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On-board computer and displays

General information. Important safety notes

In this manual: On-board computer and displays
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 chapter "General information" of the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen, W212, 2009–2016) provides safety-relevant notes and recommendations for using the vehicle functions. It particularly emphasizes responsible use of information systems while driving, in order to avoid distraction and risks.

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This operator's manual describes all models, standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the editorial deadline of this operator's manual. Country-specific deviations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all described functions. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Refer to the information on qualified workshops .

Important Safety Notes

WARNING

If you operate integrated information systems and communication devices while driving, you are distracted from the traffic situation. You may also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident!

Operate these devices only when the traffic situation allows it. If you cannot ensure this, stop safely in accordance with traffic regulations and make entries with the vehicle stationary.

When operating the on-board computer, observe the legal regulations of the country in which you are currently located.

WARNING

If the instrument cluster has failed or a malfunction is present, you may not be able to recognize functional restrictions of safety-relevant systems. The operational safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of accident!

Continue driving carefully. Have the vehicle checked immediately by a qualified workshop.

The on-board computer only shows display messages and warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display. Therefore, make sure your vehicle is always operationally safe.

If the operational safety of your vehicle is impaired, park the vehicle immediately in a safe place. Contact a qualified workshop.

Hybrid vehicles: Be sure to read the supplementary manual "HYBRID". Otherwise you may not recognize hazards, e.g. from high voltage.

For an overview, refer to the illustration of the instrument cluster .

The Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) provides clear safety notes on handling the on-board computer and information systems. Distraction can lead to accidents, so Mercedes emphasizes the importance of responsible operation.

These notes show that safety always has top priority at Mercedes-Benz.

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