2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE light

Function Page
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Overhead control panel 34
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PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
172
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Combination switch 108
?
Instrument cluster 30
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 140
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 144
D
Light switch 106
E
To release the parking brake 152
F
To open the bonnet 284 Function Page
G
Diagnostics connection 25
H
Ignition lock 132
Start/Stop button 132
I
To adjust the steering wheel
manually
99
J
To adjust the steering wheel
electrically
99
steering wheel heating 100
K
Cruise control lever 156
L
Parking brake 152
M
Climate control systems 115Cockpit
29At a glance

Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Fuel gauge (left)
Coolant temperature (right) 206
Warning and indicator lamps:
÷
ESP® 249
·
Distance warning 254
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ESP®
OFF 249
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Turn signal, left 108
?
Coolant 252
K
Main-beam headlamps 108
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 107
T
Side lamps 107
R
Rear foglamp 107
8
Reserve fuel 252
Fuel filler flap location indi-
cator: the fuel filler cap is on
the right-hand side. Function Page
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Speedometer with segments 206
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Multifunction display 208
?
Rev counter 206
Warning and indicator lamps:
J
Brakes (red) 248
!
Turn signal, right 108
J
Only for certain vehi-
cles: brakes (yellow) 248
!
ABS 249
6
Restraint system 37
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Engine diagnostics 252
h
Tyre pressure monitor 255
ü
Seat belts 247
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Diesel engine: preglow 134
Information on displaying the outside tempera-
ture in the multifunction display can be found
under "Outside temperature display"
(Y
page 206).
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis- plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can
be adjusted via the on-board computer
(Y page 216). 30
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Centre console, lower section
i
Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever Function Page
G
Stowage compartment 265
Ashtray 273
Cigarette lighter 274
H
Stowage compartment 265
Cup holders 270
I
à
Dynamic handling
package with Sport mode 172
J
Stowage compartment with
Media Interface
267 Function Page
K
Stowage compartment 265
L
u
Rear window roller sun-
blind 273
M
Ú
Selects the drive pro-
gram 143
N
Multimedia system control-
ler (see separate operating
instructions) Centre console
33At a glance

