2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE brake fluid

Belt
see Sea tbelt
Belt force limiter s(activation) ...........39
Belt tensioner Activatio n......................................... 39
Function .......................................... .50
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................224
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 196
Trailer towing ................................. 198
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 280
Closing .......................................... .282
Display message ............................ 250
Opening ......................................... 281
Boot
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety guidelines .............79
Locking separatel y........................... 81
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................ .80
Boo tlid
Display message ............................ 250
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ......................343
Boot load (maximum)
see Technical data
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 251
General notes .................................. 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 235
Notes ............................................. 336
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .63
Display message ............................ 239
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62Brake fluid (notes)
.........................336
Display message ............................ 233
Driving tips .................................... 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Parking brake ................................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up afault
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 288
Automatic car wash .......................286
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 288
Display ........................................... 291
Draught stop .................................. 289
Exterior lighting ............................. 290
High-pressure cleaner .................... 287
Matt paintwork .............................. 287
Notes ............................................. 285
Paint .............................................. 287
Plastic trim .................................... 291
Reversing camera ..........................290
Seat bel t........................................ 292
Seat cover ..................................... 292
Sensors ......................................... 290
Tai lpipes ....................................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 292
Wheels ........................................... 287
Wind deflector ............................... 288
Windows ........................................ 289
Wiper blades .................................. 290
Wooden trim .................................. 292
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 2206
Index

Residual heat (climate control)
........136
Restrain tsystem
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 212
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 154
Engaging (manual transmission) ....154
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................290
Function/notes ............................. 192
Reversing lamp (display message) ..240
Roll bar Display message ............................ 236
Operation ........................................ .44
Rolle rblind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof ................97
Rea rwindow .................................. 271
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load (maximum)
see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............218 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Seat backres tdisplay message .....251
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 49
Belt force limiter .............................. 50
Belt tensioner .................................. 50
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Display message ............................ 236
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines .............46
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........49 Releasing
......................................... 49
Switching bel tadjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................230
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seat belts
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 105
Adjusting the head restraint ..........103
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's sea tposition ........100
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 104
Important safety notes ..................101
Multicontour sea t.......................... 105
Seat heating problem ....................106
Seat ventilation problem ................107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCAR Fon/off .......... 107
Switching sea theating on/off .......106
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................. 106
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......290
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service menu (on-board computer) .224
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 336
Coolant (engine) ............................ 337
Engine oil ....................................... 335
Fuel ................................................ 334
Important safety notes ..................333
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........231
On-board computer .......................224
Settin gthe air distribution ...............133
Settin gthe airflow ............................ 134
Sidebag ................................................ 43
Side windows Convenience closing ........................84
Convenience opening ......................83
Important safety notes ....................8216
Index

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
J
Brake immediately Am
alfunction has occurred while th eHOLDf unction or DIS-
TRONIC PLU Sisactive.
or
Vehicles wit hmanual transmission: wit hthe HOLD function acti-
vated, you hav eeither:
R opened th edriver's doo rand released the sea tbelt or
R switched off the engin eor
R opened the bonnet
At one may also sound at regular intervals. The toneb ecomes
louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle.
You cannot start the engine.
X Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disap-
pears.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 301).
You can restart the engine. J
Check brake fluid
level G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the red Jwarning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and awarning tone sounds.
X Pullo ver and stop the vehicl esafel yass oon as possible,p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
X Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error. #
Check brake wear The brake pads/linings have reache
dtheir wearl imit.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
inoperative See
Owner's Man. G
Risk of injury
Important function sofPRE-SAFE ®
have failed .All other occupant
safet ysystems, e.g. airbags, remain available.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
235On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The sof
ttop has been opened and closed several times in arow.
The soft-top drive has been switched off automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure (Y page 86).¥
Top
up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Top up the washer fluid (Y page 284).Key
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
+
Key does not
belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correc tkey. +
Replace key The key needs to be replaced.
X
Visit aqualified specialist workshop. +
Change key batter‐
ies The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries (Y page 74).+
Key not detected
(Red display message) The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
If th eengineiss witched off ,you can no longer loc kthe vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. Display messages
253On-board computer and displays Z

Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning.
Awarning tone
also sounds. G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correctt he error.!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to afault.
For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic
Stability Program), PRE-SAFE ®
,P RE-SAFE ®
Brake ,the HOLD func-
tion, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation are also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTIONA SSIST is deactivated.
X Observe the additional displaym essages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. !
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
G
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty. Therefore, ABS,
BAS,B AS PLUS, ESP ®
,P RE-SAFE ®
,P RE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation, for example, are not available either.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTIONA SSIST is deactivated.
X Observe the additional displaym essages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument cluster
257On-board computer and displays Z

High-pressure cleaning equipment
G
WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clea nyour
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent.
! Always maintain adistance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correc tdistanc eisavailable fro mthe
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door gaps, jointse tc.
R soft top (Cabriolet)
R wind deflector net (Cabriolet)
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaningt he wheels !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for afew minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaningt he paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit aqualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with acloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Care and treatment of mattp aintwork If your vehicle has
aclear matt finish, observe
the following instructions in order to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
care.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels
with aclear matt finish.
! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork
shiny. Care
287Maintenance and care Z

Vehicl
eidentificatio nplates Vehicl
eidentificatio nplate with vehi-
cl ei dentificatio nnumber (VIN) and
pain tcode number X
Open th eright-han ddoor.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.Vehicle identification plat
e(example)
: Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer
= EU type approval number
? Vehicle identification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
B Gros scombinatio nmass
C Maximum permissible fron taxle load
D Maximu mpermissible rear axle load
E Paint code Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is also stamped ontot
he vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in fron tofthe right-
hand fron tseat. X
Slide the right-hand fron tseat to its rear-
most position.
X Slightly raise fron tfloor covering =and
fold floor coverin gflap :upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;. Engine number
The engine number is stamped int othe crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Ben zServic eCentre. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Servic eproducts include the following:
R fuels (e.g .petrol, diesel)
R lubricant s(e.g. engin eoil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Vehicle componentsa nd their respective
lubricant smust match. Mercedes-Benzr ec-
ommends that you use product sthat have
been tested and specially approved by
Mercedes-Benz.T hese productsare listed in
this Mercedes-BenzO wner's Manual in the
relevant section. Service products and capacities
333Technical data Z

Vehicl
emodel Capacity including
oilf ilter 39 E2
0040
E2 5040 5.5 l
E3
0040
E3 5040
E2 20 CDI 40
E2 50 CDI 40 6.5 l
E3
50 CDI 40 8.0 l
E5
0040 Additives
!
Do not us eaddit ivesine ngine oil. This
could damag ethe engine.
Engine oi lviscosity Viscosity describe
sthe flo wcharacteristics
of afluid .Ifane ngine oi lhas ah ighv iscosity,
thi sm eans tha titisthick;alow viscosity
means that it is thin.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
below shows you which SAE classifications
are to be used. The low-temperature proper-
ties of engine oils can be significantly
impaired during operation due to, for exam-
ple, ageing or soot and fuel accretion. It is
therefore strongly recommended to observe
regularo il changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SA Eclassification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brak efluid constantly absorb smoisture
fro mt he air; this lowers its boiling point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter-
vals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz.I nformation about approved brake flu-
ids can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i There is usually anotic eint he engine
compartmenttor emind you when the next
brake fluid change is due.
39 Missing values were not availabl eattime of going to print.
40 BlueEFFICIENCY. 336
Service product
sand capacitiesTechnical data