2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE fog light

Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 183
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 113
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 211
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 113
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 211
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 91
Emergency release
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................162
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 288
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....18
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 155
Starting problems ..........................155
Starting the engine with the key ....153
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............153
Switching off .................................. 165
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........245
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 155
Engine number .................................. 334
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 274
Checking the oil level ..................... 273
Display message ............................ 228
Lubricant additives ........................337
Notes about oil grades ................... 337
Viscosity ........................................ 337
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................67
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety information ...........66
Warning lamp ................................. 243
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 67
Exhaust check ................................... 168
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 282
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Out of position ............................... 115
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position ..........115
Exterior view ........................................ 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 287
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 289
Preparing the vehicle .....................288
Raising the vehicle .........................290
Floormat ............................................. 269
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 224
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 336
Notes ............................................. 335
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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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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. In these countries, the daytime
running lamps are automatically switched on
when the engine is started.
Notes on driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam
after returning: have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as
possible after crossing the border when
returning.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting4 cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlampsBRRear fog lampCNFront fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 122).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking
lamps/standing lamps) switches off
automatically if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in
position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to c.120Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
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Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
In Canada, the "daytime running lamps"
function is required by law. It can therefore
not be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to c.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary: the daytime running lamps/low-
beam headlamps switch off after 3 minutes if
you shift the selector lever to P from a driving
position.
With the engine running, the vehicle
stationary and bright ambient light: if you set
the light switch to T, the daytime running
lamps and the parking lamps switch on.
If you set the light switch to L while the
engine is running, the manual setting
overrides the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
The daytime running lamps are deactivated
ex works on vehicles for the USA.
XTo switch on the daytime running
lamps: switch on the "daytime runninglamps" function via the on-board computer
( Y page 209).XTurn the light switch to c.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If you set the light switch to T or L
while the engine is running, the manual
setting overrides the daytime running lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GRisk of accident
If the light switch is set to c, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to c.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 5
or the low-beam headlamps
are switched on or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
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Fog lamps and rear fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
"fog lamps" function.
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.XPress the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iIf you switch the engine off (key in
position 1 in the ignition lock) and then
restart it, the previous fog lamp settings are
restored.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.
When the light switch is set to c, the
rear fog lamp only lights up if the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XPress the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iIf you switch the engine off (key in
position 1 in the ignition lock) and then
restart it, the previous rear fog lamp
settings are restored.
Combination switch
Turn signals
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the c position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
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The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
GWarning!
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to support you while driving. The
driver is and remains responsible for proper
vehicle lighting in accordance with the
prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or unavailable
when
R visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
R the optical sensor area of the windshield is
dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for
example
The system cannot recognize the following
road users:
R Road users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
R In some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be
recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then
not be deactivated or it will be activated in
spite of preceding or oncoming road users.
This could endanger you and/or others and
cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high
beam manually if necessary.
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.XTo activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer ( Y page 209).XTurn the light switch to c.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
( Y page 122).
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the _ indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If you are driving at speeds above
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The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
Depending upon the journey length and the
weather conditions (humidity and
temperature) the fogging is reduced.
If the fogging is not reduced:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel (example: Coupe)
:u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only)
;| To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
=p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
?c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
Ap To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the key is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
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Control panel for the dual-zone automatic climate control
For Canada only
FunctioniNotes/tips:Activates/deactivates air-
recirculation mode
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly, e.g. if there
are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The
windows could otherwise fog up as, in air-
recirculation mode, no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle.
;Defrosts the windshieldOnly use the "defrosting" function briefly until the
windshield is clear again.
=Switches the ZONE function
on/off
Use the ZONE function to adopt the temperature
settings on the driver's side for the front-passenger
side as well. The indicator lamp above the á
button goes out.
?DisplayASets climate control to
automatic
Activate climate control using the à and ¿
buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and
¿ buttons light up.
BSwitches cooling with air
dehumidification on/off
Activate climate control using the à and ¿
buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and
¿ buttons light up.
CSwitches the rear window
heating on/off
DSwitches climate control on/
off
ESets the temperature, rightSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).FSets the air distributionOverview of climate control systems135Climate controlBA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 135Z