2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE fuel

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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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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Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 336
Refueling ........................................ 162
Specifications ................................ 336
Troubleshooting ............................. 165
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........202
Notes ............................................. 167
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 229
Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 163
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................300
Fuse allocation chart .....................300
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 301
Fuse box in the trunk .....................301
Notes ............................................. 300
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Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................268
Notes ............................................. 265
Opening/closing the garage door ..267
Programming the remote control ...265
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 283
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 332
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 283
Glove box ........................................... 250
H
Head bags ............................................ 40
Head bags ........................................ 40
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 124
Adding washer fluid .......................275
Notes ............................................. 339
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Misting up ...................................... 125
Head level heating
AIRSCARF ...................................... 112
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ...............109
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 109
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 124
Hill start assist .................................. 154
HOLD function Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 184
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 237
Opening ......................................... 272
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170
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Immobilizer .......................................... 70
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 247
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ......................................... 98
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Submenu (on-board computer) ......208
Warning and indicator lamps ...........27
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 26
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................125
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................126
Manual control ............................... 126
Reading lamp ................................. 125
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 287
Using ............................................. 290
Jump-starting ..................................... 296
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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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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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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
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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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