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off 110
;
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Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off 110
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p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 110
?
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Deactivates tow-away
protection 72
A
3
Opens/closes the pan-
orama sliding sunroof with
roller sunblinds 89 Function Page
B
G
SOS button (Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system) 275
C
Rear-view mirror 103
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
277
E
ê
Deactivates the interior
motion sensor 72
F
p
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off 110
G
c
Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off 11034
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is switched
on
R does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
:is
part of the automatic child seat recognition on
the front-passenger seat.
A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp informs you that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must
either be disabled or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both before
and during a journey.
R Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front airbag is
enabled or disabled depends on the installed
child restraint system, and the age and size of the child. Therefore, it is imperative to
observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 47). There you will also find infor-
mation on rearward or forward-facing child
restraint systems on the front-passenger
seat.
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be off. Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat belts"
(Y page 37) and "Airbags" (Y page 41).
There you can also find information on the
correct seat position.
Observe the information on automatic child seat recognition in the front-passenger seat
(Y page 51). Seat belts
Introduction A correctly worn seat belt is the most effective
means of restraining the movement of vehicle
occupants in the event of a collision or if the
vehicle overturns. This reduces the risk of vehi- cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle interior or being ejected from it. The
seat belt also helps to keep the vehicle occu-
pants in the best position in relation to the air-
bag being deployed.
The seat belt system consists of:
R seat belts
R belt tensioners for the front seat belts and the
outer seat belts in the rear
R belt force limiters for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear Occupant safety
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tive door is closed and the key is turned to posi-
tion 1or 2in the ignition lock. You can also extend seat-belt extender
=with
seat-belt extender button ?.
X Press seat-belt extender button ?.
Seat-belt extender =extends.
Seat-belt extender =is retracted again if:
R the belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt
buckle
R the belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt
buckle within 60 seconds
R the respective door is opened
R the key is turned to position 0in the ignition
lock
R you release the seat backrest and fold it for-
wards
R the front-passenger seat remains unoccupied
after approximately five seconds
If you press seat-belt extender button ?after
this, seat-belt extender =will not extend. Basic illustration X
Adjust the seat (Y page 93).
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt
extender =and engage belt tongue ;into
belt buckle :.
The seat belt on the driver's seat and the
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto-
matically, see "Belt adjustment"
(Y page 40).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
In order to attach the child restraint system
securely in the vehicle, the seat belts in the rear
are equipped with a child seat lock. You can find
further information under "Child seat lock"
(Y page 48).
Automatic comfort-fit feature The front seat belts have an automatic comfort-
fit feature. The automatic comfort-fit feature
reduces the retraction force of the seat belts.
The seat belts are thus routed more comfortably for the driver and front passenger.
Releasing the seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
This could damage the door, the door trim
panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfil their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X Press release button in belt buckle, hold belt
tongue firmly and guide the seat belt back.
Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®
convenience function. This func-
tion adjusts the driver's and front-passenger
seat belt to the upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R with a retracted seat-belt extender, the seat
belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle and
R the ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
tightening force if any slack is detected between
the vehicle occupant and the seat belt. Do not 40
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hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjust-
ing.
You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on and
off in the on-board computer (Y page 220).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu-
pants must wear their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, a warning tone may sound.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases when the driver and the
front passenger have fastened their seat belts.
i More information on the
7seat belt
warning lamp can be found under "Warning
and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
seat belt" (Y page 247).
Rear seat belt status indicator The seat belt on the left rear seat, when viewed
in the direction of travel, is not fastened. (Exam- ple)
The rear seat belt status indicator is only avail-
able for certain countries.
The rear seat belt status indicator shows which rear seat belt is not fastened.
Hiding the rear seat belt status indicator imme-
diately (Y page 222). Airbags
Introduction The installation location of an airbag is identified
by the AIRBAG symbol.
An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. It is not a replacement for the seat belt. The airbag offers additional protection in corre-
sponding accident situations. Not all airbags are deployed in an accident. The
different airbag systems work independently of
each other (Y page 44).
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to completely rule out a
risk of injury caused by an airbag due to the
speed at which the airbag must be deployed.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function and can even cause addi-
tional injuries when deployed. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries. In order to avoid such risks, always ensure
that all vehicle occupants:
R fasten their seatbelts correctly, including
pregnant women
R are seated correctly and maintain the fur-
thest possible distance from the airbags
R observe the following notes
Always ensure that there are no objects loca-
ted between the airbag and the vehicle occu-
pant.
R Adjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in an almost upright position. The centre of
the head restraint must support the head at
about eye level.
R Move the driver's and front-passenger seats
as far back as possible. The driver's seat posi-
tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
R Only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
This allows the airbag to be fully deployed.
R Always lean against the backrest while driv-
ing. Do not lean forwards or lean against the
door or side window. You may otherwise be in
the deployment area of the airbags.
R Always keep your feet in the footwell in front
of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash-
board, for example. Your feet may otherwise
be in the deployment area of the airbag.
R Always secure persons less than 1.50 mtall in
suitable restraint systems. Up to this height,
the seat belt cannot be worn correctly. Occupant safety
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Windowbags
:are integrated into the side of
the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-
pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it does
not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag is
deployed on the side which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (Y page 44).Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are
hot. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners that have
been deployed are no longer operational and
are unable to perform their intended protec-
tive function. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Therefore, have pyrotechnic belt tensioners
which have been triggered immediately
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account, par-
ticularly if a seat belt tensioner was triggered or
an airbag was deployed.
An electric motor is used by PRE-SAFE ®
to trig-
ger the tightening of the seat belt in hazardous
situations. This procedure is reversible.
If the belt tensioners are triggered or an airbag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small
amount of powder may also be released. The
6 restraint system warning lamp lights up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hear-
ing. In general, the powder released is not haz- ardous to health but may cause short-term
breathing difficulties to persons suffering from
asthma or other pulmonary conditions. Provided
it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle
immediately or open the window in order to pre- vent breathing difficulties.
Operation During the first stage of a collision, the restraint
system control unit evaluates important physi-
cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R duration
R direction
R intensity
Based on the evaluation of this data, the
restraint system control unit triggers the seat
belt tensioners in the event of a head-on or rear
collision.
A seat belt tensioner can only be triggered if:
R the ignition is switched on
R the components of the restraint system are
operational. You can find further information
under: "Restraint system warning lamp"
(Y page 37)
R the belt tongue has engaged in the belt buckle
of the respective front seat
The seat belt tensioners in the rear compart-
ment are triggered independently of the lock
status of the seat belts.
If the restraint system control unit detects a high severity accident, in certain head-on collisions,
additional components of the restraint system
are deployed independently of each other:
R front airbags and driver's kneebag
R windowbag, if the system determines that
deployment can offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag is either
disabled or enabled. The front-passenger front
airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off.
Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp (Y page 37).
Your vehicle has two-stage front airbags. In the
first deployment stage, the front airbag is filled
with propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front airbag is fully deployed if the second
deployment stage is activated within a few mil-
liseconds. 44
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