2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS trunk release

Locking/unlockingthe driver's door withtheemergencykey
Ifyou wishtolockthevehicle entirely usingthe emergencykey,first pressthe buttonforlocking fromthe inside whilethe driver'sdoor is open. Then proceedtolockthe driv‐er's door usingthe emergencykey.
Insertthe emergencykey asfar as it will gointo opening1inthe cover.
Pull and holdthe door handle.
Pullthe cover onthe emergencykey asstraight as possibleawayfromthevehicleuntil itreleases.
Releasethe door handle.
Tounlock:turnthe emergencykey counter-clockwisetopositionG.
Tolock:turnthe emergencykey clockwisetopositionG.
Carefully pressthe cover ontothe lock cylin‐der until it engages and is seatedfirmly.
Trunk
Openingthe trunk lid
\nDANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
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Toswitch on:slidethe switchtopositionG.
Toswitch off:slidethe switchtopositionH.
If an accident has been detected,the trunkwill unlockeven if separate locking isswitched on.
Unlockingthe trunk withthe emergencyrelease from inside
RequirementsRThe12‑V‑vehicle battery is connected andcharged.
Press emergencyrelease button1briefly.The trunk lid unlocksand opens.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid openingheightrestriction
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsTrunk
Lid Restriction
This function allowsyoutoavoid bumpingthetrunk lid on a lowgarageceiling,forexample.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Roller sun blinds
Extending/retractingtherear windowrollersunblind
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment whenextending orretractingtheroller sunblind
Body parts could become entrapped inthesweep oftheroller sun blind when it is beingextended orretracted.
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RIfthiswerethe case,thevehicle occu‐pantwould beforced intothe seat beltbytherear benchseat/rear seat orbytheseat backrest. The seat beltwould not beabletoprovidethe intended protectionand could cause additional injury.
RObjects or loads inthe trunk cannotberestrainedbythe seat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Requirements:RTherear seat backrest headrestraints arefully inserted.
The center and outer seat backrests can befol‐dedforwards separately.
Left andright seat backrests:pullreleaselever1.
Center seat backrest:pullrelease catch3of seat backrest2forwards.
Foldthe corresponding seat backrestfor‐wards.
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Foldingtherear seat backrest back
NOTEDamagetothe seat belt
The seat belt could become trapped andthusdamaged whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Make surethatthe seat belt is not trap‐ped whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Movethe driver's or front passenger seatfor‐wards, if necessary.
Fold corresponding seat backrest1backuntil it engages.Left andright seat backrests:ifthe seatbackrest is not engaged and locked,this willbe shown onthe multifunction display ontheinstrument cluster.
Center seat backrest:ifthe seat backrest isnot engaged and locked,red lockverificationindicator2will be visible.
Lockingtherelease catch ofthe centerrearseat backrest
Requirements:RThe left and center seat backrests areengaged and joinedtogether.
You can lockthe center seat backrestreleasecatchifyouwanttosecurethe trunk againstunauthorized access. The center seat backrestcanthen befoldedforwards onlytogether withthe left seat backrest.
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The electric parking brake is applied ifthe trans‐mission is in position]and one ofthefollow‐ing conditions is fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
Toprevent application: pullthe handle oftheelectric parking brake.
Inthefollowing situations,the electric parkingbrake is also applied:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is bringingthevehicletoastandstill.
RThe HOLD function iskeepingthevehiclesta‐tionary.
RActiveParking Assist iskeepingthevehiclestationary.
This isthe case if one ofthefollowing conditionsis also fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
RThere is a system malfunction.
RThe power supply is insufficient.
RThevehicle isstationaryfor a lengthyperiod.
Whenthe electric parking brake is applied,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampappears inthe instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is not automaticallyapplied ifthe engine is switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasingautomatically)
The electric parking brake isreleased whenthefollowing conditions are fulfilled:
RThe engine isrunning.
RThe seat belttongue is inserted intothe seatbelt buckle ofthe driver's seat.
RThe transmission is in position[or^andyou depressthe accelerator pedal oryou
shift from transmission position]to[or^.
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Ifthe seat belttongue is not inserted intotheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat,thefollow‐ing conditions must be fulfilled:
RThe driver's door is closed.
RYou movethe transmission out of transmis‐sion position]oryou havepreviouslydrivenfasterthan 2mph (3 km/h).
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Whenthe electric parking brake isreleased,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampinthe instrument cluster goes out.
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Aluminum hub cap
Toremove:position socket2on hub cap1.
The socket can befound inthe tire-changetool kit.
Position wheel wrench3on socket2.
Using wheel wrench3, turn hub cap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
Toinstall:position hub cap1and turn untilit is completelyflush withthe wheel.
Position socket2on hub cap1.
Attachwheel wrench3tosocket2andtightenthe hub cap clockwise.Specified tighteningtorque:18lb-ft(25 Nm).
Raisingthevehicle whenchanging a wheel
Requirements:RThere are no persons inthevehicle.
RThevehicle has been preparedfor a wheelchange (→page 409).
RThe hub caps havebeenremoved(→page 409).
Important notes on usingthe jack:
RUse onlythevehicle-specific jackthat hasbeentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benztoraisethevehicle.
RThe jack is only designedforraising andholdingthevehiclefor a short time while awheel is beingchanged and notfor mainte‐nanceworkunderthevehicle.
RThe jack must be placed on afirm,flat andnon-slip surface. If necessary,use a large,flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
RThefootofthe jack must be positionedverti‐cally underthe jack support point.
Rules of conduct whenthevehicle israised:
RNever placeyour hands orfeetunderthevehicle.
RNever lie underthevehicle.
RDo notstartthe engine and do notreleasethe electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors orthe trunklid.
41 0Wheels and tires

EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion)Function/notes ...................................17 0
ECO AssistDisplaying ............................................14 8Function/notes ...................................14 6
ECO displayFunction ..............................................14 6Resetting ............................................. 227
ECOstart/stop function.........................14 4Automatic enginestart ........................14 4Automatic enginestop .........................144Method of operation ............................144Switching off/on .................................14 6
Electric parking brake.............................162Applying automatically ........................16 2Applying orreleasing manually ............16 4Emergency braking ..............................16 4Releasing automatically .......................163
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
EmergencyOverview ofthe help functions ..............16Reflective safetyvest.......................... 364
Emergency braking.................................164
Emergency brakingseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
Emergency call systemsee Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Emergency enginestart......................... 380
EmergencykeyLocking a door ....................................... 70Unlocking a door ...................................70
Emergency operation modeStartingthevehicle .............................13 9
EmergencyreleaseTrunk lid (from inside) ............................76
EmergencyTensioning DevicesActivation .............................................. 32
ENERGIZING comfortOverview of programs .........................268Startingthe program ........................... 269
EngineECOstart/stop function ......................144Engine number .....................................417Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................13 9
Starting (RemoteOnline) ......................141Starting (start/stop button) .................139Starting assistance ..............................374Switching off (start/stop button) ........15 6
Engine dataDisplaying ............................................14 9
Engine number.........................................417
Engine oil.................................................352Additives .............................................. 421Capacity .............................................. 422Checkingthe oil level usingthe oildipstick ................................................ 351Checkingthe oil level usingthe on-board computer ................................... 351MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ...............422Quality ................................................. 422Topping up ...........................................352
EnteringcharactersFunction/notes ................................... 255
EQ boostOperating safety .................................... 22Qualified specialistworkshop ................25
ESC (ElectronicStability Control)
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Index501

Treadwear grade .................................397Unusual handlingcharacteristics ........ 384
Toll systemWindshield ...........................................13 0
ToolseeVehicletool kit
TopTether.................................................. 55
Total distance.......................................... 225Displaying ............................................ 225
Touch Control..........................................24 9On-board computer ............................. 221Operating ............................................24 9Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9
Touchpad.................................................. 250Activating/deactivating haptic oper‐ationfeedback .....................................251Operating ............................................ 250Readingthe handwritingrecognitionaloud .................................................... 251Selecting astation and track ...............251Settingthe sensitivity .......................... 251Switching on/off ................................. 250
Tow-bar system........................................218
Tow-starting............................................. 380
Towingaway............................................377
TowingeyeInstalling .............................................. 380Storage location ..................................379
Towing methods......................................375
TrackSelecting (audio mode) ........................ 327
Tractiongrade.......................................... 397
Traffic information.................................. 287Displayingthe traffic map ...................288Displaying traffic incidents .................. 289Extending a LiveTraffic Informationsubscription ......................................... 287Issuing hazardwarnings ...................... 289LiveTraffic Information ........................ 287Overview ............................................. 287
Traffic mapsee Map
Traffic Sign Assist....................................210Function/notes ....................................210Setting .................................................212System limitations ...............................210
Transferredvehicle dataAndroidAuto........................................311Apple CarPlay™ ....................................311
Transmission position display................15 0
TransportingVehicle .................................................378
Treadweargrade..................................... 397
Trim element (Care).................................361
TripMenu (on-board computer) .................. 225
Trip computerDisplaying ............................................ 225Resetting ............................................. 227
Trip distance............................................ 225Displaying ............................................ 225Resetting ............................................. 227
Trip odometerseeTrip distance
Trunk lidActivating/deactivatingthetailgateopening heightrestriction ......................76Closing ..................................................71Emergencyrelease (from inside) ............76
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