2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS WAGON Owners Manual

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shis the
automatic transmission to position ].Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys- tem PLUS)
&WARNING Risk of an accident when trans-
porting vehicles with Adaptive Damping
System PLUS
When transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/trailer
combination may begin to rock and start to
skid.
Load the vehicle correctly onto the transporter.Secure the vehicle on all four wheels
with suitable tensioning straps.Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) when trans-
porting.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur-
ing it incorrectlyAser loading, the vehicle must be
secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm)
upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards
must be kept to the transport platform.Secure the vehicle on all four wheels aser
loading.
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic trans-
mission
Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transportation vehicle.*NOTE Damage to the drive train due to
incorrect positioning of the vehicleDo not position the vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehi- cle.
Towing eye storage location
Towing eye 1 is attached to the edge of the
cargo compartment under the cargo Ooor.
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Vehicles with folding bench seat: the towing eye is
located under a cover.
Depending on the vehicle version, the towing eye
is in a diMerent position in the cargo compart-
ment.
Installing and removing the towing eye
Press the mark on cover 1 inwards and
remove.Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it
will go and tighten.Aser removing the towing eye, snap cover 1
into the bumper.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incor-
rect use of the towing eye
When recovering the vehicle by towing it out
using the towing eye, the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Use the towing eye only for towing or
unhooking the vehicle.Do not use the towing eye for towing out
during recovery.Tow-starting the vehicle
Vehicles with automatic transmission
*NOTE Damage to the automatic transmis-
sion due to tow starting
The automatic transmission may be damaged
in the process of tow starting vehicles with
automatic transmission.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow started.Vehicles with automatic transmissions must
not be tow-started.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to overloaded lines
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper-
age, the electric line could be overloaded.
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This could result in a Nre.Always replace faulty fuses with speci-
Ned new fuses containing the correct
amperage.*NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Using incorrect fuses can result in damage to
electrical components or systems or their functions being considerably restricted.
Use only fuses approved for Mercedes-
Benz with the respective speciNed fuse
rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize by the color and the label. The fuse ratings and further infor-
mation to be observed can be found in the fuse
assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in the
cargo compartment (  page 331).
*NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse box.When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor-
rectly on the fuse box.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectiNed at a qualiNed specialist
workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: = The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
= All electrical consumers are switched oM.
= The vehicle is switched oM.
The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
= Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver\bs side (  page 329)
=
Fuse box on the driver\bs side of the cockpit
(  page 330)
= Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(  page 331)
= Fuse box in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel (  page 331)
Opening and closing the fuse box in the engine
compartment
Requirements
= A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available.
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 328).
Opening
&WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers when the hood is open
If the windshield wipers start moving when the
hood is open, you could be trapped by the
wiper linkage.
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Always switch oM the windshield wipers
and the vehicle Nrst if you need to open
the hood.Open the hood (  page 299).Turn clips 2 on cover 1 a quarter-turn to
counter-clockwise.Pull cover 1 up.Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth.Loosen screws 4 and remove fuse box lid 3
from the top.
Closing
Check whether the seal is positioned correctly
in lid 3.Insert lid 3 into the bracket at the rear of the
fuse box.Fold down lid 3 of the fuse box and tighten
screws 4.Insert cover 1 on both sides.Turn clips 2 on cover 1 a quarter-turn
clockwise.Close the hood.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit
= Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 328).
The fuse box is on the driver\bs side on the side of
the cockpit under a cover.
Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the fuse box opened at an authorized Mercedes-
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the front
passenger footwell
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 328).
To open: open cover 1 in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.To close: reinsert cover 1.Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo
compartment
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 328).
Lis up the side panel.Pull up cover 2 on the fuse box.Remove cover 1.
The fuse assignment diagram is in a recess on the
side of the fuse box.
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Notes on noise or unusual handling characteris-tics
Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or unusual handling characteristics when the vehicle
is in motion. This may indicate that the wheels or
tires are damaged. Hidden tire damage could also
be causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce yourspeed immediately and have the tires and wheels
checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires
&WARNING Risk of injury through damaged
tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
Check the tires regularly for signs of
damage and replace any damaged tires immediately.&WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to
insuPcient tire tread
*nsuPcient tire tread will result in reduced tire
grip.
In heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning is increased, in particular where speed is not
adapted to suit the conditions.
Thus, you should regularly check the
tread depth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all tires.
Minimum tread depth for:
= Summer tires:

Notes on snow chains&WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rectly installed snow chains
If you have installed snow chains on the front wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components.
Never install snow chains on the front
wheels.Only install snow chains on the rear
wheels in pairs.*NOTE Damage to components of the vehi-
cle body or chassis due to mounted snow
chains
If you mount snow chains to the front wheels
of 4MATIC vehicles, you may damage compo-
nents of the vehicle body or chassis.
Only mount snow chains to the rear
wheels of 4MATIC vehicles.Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
= Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain infor-
mation about this from a authorized
Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
= For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
have been speciNcally approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with the same quality standard.
= Comply with the installation instructions of the
snow chain manufacturer.
= If snow chains are installed, the maximum per-
missible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
= Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do not use
Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
installed.
= Vehicles with level control: if snow chains are
installed, only drive at raised vehicle level
(  page 224).\bYou can deactivate ESP n
to pull away
(  page 191). This allows the wheels to spin,
achieving an increased driving force.Tire pressure
Notes on tire pressure
&WARNING Risk of accident due to insuP-
cient or excessive tire pressure
UnderinOated or overinOated tires pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
= The tires can burst.
= The tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
Comply with the recommended tire pres-
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
= Monthly
= When the load changes
= Before embarking on a longer journey
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=If operating conditions change, e.g. oM-
road drivingAdjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
= Shorten the service life of the tires.
= Cause increased tire damage.
= Adversely aMect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
&WARNING Risk of accident due to too low
a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over-
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suMer from irregular
wear, which can signiNcantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
= Tire defects as a result of overheating
=Impaired handling characteristics
= Irregular wear
= Increased fuel consumption&WARNING Risk of accident due to too high
a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst.
In addition, they also suMer from irregular
wear, which can signiNcantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
= Increased braking distance
= Impaired handling characteristics
= Irregular wear
= Impaired driving comfort
= Susceptibility to damage
&WARNING Risk of accident due to repea-
ted pressure drop in the tires
The wheels, valves or tires could be damaged.
Too low a tire pressure can lead to the tires
bursting.
Examine the tires for foreign objects.Check whether the tire has a puncture or
the valve has a leak.If you are unable to rectify the damage,
contact a qualiNed specialist workshop.
You can Nnd information on tire pressure for the
vehicle\bs factory-installed tires on the following
labels:
= Tire and loading information placard on the
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