2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is the epitome of executive luxury and performance. It combines classic elegance with cutting-edge technology and driving qualities that are unmatched. This sedan is a true example of elegance in a car. Its refined form and careful attention to detail make it stand out, and the luxurious interior, with its high-quality materials and advanced features, is an oasis of comfort and innovation. Under the hood, a range of powerful engines offer exhilarating performance, making sure that every trip is a seamless blend of power and elegance. The 2015 E-Class Sedan is a great example of Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to making a driving experience that redefines luxury and driving excellence. It has a long history of being innovative and prestigious.

Trunk/cargo compartment

Important safety notes

WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the trunk lid/tailgate open.

The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Ideally, place luggage or loads in the trunk/cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 292).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk/cargo compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
Sedan without trunk lid remote closing feature: the trunk lid can be:

• opened and closed manually from outside Ropened automatically from outside Ropened automatically from inside Rlocked separately
• opened with the emergency release button Runlocked with the mechanical key Sedan with trunk lid remote closing feature: the trunk lid can be:
• opened and closed manually from outside Ropened/closed automatically from outside Ropened/closed automatically from inside Rlocked separately
• opened with the emergency release button Runlocked with the mechanical key Wagon: you can:
• open and close the tailgate manually from outside
• open the tailgate manually from inside
  (Wagon with a folding bench seat) Ropen and close the tailgate automatically from outside
• open and close the tailgate from inside
• limit the opening angle of the tailgate
• unlock the tailgate using the mechanical key

Trunk lid/tailgate reversing feature
The trunk lid/tailgate is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid/tailgate during the closing procedure. The trunk lid/tailgate opens again automatically. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the trunk lid/tailgate while it is closing.

WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:

• to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers
• over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing movement
  This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit-uations. There is a risk of injury.
  Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.
  If somebody becomes trapped:
• press the F button on the SmartKey, or
• press the remote operating switch on the driver’s door, or
• press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid/tailgate, or
• pull on the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate

HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes

WARNING
The vehicle’s exhaust system may be very hot. You could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always ensure that you only make the kicking movement within the detection range of sensors.

If the SmartKey is within the rear detection range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for example, could lead to the unintentional opening of the trunk lid/tailgate:
using a car wash
using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 6.5 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.

General notes
Sedan: with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid or stop the closing procedure without using your hands.
Wagon: with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open or close the tailgate or stop the procedure without using your hands.
This is useful if you have your hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement under the bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:

• Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear detection range of the vehicle.
• When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground and that there is sufficient clearance to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise lose your balance e.g. on ice.
• Always ensure that you only make the kicking movement within the detection range of sensors 1.
• Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the rear area while doing so.
• Do not come into contact with the bumper while making the kicking movement. Otherwise, the sensors may not function correctly.
• HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function when the engine is started.
• If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered. For this reason, the trunk lid/tailgate could open or close unintentionally, e.g. if you:
  • set something down or lift something up behind the vehicle.
  • polish the rear of the vehicle.
    Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about your person in these situations or in situations similar to these. You can thus avoid unintentionally opening or closing the trunk lid/tailgate.
• Dirt caused by road salt around sensors may restrict functionality.
• Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a prosthetic leg may restrict functionality.

Operation

• To open/close: kick into sensor detection range 1 under the bumper with your foot. Sedan: you will hear a warning tone while the trunk lid is closing.
  Wagon: you will hear a warning tone while the tailgate is opening or closing.
• X If the trunk lid/tailgate does not open after several attempts: wait at least ten seconds, then move your foot under the bumper again.
  If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long, the trunk lid/ tailgate does not open or close. Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this occurs.
  Sedan: to cancel the closing procedure:
• move your foot in sensor detection range : under the bumper
• pull the handle on the outside of the trunk lid
• press the closing button in the trunk lid, or Rpress the F button on the SmartKey
  If the closing procedure of the trunk lid is canceled, the trunk lid opens again automatically.
  Wagon: to stop the opening or closing procedure:
• move your foot in sensor detection range 1 under the bumper
• pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate
• press the closing or locking button on the tailgate or
• press the F button on the key
  If the tailgate closing procedure has been stopped:
• move your foot under the bumper again and the tailgate will open
  If the tailgate opening procedure has been stopped:
• move your foot under the bumper again and the tailgate will close

Opening/closing automatically from inside
Important safety notes

WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-ing the automatic closing of the trunk lid or tail-gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the closing process:

• Press the F button on the SmartKey.
• Press the remote operating switch on the driver’s door.
• Press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid/tailgate.
• Pull the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate.

WARNING
The trunk lid/tailgate can be automatically opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not in the vehicle. If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could activate the func-tions. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid/tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the trunk lid/tailgate open.
The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.

Opening and closing

• To open: pull the remote operating switch for the trunk lid/tailgate: until the trunk lid/ tailgate opens.
• To close (Sedan): press remote operating switch for trunk lid 1 until the trunk lid is completely closed.
• To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
• Press the remote operating switch for tailgate until the tailgate is completely closed.
  You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate from the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.

Limiting the opening angle of the tail-gate (Wagon)
Important safety notes
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle outside.

Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-gate. This is possible in the top half of its opening range, up to approximately 8 in (20 cm) before the stop.

• To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the tailgate.
•  To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button
  (page 93)in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again.
• To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone.
  The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening.

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