2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS alarm

SmartKey
Overview of SmartKeyfunctions
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
ROpen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
RGet out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
ROperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position]or shifting manualtransmission into neutral.
RStartingthe engine
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofreach ofchil‐dren.
NOTEDamagetothekey causedbymagneticfields
Keepthekeyawayfromstrong mag‐neticfields.
1Locks
2Batterycheck lamp
3Unlocks
4Opens/closesthe trunk lid
5Panic alarm
The SmartKey mayvaryfromthe one showninthe diagram, depending onthevehicleequipment.
The SmartKeylocksand unlocksthefollowingcomponents:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe fuelfillerflap
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Ifthevehicle is not opened within approximately40 seconds after unlocking, it locksagain. Anti-theft protection is activated again.
Do notkeepthe SmartKeytogether with elec‐tronic devices or metal objects. This can affectthe SmartKey's functionality.
If batterycheck lamp2does not light upafter pressingthe6or7button,thebattery is discharged.
Replacingthe SmartKeybattery (→page64).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lockingverification signal
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsAcous-
tic Lock
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Activating/deactivating the panic alarm
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched off
The panic alarm function is onlyavailable incertain countries.
Toactivate:press button1for approx‐imatelyone second.A visual and audible alarm is triggered.Todeactivate:briefly press button1again.
or
Pressthestart/stop button onthe cockpit(the SmartKeyis insidethevehicle).
Changingthe unlocking settings
Possible unlocking functions ofthe SmartKey:
RCentral unlocking
RUnlockingthe driver's door and fuelfillerflap
Toswitch between settings:pressthe6and7buttons simultaneouslyforapproximately six seconds untilthe batterycheck lampflashes twice.
Ifthe unlocking functionforthe driver's doorand fuelfillerflap has been selected:
RPressingthe6button a second time cen‐trally unlocksthevehicle
RVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:Ifyoutouchthe inner surface ofthe door handle onthedriver's door, onlythe driver's door and fuelfillerflap are unlocked.
Deactivatingthe SmartKeyfunctions
Ifyou do not usethevehicle or a SmartKey foranextended period of time,you canreducetheenergy consumption oftherespective Smart‐Key .Todo so, deactivatethe SmartKeyfunc‐tions.
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Anti-theft protection
Function ofthe immobilizer
The immobilizer preventsyourvehicle from beingstarted withoutthe correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated whenthe ignition is switched off and deactivated whenthe ignition is switched on.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe Smart‐Key withyou and lockthevehicle. Anyone canstartthe engine if avalid SmartKeyhas been leftinsidethevehicle.
Intheeventthe engine cannotbestarted(yetthevehicle’sstarter battery ischarged),the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (inthe USA) or1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem)
Function oftheATAsystem
IftheATAsystem is armed, a visual and audiblealarm is triggered inthefollowing situations:
Rwhen a door is opened
Rwhenthe trunk lid is opened
Rwhenthe hood is opened
TheATAsystem is armed automatically afterapproximatelyten seconds inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Rafter lockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter lockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp1flashes whentheATA systemis armed.
TheATA system is deactivated automatically inthefollowing situations:
Rafter unlockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
Rafter pressingthestart/stop button withtheSmartKeyinthestowage compartment(→page139)
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Rafter unlockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Whenthe Mercedes‑Benz emergency callsystem is active andthe alarmstays onformorethan 30 seconds, a message is auto‐matically senttothe Customer AssistanceCenter (→page316).
DeactivatingtheATAPressthe6,7or

RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
Startingthevehicle
\nWARNINGRisk of crushing or entrap‐ment duetounintentionalstarting oftheengine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped iftheengine isstarted unintentionally duringservice or maintenancework.
Always securethe engine against unin‐tentionalstarting before carrying outmaintenance orrepairwork.
Requirements:RParkposition]is selected.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
RThe panic alarm is not activated.
RThe hazardwarning lights are switched off.
RThe hood is closed.
RThe doors are closed and locked.
RThe windowsand sliding sunroof are closed.
Startthevehicle usingthe smartphone:
RAftereveryvehiclestart,the enginerunsforten minutes.
RYou can carryout a maximum of two consec‐utivestarting attempts. Thevehicle must bestarted once withthe SmartKeybefore tryingtostartthevehicle again withthe smart‐phone.
RYou canstopthevehicle again at any time.
RFurther information can befound inthesmartphone app.
Securingthe engine againststarting beforecarrying out maintenance orrepairwork:Switch onthe hazardwarning lights.
or
Unlockthe doors.
or
Open a side window orthe sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Topreservethe engine duringthefirst1,000 miles (1,500 km):
RDrive atvaryingroad speeds and enginespeeds.
RDrivethevehicle in drive programAor;.
RChangegear beforethetachometer needle is

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

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
490Index

Setting a speed ....................................176Storing a speed ....................................176Switching off ........................................176Switching on ........................................176System limitations ...............................175
Cup holderRear benchseat ...................................111
Cup holder inthe center consoleInstalling/removing (automatictransmission) .......................................111
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 263Function/notes ................................... 263Importing/exporting ........................... 263
DatastorageElectronic control units ......................... 26Online services ...................................... 28Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 258
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights............................121Switching on/off .................................121
Deactivating the alarm(ATA)....................87
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................358
Definitions (tires and loading)............... 402
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 222
Destination..............................................286Editing intermediate destinations ........275Editingthe previous destinations ........ 286External ...............................................286Saving (currentvehicle position) ......... 286Saving asglobalfavorite...................... 286Storing a map position ........................ 286
Destination entry.....................................271Entering 3wordaddresses ..................276Entering a POI or address ....................271Entering an intermediatedestination ...275Enteringgeo-coordinates .....................276Selecting a contact ..............................276Selecting a POI ....................................274Selecting fromthe map .......................277Selecting previous destinations ...........273
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................24
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18
Digital speedometer............................... 225
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
Index495