2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE center console

CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 205
Center console ..................................... 29
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
SmartKey ......................................... 74
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 126
Changing gears .................................. 158
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 77
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................47
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................49
Display message ............................ 215
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 50
Cigarette lighter ................................ 258
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control ..137
Activating/deactivating .................139
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................144
Controlling automatically ...............140
Cooling with air dehumidification ..139
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety information .........134
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Maximum cooling .......................... 143
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 140Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 144
Rear control panel .........................139
Refrigerant ..................................... 337
Setting the air distribution .............141
Setting the airflow .........................142
Setting the air vents ......................145
Setting the temperature ................141
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 141
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 144
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 144
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 142
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Combination switch .......................... 122
Compass ............................................ 268
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................274
Display message ............................ 226
Notes ............................................. 338
Temperature gauge ........................ 198
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 223
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 126
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................172
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 172
Cup holder ......................................... 255
Center console .............................. 255
Rear compartment .........................255
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 202
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 21
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Exterior view ....................................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Instrument cluster ..............................26
Multifunction steering wheel .............28
Center console .................................... 29
Overhead control panel ......................31
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Center console
Coupe
FunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DRear window roller sunblind256FunctionPageEPARKTRONIC186FDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
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CabrioletFunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DAIRSCARF112ELowers the rear head
restraints
109
FPARKTRONIC186GDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
FunctionPageHAshtray257Cigarette lighter258ISelector lever156JCup holder255KStowage compartment250LAIRCAP97MOpens and closes the side
windows
85
NOpening and closing the
soft top
89
OCOMAND controllerPSelects the drive program15830Center consoleAt a glance
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The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger air bag ;
deploys in front of and above the glove box.
They are deployed:
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts
Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
Rif the seat belt is fastened
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): front-
passenger front air bag deployment is also
influenced by the passenger's weight
category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 42).
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): the lighter the
passenger side occupant, the higher the
vehicle deceleration rate required for second
stage inflation of the front-passenger front air
bag. In the second stage, the front air bags
are inflated with the maximum amount of
propellant gas available.
In impact situations with deceleration or
acceleration values lower than the vehicle
deceleration or acceleration values preset in
the system, the front air bags are not
deployed. You will then be protected by the
seat belt.
! Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only):
do not place any objects which weigh more
than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front-passenger
seat. This could cause the system to
identify the seat as being occupied. In the
event of an accident, the restraint systems
on the front-passenger side are triggered.
Have restraint systems that have been
triggered replaced.
The front-passenger air bag will only deploy
if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied (USA only).
Rthe 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit, USA: (Y page 42),
Canada: (Y page 47).
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold.
Driver's knee bag
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 36).
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child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWarning
Canada only: children 12 years old and under
may ride on the front seat if a BabySmart™
compatible child restraint system is installed
on the front-passenger seat. Use only
Mercedes-Benz approved BabySmart™
compatible child restraint systems. A
BabySmart™ compatible child restraint
system will deactivate the front-passenger
front air bag when installed correctly. The
front-passenger front air bag will not be
deactivated if the child restraint systems that
are installed are not BabySmart™ compatible
or if BabySmart™ compatible child restraint
systems are not installed correctly. If the
front-passenger front air bag is deployed in a
collision, the child will be struck by the air bag.
If this happens, serious or fatal injury will
result.
The seat-belt extender for the driver and
front-passenger helps you fasten your seat
belt.
Example: Coupe
Seat-belt extender : is extended when the
respective door is closed and the SmartKey
is turned to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
You can also extend seat-belt extender : by
using the seat-belt extender button in the
center console.
XPress the seat-belt extender button.
Seat-belt extender : extends.
GWarning!
Seat belt presenter : must be retracted
while the vehicle is in motion. Only when seat
belt presenter : is retracted can the seat
belt be properly positioned on the body and
protect the occupant as intended.
Seat-belt extender : is retracted again if:
Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt
buckle.
Rthe belt tongue is not engaged in the seat
belt buckle within 60 seconds.
Rthe respective door is opened.
Rthe SmartKey is turned to position 0 in the
ignition lock.
Ryou release the seat backrest and fold it
forwards.
Rnobody sits on the front-passenger side
within approximately five seconds.
If you press the seat-belt extender button
after this, seat-belt extender : will not
extend.
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XTo open: press the corresponding switch.XTo close: pull the corresponding switch.
i
If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing again.
Opening and closing all side windows
(Cabriolet)
XOpen the cover on the lower center
console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover.XTo open all side windows manually:
press switch : as far as the point of
resistance.XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch : beyond the point of resistance.XTo close all side windows: pull
switch :.
Convenience opening (Coupe)
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, you can use the key to
simultaneously:
R open the side windows
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sunblind
R switch on the seat ventilation of the driver's
seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the key. The key
must be near the handle of the driver's
door.XPoint the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.XUnlock the vehicle by pressing the %
button.XPress and hold the % button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired
position.
If the roller sunblind of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the
roller sunblind is opened first.
XPress and hold the % button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
Convenience closing (Coupe)
General information
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R close the side windows
R close the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblind.
GWarning!
When closing the windows and the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
% . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button &.
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! The soft top swings upwards when it is
opened or closed. In order to avoid
damaging the soft top or other parts of the
vehicle when opening or closing the soft
top, observe the following:
R there must be sufficient clearance above
the vehicle.
R the trunk partition must be closed and
must not be pushed upwards by the
cargo.
R there must not be any objects on the
soft-top compartment cover.
R the trunk lid must be closed.
R the fabric must not be dirty, wet or
frozen.
Opening and closing the roof with the
soft top switch
Important safety notes
GRisk of injury
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
GRisk of accident
If the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h, the
soft top stops the opening or closing
movement and remains in that position. This
could impair your rear view. At high speeds
the soft top may be damaged.
Reduce your speed to below 40 km/h or stop
the vehicle in accordance with the traffic
conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
i Make sure the soft top is dry before
closing it. Otherwise, water could enter the
interior or trunk.
Opening and closingXMake sure that the trunk partition is closed
( Y page 96).XClose the trunk lid.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XOpen the cover on the lower center
console.XTo open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the opening procedure is
stopped and you see the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
in the multifunction display. Reduce your
speed again to below 40 km/h and pull the
soft-top switch again, to open the soft top
fully.XTo close: press and hold soft-top
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the closing procedure is stopped
and you see the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
in the multifunction display. Reduce your
speed again to below 40 km/h and pull the
soft-top switch again, to close the soft top
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