2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE seats

! Do not under any circumstances open the
trunk lid with the emergency key. You could
otherwise damage the trunk lid and the
soft-top compartment cover.
Re-locking the soft top
The soft top is not locked if:
R the Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
GWARNING
Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon
as it is possible to do so safely and lock the
soft top before driving on. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress the soft-top switch.
Trunk partition
General notes
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk.
The soft top can only be opened when the
trunk partition is closed.
! To avoid damaging the soft top or load
when folding back the soft top, observe the
following:
R when the trunk partition is open, do not
place any objects in or behind the net on
the side that are so long they could
obstruct the trunk partition or damage
the opened soft top.
R make sure that the cargo does not push
the trunk partition upwards.
Opening and closingXTo close: pull trunk partition : by the
handle in the direction of the arrow until it
rests on the sides of the trunk.
Trunk partition : finishes closing
automatically.XTo open: push trunk partition : against
the direction of the arrow by the handle.
The trunk partition finishes opening
automatically.
Brackets for the wind screen
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
above the rear bench seats. For this reason,
only the driver and the front passenger can
travel in the vehicle when the wind screen is
installed.
GWARNING
Fold back the top part of the wind screen if it
restricts your vision or when it is dark. It could
otherwise impair your view to the rear and you
could cause an accident.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
Soft top (Cabriolet)93Opening/closingZ

vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
! Observe the backrest position of the front
seats if the wind screen is installed, since
the backrest could collide with the wind
screen here.XWhen installing the wind screen, use lateral
brackets :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
AIRCAP
General notes
With AIRCAP, four people can travel
comfortably with the soft top open. AIRCAP
reduces the draft for the driver and
passengers in both the front and the rear
compartment in a vehicle with the soft top
down. You can open and close AIRCAP when
the vehicle is stationary or during the journey
at a speed of up to 100 mph (160 km/h).
AIRCAP has the following components:
R a wind deflector between the windshield
and the soft top
R an AIRCAP wind screen between the two
head restraints on the rear bench seat
GWARNING
When extending and retracting AIRCAP, make
sure that no one can become trapped. If there
is a risk of entrapment, press the button again
to retract AIRCAP again.
The AIRCAP button is located under the cover
in the lower center console.:AIRCAP button
Extending AIRCAP
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP
button light up.94Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening/closing

Wind deflector ; extends. The head
restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen = move to the center
position simultaneously.
If one or two passengers in the rear
compartment then fasten their seat belts, the
head restraints in the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen = move to the upper
position.
i If, when AIRCAP is extended, you park
your vehicle with the soft top down and
remove the SmartKey, the wind deflector
and the head restraints in the rear
compartment retract automatically. When
you return to your vehicle and start the
engine again, the wind deflector and the
head restraints in the rear compartment
are extended again.
i It is no longer possible to retract/extend
AIRCAP if you are driving faster than
100 mph (160 km/h).
Retracting AIRCAPXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP
button go out. Wind deflector ; retracts.
The head restraints on the rear bench seats
and AIRCAP wind screen = move to the
lowest position simultaneously.
i If there are passengers wearing seat belts
in the rear compartment, the head
restraints on the rear bench seats and the
AIRCAP wind screen remain in the upper
position.
Retracting the head restraints on the
rear bench seats from the driver's seat
To improve the rear view, you can retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats
individually ( Y page 105). The wind deflector
remains in its current position.
Installing/removing the AIRCAP wind
screen
Preparation
You will need a 4 mm hex-socket wrench to
install/remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP
wind screen:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the folding roof fully ( Y page 87).XExtend the head restraints in the rear
compartment fully ( Y page 105).
Removing
Bolts on the AIRCAP wind screen between the head
restraints in the rear compartment
XUse the 4 mm hex-socket wrench to turn
the bolts on both sides counter-clockwise
by about 90° and loosen them.XPull the bolts out of the brackets on the
head restraints.Soft top (Cabriolet)95Opening/closingZ

Useful information ............................102
Correct driver's seat position ..........102
Seats .................................................. 103
Steering wheel .................................. 109
Mirrors ............................................... 110
Memory function .............................. 113101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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).
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment ( Y page 103).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 104)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 105).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment ( Y page 109).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 109)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
( Y page 50).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 52).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 110) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 113).102Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
Seats103Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
equipped with the NECK-PRO system
( Y page 49). For this reason, it is not
possible to remove the head restraints
from the front seats.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information.
i Other topics:
R Through-loading feature in the rear
bench seat 3
(folding the rear bench seat
forward) ( Y page 254)Adjusting the seats:Head restraint height;Seat cushion angle=Seat height?Seat fore-and-aft adjustmentABackrest angle
i
If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the
front-passenger seat is moved to a better
position if it was previously set unfavorably.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 113).
i Vehicles with the through-loading
feature: if you fold down a rear seat
backrest, the respective front seat is
moved forwards slightly in order to avoid
contact.
3 Only in the Coupe.104SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electricallyXTo adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
( Y page 104) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Rear seat head restraints
GWARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
Lowering and extending the rear seat
head restraints from the front (Cabriolet)
GWARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the raised position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XTo lower: press button :.
The head restraints move to the lowest
position.If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button goes
out.XTo extend: press button : again.
The head restraints only move into the
central position if AIRCAP is activated and
no rear seat belt has been fastened.
If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button
comes on.
i More detailed information about AIRCAP
can be found on ( Y page 94).
Manually lowering the head restraints
in the rear (Cabriolet)
If the head restraints in the rear compartment
are in the upper position, the soft top cannot
be closed fully. If the head restraint
electronics are malfunctioning and the
adjustment procedure of the soft top is
interrupted leaving the soft top compartment
cover open, you therefore have to lower the
head restraints in the rear compartment
manually.
Lower the head restraints in the rear
compartment manually if:
R the head restraint electronics are
malfunctioning
R the opening or closing procedure of the soft
top is interrupted leaving the soft top
compartment cover open.
Cover ; can only be released when the
opening or closing procedure of the soft top
Seats105Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