The cockpit controls of the E-Class are designed to feel like a natural extension of your intuition. The COMAND system places audio, optional navigation[*1] and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller and a high-resolution 7-inch display. The standard Bluetooth® system lets you make hands-free calls without letting go of the steering wheel.[*2]
To help you plan and enjoy any journey, the Premium 1 Package includes state-of-the-art navigation[*1] with a 80GB hard drive, SiriusXM Traffic and new SiriusXM Weather.[*3] It also expands your listening choices with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, an iPod/MP3 Media Interface[*4] and a 10GB Music Register. An in-dash DVD/CD player, memory card reader and new Bluetooth audio streaming are also standard. To help you get back, a rear view camera is standard as well.[*5]
The E-Class Wagon is a protective showcase of Mercedes-Benz safety firsts. Among its innovations, PRE-SAFE® can detect conditions that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent, then adjust the front seat belts, front passenger seat, windows and sunroof, to better prepare the occupants in the moments before a collision.[*6]
Another exclusive Mercedes-Benz innovation, ATTENTION ASSIST can help alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on longer trips. The system continuously monitors over 70 different parameters of driving behavior in the first minutes of a drive to establish a pattern, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings.[*7]
Optional DISTRONIC PLUS active cruise control automatically slows down or stops the vehicle in response to car traffic ahead. Its PRE-SAFE Brake feature can sense an impending collision and apply full braking.[*8] Optional Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist can help alert you to unseen vehicles in the next lane[*9], help warn you of drifting out of lane[*10], and with available active technology, help steer the car back if you disregard the alerts.
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1. While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system´s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.
2. Bluetooth® interface does not provide phone charging or external antenna. Voice interactivity feature is dependent on selected handset. Phone sold separately. See dealer for a list of approved compatible phones. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Link: Visit MBUSA-Mobile.com for details.
3. SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather services are available in select markets, and require an active SiriusXM subscription and hardware. A complimentary 6-month subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather is provided courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your 6-month trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately. SiriusXM Traffic service covers the primary freeways and interstates in some of the most populated metropolitan areas in the continental United States. In select markets, additional local information is also available. Accurate incident information is dependent on locating, verifying and reporting the incident as soon as the incident occurs. Incident information is especially dependent on various departments of transportation reporting accurate and timely data. Proper maintenance of traffic sensors and a large number of GPS equipped trucks or probe data points are essential in creating accurate flow information. Many of the traffic sensors and probes have inherent reporting delays up to 20 minutes.
4. All iPod® devices are sold separately. Feature not compatible with iPod Shuffle. See dealer for details. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
5. Rear view camera does not audibly notify driver of nearby objects and is not a substitute for actively checking around the vehicle for any obstacles or people. Images displayed may be limited to camera field of view, weather, lighting conditions and the presence of dirt, ice or snow on the camera.
6. A small gap is left near the fully closed position.
PRE-SAFE closes the side windows when the system's sensors detect side movements that suggest a possible rollover.
7. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.
8. Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to stationary objects, nor recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout of the road or the movement of the vehicles ahead. It is the driver's responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. After braking the car for stopped traffic ahead, the system resumes automatically only if traffic pauses for less than 3 seconds.
Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the DISTRONIC Proximity Warning System before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safety.
Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
9. Blind Spot Assist may not be sufficient to avoid all accidents involving vehicles in your blind spot and does not estimate the speed of approaching vehicles. It should not be used as a sole substitute for driver awareness and checking of surrounding traffic conditions.
10. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. Lane Keeping Assist may be insufficient to detect a fatigued or distracted driver or driver inattention. It cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.
