2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE display

K
Key Opening/closing soft top .................91
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 151
Convenience closing feature ............88
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 75
Starting the engine ........................153
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 151
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Kickdown ................................... 158, 161
Knee bag .............................................. 38
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................210
Automatic headlamp mode ............121
Cornering light function .................124
Daytime running lamps ..................121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fog lamps ...................................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ...................124
High-beam headlamps ...................122
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps ....................121
Rear fog lamp ................................ 122
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 209
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........209
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
Loading guidelines ............................ 250
Locking Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 81
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 210
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Luggage cover see Trunk partition
Luggage net ....................................... 251
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ....................111
M
M+S tires ............................................ 170
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 224
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Manual drive program ...................... 160
mbrace Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 214
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 260
Important safety notes ..................259
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............264
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................264
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Self-test ......................................... 260
System .......................................... 260
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............264
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
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Memory card (on-board computer) . 205
Memory function ............................... 116
Menu (on-board computer) Assistance ..................................... 206
Audio ............................................. 204
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
DVD ............................................... 205
Navigation ..................................... 203
Overview of menus ........................201
Service ........................................... 208
Settings ......................................... 208
Telephone ...................................... 205
Trip ................................................ 202
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 256
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....205
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 110
Multifunction display ........................ 200
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 199
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................203
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........52
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 150
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 336
Odometer ........................................... 202
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 204
Convenience submenu ..................211
Display messages ..........................213
Factory settings ............................. 212
Important safety notes ..................198
Instrument cluster submenu ..........208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 203
Operating video DVD .....................205
Operation ....................................... 199
Overview of menus ........................201
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display submenu ............202
Telephone menu ............................ 205
Trip menu ...................................... 202
Vehicle submenu ........................... 210
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 199
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................63
P
Paint code number ............................ 333
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 279
Panic alarm .......................................... 63
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Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing ............................ 102
Resetting ....................................... 103
Parking ............................................... 165
Parking aid Parking Guidance ........................... 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 192
Parking brake .................................... 166
Parking Guidance .............................. 189
Display message ............................ 230
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 224
Parking lock Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 162
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 115
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................187
Function/notes ............................. 186
Malfunction .................................... 189
Problem ......................................... 189
Range of the sensors .....................186
Warning display ............................. 187
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 47
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 167
Permanent display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 283
Power washers .................................. 278
Power windows see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
system
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 68PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 247
PRE-SAFE ®
system
Display message ............................ 214
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 18
Program selector button .................. 158
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................153
R
Radar sensor system Display message ............................ 230
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 202
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................146
Setting the temperature ................141
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 224
Rear seat backrest Display message ............................ 237
Folding forwards/back ..................252
Rear seat backrest (display
message) ............................................ 237
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 192
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 282
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Rear window blind ............................ 256
Rear window heating Malfunction .................................... 144
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Refueling ............................................ 162
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 265
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ReportingMalfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 225
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19
Roll bar Display message ............................ 215
Operation ......................................... 50
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 102
Rear window .................................. 256
Roof
see Soft top
Roof carrier ................................ 254, 255
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 284
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........58
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Correct usage .................................. 53
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................211
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 111
Adjusting the head restraint ..........108
Cleaning the cover .........................283
Correct driver's seat position ........106
Important safety notes ..................107
Multicontour seat .......................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Switching seat heating on/off .......111
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 112
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 282
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 276
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Capacities ...................................... 335
Coolant (engine) ............................ 338
Engine oil ....................................... 337
Fuel ................................................ 335
Important safety notes ..................334
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Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 337
Washer fluid ................................... 339
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................208
Shift ranges ....................................... 160
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Side impact air bag ............................. 39
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 225
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Important safety information ...........85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 89
Side windows (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing all .........................87
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information .........101
Troubleshooting ............................. 103
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .................74, 78
Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Starting the engine ........................153
Snow chains ...................................... 170
Socket ................................................ 258
Dashboard ..................................... 259
Rear compartment .........................259
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 97
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Closing manually in an emergency ... 91
