2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE parking brake

Pulling away ................................... 153
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 162
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting .......................................... 153
B
Backrest Folding forward/back ....................110
Backrest (display message) ............. 237
Bag hook ............................................ 253
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 65
Battery Charging ........................................ 294
Checking (SmartKey) .......................78
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Jump-starting ................................. 296
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................78
Safety notes .................................. 293
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 194
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 338
Brake fluid level ................................ 276
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 223
Brakes ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................338
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................128
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Overview ........................................ 127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Standing lamps (front) ...................128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 280
Carpets .......................................... 284
Car wash ........................................ 277
Display ........................................... 282
Gear or selector lever ....................283
Headlamps ..................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim .................................... 283
Power washer ................................ 278
Rear view camera .......................... 282
Roof lining ...................................... 284
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Seat covers .................................... 283
Sensors ......................................... 282
Soft top .......................................... 279
Steering wheel ............................... 283
Tail pipes ....................................... 282
Trim strips ..................................... 283
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels ........................................... 279
Wind deflector ............................... 280
Windows ........................................ 281
Wind screen ................................... 280
Wiper blades .................................. 281
Wooden trim .................................. 283
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 253
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D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Digital speedometer ......................... 202
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 282
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 220
Calling up (on-board computer) .....213
Clearing (on-board computer) ........213
Driving systems ............................. 229
Engine ............................................ 226
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lamps ............................................ 222
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display ..................276
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle ........................................... 236
Distance recorder ............................. 202
Distance warning lamp ..................... 247
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 232
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 81
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking .......................82
Opening (from inside) ......................81Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Doors
Important safety notes ....................80
Drinking and driving ......................... 167
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 159
Manual ........................................... 160
Drive program display ...................... 157
Driving abroad ................................... 171
Driving on flooded roads .................. 170
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
Important safety information ...........64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....67
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 68
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................193
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 172
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 183
HOLD function ............................... 184
Parking Guidance ........................... 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 192
Driving tips ........................................ 158
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Downhill gradients .........................168
Driving on flooded roads ................170
Wet road surface ........................... 168
Winter ............................................ 171
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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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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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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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CockpitiIllustration: CoupeFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
159
;Cruise control lever172=Instrument cluster26?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
186
BOverhead control panel31COperates the automatic
climate control system
134
FunctionPageDIgnition lock151Start/Stop button151EAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
113
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could cause an accident. Personal or fatal
injury to you or others may be the result.
i This equipment has been approved by the
FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The
radar sensor system is intended for use in
an automotive radar system only. Removal,
tampering, or altering of the device will void
any warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with the device in any
way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time. Should you approach a detected
obstacle quickly, BAS PLUS calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end
collision. Should you additionally apply the
brakes, BAS PLUS will automatically increase
the braking force to a level suitable for the
traffic conditions.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, PRE-SAFE ®
is activated
simultaneously.XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again when:
R you release the brake pedal
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
At speeds up to approximately
40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary obstacles, for example, stopped or
parked vehicles.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be switched on and
operational. You can check this by activating
DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y page 174) or via the
"radar sensor" function in the on-board
computer( Y page 211).GWarning!
BAS PLUS will only respond with brake
assistance if it has clearly detected an object.
Detection can be impeded by
R dirty or covered sensors
R snowfall or heavy rain
R disturbance from other radar sources
R strong radar reflection such as in parking
garages
BAS PLUS uses radar signals that are not
reflected well by narrow objects and
absorptive materials. For this reason BAS
PLUS will not react to persons, animals, and
approaching traffic or cross-traffic.
BAS PLUS may not detect narrow vehicles
driving in front of you, such as motorcycles
and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle
center.
Following a collision or accident-related
damage to the front end of the vehicle, have
the configuration and operation of the radar
sensors checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
( Y page 64).
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP ®
assists
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the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the
vehicle during braking.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ä warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.GWarning!
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
R When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Switch the ignition off when:
R the parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer
R the vehicle is being towed with the front/
rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
( Y page 64).
Traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®GWarning!
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
GWarning!
Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
XTo deactivate: (Y page 207).
The å warning lamp in the instrument
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