2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS air suspension

ECO Assistis active only in drive programs;andA.
System limitationsECO Assist can function more precisely iftheroute is maintained whenroute guidance isactive. The basic function is alsoavailable with‐out activeroute guidance.Notall informationand traffic situations can beforeseen. Thequal‐ity depends onthe map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver isresponsi‐bleforkeeping a safe distance fromthevehiclein front,forvehicle speed andfor braking ingood time. The driver must bereadytobrake atall times irrespective of whetherthe systemintervenes.
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is poor visibility, e.g. duetoinsuffi‐cient illumination oftheroad, highlyvariableshade conditions,rain, snow,fog or heavyspray.
RIfthere isglare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,direct sunlight orreflections.
RIfthere is dirt onthe windshield inthe vicin‐ity ofthe multifunction camera orthe cameraisfogged up, damaged or obscured.
RIfthe traffic signs are hardtodetect, e.g. duetodirt or snow or insufficient lighting, orbecausetheyare obscured.
RIfthe information onthe navigation system'sdigital map is incorrect or out of date.
RIfthe signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signsinroadworksor in adjacent lanes.
Displaying ECO Assist
On-board computer:
Assistance
SelectECO Assist.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function oftheDYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
UsetheDYNAMIC SELECT switchtochangebetweenthefollowing drive programs:
R=(Individual):individual settings
RB(Sport Plus):particularly sporty drivingstyle
RC(Sport):sporty drivingstyle
RA(Comfort):comfortable and economi‐cal drivingstyle
R;(Eco):particularlyeconomical drivingstyle
Depending onthe drive program selectedthefol‐lowingvehiclecharacteristics willchange:
RDrive
-Engine and transmission management
-Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RESP®
RVehicles with AIRBODYCONTROL orDYNAMICBODYCONTROL:Suspension
RSteering
14 8Driving and parking

Ifyouwould liketoleavethevehicle while itis beingwashed, make surethe SmartKeyislocated inthevehicle. The]gear isother‐wise automatically engaged.
If, afterthe carwash,youremovethewaxfromthe windshield and wiperrubbers,thiswill prevent smearing andreduce wipernoise.
Information on using a powerwasher
\nWARNINGRisk of accident when usinghigh-pressure cleaning equipment withround-spraynozzles
Thewater jet from around-spraynozzle (dirtgrinder) may cause damagetotires and sus‐pension componentsthat is not visible.
Components damaged inthisway mayfailunexpectedly.
Do not use high-pressure cleaningequipment withround-spraynozzlestocleanyourvehicle.
Damaged tires or suspension compo‐nents must bereplaced immediately.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle, observethefol‐lowing when using a powerwasher:
Rkeepthe SmartKeyat least10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle. Otherwisethe trunk lidcould open unintentionally.
Rmaintain a distance of at least11.8 in(30 cm)tothevehicle.
Rvehicles with decorativefoil:parts ofyourvehicle are covered with a decorativefoil.Maintain a distance of at least27.6 in(70 cm) betweenthefoil-covered parts ofthevehicle andthe nozzle ofthe powerwasher.Movethe powerwasher nozzle around whilstcleaning. Thewatertemperature ofthepowerwasher must notexceed140 °F(60 °C).
Robservethe information onthe correct dis‐tance inthe equipment manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions.
Rdo not pointthe nozzle ofthe powerwasherdirectly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,electrical components, batteries, light bulbsandventilation slots.
Washingthevehiclebyhand
Observethe legalrequirements, e.g. in a numberof countries,washingbyhand is only permittedin specially designatedwash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
Washthevehicle with lukewarmwater usinga soft car sponge. When doing so, do notexposethevehicletodirect sunlight.
Carefully hosethevehicle off withwater anddry using achamois.Takecare nottopointthewater jet directlytowardsthe air inletgrille.
356Maintenance and care

