2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is the perfect example of luxury and innovation. It combines timeless beauty with cutting-edge technology in a way that looks and feels natural. It has a sleek, elegant design on the outside and is good at moving through the air. Inside, it has a luxurious mix of high-quality materials and high-tech features that make it a place of comfort and communication. Under the hood, you can choose from a variety of powerful yet fuel-efficient engines that offer thrilling performance and a smooth ride. A number of advanced safety systems and driver-assistance features give you peace of mind on every trip. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the pinnacle of luxury sedans. It sets the bar for a refined driving experience and shows how committed the brand is to excellence.

Interior Equipment

1. Steering wheel paddle shifters
2. Combination switch
3. Instrument cluster
4. Horn
5. DIRECT SELECT lever
6. PARKTRONIC warning dis-play
7. Overhead control panel
8. Climate control systems
9. Ignition lock
10. Start/Stop button
11. Adjusts the steering wheel electrically
12. Steering wheel heating
13. Cruise control lever
14. Parking brake
15. Diagnostics connection
16. Opens the hood
17. Releases the parking brake
18. Light switch

Features

Information in the Digital Operator’s Manual
In the Digital Operator’s Manual you will find information on the following topics:

• Cup holder
  RBottle holder
• Roller sunblinds on the rear side windows RRear window roller sunblind (Sedan) RAshtray
• Cigarette lighter
• 12 V sockets
• 115 V socket

Sun visors
Overview
WARNING If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down while driving.

1. Mirror light
2. Additional sun visor
3. Bracket
4. Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket A Vanity mirror
5. Mirror cover

Information in the Digital Operator’s Manual
In the Digital Operator’s Manual you will find
information on the following topics:

• Vanity mirror in the sun visor
• Glare from the side

Mbrace
Information in the Digital Operator’s Manual
In the Digital Operator’s Manual you will find information on the following topics:

• Downloading destinations in COMAND
• Search & Send
• Vehicle remote opening
• Vehicle remote closing
• Stolen vehicle recovery service
• Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis
• Downloading routes
• Speed alert
• Geo-fencing
• Triggering the vehicle alarm
  The mbrace system is only available in the USA.

General notes
The embrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in, press the MB Info call button. If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MER Cedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

Shortly after successfully registering with the mbrace service, a user ID and password will be sent to you by mail. You can use this password to log onto the mbrace area under “Own-ers Online” at http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:

• it has been activated and is operational
• the corresponding mobile phone network is available for transmitting data to the Customer Center
• a service subscription is available
• the starter battery is sufficiently charged
  Determining the location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if:
• GPS reception is available.
• the vehicle position can be forwarded to the Customer Assistance Center.

The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as follows:

• Press theW or X button on the multifunction steering wheel. or
  Use the COMAND/Audio 20 volume con- trol.
  The system offers various services, e.g.:
•  
• Automatic and manual emergency call
• Roadside Assistance call
• MB Info call
  You can find information and a description of all available features under “Owners Online” at http://www.mbusa.com.

Emergency call
Important safety notes

WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle, even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:

• you see smoke inside or outside of the vehicle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
• the vehicle is on a dangerous section of road
• the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be seen by other road users, particularly when dark or in poor visibility conditions
  There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so. Move to a safe location along with other vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure the vehicle in accordance with national regulations, e. g. with a warning triangle.

General notes
Observe the notes on system activation (page 252).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered. You cannot end an automatically triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display.

All important information on the emergency is transmitted, for example:

• current location of the vehicle (as determined by the GPS system)
• vehicle identification number
• information on the severity of the accident
  Shortly after the emergency call has been initiated, a voice connection is automatically established between the Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
• If the vehicle occupants respond, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter attempts to get more information on the emergency.
• If there is no response from the vehicle occupants, an ambulance is immediately sent to the vehicle.
  If no voice connection can be established to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, the system has been unable to initiate an emergency call.
  This can occur, for example, if the relevant mobile phone network is not available. The indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes continuously.
  The Call Failed message appears in the multifunction display and must be confirmed.
  In this case, summon assistance by other means.

Making an emergency call 

• To initiate an emergency call manually:
  press cover: briefly to open.
• Press SOS button; briefly.
  The indicator lamp in SOS button; flashes until the emergency call is concluded.
• Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
• After the emergency call, close cover :.
  If the mobile phone network is unavailable, mbrace will not be able to make the emergency call. If you leave the vehicle immediately after pressing the SOS button, you will not know whether mbrace placed the emergency call. In this case, always summon assistance by other means.

Roadside Assistance button
To call Roadside Assistance: press Road-
side Assistance button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button : flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐ nected message appears in the multifunction display.

If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:

• current location of the vehicle
• vehicle identification number

The COMAND/Audio 20 display indicates that a call is active. During the call, you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button in COMAND/Audio 20, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center can ascertain the nature of the problem. In the Digital Operator’s Manual, you will find information on remote malfunction diagno-sis.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or makes arrangements for your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as repair work and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separate mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a Roadside Assistance call, if:

• the indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance call button F is flashing continuously.
• no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center was established.
  This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available, for example.
  The Call Failed message appears in the multifunction display.

MB Info call button
To call MB Info: press MB Info call button 1.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button 1 flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.

If a connection can be made, the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:

• current location of the vehicle
• vehicle identification number
  The COMAND/Audio 20 display indicates that a call is active. During the call, you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button in COMAND/Audio 20, for example.
  Voice output is not available in this case.
  A voice connection is established between the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
  You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
  You can find further information on the mbrace system under “Owners Online” at http://www.mbusa.com.

Garage door opener
The HomeLink® garage door opener integra-ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up to three different door and gate sys-tems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only on garage doors that:

• have safety stop and reverse features and
• meet current U.S. federal safety standards

Once programmed, the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the function of the garage door system’s remote control. Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener. If you have difficulty programming the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Alternatively, you can call the following telephone assistance services:
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-Mercedes
Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
RHomeLink® hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge)
More information on HomeLink® and/or compatible products is also available online at http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the Declaration of Conformity (page 31).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4 Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4

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