2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE steering wheel

Climate control
......................................... 141
Overview of climate contro l systems ........... 141
Operating the climate control sy stem ......... 14 2 Driving and pa
rking ................................. 15 2
Driving ........................................................ 15 2
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ............................1 64
Au tomatic transmission .............................. 16 6
Fu nction of the 4MATIC .............................. 17 0
Re fuelling .................................................... 171
Pa rking ........................................................ 176
Driving and driving sa fety sy stems .............1 83
Tr ailer hit ch................................................ 236
Bicycle rack function ................................... 241
Ve hicle towing instructions ........................ .243 Instrument display and on-board
comp
uter.................................................. 244
No tes on the instrument display and on-
board computer .......................................... 24 4
Instrument display overview ...................... .245
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................2 46
Operating the on-board computer .............. 24 6Overview of displa
yson the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................2 48
Head-up Displ ay......................................... 24 8 MBUX multimedia sy
stem ....................... 251
Overview and operation .............................. 251
Sy stem settings .......................................... 261
Na vigation .................................................. 264
Te lephone .................................................. .271
Mercedes me and apps ...............................2 74
Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem ...... 283
Ra dio, media & TV...................................... 287
Sound settings ........................................... 293 Main
tenance and care ............................. 295
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display ........ 295
Engine compartment .................................. 296
Cleaning and care ...................................... .302 Breakdown assi
stance ............................ 309
Emergency ................................................. .309
Flat tyre ....................................................... 311
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 317To
w- starting or towing away ....................... 322
Electrical fuses ........................................... 327 Wheels and tyres
..................................... 331
No tes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics .................................................. .331
No tes on regular lyinspecting wheels and
tyres .......................................................... .331
No tes on snow chains ................................ .331
Ty re pressure .............................................. 332
Wheel change ............................................ .336
Emergency spa rewheel .............................. 346 Te
ch nical data .......................................... 347
No tes on tech nical da ta.............................. 347
On-board electronics .................................. 347
Ra dio operating permits forve hicle com‐
ponents ...................................................... 349
Ve hicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ............................ 349
Operating fluids .......................................... 351
Ve hicle data ................................................ 361
Tr ailer hit ch................................................ 362 Contents
3

1
Steering wheel gearshift paddles →
16 8
2 Combination swit ch →
12 5
3 Instrument display →
24 5
4 DIRECT SELECT le ver →
16 6
5 Media display →
251
6 Start/ stop button →
15 3
7 Calls up MBUX multimedia sy stem applica‐
tions →
254
8 Climate control sy stems →
14 2
9 Glovecompa rtment →
11 3
A Haza rdwa rning light sy stem →
12 5
B Stow age compartment →
11 3
C Touchpad →
254
D Controller forvo lume and switching sound
on/off →
251
E Swit ches the MBUX multimedia sy stem
on/off →
251
F Rear-window roller sunblind →
90 G
Extends/ retracts the seat belt extender →
39
H ECO start/ stop function →
16 2
I Active Parking Assist →
223
J Sets theve hicle le vel →
209
K DYNA MIC SELECT switch →
16 5
L PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps →
47
M Control panel forth e MBUX multimedia sys‐
tem →
24 6
N Adjusts thesteering wheel mechanically →
106
O Adjusts thesteering wheel electrically →
107
Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off →
107
P Control panel:
On-board co mputer →
24 6
Cruise cont rol or variable limiter →
194
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC →
19 9
Q Diagno stics connection →
28
R Opens the bonn et →
297 At
aglance – Cockpit 7

