2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE maintenance

ATTENTION ASSIST
...........................144
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 116
Display message ............................ 218
Audio
On-board computer .......................113
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 222
Automatic car wash ..........................198
Automatic transmission Changing gea ryoursel f.................. 103
Display message ............................ 209
Driving tips .................................... 104
Emergency running mode ..............243
Kickdow n....................................... 105
Malfunction ................................... .243
One-touch gearshifting ..................103
Progra mselector button ................104
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 255
Selector leve rpositions ................. 102
Shift range s................................... 103
Trailer towing ................................. 105
Axl eload, permissible
Rea r(trailer towing) ....................... 304 B
Backrest Display message ............................ 227
Bag hook ............................................ 171
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 196
Folding out ..................................... 193
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 53
BAS PLU S(Brake Assist System
Plus) ...................................................... 53
Battery Changing (key )............................... 259
Charging ........................................ 275
Checking (key )............................... 259
Check lamp (key )........................... 259
Disconnecting ................................ 275
Display message ...........209, 219, 225
Fitting the battery ..........................276
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Maintenance (vehicle ).................... 273
Reconnecting ................................. 276Removing/fitting
........................... 275
Vehicle battery .............................. 273
Belt force limiters
Activatio n......................................... 35
Belt tensioners
Activatio n......................................... 35
Belt warning ......................................... 79
Bonnet Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 180
Bonnet catch ................................. 181
Display message ............................ 217
Opening/closing ........................... 180
Resetting the active bonnet
(pedestrian protection) after it is
triggered ........................................ 256
Bonnet release lever
Releas eleve r................................. 181
Boot
Automatic opening ........................... 65
Emergency release ........................255
Locking separatel y........................... 65
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 216
Opening/closing .............................. 64
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 291
Boot separator ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 216
Brake Assist ......................................... 53
see BAS ........................................... 53
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 290
Display message ............................ 219
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .54
Display message .................... 222, 223
Brakes
Display message ............................ 220
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Brake system
Display message ............................ 219
Bulbs .................................................. 260
Cornering light ............................... 262
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 261
Display message ............................ 225
Main-beam headlamps ................... 262 Index
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Main-beam headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............120
Display message .................... 209, 223
Maintenance
Battery ........................................... 273
Manual drive program ......................105
Manual transmission ........................101
Matt paintwork Cleaning ......................................... 199
Memory card (on-board computer) .113
Memory function ................................. 75
Menu Menu overview .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ...............109
Assistance ..................................... 115
Audi o............................................. 113
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 130
Navigation ..................................... 111
Service .......................................... .117
Settings ......................................... 117
Telephone ...................................... 114
Trip ................................................ 110
Message ............................................. 232
see Display message .....................208
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data ............................... 302
Mirrors
Sun viso r........................................ 172
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 174
Installatio n..................................... 285
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 114
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 174
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 62
MOExtende drun-flat sys-
tem* ........................................... 185, 272
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....113
Multicontour seat ................................ 70
Multifunctio ndisplay ........................ 108
Multifunctio nsteering wheel ...........107
Overview .......................................... 28 N
Navigation On-board computer .......................111
NECK-PRO head restraints .................41
Resetting after being triggered ......257
Notes on runnin ginanew vehicle ..178 O
Odometer see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
Consumption ................................. 182
Topping up ..................................... 182
On-board computer ...........................107
Assistance menu ........................... 115
Audi omenu ................................... 113
Convenience submenu ..................121
Display messages ..........................208
Factory settings ............................. 122
Instrument cluster submenu ..........117
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 119
Navigation menu ............................ 111
Overview ........................................ 109
Service menu ................................. 117
Settings menu ............................... 117
Standard displa ysubmenu ............ 110
Telephone menu ............................ 114
Time/Date submenu .....................118
Trip menu ...................................... 110
Vehicle submenu ........................... 120
One-touch gearshifting .....................103
Operatin gsystem
see On-board computer .................107
Outside temperature indicator .......107
Override feature Rea rsidew indows ........................... 51 P
Pain tcode .......................................... 286
Paintwork Cleaning ......................................... 200
Panorama sliding sunroof ................158
Convenience closing ........................97
Convenience opening ......................96 Index
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Personal driving style
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 tgross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsf or recycling and re-use.
