2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET battery

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You can connect consumer swithapower
ratin gofupto2 40Wtot he permanent
power supply and up to 18 0Wto the power
supp lythat is switched on via the ignition
lock.
You must not charge atrailer battery using
th ep ower supply.
The trailer's permanen tpower supply is
switched off in the even toflow vehicle supply
voltage and after six hour satthe latest.
You can obtai nfurther information about
installing the trailer electrics from aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Ser vice Centre.
X To switch the connected power supply
on or off: turn the key in the ignitio nlock
to position 2or 0respec tively. Bulb failur
eindicator for LEDs
i If LE Dlamps are fitted in the trailer, an
error message may appear in the multi-
function display –even if there is no fault –
if th ecorrespondin gLED chain's current
draw drops below 50 milliamperes (mA).
To ensure reliabl eoperation of the bulb failure
indic ator,am inimum current of 50 mA must
be guaranteed by the manufacturer of each
LED chain in the trailer lighting. Trailer with 7-pin connector
General information If you
rtrailer ha sa7-pin connector, you can
connect it to the 13-pin socket on the ball
coupling using an adapter or, if necessary, an
adapter cable. Both of thes ecan be obtained
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fittin
gthe adapter X
Open th esocke tcover.
X Insert the connector with lug :into
groove ;on the socket and tur nthe con-
nector clockwi seto the stop.
X Make the cover engage.
X If you are using an adapter cable, secure
the cabl etothe trailer with cable ties.
! Make sur ethat ther eissufficient cable
pla ysot hat the cable cannot become
detached when cornering. 190
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Displa
ymessages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
P Se
lect
Par k( P) While the HOLD functio
norDISTRONIC PLUSisa ctive, you
have:
R opened the driver's door and releasedthe sea tbelt or
R switched off the engin eor
R opened the bonnet
At one ma yalso sound at regular intervals. The ton ebecomes
louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle.
You can notstart the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
You can restart the engine. Auxiliary
battery malfunc‐
tion The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no lon-
ger being charged.
X
Visit aqualified specialist workshop. N The boot lid is open.
X
Close the boot lid. M G
Risk of accident
The bonnet is open. Awarning ton ealso sounds.
X Pull ove rand sto pthe vehicle safel yassoonasp ossible,
paying attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
X Engag ethe parkin gbrake.
X Close th ebonnet.
If the active bonnet (pedestrian protection) has been trig-
gered:
X Reset the bonnet (Y page 258).
X Close the bonnet. Active
bonnet malfunc‐
tion See
Owner's
Manual The active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is not active due to
am
alfunction.
X Visit aqualified special istworkshop. C At least one door is open.
Awarning ton ealso sounds.
X Close all doors. Display messages
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Centre console, front
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Slide cover :forwards until it engages.
X Press in cigarette ligh ter;.
Cigarett elighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when th eheating element is red-hot. 12
Vsockets
Point stoo bserve befo reuse !
If you are using all so cketsi nt he vehicle,
make surethat yo udonot excee dthe max-
im um current dra wof55A.O therwise, you
wil loverl oadt he fuses.
The socket can be used for accessories with
am aximum power consumptio nof180 W,
e.g .lamp sorc hargers for mobi lephones.
If you use the socket for long periods when
the engine is switched off ,the battery may
discharge.
Dashboar dsocket X
Open the glove compartment
(Y pag e244).
X Lift up the cove rofsocket :.
An additional socket is fitted in the centre
console on vehicles without an ashtray with
cigarette lighter. X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Lif tu pt he cover of socket ;.
X To close: press cover :briefly at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in th erear compartment As
ocke tisf itted in the centre console in the
rear compartment in vehicles with an ashtray
and acigarett elighter. X
Pull cover ;out by its top edge.
X Lif tu pt he cover of socket :. Featu
res
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The ASSYST PLU
Sservice interval display
does not take into account any periods of
tim eduring which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before discon-
necting the battery.
or
X Subtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
Hiding the service message X
Press %ora on the steering wheel.
Displaying the service message X
Switc hont he ignition.
X Press =or; to selec tthe Service
men uont he steerin gwheel.
X Press 9or: to selec tthe ASSYST
PLUS submenu and press ato con firm.