Depending on
the equipment, this includes, for
ex ample:
R settings forth e seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R suspension and climate control settings
R customisations such as interior lighting
If yo ur vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can cont rolth is by
means of the control elements integrated in the
ve hicle. Images and audio from the smartphone
can be output via the multimedia sy stem. Cer‐
tai n information is simultaneously trans ferred to
yo ur smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R general vehicle data
R position data
This allo wsyouto use selected apps on your
smartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
bac k.There is no fur ther interaction between the
smartphone and theve hicle; in particular, vehi‐
cle data is not directly accessible. Which type of fur
ther data processing occurs is de term ined by
th e pr ovider of the specific app used. Which set‐
tings you can make, if an y,depends on the spe‐
cific app and the operating sy stem of your
smartphone. Online services
Wire
less network connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data tobe exc hanged between
yo ur vehicle and additional sy stems. The wire‐
less network connection is enabled via theve hi‐
cle's transmission and reception unit or via con‐
nected mobile end devices (e.g. sma rtphones).
Online functions can be used via the wireless
network connection. This includes online serv‐
ices and applications/apps pr ovided bythe man‐
ufacturer or other pr oviders.
Manu factu rer's se rvices
Re garding online services of the manufacturer,
th e individual functions are described bythe
manufacturer in a suita ble place (e.g. Owner's
Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with
th ere leva nt da taprotection information. Per‐ sonal data may be used
forth e pr ovision of
online services. Data is exchanged via a secure
connection, e.g. the manufacturer's designated
IT sy stems. Personal data is collected, pro‐
cessed and used via the pr ovision of services
exc lusively on the basis of legal permissions or
with prior consent.
The services and functions (sometimes subject
to afe e) can usually be activated or deactivated.
In some cases, this also applies tothe entire
ve hicle's data connection. This excludes, in par‐
ticular, legally prescribed functions and services.
Third pa rty services
If it is possible touse online services from other
pr ov iders, these services are there sponsibility
of the pr ovider in question and subject tothat
pr ov ider's data pr otection conditions and terms
of use. The manufacturer has no influence on
th e conte ntexc hanged.
Fo rth is reason, please ask the service pr ovider
fo r information about the type, extent and pur‐
pose of the collection and use of personal data
when services are pr ovided bythird parties. General no
tes33

When
the ignition is switched on, there ar seat
belt status display informs youfo r a cer tain
amount of time which rear seat belt is not fas‐
te ned.
Yo u can immediately dismiss there ar seat belt
st atus display using the back button on the left-
hand side of thesteering wheel (/ page246).
If a vehicle occupant unfas tens a seat belt in the
re ar while theve hicle is motion, there ar seat
belt status display appears again.
In addition, a warning tone may sound. In this
case, there ar seat belt status display cannot be
hidden using the back button on the left-hand
side of thesteering wheel. Airbags
Overview of airbags
1
Knee airbag
2 Driver's airbag
3 Front passenger airbag
4 Window airbag
5 Side airbag
The ins tallation location of an airbag is identified
by the AIRB AGsymbol.
When enabled, an airbag can pr ovide additional
pr otection forth ere spective vehicle occupant. Pot
ential pr otection pr ovided byeach airbag:
R Knee airbag: thigh, knee and lo wer leg
R Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: head
and ribcage
R Window airbag: head
R Side airbag: ribcage, also pelvis for front seat
occupants &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor fata l injuries
if th e front passenger airbag is enabled
If th e front passenger airbag is enabled, a
ch ild on the front passenger seat may be
st ru ck bythe front passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rear wa rdfacing child restra int
sy stem on a seat pr otected byan ENABLED
FRONT AIRB AGin front of it, this can result in
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY tothech ild. When
fitting a child restra int sy stem tothe front
passenger seat, obser vetheve hicle-specific
information (/ page 66). Also, alw ays obser ve
th e no tes on rear wa rd-facing or forw ard-facing 42
Occupant saf ety

