Exterior Lighting

Information about lighting systems and your responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal requirements, and traffic situation.

Light SwitchOperating the light switch

1. W Left-hand parking lights
2. X Right-hand parking lights
3. T Side lamps and license plate lighting
4. Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light switch position)
5. Low beam/high beam
6. R Switches the rear fog light on/off.
7. When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the side lamps will be deactivated and replaced by the low beam indicator lamp.
8. Always park your vehicle safely using sufficient lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal stipulations.

NOTE
Battery discharging by operating the standing lights over a period of hours puts a strain on the battery.

• Where possible, switch on the right X or left W parking light. If the battery is insufficiently charged, the side lamps or parking lights will be switched off automatically to facilitate the next engine start. The exterior lighting (except side lamps and parking lights) will switch off automatically when the driver’s door is opened.

Automatic driving lights function
When the vehicle is switched on, the side lamps, low beams, and daytime running lamps will be switched on automatically depending on the ambient light.

WARNING
Risk of an accident when the low beam is switched off in poor visibility. The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You are responsible for the vehicle lighting.

Switching the rear fog light on/offRequirements:

• The light switch is in the L or à position.
• Press button R.
• Please observe the country-specific laws on the use of rear fog lamps.

Operating the combination switch for the lights

1. High beam
2. Turn the signal light, right
3. High-beam flasher
4. Turn signal light, left
5. Use the combination switch to select the desired function.

Switching on high beam

• Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
  position.
• Push the combination switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of the arrow
• When the high beam is activated, the indicator lamp for low beam L will be deactivated and replaced by the indicator lamp for high beam K.

Switching off high-beam

• Move the combination switch back to its starting position.

High-beam flasher

• Pull the combination switch in the direction of the arrow.

Turn signal light

• To indicate briefly: push the combination
• switch briefly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrows 2 or 4. The corresponding turn signal light will flash three times.
• To indicate permanently: push the combination switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrows 2 or 4.
• Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist: A turn signal indicator activated by the driver may continue to operate for the duration of the lane change.
• If the driver indicated directly beforehand but a lane change was not immediately possible, the turn signal indicator may activate automatically.

Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Interior Lighting and Mirror User Manual

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN Interior Lighting and Mirror Guidelines

Interior Lighting

Adjusting the Interior Lighting

Front Overhead Control Panel

1. Front left reading lamp
2. Automatic interior lighting control 3 c Front interior lighting
3. Rear interior lighting
4. Front right reading lamp

To switch on or off: press buttons 1 – 5 accordingly.

Control Panel in the Grab Handle

• Rear passenger compartment reading lamp
• To switch on or off: press the 1 button

Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:

© 5 Comfort 5 Ambient Lighting

Setting the color

• Select Color.
• Set the desired color.

Adjusting the brightness

• Select Brightness.
• Adjust the brightness.
  • Activating the brightness for zones
• Select Brightness.
• Select Brightness Zones.
• Activate or deactivate the function.
  or
• Set the brightness for the desired zones.

Activating multi-color lighting

• Select Color.
• Select Multi-color.
• Select a color combination.

Activating multi-color animation

• Select Color.
• Select Multi-color Animation.
  The chosen color combination will change at predefined intervals.

Activating welcome lighting

• Select Color.
• Select Welcome.

When the vehicle is unlocked, a special ambient lighting sequence will run.
Activating dependency on air conditioning settings

• Select Color.
• Select Climate.

If changes are made to the temperature setting in the vehicle, the color of the ambient lighting will change briefly.
Switching the interior lighting switch-off delay time on/off

Multimedia system:
4© 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Interior Lighting Delay

• Switch the switch-off delay time on or off.
  When this function is active, the interior lighting lights up for a short time after the vehicle is locked.

Windshield wiper and windshield washer systemSwitching the windshield wiper on/off

1. Windshield wiper off
2. Intermittent wiping, normal
3. Intermittent wiping, frequent
4. Continuous wiping, slow
5. Continuous wiping, fast

• Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position 1 – 5.
• Single wipe/washing: push the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1.
  •  Single wipe
  • Wipes with washer fluid

Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Climate control User Manual

Climate Control

Overview of Climate Control Systems

Notes on Climate Control
An interior air filter in combination with the refilter in the engine compartment must always be used so that the air conditioning system, pollution level monitoring, and the air filtration work correctly. Use filters recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz. Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Overview of the Air-Conditioning Control Panel
The indicator lamps on the buttons indicate that the corresponding function is activated.