Th es ervice due date appear sint he multi-
func tion display.
Please bear th efollowing in mind Aq
ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Ben zService Cent re,w ill reset the
ASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display after
the necessary service work has bee ncarried
out.
You can obtain further information ,e.g.
regarding servic ework,from aMercedes-
Ben zService Cent reor directly from
Mercedes-Ben z.
! If th eASSYST PLU Sservic einterval indi-
cator has bee ninadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at aMercedes-Benz
Ser vice Centre.
Have the servic ework carried out as descri-
bed in the Ser vice Boo klet. There may oth-
erwise be inc reased wear, resulting in dam- age to the vehicle or to the major assem-
blies. Care
Notes on care
Regular care of your vehicle is acondition for
retaining the quality in the long ter m.
Use car eproducts and cleaning agent srec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
! For cleanin gyour vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry ,rough or hard cloths
R abrasiv ecleanin gagents
R solven ts
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surface sorprotective
films with hard objects ,e.g. aring or ice
scraper .You coul dotherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally respo nsible man-
ner.
! Do not park up your vehicle for alonger
period immediately after cleanin git, espe-
cially not after cleaning the whee lrims with
wheel rim cleanin gagent. Wheel rim clean-
ing agent scan increase corrosio nofbrake
discs and brake pads .Generally speaking,
you should not park the vehicle after clean-
ing until you have run it at regula roperating
temperature. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
Risk of accident
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For Care
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sreason, following acar wash, drive with
particular care unti lthe brakes are dry. G
Risk of accident
Th ev ehicle is braked when th eHOLDfunction
or DISTRONI CPLUSisa ctivated. Therefore,
dea ctivate th eHOLD function and DISTRONIC
PLU Sbefor ethe vehicle is washed in an auto-
matic car wash.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the ver ystart.
! We recommend automatic car washes
with an adjustable 40
high-pressure pre-
cleaning program. In car washes that use
hig hw ater pressures, there is adanger that
as mall quantity of water may leak int othe
vehicle.
! Cabriolet: do not treat the vehicle with
hot wax under any circumstan ces.
! Cabriolet: pull the key out of the ignition
lock when washing the vehicle .This
ensures that the win ddeflector on the
windscreen is retracted. The wind deflector
may otherwise be damaged.
If the vehicle is ver ydirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! In car washes with atowing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission
is in transmission position N,otherwis ethe
vehicle could be damaged.
! Make sur ethat the side windows ar ecom-
pletel yclosed, that the ventilation/heater
blowe risfully turned off and that the wind-
screen wiper switch is set to 0.Otherwi se,
the rain/light senso rmay be activated, trig-
gering unintended wiper movemen ts.T his
could cau se damage to the vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wip eoff
wax from th ewindscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
screen. High-pressur
ecleaners G
Risk of accident
Do not use high-pressur ecleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent.
! Always maintain adistance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door joint
R soft top (Cabriolet)
R wind deflector net (Cabriolet)
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleanin gthe whee ls !
Do not use acidic whee lcleaning products
to remov ebrake dust .This could damage
wheel bolts and brake componen ts.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
perio dstraight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosio nofthe brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for afew minutes after clean-
ing. Brakin gheats the brak ediscs and
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Do not continue to drive in run-flat mod
eif:
R youh earb anging noises.
R the vehicl estarts to shake.
R yous ee smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewall softhe tyre.
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the wheel(s) checked for damage at aquali-
fie ds pecialist workshop whic hhas the nec-
essary specialis tknowledge and tool stocarry
out the work required. The faulty tyre must be
replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose .Inp articular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop.
i Whe nreplacing one or all tyres, make
sure that you only use tyres marked
MOExtended and of the specified size for
the vehicle.
i Vehicles featuring the MOExtended run-
flat system are not equipped with the
TIREFI Tkit. It is therefor erecommended
that you additionally equip your vehicle
with the TIREFI Tkit if you fit tyres that do
not featur erun-flat properties ,e.g. winter
tyres .You can obtain aTIREFIT kit from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre ,for exam-
ple. Ba
ttery Important safety notes
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. To prevent damage from corrosion, only
replace the battery with one that has
acentral
ven tilation cover.
