2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE warning

H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................138
Head bags Display message ............................ 254
Operation ........................................ .48
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 141
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........124
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 118
Adjusting (electrically). ..................119
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 119
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Hill start assist .................................. 168
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 201
Hood
Closing .......................................... .313
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes ..................312
Opening ......................................... 312
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............244
Interior lighting ................................. 141
Automatic control ..........................141
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................142
Manual control ............................... 142
Overview ........................................ 141
Reading lamp ................................. 141
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........244 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 328
Using ............................................. 369
Jump starting (engine) ......................334 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............97
Display message ............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 165
Starting the engine ........................167
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 175
Manual drive program ....................178
Knee bag .............................................. 47 Index
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L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 223
Lane Tracking package .....................221
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 66
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 258
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 259
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 134
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .245
Active light function .......................139
Automatic headlamp mode ............135
Cornering light function .................139
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Hazard warning lamps ...................138
High beam flasher .......................... 138
High-beam headlamps ...................138
Low-beam headlamps ....................136
Parking lamps ................................ 136
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 136
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........244
Standing lamps .............................. 137
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 244
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 245Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)
..........245
Turn signals ................................... 137
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......260
Loading guidelines ............................288
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 246
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 257
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 121 M
M+S tires ............................................ 346
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 320
mbrace Call priority .................................... 301
Display message ............................ 252
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 301
Downloading route s....................... 304
Emergency call .............................. 298
General notes ................................ 297
Geo fencing ................................... 305
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 303
MB info call button ........................300
Remote vehicle locking ..................303
Roadside Assistance button ..........299 12
Index

Vehicle submenu
........................... 245
Video DVD operatio n..................... 239
Operating safety
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Important safety notes ....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........233
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 68P
Pain tcode number ............................ 382
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...319
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 112
Problem (malfunction) ...................114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ..................110
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 129
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................207
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 251
Notes/function .............................. 183
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 136
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................206
Driving system ............................... 204Function/notes
............................. 204
Important safety notes ..................204
Problem (malfunction) ...................207
Range of the sensors .....................204
Warning displa y............................. 205
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................54
Problems (malfunction) .................. 256
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .324
Power washers .................................. 319
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 252
Operation ........................................ .56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................241
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes ....................76
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Program selector button ..................175
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................167 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 141
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 160
Setting the temperature ................15514
Index

Rear fog lamp
Displa ymessage ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 272
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................323
Function/notes ............................. 212
Switching on/off ........................... 212
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 127
Dipping (automatic) .......................129
Rear window blind ............................295
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Switching on/off ........................... 157
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................389
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................179
Refueling proces s.......................... 180
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 305
Programming (garage door opener) 306
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................142
Overview of bul btypes .................. 143
Reporting safety defects ....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 262
Warning lamp ................................. 282
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........158
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 111
Roller sunblinds ............................. 112
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroo f............................... 111
Trun klid .......................................... .91Reversing lamps (displa
ymessage) 259
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roll bar Display message ............................ 253
Operation ........................................ .55
Rolle rsunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 112
Rea rwindow .................................. 295
Roof
Overview .......................................... 99
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 326
Roof load (maximum) ........................390 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 62
Child restraint systems ....................62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 60
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........62
Belt force limiters ............................ 61
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Correct usage .................................. 58
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .61
Fastening ......................................... 59
Important safety guidelines .............57
Releasing ......................................... 60
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................246
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 61
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................118
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 121
Adjusting the head restraint ..........118
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 121
Cleaning the cover .........................325 Index
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SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 253
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 259
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 166
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 268
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................125
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Important safety notes ..................124
Paddle shifters ............................... 176
Steering wheel heating ..................125
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........176
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 289
Cuph olders ................................... 293
Glove box ...................................... .289
Important safety information .........288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 292
Summer tires ..................................... 346Sun visor
............................................ 294
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 158
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 232
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 258
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 384
Emergency spare wheel .................379
Information .................................... 382
Tires/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 390
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 301
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 301
Downloading route s....................... 304
Emergency call .............................. 298
Geo fencing ................................... 305
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 303
MB info call button ........................300
Remote vehicle locking ..................303
Roadside Assistance button ..........299
Search &Send ............................... 302
Self-test ......................................... 297
Speed alert .................................... 305
System .......................................... 297
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 303
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............302
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 297
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 239
Display message ............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............239
Number from the phone book ....... .239
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending acall................. 239 Index
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Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 232
Outside temperature ..................... .233
Setting (climate control) ................155
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........78
Immobilize r...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 290
Through-loading feature ...................290
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....352
Checking manually ........................351
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes ..................352
Maximum ....................................... 350
Notes ............................................. 349
Recommended ............................... 348
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 354
Function/notes ............................. 352
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes ..................353
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning message .......................... 354
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................366
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................365
Bar (definition) ............................... 364
Changing awheel .......................... 367
Characteristics .............................. 364
Checking ........................................ 345
Definition of terms .........................364
Direction of rotatio n...................... 367
Display message ............................ 269
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .364
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............365 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition)
..................................... 365
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 365
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................365
Important safety notes ..................344
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......365
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........365
Labeling (overview )........................ 361
Load bearing index (definition) ......366
Load index ..................................... 363
Load index (definition) ...................365
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 365
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 366
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 366
Maximum tire loa d......................... 363
Maximum tire load (definition) .......366
MOExtended tires ..........................346
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 366
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 346
Sidewall (definition) .......................366
Speed rating (definition) ................365
Storing ........................................... 367
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 364
Temperature .................................. 360
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 366
Tire pressure (definition) ................366
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 365
Tire size (data) ............................... 372
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 361
Tire tread ....................................... 345
Tire tread (definition) .....................366
Total load limit (definition) .............367
Traction ......................................... 360
Traction (definition) .......................366
Trea dwear ..................................... 36018
Index

Vehicle tool kit
.................................. 328
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 239
VIN ...................................................... 382W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 278
Brakes ........................................... 277
Check Engine ................................. 282
Coolant .......................................... 282
Distance warning ........................... 284
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 284
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 280
Fuel tank ........................................ 282
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................50
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Seat bel t........................................ 276
SRS ................................................ 281
Tire pressure monitor ....................285
Warranty ............................................ 382
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 274
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........371
Wheel chock ...................................... 368
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 345
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Cleaning (warning) .........................367
Emergency spare wheel .................377
Important safety notes ..................344
Interchanging/changing ................367
Mounting anew wheel ................... 371
Mounting awheel .......................... 368
Removing awheel .......................... 370
Storing ........................................... 367
Tightening torque ........................... 371
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 372
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 321
Window curtain air bag Operation ........................................ .49
Windows
see Side windows Wind screen (cleaning instructions)
321
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 156
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel dwasher system
Adding washer fluid .......................315
Notes ............................................. 389
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................146
Replacing the wiper blades ............144
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 346
Slippery road surfaces ...................188
Snow chains .................................. 347
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 346
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Important safety notes ..................144
Replacing ....................................... 144
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 325
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 15620
Index

If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plant o operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect .You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck,e .g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fas tover an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis 24
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