2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE transmission

Cockpit
i
Illustration: Cabriolet Function Page
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Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
157
;
Cruise control lever 170
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Instrumen
tcluster 28
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Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
B
Overhead control panel 34
C
Climat
econtro lsystems 128
D
Ignition lock 147
Start/Sto
pbutton 147
E
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
manually 107
F
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
electrically 107
G
Combination switch
116 Function Page
H
Parking brake 166
I
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
J
Open
sthe bonnet 281
K
Release
sthe parking brake 166
L
Ligh
tswitch 11426
CockpitAt
ag lance

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Illustration: Coupé Function Page
:
Overhea
dcontrol panel 34
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
=
Cruise control lever 170
?
Instrument cluster 28
A
Horn
B
Automatic transmission:
steering wheelg
earshift
paddles 157
C
Light switch 114
D
Releasest
he parking brake 166 Function Page
E
Opens the bonnet 281
F
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
G
Ignition lock 147
Start/Stop button 147
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
107
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
107
J
Combination switch 116
K
Parking brake 166
L
Climate control systems 128Cockpit
27Atag lance

Automati
canti-dazzle mirrors G
WARNING
If inciden tlight fro mheadlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir-
ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in
the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle
function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distrac tyou from the traffic conditions and,
as aresult, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
inciden tlight fro mheadlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirror sdonot go intoa nti-dazzle mode if
revers egear is engaged. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such away that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage revers egear. You can stor ethis posi-
tion. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. X
Engage revers egear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parkin gposition.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror to aposition that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
The parkin gposition is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position ,the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side return stothe driving posi-
tion.
i You can also stor ethe parkin gposition
using memory button M?.
X Make sure that the key is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjust-
ment button =to adjust the exterior
mirror to aposition which allows you
to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
X Press memory button M? and one of
the arrows on adjustment button =
within three seconds.
The parkin gposition is stored if the
exterior mirror does not move.
If the mirror moves out of position ,repeat
the steps.
Calling up astore dparking position set-
ting X
Tur nthe key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side with the corresponding but-
ton (Y page 109).
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. Mirrors
111Seats, steering wheela nd mirrors Z

Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
FAIL The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is
faulty.
X
Charge the starter battery.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. $
FAIL The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle
is faulty.
X
Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if
necessary.
X Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating on or off
using the remote control. ©
FAIL There is not enough fuel in the fuel tank,ort
he auxiliary heating
is faulty.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. Adjusting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbit eto
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to ad ifferent area of the vehicle interior. In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air ventsi
nto the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windscreen
and the bonnet free of blockages, such as
ice, snow or leaves
R never cover the ventsora ir inlets in the
vehicle interior.
i For virtually draught-free ventilation,
adjust the sliders of the air ventstot he
centre position. Adjusting the air vents
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Useful information
............................146
Running-in notes ............................... 146
Driving ............................................... 146
Manual transmission ........................153
Automatic transmission ...................154
Refuelling ........................................... 160
Parking ............................................... 165
Driving tips ........................................ 166
Driving systems ................................ 169
Trailer towing .................................... 204 145Driving and parking

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). Running-i
nnotes Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
New brake pads/lining sonlyh aveo ptimal
braking performanc eafter severa lhundred
kilometres .Until then, compensate for thi sby
applying greate rforce to the brake pedal. This
also applies when brake pads/linings or
brake discs have been changed. The first 1,500 km
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performanc einthe future.
R Therefore, drive at varying speeds and
engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.
R Avoid heavy loads on the engine during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R Change gear in good time, at the latest
when the rev counter needle is 2
/ 3 of the
way to the red area in the rev counter dis-
play.
R Do not manually shift to alower gear to
brake the vehicle. Vehicles with automatic transmission:
R
If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistanc e(kick-
down).
R Only select shift ranges 3,2or 1when driv-
ing slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
After 1,500 km, you may gradually bring the
vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.
i You should also observe these notes on
runnin ginift he engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Do not place any object sinthe driver's foot-
well. If you use afloormat or carpet in the
driver's footwell, make sure that it is correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clearance
for the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
Loose object sorthe floormats could other-
wise get caught between the pedals if you
accelerate or brake suddenly. You will then
not be able to brake, declutch or accelerate
as intended. This could lead to accident sand
injury. G
WARNING
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performanc euntil it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary. 146
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You do not have to remove the Start/ Stop
button fro mthe ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. X
Remove Start/Stop button :fromi gnition
lock ;.
i When you insert Start/Stop button :
into ignition lock ;,the system needs
approximately two seconds recognition
time before you can use Start/Stop but-
ton :. Starting the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Never leave the engine runnin ginenclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-
tutes ahealth hazard and could lead to loss
of consciousness or even death.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
i Vehicles with apetrol engine: thec at-
alytic converter is preheate dfor up to 30
second safter acold start .The sound of the
engine may change during this time. Manual transmission X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Fully depress the clutch pedal.
X Shift to neutral N.
i You can only start the engine when the
clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position displayint he
multifunction displays howsP.
i You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedurew ith the key i
To start the engine using the key instead
of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button
out of the ignition lock.
X To startap etrol engine: turn the key to
position 3in the ignition lock
(Y page 147) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
X To startad iesel engine: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 147).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrumen tcluster light sup.
X When the %preglo windicator lamp
goes out, tur nthe key to position 3
(Y page 147) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
i Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion: you can also use the touch-start func-
tion. To do this, turn the key to position 3
(Y page 147) and release it immediately.
The engine then starts automatically. 148
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Using KEYLESS-G
Otostart the engine G
WARNING
Your vehicle can be started using avalid KEY-
LESS-GO key. For this reason ,children should
neve rbel eft unsupervised in the vehicle.
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a
short time.
i The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle manually without inserting
the key into the ignition lock. The key must
be in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button
must be inserted in the ignition lock. This
mode for starting the engine operates inde-
pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine start function.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X To star tapetrol engine: pressthe Start/
Stop button (Y page 147) once.
The engine starts.
X To start adiesel engine: press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 147)once.
Preglow is activated and the engin estarts. Pulling away
Manual transmission X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Fully depress the clutch pedal.
X Shif ttoe itherfirst gear or reverse gear R.
X Release the parkin gbrake (Y page 166).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Slowly release the clutch pedal and gently
depress the accelerato rpedal.
! Change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the vehicle.
i Follow the shift recommendations in the
multifunction display for an economical
driving style (Y page 154). i
The vehicle locks centrally oncey ou have
pulled away. The lockin gknobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivat ethe automatic lock-
ing feature (Y page 228).
Automatic transmission i
It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position Pto the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the selector lever lock released.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Release the parkin gbrake (Y page 166).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i The vehicle locks centrally oncey ou have
pulled away. The lockin gknobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivat ethe automatic lock-
ing feature (Y page 228).
i Upshift stake place at higher engine
speeds after acold start .This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill starta ssist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for
ashort time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll. Driving
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