Safety, Reliability & Mileage
Because the E-Class has been redesigned, we don't yet have predicted reliability ratings for this model. Furthermore, the 2010 E-Class hasn't yet been crash-tested by our preferred source, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All-wheel-drive models are estimated to get 17/24 mpg city/highway — slightly less than models without all-wheel drive.
Standard safety features for the E350 4Matic include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags that cover both rows of seats. As mentioned, our test model also came with a few optional safety features, including Blind-Spot Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, Attention Assist, and an adaptive cruise control system called Distronic Plus with Pre-Safe Brake, which can apply the brakes to slow the car all the way to a stop if needed. Click here to see a full list of safety features.
About the Distronic/Pre-Safe system: It works. In one of my highway drives, someone decided to exit the highway by cutting across three lanes of traffic in front of me and several other cars. I saw what was happening in time to have my foot on the brake pedal, and I'd like to say I was so quick I was able to properly apply the brakes — but the system was quicker. Let's hope I never get to test the airbags.
See also:
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
No change of direction announced
1 Distance to the destination
2 Distance to the next change of direction
3 Current road
4 Symbol for "follow the road's co ...
Opening and closing the side windows
1 Front left
2 Front right
3 Rear right
4 Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side w ...
Clearing the memory of the integrated garage door opener on the rear-view mirror
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press and hold transmitter buttons 2 and 4 for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. The memory is cleared.
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