2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE socket

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12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes ....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 134
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Function/information ....................189
Active Driving Assistance package . 189
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information ....................192
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 224
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 344
Air bags Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Window curtain air bag ....................43
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions .....................283
Extending/retracting .......................94
General notes .................................. 94
Installing/removing the wind
screen .............................................. 95
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 141
Important safety notes ..................140
Rear ............................................... 141
Setting ........................................... 140
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........141
Setting the center air vents ...........140
Setting the side air vents ...............140
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........108
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function ........................................... 67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 185
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 2034Index

Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................146
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
Points to observe before use .........261
Rear compartment .........................261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Closing manually in an emergency ... 88
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................86
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 95
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 88
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Relocking ......................................... 93
wind screen ..................................... 93
Soft-top switch .................................... 87
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 335
Storage location ............................ 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 116Starting (engine) ................................ 146
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ..................109
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information .........252
Parcel net ...................................... 253
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
16Index

CockpitiIllustration: CoupeFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
;Cruise control lever164=Instrument cluster27?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
178
BOverhead control panel32CClimate control systems130DIgnition lock145Start/Stop button145FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
109
FCombination switch119GParking brake159HOn-board diagnostics
socketIOpens the hood274JReleases the parking brake159KLight switch11626CockpitAt a glance

GWARNING
Remove wristwatches and any jewelry such
as rings or bracelets. You could otherwise get
caught, be injured and damage the vehicle.
Always grip the soft top at the indicated
gripping points when closing the soft top
manually. You could otherwise be injured.
XDepress the parking brake.XOpen the side windows.XLower the head restraints (automatically
( Y page 105) or manually ( Y page 105)).XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.XOpen the trunk.XTake the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit ( Y page 290).XTake the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you.XTo open the cover on the left hand side
in the trunk: turn rotary catch : counter-
clockwise and fold down cover ;.XInsert hex-socket wrench = into valve
screw ? on the hydraulic pump.XTurn valve screw ? of the hydraulic pump
with hex-socket wrench = counter-
clockwise a full turn.
Left trim in the trunk (example)
XOn both sides of the trunk, tear trim A
along the perforation in the direction of the
arrow.
Left trim in the trunk (example)
XOn both sides, behind the trim, pull out
catch B as far as it will go and turn it
approximately a quarter of a turn counter-
clockwise.XMake sure catch B is not pulled in again.
If this happens, pull out catch B again as
far as possible and turn it about a quarter
turn counter-clockwise.
The soft-top compartment hinges are on the
right-hand and left-hand side in the gap
between the lid of the soft-top compartment
and the trunk sealing.
Soft top (Cabriolet)89Opening/closingZ

XShift both levers D of soft-top
compartment hinges C forwards beyond
the detent position on both sides.XOn both sides, pull the straps through
behind the soft-top compartment hinges in
the direction of the arrow.XRoute the straps through the created loops.XPull the straps between the soft-top
compartment hinges and the soft-top
compartment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open.
XPlace straps E on the cover of the soft-top
compartment.XTake the hex-socket wrench and the
SmartKey out of the trunk if necessary.XClose the trunk lid.
i You can only access the trunk again once
you have fully closed the soft top manually.
! The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover
could otherwise collide with the trunk lid.
GWARNING
You could be injured during the following
steps of opening the soft top manually if you
work alone. Perform the following steps
together with a second person.
XEach person takes a strap.XPulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment
back/up by the straps in the direction of
the arrow.90Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening/closing

XOne person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.GWARNING
You could become trapped or injured.
Grip the soft-top compartment with one hand
and support yourself with the other hand on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
XGrip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.XUse the other hand to support yourself on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.XLift soft-top compartment cover F up as
far as it will go. In doing so, pull soft-top
compartment cover F to the rear, applying
constant force.GWARNING
Do not reach between the cover halves and
the hinges. You could otherwise become
trapped.
XReach under the tip of soft top G in the
soft-top compartment from the right-hand
and left-hand sides.XLift the soft top out of the soft-top
compartment and guide it forwards in the
direction of the arrow onto windshield
frame H.ITo openJTo lockXPull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.XInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench clockwise I
as far as possible.
! Make sure the Allen key is turned counter-
clockwise as far as possible during the
following step. The soft top may otherwise
not be fully locked.
Soft top (Cabriolet)91Opening/closingZ

XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise J as far as possible.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the
windshield frame.XMove material tensioning frame K to an
upright position.
! Make sure the soft-top compartment
cover does not collide with the material
tensioning frame during the following step.
XLower soft-top compartment cover L.XWith your hand flat, press down the
material tensioning frame until it rests on
soft-top support M of the soft-top
compartment cover.GWARNING
You could trap your hands.
Do not push the soft-top compartment cover
forwards in front of the soft-top support with
your hands.
XWith your hand flat, press the soft-top
compartment cover forwards/downwards
on both sides simultaneously until it
engages in the guide. Apply your hands to
the points indicated with arrows.
At the same time, press the material
tensioning frame gently downwards with
your flat hand.NTo lockXInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise N as far as possible.XHave the soft-top mechanism repaired
immediately at a specialist workshop.
i Press the soft-top compartment cover
again if the trunk lid cannot be opened.
92Soft 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