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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Passenger-side exterior mirror parking position

In this manual: Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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The parking position of the passenger-side exterior mirror in the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) makes maneuvering into tight parking spaces easier. The individual setting allows the curb to be seen better, which helps prevent scratches on the wheel rims. The function is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and can be stored using the memory button.

Setting and storing the parking position

Via reverse gear
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Driver-side exterior mirror button
Passenger-side exterior mirror button
Adjustment button
Memory button M

You can adjust the passenger-side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on the passenger side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this setting.

Park the vehicle and turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2.

Press the buttonfor the passenger-side exterior mirror.

Engage reverse gear.
  • The passenger-side exterior mirror moves to the preset parking position.

    Using the adjustment buttonadjust the exterior mirror so that the rear wheel and the curb are visible in it.

  • The parking position is stored. Note

    If you shift the transmission into another gear position, the passenger-side exterior mirror returns to the driving position.

    Using the memory button

    You can adjust the passenger-side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on the passenger side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this setting using the memory button Mto store it.

    Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2.

    With the passenger-side exterior mirror activated, use the adjustment buttonto adjust the exterior mirror. The rear wheel and the curb must be visible in the mirror.

    Press the memory button Mand within three seconds press one of the arrows on the adjustment buttonpress.
  • If the exterior mirror does not move, the parking position has been stored.

    If the exterior mirror moves, repeat the steps.

    Recalling the parking position

    Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2.

    Select the passenger-side exterior mirror with the button.

    Engage reverse gear.
  • The passenger-side exterior mirror swivels into the stored parking position. The passenger-side exterior mirror returns to its original position
    • as soon as you drive faster than 15 km/h
    • or when you press the buttonfor the driver-side exterior mirror.

    The parking position of the passenger-side exterior mirror on the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) makes maneuvering into tight parking spaces easier. Storing the position allows the system to be used conveniently and safely.

    Thanks to the memory function, the setting is reliably retained even during repeated parking maneuvers, increasing the everyday usability of the vehicle.

    Question: When does the passenger-side exterior mirror swivel into the parking position?

    Answer: As soon as reverse gear is engaged and the mirror has been correctly programmed.

    Question: How is the parking position stored?

    Answer: Press the memory button M, then press one of the memory position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.

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