Control panel for automatic climate control with/without stationary heater (example)

•  Sets the temperature, left
•  Sets the air distribution
•  Sets the airflow or switches off climate control
• Sets climate control to automatic mode
• Defrosts the windshield
• Vehicles with control panel for automatic climate control (without stationary heater): t calls up the air conditioning menu Vehicles with control panel for automatic climate control (with stationary heater, plug-in hybrid) or control panel for
• zone automatic climate control (with/without stationary heater, plug-in hybrid): ! calls up the air conditioning menu, switches residual heat on/off
• Switches the rear window heater on/off 8 Vehicles with control panel for automatic climate control without stationary heater:
• switches synchronization on/off
• Vehicles with control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control without stationary heater: ¿ switches the A/C function on/off
• Vehicles with a stationary heater: & switches the stationary heater on/off
• Plug-in hybrid: & activates/deactivates “Immediate pre-entry climate control”

Switches air-recirculation mode on/off

A Vehicles with a control panel for automatic climate control:  switches the A/C function on/off
Vehicles with control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control: set the air distribution, right B w Sets the temperature, right

Rear operating unit in vehicles with control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control

Sets the temperature

1. Display
2. Sets the airflow

Operating the climate control system

Switching climate control on/off

• To switch it on: set the airflow to level 1 or higher using the H button.
• To switch it off: set the airflow to level 0 using

Switching the A/C function on/off using the air conditioning control panel

The A/C function heats cools and dehumidifies the vehicle’s interior air.

1. Press the ¿ button.
2. Switch off the A/C function only briefly; otherwise, the windows may fog up more quickly.
3. Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when the cooling mode is active. This is not indicative of a malfunction.
   Calling up the air conditioning menu using the multimedia system.
4. Select one of the temperature displays at the lower edge of the media display.

Calling up the air-conditioning menu using the button on the climate control panel

• Press the button on the climate control panel.

Activating/deactivating the A/C function via the multimedia system

Multimedia system:
Climate Menu 5 First Row of Seats
The A/C function heats cools and dehumidifies the vehicle’s interior air. Select A/C.

Setting climate control to automatic mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is controlled and maintained at a constant level by the air supply.

1. Press the button à .
2. To switch to manual mode: press the H or button.

Climate style

Climate style function
The following climate styles are available in automatic mode:

• FOCUS: high airflow, slightly cooler setting R MEDIUM: medium airflow, standard setting
• DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-free setting

Setting the climate style

• Call up the air conditioning menu
• Select First Row of Seats or Second Row of Seats.
• Call up the CLIMATE MODE menu.
• Select a climate style.

Setting the air distribution

Multimedia system:
Climate Menu

• Call up the air conditioning menu
• Select a row of seats.
• To set the air distribution: select, the same time, e.g. to air-condition both the windshield and the footwell.
• The climate control for the windshield can only be selected for the first seat row.

Activating/deactivating the climate control synchronization function via the air conditioning control panel Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function. The temperature and air distribution settings for the driver’s side will be adopted automatically for the front passenger side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Driving User Manual

Driving

Notes on Mercedes-AMG Vehicles

Observe the notes on the following topics in the Supplement, otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers.

• The availability of certain functions depends on the equipment and model of the vehicle.
• Emotion Start
• AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
• RACE START
• DRIFT MODE
• AMG RIDE CONTROL
• AMG steering-wheel buttons

Switching on the power supply or the vehicle

WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular:

• open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
• get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
• operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:
• releasing the parking brake.
• changing the gearbox position.
• starting the vehicle.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the key out of reach of children.

Requirements

• The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.