Only replace abattery with abattery that has
been recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Consult aMercedes-Benz Servic eCentr eif
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
al ong period of time. G
Risk of inju
ry
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the battery.
Avoid creatin
gsparks. Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protec
tive
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apro nand aface
mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult adoctor if
necessary. Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observ
ethis Owner's Man-
ual. H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries in the household
rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries in an
environmen tally responsible manner .Take Battery
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mtoa Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or
to as pecial collectio npoint for old batteries. G
Risk of inju
ry
Fo rs afety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. Thes ebatteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupant sfrom suffering aci dburns
should the battery be damaged in the event
of an accident.
To prevent acid burns, observe the following
safety notes when handling batteries:
R do not lean over the battery.
R do not place any metal objects on abattery.
Otherwise ,you coul dcause ashort circuit
and the battery's gas mixtur ecould ignite.
R mak esure that you do not create an elec-
trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing synthetic
clothing or as aresult of friction on fabrics.
Therefore, you should not pull or slide the
batter yover carpets or other synthetic
materials.
R neve rtouch the battery first. To discharge
ap ossible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touc hthe bodywork.
R do not wipe the battery usin gacloth. The
battery may explode as aresult of electro-
static charge or due to flying sparks.
! Switc hoff th eengine and remove the key
before disconnectin gthe termi nalclamps
from the battery .Onvehicles with KEY-
LE SS -GO, make sure that the ignition is
switched off. Check that all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluste rare off.
Otherwise, yo umay destroy electronic
components, such as the alternator.
i Remove the key if you park the vehicle
and do not require any electrical consum-
ers. The vehicle will then use very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not
carr yout work on batteries yourself, e.g.
removing, charging or replacing. Always have this work performed at
aqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Ben zService
Cent re. Installation location of the battery
Your vehicle is equippe dwithabatter yint he
engin ecompartmen t. Itis located on the front
bulkhea dunder the filter box on the right-
hand sid eofthe vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X Appl ythe parkin gbrake firml yand on vehi-
cles with automati ctransmission, shift the
transmission to position P.
X Switch off all electrica lconsumers, e.g.
radio, blower ,etc.
X Turn the key to position 0(Ypage 135) in
the ignition lock and remove it, or, with
KEYLESS-GO, make sure that the ignition
has bee nswitched off (Y page 135). All
indicator lamps must be off in the instru-
ment cluster.
X Open the bonnet (Y page 259). X
Release clamps ;on filter box :.
X Remove filter box :.
i Information on disconnecting the battery
(Y page 286). Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected: 286
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R
the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able .Greater braking force wil lthen be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessar y,depress the brak epedal
with maximum force.
R the transmission is locked in position Pon
vehicles with automati ctransmission.
! Alwaysd isconnect the battery in the
order described below. Never mix up the
terminal clam pdisconnection/connection
order and never mix up the terminal
clam ps.You may otherwis edamag ethe
vehicle electronics. :
Battery
; Positive terminal
= Negativ eterminal
? Breather hose
X Remove the negative terminal clam pfrom
th eb attery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose. Fittin
gand removin gthe battery
X To remove: disconnect th ebattery
(Y pag e286).
X Loose nthe bolt which holds the battery in
place. X
Rem ovet he battery.
X To fit: follow the steps described in "To
remove" in reverse order. Charging th
ebattery G
Ris
kofi njury
Only charge the batter yinawell-ventilated
area. As the battery is being charged ,gases
can escape and generate minor explosions.
This could injure you and other persons or
cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor-
rosion on the vehicle.
You can obtain information about battery
chargers which allow the battery to be
charged while still installed from aqualified
specialist workshop ,e.g. aM ercedes-Benz
Ser vice Centre. G
Risk of injury
There is arisk of acid burns during the charg-
ing process due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
during the chargin gprocess. G
Ris
kofi njury
Bat tery aci discaustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Only charge the installed batter ywith a
batter ycharger whic hhas been tested and
approved by Mercedes -Benz .These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charged
while still installed.
! Only use battery chargers with amaxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
start connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartmen t(Ypage 289).
X Open the bonnet (Y page 259).
X Connec tthe battery charger to the positive
terminal and earth point in the sam eorder Battery
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