2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

TiresSummer tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2FA

RA235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended 27

255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 27, 287.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Offset: 1.93 in (49 mm)#—FA

RA235/40 R18 91 Y

255/35 R18 94 Y XL 288.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Offset: 1.93 in (49 mm)##FA

RA235/40 R18 91 Y

255/35 R18 94 Y XL 288.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)##All-weather tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2FA

RA235/45 R17 94 H M+S

255/40 R17 94 H M+S 287.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Offset: 1.93 in (49 mm)#—FA

RA235/40 R18 91 H M+S

255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 288.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Offset: 1.93 in (49 mm)##FA

RA235/40 R18 91 H M+S

255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 288.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)##Winter tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2BA235/45 R17 94 H M+S i7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)#—BA235/40 R18 95 H XL M+S i8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)##27 MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor.
28 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.Wheel and tire combinations335Wheels and tiresZ

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel28TiresWheelsV1V2T 135/80 R17 103 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)3.5 B x 17 H2
Offset: 0.77 in (19.5 mm)#—T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)##
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency/collapsible spare wheel.
28
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.336Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Useful information ............................338
Notes on technical data ...................338
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........338
Warranty ............................................ 339
Identification plates .........................339
Service products and capacities .....340
Vehicle data ...................................... 346337Technical data

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 23).
Notes on technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide for quick and reliable parts
service.
There are more than 300,000 different
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or
selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
GWARNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tires and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose.
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) ( Y page 339) and the engine
338Genuine Mercedes-Benz partsTechnical data

number (Y page 340) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Warranty
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. You can obtain
information about this from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and
Warranty Information booklet, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code number
XOpen the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;VIN=Paint code
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;VIN=Paint codeIdentification plates339Technical dataZ

iThe data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
( Y page 339)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
( Y page 340)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.XSlightly raise front floor covering = and
fold floor covering flap : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.Engine number:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center
or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
340Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.Service products and capacities341Technical dataZ

CapacitiesModelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants, etc.Engine oil and
filterE 350 296.9 US qt (6.5 l)Approved engine
oilsE 550 299.0 US qt (8.5 l)Cooling systemE 35029Approximately 10.1 US qt
(9.6 l)MB 325.0 or
MB 326.0
anticorrosion/
antifreezeE 550 29Approximately 13.6 US qt
(12.9 l)Tank capacityAll models17.4 US gal (66.0 l)Premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
(at least 91 octane,
average value
between 96 RON/
86 MON)ReserveAll modelsApproximately 2.1 US gal
(8.0 l)Windshield/
headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models3.7 US qt (3.5 l)MB windshield
washer
concentrate 30
( Y page 346)
Mixing ratio for
washer fluid
( Y page 346)Fuel
Important safety notesGWARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline.
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to your
health.
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
! To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline may be used.
If there is no premium-grade unleaded
gasoline available and regular-grade
unleaded gasoline may be used; please
observe the following precautions:
R only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular-grade unleaded gasoline and fill
29 BlueEFFICIENCY
30 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection.342Service products and capacitiesTechnical data