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On-board computer and displays

Assist menu

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In the "Assist" menu of the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen., W212, 2009–2016), systems such as DISTRONIC PLUS or Blind Spot Assist can be individually adjusted. The assist graphic shows the current status at a glance, supporting the interaction between driver and technology to enhance safety.

Introduction

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following options are available in the Assist. menu:

  • Display assist graphic
  • Switch the traffic sign assist messages on or off
  • Switch ESP on or off (except AMG vehicles)
  • Switch Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot of DISTRONIC PLUS on or off
  • Switch PRE-SAFE Brake on or off
  • Switch COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS on or off
  • Switch ATTENTION ASSIST on or off
  • Switch Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist on or off
  • Switch Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist on or off

Display assist graphic

Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

Using theorSelect the assist graphic.

Using thepress.

  • In the assist graphic, the multifunction display shows the DISTRONIC PLUS distance display. The assist graphic shows the status and further information of the following driving or driving safety systems:
    • Traffic Sign Assistant
    • DISTRONIC PLUS
    • PRE-SAFE Brake
    • COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
    • ATTENTION ASSIST
    • Lane keeping assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • Rear window wiper

    Using theCall up the ATTENTION ASSIST evaluation.

    Switch the traffic sign assist messages on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect Traffic Sign Assist.

    Using thepress.

  • The current selection is displayed.Switch on or off: Presspress.
  • When the display is switched on, detected traffic signs are shown in the multifunction display for five seconds.

    Further information on Traffic Sign Assist .

    Switching ESP on or off

    Info
    Observe the important safety notes on ESP .

    WARNING

    If you switch off ESP, ESP does not stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents!

    Only switch off ESP while the situations described below apply.

    In the following situations, it may be better to switch off ESP:

    • when driving with snow chains
    • in deep snow
    • on sand or gravel
    Switch ESP on or off on AMG vehicles .

    More information on ESP.

    Start the engine.

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect ESP.Using thepress.
  • The current selection appears.

    To switch on or off: press again onpress.

    If the warning lamplights up in the instrument cluster with the engine running, ESP is switched off.

    If the warning lampand the warning lamplights up continuously, ESP is unavailable due to a malfunction.

    Observe the information on warning lamps.

    Observe the information on display messages.

    Switch PRE-SAFE Brake on or off

    PRE-SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect PRE-SAFE Brake.

    Using thepress.

  • The current selection is displayed.To switch on or off: press again onpress.
  • When PRE-SAFE Brake is switched off, the assistance graphic in the multifunction display shows the symbol.

    More information on PRE-SAFE Brake.

    Switch COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect Collision Prevent.

    Using thepress.

  • The current selection is displayed.To switch on or off: press again onpress.
  • When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is switched off, the assistance graphic in the multifunction display shows the symbol.

    More information on COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS.

    Switching Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorDTR+: Select Steering Assist.

    Using thepress.
  • The current selection is displayed.To switch on or off: press again onpress.
  • When Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are switched on, the multifunction display shows the message DTR+: Steering Assist On.

    More information on DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot.

    Switch ATTENTION ASSIST on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect Attention Assist.

    Using thepress.
  • The current selection is displayed.

    Using theconfirm.

    Using theorSet to Off, Standard or Sensitive.Using thesave the setting.
  • When ATTENTION ASSIST is switched off, the multifunction display shows the symbol in the assistance graphicon.

    More information on ATTENTION ASSIST.

    Switching Blind Spot Assist on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect Blind Spot Assist.

    Using thepress.
  • The current selection appears.

    To switch on or off: press again onpress.

    More information on Blind Spot Assist.

    More information on Active Blind Spot Assist.

    Switching Lane Keeping Assist on or off

    Using theorSelect the Assist. menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect Lane Keeping Assist.

    Using thepress.
  • The current selection appears.

    Using theconfirm.

    Using theorSet to Off, Standard or Adaptive.Using thesave the setting.
  • When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is switched on, the multifunction display shows the lane boundary markings with light lines in the assistance graphic.

    More information on Lane Keeping Assist.

    More information on Active Lane Keeping Assist.

    The assistance menu of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) provides access to important safety systems. The driver can individually control systems such as ESP, ATTENTION ASSIST or Blind Spot Assist and increase driving comfort.

    With these options, the E-Class underlines its leading position in active safety and driver assistance.

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