Driving And Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

150 Driving and parking
Standby mode
Standby mode function
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
The vehicle can be parked over a long period
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of time without losing power.
The vehicle battery is preserved.
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The maximum period out of use is displayed
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in the multimedia system display.
Functions such as interior protection or tow-
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away protection are not available.
The connection to online services is interrup‐
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ted.
If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
The engine is switched off.
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The ignition is switched on.
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Exceeding the vehicle's displayed period out of
use may cause inconvenience, i.e. it cannot be
guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably
start the engine.
The starter battery must be charged in the fol‐
lowing situations:
The vehicle's period out of use must be
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extended.
A message appears in the multimedia system
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display explaining that the battery charge is
insufficient for standby mode.
% Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
Activating or deactivating standby mode
Multimedia system:
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Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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When you activate the function, a prompt
appears.
Select .
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Standby mode is activated.

Driving and driving safety systems

Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
vering the vehicle. The driving systems are aids
and do not relieve you of your responsibility. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions at all times
and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the
limitations regarding the safe use of these sys‐
tems.
Function of the radar sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems use
radar sensors to monitor the area in front of,
behind or next to the vehicle (depending on the
vehicle's equipment).
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar
sensors are integrated behind the bumpers
and/or behind the radiator grille. Keep these
parts free of dirt, ice and slush . The sensors
must not be covered, for example by bicycle
racks, overhanging loads or radar-reflecting
stickers. Following an impact and in the event of