2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE emergency towing

Triggering ......................................... 44
Windowbag ...................................... 43
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 282
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 154
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 288
Hiding a service message .............. 288
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 288
Service message ............................2 88
Special service requirements ......... 288
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function .......................................... .71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 189
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 256
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 230
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 142
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 142
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 241
Drive program display .................... 140
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual drive progra m.................... 144
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 145
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (fault) ............................... 147
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 140
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 147
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Setting ........................................... 219
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 244
Problem (display message) ............ 129
Remote control .............................. 125
Setting the departure time ............. 127
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 125
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 125
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 336 4
Index

B
Back button ....................................... 257
Bag hook ............................................ 269
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 203
Folding in/out ................................ 203
Folding out ..................................... 203
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 302
Jump starting ................................. 305
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Display message ............................ 235
Notes/function .............................. 193
Trailer towing ................................. 195
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 332
Bluetooth ®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 260
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 259
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Telephony ...................................... 259
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 283
Closing ........................................... 285
Display message ............................ 243 Important safety notes .................. 283
Opening ......................................... 284
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 83
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 83
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 83
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 243
Opening dimensions ...................... 335
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 335
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 333
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 66
Display message ............................ 229
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 153
HOLD function ............................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 152
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 296
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs Index
5

Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 172
HOLD functio
n............................... 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane package ................................ 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Reversing camera .......................... 181
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Brakes ........................................... 153
Downhill gradient ........................... 153
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 154
General .......................................... 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 154
New brake pads/linings ................ 154
Running-in tips ............................... 131
Snow chains .................................. 316
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 106
Towing a trailer .............................. 202
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 211
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 172 E
E10 see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 220
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224 Function/note
s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 152
On-board computer ....................... 209
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 136
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 47
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 82
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Removing ......................................... 76
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 325
Removing ....................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 326
Stowing .......................................... 326
Technical data ............................... 326
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Engine
Display message ............................ 231
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 329
Jump-starting ................................. 305
Running irregularly ......................... 138
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the key .... 134
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 134
Stopping ........................................ 151
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310 Index
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Rejecting/ending a call ................
.213
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
Switching between mobile
phones .......................................... .260
Telephone compartment ................ 267
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .261
Charging a mobile phone .............. .263
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .262
Connecting the module using a
USB cable ...................................... 261
Data modem mode ........................ 262
Installing the module ..................... 261
Introduction ................................... 260
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 262
Settings ......................................... 262
SIM card mode .............................. 261
Text messages ............................... 263
Transferring the phone book .......... 262
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 206
Outside temperature ..................... .206
Setting (climate control) ................ 120
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .156
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 263
Through-loading feature ................... 268
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 299
Storage location ............................ 297
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 301
Tyre pressure reached ................... 301
Top Tether ............................................ 50
Total distance recorder .................... 208
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 72
Deactivating ..................................... 72
Function .......................................... .72
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 310
Important safety notes .................. 307 Towing
Important safety notes .................. 307
Transporting the vehicle ................ 309
With the rear axle raised ................ 309
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 198
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 201
Active Parking Assist ..................... 180
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 336
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Failure check for LEDs ................... 204
General notes ................................ 202
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 244
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 308
Removing the towing eye ............... 309
With both axles on the ground ....... 309
Towing eye ......................................... 297
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 214
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 191
Instrument cluster display ............. 191
Trailer
Folding the ball coupling in/out ..... 203
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 205
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 294
Coupling up a traile r...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 202
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 203
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 203
Important safety notes .................. 201
Lights display message .................. 229
Mounting dimensions .................... 335
Parktronic ...................................... 174
Power supply ................................. 204
Trailer load s................................... 336
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission Index
19

Transmission position display
......... 140
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 140
Transporting the vehicle .................. 309
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 295
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 209
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 209
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 108
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 327
Installation ..................................... 327
Transmission output (maximum) .... 327
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 297
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 318
Display message ............................ 239
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 301
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 301
Recommended ............................... 316
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 318
Restarting ...................................... 318
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 319
Function/note s............................. 318
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 320
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning message .......................... 320
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 313 Direction of rotation ...................... 321
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 313
Information on driving .................... 313
MOExtended tyre s......................... 315
Replacing ....................................... 321
Service life ..................................... 314
Storing ........................................... 321
Tyre size (data ).............................. 325
Tyre tread ...................................... 314
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 325
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 264 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 272
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 241
Electronics ..................................... 327
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 216
Leaving parked up ......................... 152
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (key) ................................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 324
Pulling away ................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 322
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 322
Tow-starting ................................... 307
Towing away .................................. 307
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (key) ................................ 74 20
Index

PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection PLUS)
Introduction PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes The intervention of PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned before the intervention
of PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not intervene:
R if the vehicle is reversing
R when the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear-end collision
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Active Parking
Assist, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS will not apply the
brakes.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned
R if the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
- the rear hazard warning lamps are activa-
ted and flash at a higher frequency
- the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned The PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS braking application is can-
celled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
R if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention to
pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result- ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored. Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures may be implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R vehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
R the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you fit a child
restraint system on a rear seat. Children are
generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions. Children in the vehicle
47Safety Z

Glove compartment
X
To open: pull handle :and open glove com-
partment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
i The glove compartment can be ventilated
(Y page 129). The glove compartment can only be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element.
X To lock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to
position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it 90° anti-clockwise to
position 1. Stowage compartments in the centre
console Front stowage compartment (vehicles with
DIRECT SELECT lever)
X To open: slide the cover forwards by han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow until it
engages.
X To close: briefly press the front of handle :. Rear stowage compartment (vehicles with
DIRECT SELECT lever)
X Briefly press trim ;in the direction of the
arrow.
Cover :swings upwards. Vehicles with manual transmission266
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X
To open: pull cover ;out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: press release button
= and lift the insert up and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert:into the holder
from above and press down into the holder
until it engages. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment Example: vehicles with automatic transmission X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover retracts. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W(15 A). Accessories
include such items as mobile phone chargers.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-boardvoltage does not drop too low. If the on-board
voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is
automatically cut. This ensures that there is suf-
ficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the front centre console Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover retracts. 274
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