ch
ild restra int sy stems on the front passenger
seat.
Information on automatic front passenger
airbag shutoff
The front passenger airbag can only be deplo yed
in an accident if thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat
is occupied, make sure, bo thbefore and during
th e journe y,that thest atus of the front
passenger airbag is cor rect (/ page 47).
* NO
TEImpo rtant points toremember if
th e front passenger seat is unoccupied In an accident,
the components of the
re stra int sy stem may deploy unnecessarily
on the front passenger side if:
R There are heavy objects on the front
passenger seat.
R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the
seat belt buckle of the front passenger
seat and the front passenger seat is
unoccupied. #
Stow objects in a suitable place. #
Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time. Depending on
the de tected accident situation,
th e window airbag on the front passenger side
may deplo y.The airbag is deplo yedre ga rdless of
whe ther the front passenger seat is occupied. Pr
otection pr ovided bythe airbags Depending on
the accident situation, an airbag
may supplement the pr otection pr ovided by a
cor rectly fastened seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
an incor rect seat position
If yo u deviate from the cor rect seat position,
th e airbag cann otper form its intended pro‐
te ctive function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the
fo llowing:
R Fasten seat belts cor rectl y.Pregnant
wo men must take particular care to ensure
that the lap belt ne ver lies across
th e abdomen.
R Adopt the cor rect seat position and keep
as faraw ay as possible from the airbags.
R Obser vethefo llowing information. #
Alw ays make sure that there are no
objects between the airbag and vehicle
occupant. To
avo idtherisks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must
obser vethefo llowing information in particular:
R Before starting your journe y,adjust your seat
co rrectly; the driver's seat and front
passenger seat should be mo ved as far back
as possible.
When doing so, alw ays obser vethe informa‐
tion on the cor rect driver's seat position
(/ page 94).
R Only hold thesteering wheel bythesteering
wheel rim. This allow sth e airbag tobe fully
deplo yed. Occupant saf
ety43

Note
s onthe cor rect driver's seat position &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting vehicle settings while theve hi‐
cle is in motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations in particular:
R Ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R Ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel and the mir ror and fas‐
te nyo ur seat belt. Ensure
thefo llowing when adjusting thesteering
wheel 1, seat belt 2and driver's seat 3:
R You are sitting as faraw ay from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking thefo llowing
points into consideration.
R You are sitting in an upright position.
R Your thighs are slight lysuppor tedby the seat
cushion. R
Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly.
R The back of your head is suppo rted at eye
le ve lby the cent reofthe head restra int.
R You can hold thesteering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R You can mo veyour legs freel y.
R You can see all the displa yson the instru‐
ment clus ter clea rly.
R You ha vea good overview of the traf fic con‐
ditions.
R Your seat belt sits snug lyagainst your body
and passes across the cent reofyour shoul‐
der and across your hips in the pelvic area. 94
Seats and stowing

Seats
Ad
justing the front seat mechanically and
electrically (without Seat Comfort Package) &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seats are adjus tedby children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
th e seats, particularly when unattended. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. This also applies
tothe Digital Vehicle Key
st icke r.
Yo u can adjust the seats when the ignition is
switched off. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
du ring seat adjustment
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. #
Make sure when adjusting a seat that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat. Obser
vethe saf ety no tes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐
dren in theve hicle". &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
driver's seat not being engaged
The driver's seat may mo veunexpectedly
while driving.
This could cause youto lose control of the
ve hicle. #
Alw ays make sure that the driver's seat
is engaged before starting theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting vehicle settings while theve hi‐
cle is in motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations in particular:
R Ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R Ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel and the mir ror and fas‐
te nyo ur seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seat height is adjus ted carelessly
If yo u adjust the seat height carelessly, you
or other vehicle occupants could be trapped
and thereby injured. Seats and
stowing 95

Ad
justing the front seat electrically 1
Head restra int height
2 Seat backrest inclination
3 Seat height
4 Seat cushion length
5 Seat cushion inclination
6 Seat fore -and-aft position #
Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 110). Ad
justing the 4-w aylumbar support 1
Higher
2 Softer
3 Lower
4 Firmer #
Using buttons 1to4 , adjust the conto ur
of the backrest individually tosuit your bac k. Head
restra ints Ad
justing the head restra ints on the front
seats &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting vehicle settings while theve hi‐
cle is in motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations in particular:
R Ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R Ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel and the mir ror and fas‐
te nyo ur seat belt. 98
Seats and stowing