2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET turn signal

Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 284
Gear or selector lever ....................286
Matte finish ................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Power washer ................................ 281
Rear view camera .......................... 285
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Soft top .......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tail pipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 281
Wind deflector ............................... 283
Windows ........................................ 284
Wind screen ................................... 283
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 255
Car wash (care) ................................. 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 30
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................124
Important safety notes ..................122
Low-beam headlamps ....................124
Overview of bulb types ..................123
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Standing lamps (front) ...................125
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Climate control Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically ...............135
Cooling with air dehumidification ..134
Defrosting the windows .................138
Defrosting the windshield ..............137
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 132, 134
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Rear control panel .........................133
Refrigerant ..................................... 344
Setting the air distribution .............136
Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................140
Setting the climate mode ............... 135
Setting the temperature ................136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ......139
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 138
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 137
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 1196Index

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................342
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 342
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Refueling ........................................ 155
Specifications ................................ 343
Tank content/reserve fuel .............342
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 156
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 342
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 290
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Dashboard fuse box .......................303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk .....................304
Important safety notes ..................303
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................270
Notes ............................................. 267
Opening/closing the garage door ..270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gasoline ............................................. 156
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 286
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 338
Glove box ........................................... 252
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 119
Head bags ............................................ 41
Head bags ........................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 346
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....277
Cleaning system (function) ............119
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 108
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............105
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 176
Hood
Closing ........................................... 275
Display message ............................ 237
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 208
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 27
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
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Interior lightingAutomatic control ..........................122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 122
Reading lamp ................................. 122
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 292
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 299
K
Key Opening/closing soft top .................88
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
Starting the engine ........................146
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................154
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information ....................188
Lane Tracking package ..................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............118
Cornering light function .................120
Display message ............................ 222
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Fog lamps ...................................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ...................119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ...................119
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps ....................117
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................117
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........209
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Loading guidelines ............................ 252
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78Index11

Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 329
Temperature .................................. 325
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Tire bead (definition) ......................331
Tire pressure (definition) ................331
Tire pressures (recommended) ......329
Tire size (data) ............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 326
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................331
Total load limit (definition) .............332
Traction ......................................... 324
Traction (definition) .......................332
Tread wear ..................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................329
Unladen weight (definition) ............330
Wear indicator (definition) .............332
Wheel rim (definition) ....................330
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 286
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 201
Resetting (on-board computer) ......202Trunk
Emergency release ..........................82
Important safety guidelines .............80
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................125
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 258
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 236
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................208
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 295
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 292
Reporting problems .........................23
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:ESP®
OFF242;Front fog lamps118=Rear fog lamp118?Turn signal119AESP ®242BDistance warning signal248CHigh-beam headlamps119DLow-beam headlamps117ESeat belt240FunctionPageFSRS244GCheck engine245HBrakes (Canada only)241ITire pressure monitor (USA
only)
249
JCoolant246KBrakes (USA only)241LABS242MReserve fuel24528Instrument clusterAt a glance

Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
:& Locks the vehicle;F Unlocks the trunk lid=% Unlocks the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
If you activate the acoustic locking
confirmation function, you will hear the
following, depending on the date of
production of the vehicle:
R an acoustic signal when locking
or
R one acoustic signal when unlocking and
three when locking.
The audible signal can be activated and
deactivated using the on-board computer
( Y page 210).XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is armed
again.
XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
SmartKey71Opening/closingZ

X To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period ( Y page 85).
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
( Y page 74) flashes twice.
i
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the & or % button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.XTo unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.XTo lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.Restoring the factory settingsXPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
( Y page 67).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XTo turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XTo deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.SmartKey73Opening/closingZ

Illustration: light switch with the c symbol for
the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running
lamps
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting4 cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlampsBRRear fog lampCNFront fog lamps 5
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 119).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to c or à .Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to c or à .
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate the daytime running
lamps: activate the daytime running lamps5
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function.Exterior lighting117Lights and windshield wipers