There is anetwork of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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service.
Anumber or another letter may be
displayed after the letter. This figure indicates
any necessary additional maintenance work
to be performed. If you report this displayed
information to aqualified specialist work-
shop, for example aMercedes-Benz Service
Centre, they can inform you of the costs the
service will incur.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted. To maintain the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
before disconnecting the battery.
or
X Subtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
Hiding aservice message X
Press 0041or0064.
Service overdue Ad
isplaym essage is shown in the multi-func-
tion display, for example:
Service Aoverdue by ... days
Service Aoverdue by .. km
i If you fail to have the service performed
by the specified date, you may be violating
applicable laws. Your warranty may be inva-
lidated and goodwills ettlementsmay be
refused.
Callingupa service due date X
Switch on the ignition.
X Press the 0040or003E button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the 003Cor003D button to select the
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm with
0064.
The multi-function displays hows the
service due date. Care
Care and cleaning products
Regular care of your vehicle is acondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use only care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
and do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces and protective
films with hard objects, e.g. rings or ice
scrapers. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning cloths
and polishing wads in an environmentally
responsible manner.
! Do not park the vehicle for along period
of time directly after cleaning, especially if
the wheels have just been cleaned with a
wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
rapid corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park
the vehicle when it is at normal operating
temperature. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
Risk of accident
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS* is activated. Therefore,
deactivate the Hold function or DISTRONIC
PLUS before the vehicle is washed in an auto-
matic car wash. 198
CareOperation
*o
ptional
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!
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with ahigh-
pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. Reg-
ularc are of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure
that their original shine is restored.
! Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents such as
wheel cleaner.
X Cleant he exhaust tail pipes with achrome
care product approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Trailer tow hitch* The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X Remove any rust using awire brush.
X Remove dirt with aclean, lint-free cloth or
ab rush.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with ahigh-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents. X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-
pling 0046.
X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
! Observe the note on care provided by the
trailer manufacturer. i
Maintenance of the ball coupling and
trailer tow hitch can also be performed by
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner. Interior care
Cleaning the steering wheelb oss and
dashboard G
Risk of injury
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as aresult, plastic
parts may break awayw hen an airbagis
deployed, which may result in severe injuries.
X Wipe the dashboard and steering wheel
boss with adamp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a
microfibre cloth) and cleaning agent.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the COMAND display X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Cleant he displays urface using acommer-
cially-available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD displayc leaner.
X Dry the displays urface usingadry micro-
fibre cloth.
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R alcohol-based solvents or petrol
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available householdc lean-
ing agents Care
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Cruise
control ---k
m/h Ac
onditi on foractivatin gcruise control has no tbeen fulfilled.
You hav etried to store aspeed belo w30km/ h,fore xample.
X Activat eESP®
(Y page 55)
X If condition spermit ,drive faste rtha n3 0km/ hand store
th es peed (Y page 122). Symbol messages
G
Risk of acciden
tand injury
If wor krelevant to safet yiscarriedout incorrectly, this could impair th eoperatin gsafet yofy our
vehicle. You could los econtro lofthevehicl eand caus eanaccident. In addition ,the safety
systems may no longer be able to protect you or other sastheya re designed to do.
Always hav emaintenance wor kcarrie dout at aqualified specialist workshop .The workshop must
hav ethe necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out th eworkr equired. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use aMercedes-Ben zServi ce Centr efor this purpose .Inparticular,
wor krelevant to safet yoronsafety-related systems mus tbecarriedout at aqualified specialist
workshop. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00F6 If th
esymbol appears in th emultifunction display, aseat belt
tongue has been clipped into arear seat belt buckle.
Further information on th estatu si nd icato rfor ther ear seat
belt s(Ypage 79) 00F7 G
Risk of injury
If th esymbol appears in th emultifunction display, aseat belt
tongue has no tbeen clipped into arear seat belt buckle.
X If necessary, ask th eoccupant sintherear to faste ntheir
seat belts.
Further information on th estatu si nd icato rfor ther ear seat
belt s(Ypage 79) 0084 The boo
tlid is open.
X Clos ethe boo tlid. 0058 Close
boo
ts epa‐
rator The boo
tseparator* is open.
X Clos ethe boo tseparator*. 216
Display
messagesPractical advice
*optional
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