To switch on the power supply: press button 1 once. You can, for example, switch on the windshield wipers. The power supply will be switched off again if the following conditions are met:

• You open the driver’s door.
• You press button 1 twice more.
• To switch on the vehicle: press button 1 twice.
  Indicator and warning lamps will light up on the instrument cluster.
• The vehicle will be switched off again if one of the following conditions is met:
• You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes and the transmission is in position j or the electric parking brake is applied and the transmission is in position j or the electric parking brake is applied.

Starting the Vehicle

Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button
Risk of death caused by exhaust gases Combustion engines emits poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning.  Never leave the engine or, if present, the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient ventilation.

 WARNING
Risk of fire due to flammable materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system Flammable materials may ignite.

• Therefore, regularly check that there are no flammable foreign materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system.

Requirements

• The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.
• Shift the transmission to position j or i.
• Depress the brake pedal and press button 1 once.
• If the vehicle does not start: switch off nonessential consumer equipment and press button 1 once.
• If the vehicle still does not start and the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator’s Manual display message appears on the instrument display.
• start the vehicle with the key in the marked space (emergency operation mode)
• You can switch off the vehicle while driving. To do this, press and hold button 1 for about three seconds or press button 1 three times within three seconds. Be sure to observe the safety notes concerning this under “Driving tips”
• Observe any information regarding display messages that may be displayed on the instrument display.

Starting the vehicle with the key in the marked space (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator’s Manual message appears on the instrument display, you can start the vehicle in emergency mode.

• Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.
• Remove key 1 from the key ring.
• Place key 1 in the stowage compartment
• The vehicle will start after a short time.
• If you remove key 1 from marked space 2, the vehicle can still be driven. For further engine starts, however, key 1 must be located in marked space 2 during the entire journey.
• Have key 1 checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
• If the vehicle does not start:
• Place key 1 in marked space 2 and leave it there.
• Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle using the start/stop button.
• You can switch on the power supply or the vehicle with the start/stop button.
• Observe any information regarding display messages that may be shown on the instrument display.

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Eco Display User Manual

Eco Display System

The ECO display summarizes your driving characteristics from the start of the journey to its completion and assists you in achieving the most economical driving style.
You can influence consumption by doing the following:

• Driving with particular care.
• Following the gearshift recommendations.

The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, the outer edge will light up and the segment will fill up when the following driving style is adopted:

• Steady speed
• Gentle deceleration and rolling
• Moderate acceleration
  The lettering in the segment will be gray, the outer edge will be dark and the segment will empty when the following driving style is adopted:
• Fluctuations in speed
• Heavy braking
• Sporty acceleration

The ECO display will show you when you have driven economically:

• The three segments will fill up completely at the same time
• The edges around all three segments will light up
• The additional range achieved as a result of your driving style in comparison with a driver with a very sporty driving style will be shown in the center of the display.
• The range displayed does not indicate a fixed reduction in consumption.

ECO Assist function (vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system)
ECO Assist analyzes data for the vehicle’s expected route. This allows the system to optimally adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save fuel and recuperate.

1. Event ahead
2. Distance display for the event ahead
3. Foot off the accelerator” prompt

Displayable route events 
The segments of distance display 2 show the distance to the event ahead as follows:

• A few segments light up: the event ahead is near.
• Many segments light up: the event ahead is further away.
• When the vehicle nears the event, ECO Assist will calculate the optimal speed for maximum fuel economy and recuperative energy based on the distance, speed, and gradient. The Foot off the Accelerator3 message appears in the Instrument Display. The first segments in front of the vehicle will turn green. The remaining segments will initially stay white. If you take your foot off the accelerator pedal in good time, the remaining segments on the display will successively turn green until the event shown is reached. The drivetrain will be set for maximum fuel economy. Recuperation will charge the battery. Recuperation will be adapted to the selected drive program. The event will be shown for a short time after it has been passed. If there is no response to the Foot off the Accelerator prompt, the segments will remain white. If the event involves a vehicle in front, all segments will immediately turn green once there is a response to the Foot off the Accelerator prompt. For active ECO Assist in drive program ;, symbol 3 will appear on the instrument display and on the head-up display beside transmission position h. Symbol 3 will also appear when the assistant display is not selected. If the system does not intervene during the event ahead, nothing will be displayed. The system will be passive.
• ECO Assist is active only in drive programs; and A. System limits
• ECO Assist can function even more precisely if the route is adhered to when route guidance is active. The basic function is also available without active route guidance. Not all information and traffic situations can be foreseen. The quality depends on the map data.
  ECO Assist is only an aid.
• The driver is responsible for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, and for braking in good time. The driver must be ready to brake at all times, irrespective of whether the system intervenes.
  The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:
• If visibility is poor, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, highly variable shade conditions, rain, snow, fog, or heavy spray.
• If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections.
• If there is dirt on the windshield in the area of the multifunction camera or the camera is fogged up, damaged, or obscured.
• If road signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to dirt, snow or insufficient lighting, or because they are obscured.
• If the information on the navigation system’s digital map is incorrect or out of date.
• If signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in road works or in adjacent lanes.