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety information ...........89
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 98Opening/closing (with key) .............. 91
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 90
Relocking ......................................... 95
Troubleshooting ............................. 100
Wind screen ..................................... 96
Soft-top switch .................................... 90
SOS see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 329
Storage location ............................ 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Segments ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 216
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................152
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................113
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes ..................113
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 113
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 251
Glove box ....................................... 250
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 255
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Stowage wellTrunk floor (under) .........................254
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 211
Factory setting ............................... 212
Instrument cluster .........................208
Lights ............................................. 209
Standard display ............................ 202
Vehicle ........................................... 210
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 256
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tachometer ........................................ 199
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 224
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 332
E 350 ............................................. 339
E 550 ............................................. 340
Tires/wheels ................................. 327
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 214
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 260
Important safety notes ..................259
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............264
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................264
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Self-test ......................................... 260
System .......................................... 260
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............264
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 206
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Number from the phone book ........ 206
Redialing ........................................ 206
Rejecting/ending a call .................206
Telephone compartment .................. 251
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 198
Outside temperature ...................... 199
Setting ........................................... 141
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 252
Through-loading feature ................... 252
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....311
Checking manually ........................309
Display message ............................ 233
Maximum ....................................... 313
Notes ............................................. 307
Pressure loss warning ....................309
Recommended ............................... 306
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 311
Restarting ...................................... 313
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................326
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................324
Bar (definition) ............................... 324
Characteristics .............................. 324
Checking ........................................ 305
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Definition of terms .........................324
Direction of rotation ......................318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................326
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 323
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............324
Flat tire .......................................... 288
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 325
Guidelines to be observed .............305
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................325
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......324
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........325
Labeling (overview) ........................320
Load bearing index (definition) ......326
Load index ..................................... 323
Load index (definition) ...................325
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 325
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 325
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 325
Maximum tire load .........................318
Maximum tire load (definition) .......325
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 326
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 326
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 305
Sidewall (definition) .......................326
Speed index (definition) .................325
Storing ........................................... 306
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 324
Temperature .................................. 319
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 326
Tire bead (definition) ......................326
Tire pressure (definition) ................326
Tire pressures (recommended) ......324
Tire size (data) ............................... 327
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................321
Tire tread ....................................... 305
Tire tread (definition) .....................326
Total load limit (definition) .............326
Traction ......................................... 319
Traction (definition) .......................326
Tread wear ..................................... 319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................324
Unladen weight (definition) ............325Wear indicator (definition) .............326
Wheel rim (definition) ....................325
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 304
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........298
Installing the towing eye ................298
Removing the towing eye ...............299
Transmission position display ......... 157
Transmission positions .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 202
Resetting (on-board computer) ......203
Trunk
Automatic opening ........................... 84
Emergency release ..........................85
Important safety guidelines .............82
Locking separately ...........................84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Turn signal (display message) ......... 223
Turn signals ....................................... 122
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 256
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 22
Emergency unlocking .......................82
Equipment ....................................... 18
Exterior view .................................... 24
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Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Loading .......................................... 314
Lowering ........................................ 292
Maintenance .................................... 19
Parking up ..................................... 166
Raising ........................................... 290
Reporting problems .........................21
Towing away .................................. 298
Tow-starting ................................... 298
Transporting .................................. 299
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 333
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 287
Video (DVD) ........................................ 205
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 205
VIN ...................................................... 333
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 243
Brakes ........................................... 240
Check Engine ................................. 245
Coolant .......................................... 246
ESP ®
.............................................. 243
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 244
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
Overview .......................................... 27
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........47
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt ........................................ 241
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................247
Warranty ............................................ 332
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 292
Wheel chock ...................................... 289
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................320
Changing a wheel .......................... 289
Checking ........................................ 305
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Guidelines to be observed .............305
Mounting a wheel .......................... 292
Removing a wheel ..........................291
Tightening torque ........................... 292
Wheel size/tire size .......................327
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 280
Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 216
Operation ......................................... 41
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 281
Wind screen ......................................... 96
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 280
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 142
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 238
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................275
Notes ............................................. 339
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................129
Replacing the wiper blades ............130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Troubleshooting ............................. 130
Winter operation ............................... 171
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 170
Wiper blades
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