2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE suspension

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On vehicles with steering wheel gearshift
paddles* ,you can restrict or derestrict the
shift range in the same way as with Touch-
shift (Y page 103).
Program selector button The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics. C
Comfort comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport sporty driving style
X
Press program selector button 0046repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift
program Cor Sappears in the multifunction
display.
i Regardless of whether automatic drive
program Cor Sis selected, the automatic
transmission always switches to drive pro-
gram Cwhen you next start the engine.
Drive program Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R comfort-oriented engine and suspension
settings
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R the vehicle pulling awaym ore gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully R
increased sensitivity; this improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, which results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R sporty engine and suspension configura-
tion
R the vehicle pulling awayinf irst gear
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R as aresult of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption may
be higher
Driving tips Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
Double-clutch function
E3 50 and E500 only: when shifting down,
the double-clutch function is active regard-
less of the currently selected drive program.
The double-clutch function reduces load
change reactions and is conducive to asporty
driving style. The sound generated by the
double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected. 104
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Switching the fold in mirrors when lock-
ing* function on/off
If you switch on the Fold mirrors in when
locking: function, the exterior mirrors fold
in when you lock the vehicle. When you
unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's
or front-passenger door, the exterior mirrors
fold out again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold the exterior mirrors in using the button
on the door (Y page 74), they will not fold out
automatically. The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
X Press the 0040or003E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 003Dor003C button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press the 0064button to confirm.
X Press the 003Dor003C button to select the
Fold in mirrors when locking: func-
tion.
You will see the selected setting: onor
off.
X Press the 0064button to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the
Limit speed (winter tyres): func-
tion in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be
set in the Vehiclesubmenu. If you want to
reset the Daytime driving lamps: in the
Light submenu, you must turn the key in the
ignition lock to position 1.
X Press the 0040or003E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 003Dor003C button to select the
Factory setting submenu.
X Press the 0064button to confirm.
The Reset all settings? message
appears. X
Press the 003Dor003C button to select
Yes orNo.
X Press the 0064button to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected Yes,the multifunction
display shows aconfirmation message. Driving systems
Overview of driving systems
The vehicle's driving systems are described
on the following pages:
R cruise control, Distronic Plus* and Speed-
tronic, which are used to control the speed
of the vehicle
R HOLD function, which makes pulling away
easier, particularly on steep uphill gradi-
ents
R dynamic handling package with sports
mode*, which is used to adjust the vehi-
cle's suspension system
R PARKTRONIC* and Parking Guidance*,
which assist you in finding aparking space,
as well as when manoeuvring and parking
R reversing camera*, which assists you when
parking and manoeuvring
R ATTENTION ASSIST, which helps you
detect tiredness or increasing lapses in
concentration
R Speed Limit Assist*, which shows you
speed limits that are detected in the multi-
function display
The ABS,B AS,BAS PLUS* ,adaptive brake
lights, ESP ®
,E BV and ADAPTIVE BRAKE driv-
ing safety systems and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* are described in the "Driving safety
systems" section (Y page 52). Cruise control
Cruise control maintains aconstant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order 122
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You will see
awarnin gmessage in the multi-
function display if the HOL Dfunction is acti-
vated and:
R the driver's door is opened and you release
the seat belt.
R the engin eisswitched off.
R the bonnet is opened.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Brak eimmediately
X Immediately depres sthe brak epedal firmly
until the warnin gmessage in the multi-
function display goes out. This deactivates
the HOL Dfunction.
On vehicles with automatic transmission*:
Select Park (P)
X Move the selector lever to Pto prevent the
vehicle fro mrollin gaway.
The HOL Dfunction is deactivated. The
warnin gmessage in the multi-function dis-
play disappears.
Ah orn will also sound at regular intervals if
the HOL Dfunction is activate dand you:
R switc hoff the engine, open the driver's
door and remove your seat belt.
R open the bonnet.
The sounding of the horn alert syou to the fact
that the vehicle has been parked while the
HOL Dfunction is still activated. The tone
becomes louder if you attempt to lock the
vehicle. The vehicle is not locked until the
HOL Dfunction is deactivated.
i If the ignition has been switched off ,the
engin ecannot be started again until the
HOL Dfunction has been deactivated.
If there is afault in the system or power supply
while the HOL Dfunction is activated, the
Brak eimmediately message is shown in
the multi-function display. Immediately
depres sthe brak efirmly until the warning
message in the multi-function display goes
out. On vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*, you can also select P.This deactivates
the HOL Dfunction. Dynamic handling package with
sports mode*
The most importan tpart of the dynamic han-
dling package with sport smode is the adjust-
able suspension system. This automatically
controls and adapts the suspension to the
respectiv edrivin gsituation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
R your drivin gstyle
R the road surfac econditions
R your individual selection ;see also the fol-
lowing description.
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic
transmission*, the dynamic handlin gpack-
age with sport smode also includes steering
wheel gearshift paddles* with amanual gear-
shift program* (Y page 105). X
Start the engine.
Sports tuning The firmer settin
gofthe suspension tuning in
sport smode ensures even better contact
with the road. Selec tthis mode when employ-
ing asport ydrivin gstyle, e. g. on winding
countr yroads.
Your selection remain sstored until you
switc hoff the engine.
X Press button 0047.
Indicator lamp 0046light sup. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected. Dependin gonthe
engin eoutput ,the accelerator pedal is Driving systems
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more responsive. On vehicles with auto-
matic transmission*, drive program
Sis
selected.
Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of yourv
ehicleare more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer amore comfortable
driving style ,but alsow hen driving fast on
straigh troads, e.g. motorways.
X Press button 0047.
Indicator lamp 0046goes out. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles
with automatic transmission*, drive pro-
gram Cis selected. PARKTRONIC*
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Risk of accident
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detect all obstacles. This system does not
relieve you of the need to pay attention.
You are alwaysr esponsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to youri mme-
diate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger
yourself and others. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasound. It indicates visuallya nd audibly
the distance between yourv ehicleand an
object.
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when
you switch on the ignitio nand release the
handbrake.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicl eusing six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper. 0046
Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side
Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise, they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them. Side view
:Coupé shown as an example Top view138
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Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapou rpockets may form in the brake system
whe nthe brakes are applie dhard( e.g .when
driving downhill) .Thisw ould impai rbraking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with abrake fluid that ha sbeena pproved by
Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in
the Service Booklet.
The warranty is only valid if yo uhavet he vehi-
cle topped up with an antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor which ha sbeena pproved by
Mercedes-Benz.
i There is usuall yanotice in the engine
compartment to remind yo uwhent he next
brake fluid change is due. Windscree
nwasher system
The headlamp cleaning system* and wind-
scree nwashe rsystem are both supplie dfrom
the washe rfluid reservoir.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid and its mixing rati o(Ypage 183). Vehicl
edata, E200 CGI BlueEFFI-
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edimensions Vehicl
elen gth (ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth including exterio rmirrors Coupé
2028 mm
Cabriolet
2015 mm Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
eheight 47 Coupé
1393 mm
Cabriolet
1398 mm
Whee
lbase Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
Vehicl
eweigh ts48 Unladen weight (i
naccordance with EC
Directive), manual transmission Coupé
Cabriolet
Unladen weight (i
naccordance with EC
Directive), automati ctransmission Coupé
Cabriolet
The unladen weigh
tincludes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and al lfluid s(fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increas ethe unladen weigh tand reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load, Coupé only
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weigh
tinformation can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 286). 47
The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
48 Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print. Vehicled
ata,E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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Vehicl
edata, E250 CGIBlueEFFI-
CIENCY Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
elengt h(ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth includin gexterior mirrors Coupé
2028 mm
Cabriolet
2015 mm
Vehicl
eheight 49 Coupé
1397 mm
Cabriolet
1402 mm
Wheel base
Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
Vehicl
eweigh ts50 Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
directive) Coupé
1575 kg
Cabriolet
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg) ,lug gage (7 kg) and al lfluid s(fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increas ethe unladen weight and reduce the
maximu mpayload. Maximum roof
load, Coupé only
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight informatio
ncan be
found on the vehicl eide ntificatio nplate
(Y page 286). Vehicl
edata, E350
i The E350 model is onl yavailable in cer-
tai nc ountries. Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
elengt h(ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth includin gexterior mirrors Coupé
2028 mm
Cabriolet
2015 mm
Vehicl
eheight 51 Coupé
1397 mm
Cabriolet
1402 mm
Wheel base
Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
49
The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load ,optiona lequipment
and the state of the suspension.
50 Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print.
51 The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load ,optiona lequipment
and the state of the suspension. 292
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Vehicl
eweigh ts52 Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
directive) Coupé
1645 kg
Cabriolet
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and al
lfluid s(fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optiona lequipment
increas ethe unladen weight and reduce the
maximu mpayload. Maximum roof
load, Coupé only
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicl
eide ntification plate
(Y page 286). Vehicl
edata, E350 CGI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
elengt h(ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth includin gexterior mirrors Coupé
2028 mm
Cabriolet
2015 mm
Vehicl
eheight 53 Coupé
1397 mm
Cabriolet
1402 mm Vehicl
edimensions Wheel base
Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
Vehicl
eweigh ts54 Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
directive) Coupé
1670 kg
Cabriolet
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and al
lfluid s(fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optiona lequipment
increas ethe unladen weight and reduce the
maximu mpayload. Maximum roof
load, Coupé only
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicl
eide ntification plate
(Y page 286). Vehicl
edata, E500 Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
elengt h(ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth includin gexterior mirrors Coupé
2028 mm
52
Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print.
53 The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load ,optiona lequipment
and the state of the suspension.
54 Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print. Vehicl
edata, E500
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Vehicl
edimensions Cabriolet
2015 mm
Vehicl
eheight 55 Coupé
1398 mm
Cabriolet
1403 mm
Wheel base
Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
Vehicl
eweigh ts56 Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
directive) Coupé
1715 kg
Cabriolet
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and al lfluid s(fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optiona lequipment
increas ethe unladen weight and reduce the
maximu mpayload. Maximum roof
load, Coupé only 100 kg
Maximum boot
load 100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicl
eide ntification plate
(Y page 286). Vehicl
edata, E220 CDIBlueEFFI-
CIENCY Vehicl
edimensions Vehicl
elengt h(ECE) Coupé
4698 mm
Cabriolet
4698 mm
Vehicl
ewidth includin gexterior mirrors Coupé
2028 mm
Cabriolet
2015 mm
Vehicl
eheight 57 Coupé
1393 mm
Cabriolet
1398 mm
Wheel base
Coupé
2760 mm
Cabriolet
2760 mm
Vehicl
eweigh ts58 Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
Directive), manual transmission Coupé
Cabriolet
Unlade
nweigh t(in accordance with EC
Directive), automatic transmission Coupé
55
The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load ,optiona lequipment
and the state of the suspension.
56 Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print.
57 The value sspecified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load ,optiona lequipment
and the state of the suspension.
58 Missing value sweren ot available at time of going to print. 294
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