2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET Owners Manual

!
When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to the
engine and exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.T his
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow improv-
ers".
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con-
ten tunde r50p pm; otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulphur conten tis available, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
aboutt he interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 174).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc- tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low
outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient
.Accordingly, diesel fuel from
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climati cconditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow improvers
To improve the low-temperature resistance of
diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are deci-
sive in improving low-temperature resistance
with the flow improver. Overdosage can
potentially even decrease low-temperature
resistance and must therefore be avoided.
Follow the manufacturer's guidelines on dos-
age.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can arise through heating the fuel system,
e.g. through parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on: 374
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efficien tuse of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were in each case
based on the currently applicable version:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles tha tcomply with or exceed
the EURO 5standard, in accordance with
Regulation (EC )No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. Engine oil
General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica-
ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB
Approval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Petrol engines MB Approval
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229.3, 229.5,
229.51
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
229.3, 229.5
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
229.5
Diesel engines with
diesel particle filter MB Approval
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
228.51,
229.31, 229.51
i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R vehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1 229.3 or ACEA A3
R diesel engines: MB Approval 229.1,
229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
This may only be topped up once, and the
quantity must not be greater than 1.0 l. Service products and capacities
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Capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model Replacement
amount E 200 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
5.5 l
E 300 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 220 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
6.5 l
E 350 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
8.0 l
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
8.5 l
Additives
!
Do no tuse any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,
the faster it flows. Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SAE classifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, 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
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture fro mthe 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 impairs braking effi-
ciency.
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 according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at
a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking are prohibited when han-
dling antifreeze. 376
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If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant, which must be renewed after
15 years or after 250,000 kilometres at the
latest.
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant during operation will be around
130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50 %. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
R not exceed 55 % (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Hea twill otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor- rosio
ninhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibito rcon-
centrate in accordance with MB Specifica-
tions for Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked at every maintenance
interval at a qualified specialist workshop.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion. Windscreen and headlam
pcleaning
system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windscreen washer fluid/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Avoid spilling windscreen washer
fluid/antifreeze on hot engine components as
it can ignite and burn. Severe burns could be
the result.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lense softhe
headlamps.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. Service products and capacities
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At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washe rfluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
R Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit
with 2parts water.
R Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
R Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
i Add washe rfluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-tyres
- load
- conditio nofthe suspension
- optional equipment
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
payload. The unladen weight is specified in
accordance with EC directive and includes:
-driver (68 kg)
- luggage (7 kg)
- all fluids (fuel tank 90 % full)
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 371).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Dimensions and weights
model : Opening height
All models (except
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY), Coupé
1682 mm
All models (except
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY), Cabriolet
1555 mm
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, Coupé
1676 mm
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, Cabriolet
1553 mm
Missing values were not available at the time
of going to print.
All models
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2015 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle height when
opening/closing the roof,
Cabriolet
Maximum roof load,
Coupé only
100 kg
Maximum boot load
100 kg378
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E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle widt
hexcluding
exterior mirrors 1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm
Unladen weight, manual
transmission, Coupé
1560 kg
Unladen weight, manual
transmission, Cabriolet
1685 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission,
Coupé
1585 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission, Cab-
riolet
1710 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm
Unladen weight, Coupé
1600 kg
Unladen weight, Cabriolet
1725 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Unladen weight, Coupé
1660 kg
Unladen weight, Cabriolet
1785 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle length
4717 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
Vehicle height, Coupé
1395 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1397 mm
Unladen weight, Coupé
1795 kg
Unladen weight, Cabriolet
1920 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm
Unladen weight, manual
transmission, Coupé
1670 kg
Unladen weight, manual
transmission, Cabriolet
1795 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission,
Coupé
1680 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission, Cab-
riolet
1805 kgVehicle data
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E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle widt
hexcluding
exterior mirrors 1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm
Unladen weight, manual
transmission
1700 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission
1825 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle length
4698 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1786 mm
Vehicle height, Coupé
1397 mm
Vehicle height, Cabriolet
1398 mm
Unladen weight, Coupé
1735 kg
Unladen weight, Cabriolet
1865 kg
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including the protective
covering is 1181 mm. Missing values for the
E5 00 BlueEFFICIENCY model were not avail-
able at the time of going to print. 380
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Trailer loads
Missing values for the E500 BlueEFFICIENCY were not available at the time of going to print. All models (except the
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY model) Permissible trailer load, unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability of 12 % from astandstill. 1800 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar
noseweight is no tincluded in the trailer load) 75 kg
Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer
Coupé Manual transmission Automatic transmission
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1135 kg 1145 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1155 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1175 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1175 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– Missing values were not availa-
ble at the time of going to print.
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1155 kg 1160 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1170 kg 1170 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
– 1175 kg
Cabriolet
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1205 kg 1215 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1225 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1245 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1245 kgTrailer tow hitch
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