2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON turn signal

Sensors
......................................... 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Tai lpipes ....................................... 330
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 327
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 82
Centre console
Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Lowe rsection (AMG vehicles) ..........37
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 131
Important safety notes ..................129
Infrared lamp ................................. 132
Main-beam headlamps ................... 131
Overview of bul btypes .................. 130
Parking lamps (front) .....................131
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................68
Rea rdoors ....................................... 68
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 61
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................56
Display message ............................ 258
Integrated ........................................ 60
Integrated, ICS padded pla ytable ....62
Integrated, side head restraints .......63
Integrated ,storing ........................... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 57 On the front-passenger sea
t............ 55
Problem (malfunction) .....................60
Recommendations ...........................67
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 311
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 330
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 330
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 145
Controlling automatically ...............140
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculatio nmode) ................. 144
Cooling with aird ehumidification..139
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen .............142
Important safety notes ..................136
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................137
Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control ..............139
Overview of systems ......................136
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 140
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 143
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 138
Setting the aird istribution.............141
Setting the airflow .........................142
Setting the airv ents...................... 149
Setting the climate mode .............. .140
Setting the temperature ................141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 144
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Switching residual hea ton/off ......145
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 143
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 142
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 137
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................138
Clock( on-board computer) ...............244
Coat hooks ......................................... 301 Index
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Fuel fille
rflap
Emergency release ........................174
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel filte r(white display message) .265
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 384
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 337
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 359
Before changing ............................. 359
Fuse box in the boot ......................360
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 359
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 360
Important safety notes ..................359 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................317
Frequencies ................................... 318
Notes ............................................. 315
Opening/closing the garage door ..316
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 315
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .249
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........250
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........380
Glove compartment ..........................291H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................125Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............124
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 391
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 128
Topping up the cleaning system ....324
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Adjusting (electrically). ..................107
Adjusting (manually). .....................107
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 108
Fitting/removing (rear) ..................109
Luxury ............................................ 107
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................328
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 194
Hook ................................................... 299 I
ICS padded play table .........................62
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 77
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 285
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 287
Engine diagnostics .........................285
Fuel tank ........................................ 285
SPORT handling mode ...................284
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 260
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....322
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32 12
Index

Driving abroa
d............................... 122
Foglamps ....................................... 123
Foglamps (extended range) ...........126
Hazard warning lamps ...................125
Headlamp flasher ........................... 125
Headlamp range ............................ 124
Ligh tswitc h................................... 122
Main-beam headlamps ................... 125
Motorway mode ............................. 126
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 123
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....245
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 245
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .244
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................123
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 245
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........245
Turn signals ................................... 124
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......262
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 181
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 186
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................183
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................290
Loading sill protector ........................ 306
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment cover ...........299Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
................................................... 296
Luggage compartment floor ............305
Luggage holde r(EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ...................................... .304
Luggage net ....................................... 293
Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 110
Luxu ry head restraint .......................107 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 364
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 260
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 164
Gea rlever ...................................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 157
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 164
Shift recommendatio n................... 164
Starting the engine ........................156
Massage function (PULSE) ...............110
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..328
Memory card (audio) .........................238
Memory function ............................... 119
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .253
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 381
Installatio n..................................... 38114
Index

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 230
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 249
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 249
Outside temperature ..................... .230
Setting (climate control) ................141
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 181
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........77
Immobiliser ...................................... 77
Through-loading ................................ 295
Through-loading feature ...................295
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Time (on-board computer) ................244
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................250
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 341
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Total distance recorder ....................235
Tow-away protection ..........................78
Towing Important safety notes ..................355
With the rear axle raised ................357
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............221
Axle load, permissible ....................397
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 226
Trailer tow hitch display message ..277
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................356
Removing the towing eye. ..............357
With both axles on the ground .......357
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............358
Fitting the towing eye. ...................356
Important safety notes ..................355
Removing the towing eye. ..............357
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 226
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 330
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 224Decoupling
atrailer ....................... 225
Driving tips .................................... 221
ESP ®
................................................ 75
Folding in the ball coupling ............225
Folding out the ball coupling ..........223
Important safety notes ..................221
Lights displa ymessage .................. 259
Mounting dimensions ....................395
Parking Guidance ........................... 206
Parktroni c...................................... 202
Power supply ................................. 226
Shift range ..................................... 168
Trailer loads ................................... 396
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle ..................358
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .332
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ......236
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................132
Switching on/off ........................... 124
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 381
Installatio n..................................... 381
Transmission output (maximum) .... 381
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....368
Display message ............................ 272
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................343
Pressure loss warning ....................367
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................343
Recommended ............................... 365 20
Index

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
ESP
®
OFF 283
;
Diesel engine: preglow 157
=
Front foglamps 123
?
Rea
rfoglamp 123
A
Only for certain vehicles:
brakes (yellow)
281
B
SPORT handling mode in
AMG vehicles
284
C
Turn signal 124
D
ESP
® 283
E
Distance warning signal
287 Function Page
F
Main-beam headlamps 125
G
Dipped-beam headlamps 123
H
Seat belt 280
I
SRS 284
J
Engine diagnostics 285
K
Brakes (red) 281
L
Tyre pressure monitor 287
M
Coolant 285
N
ABS 282
O
Reserve fuel 28532
Instrument clusterAt a glance

G
WARNING
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognitio nsensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being a child
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2.
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX
child restraint systems are fitted on the left
and right of the rear seats. G
WARNING
Ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using a three-point seat belt. G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. The
child could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint
system, observe the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions and the correct use of the
child restraint system.
For reasons of safety, only use child restraint
systems with the ISOFIX child seat securing
system on the rear seats.
We recommend that you use the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that have been recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz.
An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, always
make sure that it is engaged correctly in the
securing rings on both sides.
G
WARNING
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a load in an accident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. Children in the vehicle
57Safety Z

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 deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 25).Key
Key functions
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the boo tlid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap G
WARNING
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key, the double lock
function is activated as standard. It is the nnot
possible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle.
Therefore, do not leave any people behind in
the vehicle, particularly children, elderly peo-
ple or people in need of special assistance if
the vehicle has been locked with the key. As
a result, they may not be able to free them-
selves in the event of an emergency. As a
result, they could be seriously or even fatally
injured by prolonged exposure to extremely
high or low temperatures, for example. In this
case, rescuing people from outside the vehi-
cle is difficult.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor before
you lock the vehicle with the key. The doors
can then be opened from the inside after the
vehicle has been locked from the outside with
the key. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open a door from inside the vehicle at any
time, even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using akey which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children 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. G
WARNING
If a key ring is too heavy or too large, the
weight acting on the key could cause it to turn
in the ignition lock or catch on the steering
wheel. This could cause the engine to be
switched off suddenly. You may lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. Do not
attach any heavy or large key rings to the key
that is inserted in the ignition. :
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the boot lid/tailgate
= % To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 245).82
KeyOpening and closing

door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons simulta-
neously for approximately six seconds until
the battery chec klamp flashes twice
(Y page 85).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi-
cle, pressing the &or% buttonlocks
or unlocks the vehicle.
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles. Restoring factory settings
X Press the %and& buttons simulta-
neously for approximately six seconds until
the battery check lamp flashes twice. Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the key, use the emergency
key element.
If you use the emergenc
ykey element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the boot lid/tailgate, the anti-thef
talarm system will
be triggered (Y page 77).
There are several ways to tur noff the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the key: press
the % or& button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key in the ignition lock.
Removing the emergency key element X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time, remove
emergency key element ;from the key. Battery of the key
Important safety notes Have the batteries changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. 84
KeyOpening and closing