DYNAMIC SELECT Switch

The function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

• Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.
• Depending on the engine and equipment, the
• vehicle has different drive programs.
• Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change between the following drive programs.
• The drive program selected appears on the instrument display Individual
• Individual settings
• Sport
• Particularly sporty driving
• Emphasizes the vehicle’s own oversteer and understeer characteristics for an even more active driving style
• Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry surface and a clear stretch of road
• Sport
• Continues to offer stability but with a sporty setup
• Enables a sporty driver to adopt a more active driving style
• Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry surface and a clear stretch of road
• Comfort
• Comfortable and economical driving
• The balance between traction and stability
• Recommended for all road conditions Eco
• Particularly economical driving
• The balance between traction and stability
• Recommended for all road conditions
• The ESP® settings in the drive programs
• Depending on the drive program, the following systems will change their characteristics
• Drive
• Engine and transmission management
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONICR ESP®
• Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL
  or
• DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL: suspension
• Electric power steering

Selecting the Drive Program

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Automatic Transmission User Manual

Automatic Transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

The function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

WARNING
Risk of accident due to incorrect gear shifting.
If the engine speed is higher than the idle speed and you engage the transmission position h or k, the vehicle may accelerate sharply.

• If you engage the transmission position h or k when the vehicle is at a standstill, always depress the brake pedal firmly and do not accelerate at the same time.

WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle.

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular:

• Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
• Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and becomes trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:

• Releasing the parking brake.
• Changing the gearbox position.
• Starting the vehicle.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the key out of reach of children.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-mission position. The current transmission position will be shown on the instrument display.

• Park position
• Reverse gear
• Neutral
• Drive position

Engaging reverse gear R

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance.

Engaging neutral N

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.

To shift into neutral I with the vehicle switched on, push the selector lever up or down for several seconds to the first point of resistance.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it away.
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral i even if the vehicle is switched off or the driver’s door is opened:

• Depress the brake pedal and engage the neutral
• When the car is stationary.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Switch off the vehicle.

If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in the vehicle, the automatic transmission remains in neutral i.

Engaging park position P

NOTE
Damage due to engaging park position j while the vehicle is rolling
If you shift the transmission into park position j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmission may be damaged.

• If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a door.
• Only engage park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
• Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
• Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
• When the vehicle is stationary, press button j.
  When the transmission position display shows j, the park position is engaged. If the transmission position display j does not appear, apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.

Depending on the situation, it may take a short time until j is engaged. Therefore, always pay attention to the transmission position display.
Park position j will be engaged automatically if one of the following conditions is met:

• You switch the stationary vehicle off in transmission position h or k.
• You open the driver’s door when the vehicle is stationary in transmission position h or k.
• When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if off in transmission position h or k and bring it to a standstill.
• When the vehicle is rolling, you shift to transmission position i, bring the vehicle to a standstill and open the driver’s door when the vehicle is stationary.
• Engaging park position j automatically is required by the vehicle.

To maneuver with an open driver’s door, open the driver’s door while the vehicle is stationary and engage transmission position h or k again.

Engaging drive position D

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance.

When the automatic transmission is in transmission position h, it will shift gears automatically. This depends, among other things, on the following factors:

• The selected drive program
• The position of the accelerator pedal
• The driving speed

Manual gear shifting

NOTE
Mercedes-AMG vehicles

• Observe the notes in the Supplement.
  You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

When the automatic transmission is shifted to position h, you can manually shift it with the steering wheel paddle shifter. If permitted, the automatic transmission will shift to a higher or lower gear depending on the steering wheel paddle shifter being pulled.