Observethefollowing when selecting, installingandreplacing tires:
ROnly use tires and wheels ofthe same type(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtendedtires) andthe same make.
ROnly install wheels ofthe same size on oneaxle (left andright).
It is only permissibletoinstall a differentwheel size intheevent of aflat tire in ordertodrivetothe specialistworkshop.
ROnly install tires ofthe correct size ontothewheels.
RVehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:All installed wheels must be equip‐ped with functioning sensorsforthe tirepressure monitoring system.
RAttemperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win‐ter tires or all-season tires marked M+Sforall wheels.
Winter tires bearingtheMsnowflake sym‐bol in additiontothe M+S marking providethe best possible grip in wintryroad condi‐tions.
RFor M+S tires, only use tires withthe sametread.
RObservethe maximum permissible speedforthe M+S tires installed.
Ifthis is belowthevehicle's maximum speed,this must be indicatedbyan appropriatelabel inthe driver'sfield of vision.
RBreak in new tires at moderate speedsforthefirst 60 miles (100 km).
RReplacethe tires after sixyears atthe latest,regardless ofwear.
RWhenreplacing with tires that do notfea‐turerun-flatcharacteristics:vehicles withMOExtended tires are not equipped with aTIREFIT kit atthefactory.Equipthevehiclewith a TIREFIT kit afterreplacing with tiresthat do notfeaturerun-flatcharacteristics,e.g. winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, con‐tact aqualified specialistworkshop.
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:
RNotes on tire pressure (→page 386)
RTireand Loading Information placard(→page 393)
RTiresize designation, load-bearing capacity,speedrating and load index (→page 400)
RTirepressuretable (→page 387)
Notes onrotating wheels
\nWARNINGRisk of injurythrough differ‐ent wheel sizes
Interchangingthe front andrear wheels ifthewheels or tires havedifferent dimensionsmay severelyimpairthe drivingcharacteris‐tics.
The wheel brakes or wheel suspension com‐ponents may also be damaged.
Rotatefront andrear wheels onlyifthewheels and tires are ofthe same dimen‐sions.
Wheels and tires407

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
488Index

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
Index489

Drive positionInserting ..............................................151
Drive program display.............................14 9
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................165ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........16 6Active Brake Assist..............................17 0BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................16 6EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................17 0
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................17 0Overview .............................................16 6Radar sensors ......................................16 5Responsibility ......................................16 5STEER CONTROL .................................17 0
Driving systemDYNAMICBODYCONTROL ..................19 0
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assistsee AIRBODYCONTROLseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving ............................14 2General driving tips .............................142Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....141
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
DYNAMICBODYCONTROLSuspension ..........................................19 0
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................14 8Configuring drive program I .................14 9Displaying engine data ........................14 9Displayingvehicle data ........................14 9Drive program display ..........................149Drive programs ....................................148Function ..............................................14 8Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch).............................................................149Selectingthe drive program ................149Showing operationfeedback ...............14 9
E
E10............................................................ 420
Easy entryfeatureFunction/notes ...................................100Setting .................................................101
EasyexitfeatureFunction/notes ...................................100Setting .................................................101
500Index

SuspensionAdjustingthechassis level (AIRBODYCONTROL) .................................192Dampingcharacteristics ......................19 0DYNAMICBODYCONTROL ..................19 0
Suspensionsee AIRBODYCONTROL
Switch-off delay timeExterior ................................................121Interior .................................................12 3
Switchingthe surround sound on/off
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Synchronization functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 3Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 3
System settingsActivating/deactivating PIN protec‐tion ...................................................... 264Reset function (multimedia system) ....267Settingthe distance unit ..................... 263Settingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 258Settingthe time zone .......................... 258
Settingthe time/dateformat .............. 258Switching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 259
System settings
see Bluetooth®
see Data import/exportsee Languagesee Software updateseeWi-Fi
T
Tailpipes (Care)........................................ 360
Tank contentFuel ..................................................... 421Reserve(fuel) ...................................... 421
Technical dataInformation ..........................................41 5Tirepressure monitor .......................... 391Vehicle identification plate ...................417
Telephone........................................ 229, 297Activating functions during a call ........ 302Call andringtonevolume .....................302Calls with several participants .............302
Connecting a mobile phone (NearField Communication (NFC)) ................ 301Connecting a mobile phone (Pass‐key) .....................................................298Connecting a mobile phone (SecureSimplePairing) .................................... 298De-authorizing a mobile phone ............ 300Disconnecting a mobile phone ............ 300Importing contacts .............................. 304Importing contacts (overview) .............304Incoming call during anexisting call .... 303Information .......................................... 298Interchanging mobile phones .............. 300Menu (on-board computer) .................. 229Mobile phonevoicerecognition .......... 302Notes .................................................. 295Operating modes ................................. 298Reception and transmissionvolume .... 301Switching mobile phones (Near FieldCommunication (NFC)) ........................ 301Telephone menuoverview ...................297Telephone operation ............................ 302Using Near Field Communication(NFC) ...................................................301Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) .....................................................24 0
Index517