are nottaken intoaccount.
The selectedroute options cannot always beimplemented. Therefore, aroute may include aferry,for instance,eventhoughtheavoidFerriesoption is enabled. A message appears andyouwill hear a corresponding message.
Using carpool lanes
SelectNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle.
Select number.When using carpool lanes, observethe appli‐cable legalrequirements aswell as any con‐ditions pertainingtowhen and where suchlanes may be used. Carpool lanes may onlybe used if certain conditions are met.
Theseroute options are notavailable ineverycountry.
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Information onNearField Communication(NFC)NFC enables short-range wireless data transferor (re)connection of a mobile phone withthemultimedia system.
Thefollowing functions areavailable withouthaving authorized a mobile phone:
RTransferring a URLtobe viewed inthe multi‐media system (seethe manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions).
RSetting upthevehicle'sWi-Fi access dataviathe system settings (→page 261).
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Usingthe mobile phone withNearField Com‐munication (NFC)
Requirements:RNFC is activated onthe mobile phone (seethe manufacturer's operating instructions)
RThe mobile phone's screen is switched onand unlocked (seethe manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions)
Toconnect a mobile phone:openstowagecompartment cover1.
Placethe NFC area ofthe mobile phone (seemanufacturer's operating instructions) onNFC logo2onthe inside ofthe cover.The mobile phone is connectedtothe multi‐media system.
Tochange mobile phones:placethe NFCarea ofthe mobile phone (see manufactur‐er's operating instructions) on NFC logo2.Ifthe mobile phone has already been author‐ised onthe multimedia system, it is now con‐nected.
Ifthe mobile phone is authorised onthe mul‐timedia systemforthefirst time, it is connec‐ted after confirmingthe mobile phoneinstructions (seethe manufacturer's operat‐ing instructions).
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Settingthereception and transmissionvol‐ume
Requirements:RA mobile phone is authorized (→page 298).
Multimedia system:
PhoneZOptionsPhone
This function ensures optimal languagequality.
SelectReception VolumeorTransmissionVolume.
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Callingthe Mercedes-Benz Customer Centerusing the multimedia system
Requirements:RYou haveaccesstoa GSM network.
RThe contract partner's GSM network cover‐age isavailable intherespectiveregion.
RThe ignition is switched on sothatvehicledata can be transferred automatically.
Multimedia system:
PhoneªContacts
CallMercedes me connect.The call is made.
Then,you can select a service and be con‐nectedtoa specialist atthe Mercedes-BenzCustomer Center.
Making a call viatheoverhead control panel
Requirements:RYou haveaccesstoa GSM network.
RThe contract partner's GSM network cover‐age isavailable intherespectiveregion.
RThe ignition is switched on sothatvehicledata can be transferred automatically.
1Service call button (me button)
2SOS button cover
3SOS button
Tomake a service call:press button1.
Tomake an emergency call:press SOSbutton cover2brieflytoopen.
Press and hold SOS button3for at leastone second.
If a service call is active, an emergency call canstill be triggered. This has priorityover allotheractive calls.
Service calls are only possible if a mobile phonenetwork isavailable.
Information aboutthe service call usingthemebuttonA calltothe Mercedes-Benz Customer Centerhas been initiated viathe me button intheover‐head control panel orthe multimedia system.
Intheevent of a breakdown,you willget sup‐port:
RAqualified Mercedes-Benztechnician pro‐vides breakdown assistance on site and/orthevehicle will betowedtothe nearestauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may bechargedforthese services.
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You canfind information onthefollowingtopics:
RActivation of Mercedes me connect
ROperatingthevehicle
RNearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
ROther products and services from Mercedes-Benz
Data is transferred duringthe connectiontotheMercedes-Benz Customer Center (→page314).
Information on Mercedes me connect acci‐dent managementThe Mercedes me connect accident manage‐ment is anextension ofthe Mercedes-Benzemergency call system (→page315).
An emergency call is madetothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center after an accident:
RAvoice connection is madetoa contact per‐son atthe Mercedes-Benz emergency callcenter.
RIf necessary,the contact person attheMercedes-Benz emergency call centerfor‐wardsthe calltoMercedes me connect acci‐dent management.
Forwardingthe call is not possible in allcountries.
RIf necessary,thevehicle will betowedtoanauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Arranging a service appointment viaMercedes me connectIfyou haveactivatedthe maintenance manage‐ment service,relevantvehicle data is transferredautomaticallytothe Mercedes-Benz CustomerCenter.You willthenreceiveindividualrecom‐mendationsregardingthe maintenance ofyourvehicle.
Regardless of whetheryou haveconsentedtothe maintenance management service,the multi‐media systemremindsyou after a certainamount of timethat a service is due. A promptappears asking ifyouwould liketomake anappointment.
Toarrange a service appointment:selectCall.Afteryour agreementthevehicle data is sentand a Mercedes-Benz Customer Centeremployee deals withyour appointment. The
information isthen senttoyour desiredservice outlet.
This service outlet willthen contactyouwithin24hours.
Ifyou selectLaterafterthe service messageappears,the message is hidden andreap‐pears after a certain period of time.
Transferred data during a service call
Observethe conditions of usefor Mercedes meconnect andother services. These can beobtained inthe Mercedes me portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
Whenyou make a service call via Mercedes meconnect, data will be transmitted.
Thefollowing data is transmitted if a service callis made via Mercedes me connect:
RVehicle identification number
RReasonforthe initiation ofthe call
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