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Refueling User Manual

Refueling

Refueling the Vehicle

WARNING
Risk of fire or explosion from fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.

• Fire, open flames, smoking and creating sparks must be avoided.
• Before refueling, switch off the vehicle and, if installed, the stationary heater, and leave them switched off during refueling.

WARNING
Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health.

• Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing
• Do not inhale fuel vapor.
• Keep children away from fuel.
• Keep doors and windows closed during the refueling process.
  If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:
• Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.
• If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
• If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
• Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.

WARNING
Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.

• Before you open the fuel filler cap or take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body.
• To avoid creating another electrostatic charge, do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process.

NOTE
Damage caused by the wrong fuel.

Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine, and the emission control system.

• Only refuel with the low-sulfur spark-ignition engine fuel.

This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel. Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

• Diesel
• Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
• Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
• Gasoline with additives containing metal

If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel:

• Do not switch on the vehicle.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

NOTE
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine
If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel:

• Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise, fuel can enter the engine.
  Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
• Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.

NOTE
Damage to the fuel system caused by overfilled fuel tanks

• Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.

NOTE
Fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle

• Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.

Requirements

• The vehicle is unlocked.

Observe the notes on service fluids and fuel.
Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane rating specified in the information label in the fuel filler flap. Otherwise, engine output may be reduced and fuel consumption increased.

1. Fuel filler flap
2. Bracket for fuel filler cap
3. Tire pressure table
4. QR code for rescue card
5. Fuel type

• Press on the rear part of the fuel filler flap 1.
• Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it.
• Insert the fuel filler cap from above into bracket 2.
• Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank filler neck, hook in place, and refuel.
• Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
• Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly.
• Close fuel filler flap 1.

Parking

Parking the vehicle

WARNING
Risk of accident injury caused by an insufficiently secured vehicle rolling away If the vehicle is not securely parked sufficiently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way even at a slight downhill gradient.

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Driving and Safety User Manual

Driving and Driving Safety Systems

Driving Systems and Your Responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering the vehicle. The driving systems are only aids. They are not a substitute for you paying attention to your surroundings and do not relieve you of your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law. The driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems. Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics. They cannot always take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.

• Some driving systems can regulate or limit the speed to a previously set value. Draw attention to the stored speed when changing drivers.

Information on Vehicle Sensors and Cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to monitor the area in front of, behind, or next to the vehicle.

1. Multifunction camera
2. Cameras in the outside mirror 3 Front radar
3. Front Camera
4. Corner radars
5. Ultrasonic sensors
6. Rearview camera

WARNING
Risk of accident due to restricted detection performance of vehicle sensors and cameras If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving and safety systems cannot function correctly. There is a risk of an accident.

• Keep the area around vehicle sensors or cameras clear of any obstructions and clean.
• Have damage to the bumper, radiator grille or stone chipping in the area of the front and rear windows repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.

The sensors and cameras must not be covered and the detection ranges around them must be kept free. Do not attach additional license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers, foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in the detection range of the sensors and cameras. Make sure that there are no overhanging loads protruding into the detection range. If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator grill, or after an impact, have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the front and rear windows repaired at a qualified specialist workshop. The rearview camera can extend and retract automatically for the purpose of calibration, even though there is no camera image in the display.

Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• R BAS (Brake Assist System)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• ESP® Crosswind Assist
• EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
• STEER CONTROL
• HOLD function
• Hill Start Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Cruise control
• Traffic Sign Assist
• DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
• AIR BODY CONTROL

Driving Assistance Package
The following functions are part of the Driving Assistance Package. Certain functions are only available in some countries. Some functions are also available without the Driving Assistance Package, albeit with restricted functionality.

• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
• Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
• Route-based speed adaptation (country-dependent)
• Active Brake Assist
• Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
• Active Emergency Stop Assist (country dependent)
• Active  Lane Change Assist (country-dependent)
• Active Stop-and-Go Assist (country-dependent)
• Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
• Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Package

• Rearview camera
• 360° Camera
• Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Speed Control User Manual

Speed Control Cruise Control

The function of Cruise Control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value selected by the driver. If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed. You can store any speed above 15 mph (20 km/h) up to the maximum design speed. 

