2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE maintenance

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....99 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........113 Climat
econtrol ................................. 127 Driving and parking
..........................145 On-boar
dcomputer and displays ....211 Stowing and features
.......................263 Maintenance and care
......................279 Breakdown assistance
.....................293 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 317 Technical data
................................... 329 Contents
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Foglamp
s....................................... 115
Foglamps (extende drange )........... 118
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
Headlamp flasher ........................... 117
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Ligh tswitc h................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 117
Motorway mode ............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 116
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................115
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......241
LIMi ndicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 170
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 173
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................264
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From insid e(central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Luggage cover see Boot separator
Luggage net ....................................... 266Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 105 M
M+ Styres ........................................... 319
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 240
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 154
Gea rlever ...................................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 154
Shift recommendatio n................... 154
Starting the engine ........................148
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..287
Memory card (audio) .........................220
Memory function ............................... 112
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .232
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 331
Installatio n..................................... 331
Menu (on-board computer) ............221
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 273
Transmissio noutput (maximum ).... 331
Modifying the programming (key) .....73
MOExtende drun-flat system ...........305
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3 Operating ...................................... .220
see Separate operating instructions Index
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Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with agross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsf or recycling and reuse.
There is anetwork of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the systems found in your vehicle Introduction
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are listed in th
eoriginal purchase agreement
of your vehicle .Should you have any ques-
tions concerning equipment and operation,
please consult aMercedes-Ben zService
Centre. Operating safety
Safet
ynotes G
WARNING
All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. The specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centr efor this pur-
pose. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engin eisrunning. You should therefore never
switch off the engin ewhen driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as aresult will no lon-
ger protec tyou and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is arisk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is arisk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualifie dspecialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipmen tand its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working .The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at aqualified specialist workshop. Qualified specialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist worksho phas th enec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fication stocorrectly carry out th ework
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
cas efor work relevan ttosafety.
Observ ethe information in th eServic eBook-
let.
Always have th efollowin gwork carried out at
aq ualified specialist workshop:
R work relevan ttosafety
R servic eand maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use a
Mercedes-BenzS ervice Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benzm ay ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspection soncertain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at aMercedes-
BenzS ervice Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with 22
Introduction

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviation sare possible. Please
not ethat your vehicle may not be equipped
with all feature sdescribed. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Pleas ereadt he information on qualified
specialist workshop s(Ypage 22). Important safet
ynotes
You will fin danillustration of th einstrument
cluster in th e"At ag lance "section
(Y page 28). G
WARNING
Only use th eon-bo ardc om puter when road
and traffic condition spermit .You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster or multifunction dis-
play fails, no messages can be displayed.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the speed,
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps, display messages or system failures.
Handling characteristics may be affected.
Adapt your driving style and speed accord-
ingly.
Immediately consult aqualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use aMercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The on-board computer only records and dis-
plays malfunctions and warnings from certain
systems. For this reason, you should always
make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You
could otherwise cause an accident by driving
an unsafe vehicle. G
WARNING
The operating safety of your vehicle could be
jeopardised if maintenance work is carried
out incorrectly. As aresult, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
In addition, the safety systems may no longer
be able to protec tyou or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at
aq ualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. Displays and operation
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driv-
ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise
to the end of the scale. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. 212
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
............................280
Engine compartment ........................280
Maintenance ...................................... 284
Care .................................................... 285 279Maintenance and care

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviation sare possible. Please
not ethat your vehicle may not be equipped
with all feature sdescribed. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Pleas ereadt he information on qualified
specialist workshop s(Ypage 22). Engin
ecompartment Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) Operating principle
i
The active bonne tisonly available in cer-
tain countries.
The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in certain accident situations.
Raising the active bonnet increases the clear-
ance to hard components, such as the engine. If active bonnet
:has been triggered, it is
raised at the back by about50m m. Then,
lids ;no longer rest on housings =.
You can reset atriggered active bonnet your-
self. !
Do not try to press down the raised bon-
net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet
could be damaged.
Even if the active bonnet has been triggered,
you can still continue driving and have it reset
at aq ualified specialist workshop. If you pull
the bonnet release lever, you must reset the
bonnet before driving on. G
WARNING
If you pull the bonnet release lever and then
neglect to reset the bonnet, it will not lock at
the front when closed. The bonnet can then
open when the vehicle is in motion and
obscure your field of vision. If you pull the
bonnet release lever, you must reset the bon-
net before driving on.
Resetting G
WARNING
There is arisk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine componentsc an become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
componentsd escribed in the Owner's Manual
and observe the relevant safety notes.
X Open the bonnet (Y page 281). Example: Coupé
X
Lift up the bonnet in centre Awith both
hands until the two lids of bonnet lifter ;
no longer move. 280
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If you push the lidsb
ack, you willnotice a
resistance.
X Release bonnet :.
X Check whether the lidsofb onnet lifter;
are resting on housings =(arrow).
X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are resting
on the housings: close bonnet:
(Y page 282).
or
X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are not rest-
ing on the housings: first lift up bon-
net :on left-hand side ?and then on
right-hand side B.Lift up bonnet :until
the respective lid of bonnet lifter ;no lon-
ger moves.
The lidsofb onnet lifter;must rest on
housings =(arrow).
X Close bonnet :(Ypage 282).
If you cannot close bonnet :or the L
symbola ppears in the multifunction display,
repeatt he steps. G
WARNING
If the bonnet can still not be engaged properly
or the Lsymbol appears in the multifunc-
tion display,don ot continue driving. The bon-
net can then open when the vehicle is in
motion and obscure your field of vision. Con-
sult aqualified specialist workshop. Other-
wise, you may cause an accident and injure
yourself and others.
Opening the bonnet G
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. If you do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view. G
WARNING
There is arisk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot. To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner's Manual
and observe the relevant safety notes.
G
WARNING
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can start automatically, even if the key
has been removed from the ignition lock. For
this reason, you must not reach into the fan
rotation area. You could otherwise be injured.
Vehicles with apetrol engine: The elec-
tronic ignitio nsystem uses high voltage. For
this reason ,you mus tnever touch ignition
system components( ignition coil, ignition
cables, spark plug connectors or test socket)
while:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand
You could otherwise suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured.
Vehicles with adiesel engine: The elec-
tronic injection control uses high voltage. For
this reason ,you must never touc hinjection
system components while:
R the engin eisrunning
R the engin eisbeing started
R the ignition is switched on
You could otherwise suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured.
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
WARNING
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition position has been selected
with KEYLESS-GO. All indicator lamps must be
off in the instrumen tpanel. Engine compartment
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