Mercedes AMG vehicles: cruise control is available up to a maximum speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Displays in the Instrument Display

• h (gray): cruise control is selected but not yet activated.
• h (green): cruise control is active.

A stored speed appears along with the h display. The segments between the stored speed and the end of the segment display light up in the speedometer.

System limits
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients. Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. Do not use cruise control in the following situations:

• in traffic situations that require frequent changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on winding roads
• on slippery roads. Accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
• when visibility is poor Operating cruise control

WARNING
Risk of accident due to stored If you call up the stored speed and this is lower than your current speed, the vehicle decelerates.

• Take into account the traffic situation before calling up the stored speed.

Requirements

• Cruise control is selected.
• ESP® must be activated, but not intervening.
• The vehicle speed is at least 15 mph (20 km/h).
• The transmission is in position h.

• Steering wheel control panel for cruise control J Adopts the stored/detected speed
• Deactivates cruise control
• Activates cruise control
• Deactivates cruise control
• Control panel to increase/decrease speed

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Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Active Speed User Manual

The function of Active Speed Limit Assist

The driving speed is adjusted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the case of signs indicating entry into an urban area, the speed is adapted according to the speed permitted within the urban area. The speed limit display on the instrument display is always updated when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign. If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited stretch of road (e.g. on a freeway), the recommended speed is automatically adopted as the stored speed. The system uses the speed stored on an unlimited stretch of road as the recommended speed. If you do not alter the stored speed on an unlimited stretch of road, the recommended speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been put into passive mode by pressing the accelerator pedal, only speed limits that are higher than the set speed are adopted.

System limits
Speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h) are not automatically adopted by the system as the stored speed. Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. applicable for a certain time or due to weather conditions) cannot be properly detected by the system. The maximum permissible speed applied to a vehicle with a trailer is not detected by the system. Adjust the speed in these situations.

WARNING
Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle’s speed The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in some individual cases, such as:

• at speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h)
• in wet conditions or in fog
• when towing a trailer
• Ensure that the driven speed complies with traffic regulations.
• Adjust the driving speed to suit current traffic and weather conditions.

The function of route-based speed adaptation
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated, the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive program selected, the vehicle negotiates a routed event ahead in an economical, comfortable or dynamic manner. When the route event has been passed, the vehicle accelerates again to the stored speed. 

The following route events are taken into account:

• Bends
• T-intersections, traffic circles, and toll stations
• Turns and exits
• Traffic jams ahead (only with Live Traffic Information )
  When the toll station is reached, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC adapts the speed to the stored speed.

Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indicator to change lanes is switched on and one of the following situations is detected:

• Turning at intersections
  Driving on slowing-down lanes
• Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down lanes

The driver is responsible for choosing the right speed and observing other road users. This applies in particular to intersections, traffic circles, and traffic lights, as route-based speed adaptation does not brake the vehicle to a standstill. When route guidance is active, the first speed adjustment is carried out automatically. If the turn signal indicator is switched on, the selected route is confirmed and further speed adjustment is activated.

Speed adaptation is canceled in the following cases:

• If the turn signal indicator is switched off before the route event.
• If the driver depresses the accelerator or brake pedal during the process.

System limits
Route-based speed adaptation does not take right-of-way regulations into account. The driver is responsible for complying with road traffic regulations and driving at a suitable speed.

The speed adaptation made by the system may not always be suitable, particularly in the following situations:

• road’s a course not clearly visible
• road narrowing
• varying maximum permissible speeds in individual lanes, for example at toll stations
• wet road surfaces, snow or ice

In these situations, the driver must intervene accordingly.

WARNING
Risk of an accident in spite of route-based speed adaptation

Route-based speed adaptation can malfunction or be temporarily unavailable in the following situations:

• If the driver does not follow the calculated route
• If map data is not up-to-date or available
• In the event of roadworks
• In bad weather or road conditions
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed R In the event of electronically displayed speed limitations
• Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.

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