2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE warning light

see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 234
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 233
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Telephony ...................................... 232
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................2 00
Notes ............................................. 311
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 2
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 311
Display message ............................ 198
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 142
Maintenance .................................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 139
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 262
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 263
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 263
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 261
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 238
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 189
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 195
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 73
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
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On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system ....60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 242
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 262
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ..............................................1 13
Controlling automatically ...............1 15
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 115
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 117
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 112
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 115
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 114
Maximum cooling .......................... 117
Overview of systems ......................1 11
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 119
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 115
Rear control panel ......................... 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 313
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 313
Setting the air distribution ............. 116
Setting the air vents ......................1 20
Setting the airflow ......................... 117
Setting the climate mode ...............1 16
Setting the temperature ................ 116
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 116
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control ..... 116
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 119
Sw

itching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118 Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1
17
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 200
Operation/notes .............................. 65
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 230
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Combination switch .......................... 104
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Controller ...........................................2 30
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 256
Display message ............................ 207
Filling capacity ............................... 312
Important safety notes .................. 312
Temperature gauge ........................ 184
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................1 05
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Cruise control lever ....................... 145
Deactivating ................................... 146
Display message ............................ 213
Driving system ............................... 145
Function/notes .............................1 45
Important safety notes .................. 145
Setting a speed .............................. 146
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 145
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Cup holderCenter console .............................. 240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Rear compartment ........................ .240
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 189
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................1 03
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Interior lighting .............................. 195
Diagnostics connection ......................28
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .22
Introduction .....................................2 2
Digital speedomete r........................ .187
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 257
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 197
Driving systems .............................2 09
Engine ............................................ 207
General notes ................................ 197
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 197
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 218
Lights ............................................. 206
Safety systems .............................. 198
SmartKey ....................................... 218
Tires ............................................... 214
Vehicle ...........................................2 15
Distance recorder .............................1 86
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 149
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 211
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ............................ .................... 152
Fu

nction/notes .............................1 47
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 151
Stopping ........................................ 150
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .73
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 217
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 133
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 258
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
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Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .225
Display message ............................ 207
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 308
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 274
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 124
Switching off .................................. 139
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 278
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 56
Additives ........................................ 311
Checking the oil level ..................... 255
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 255
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 311
Notes about oil grades ................... 311
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 255
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 68
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68
Display message ............................ 198
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 222
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67 Exhaust check
................................... 141
Exhaus t pipe (
cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 63
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 103
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 100
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 100
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 100
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 231
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 266
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 266
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 267
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 253
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 306
Two-way radio ................................ 306
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 187
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 187
Displaying the range ...................... 187
Driving tips .................................... 140
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 310
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Refueling ........................................ 135
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 309
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Fuel filler flapOpening ........................................ .136
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 309
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 266
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 79
Before changing .............................2 79
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 279
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 280
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 279
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 253
General notes ................................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 250
Opening/closing the garage door .. 252
Problems when programming ........2 52
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 250
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 251
Gasoline ............................................. 309
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 36
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................105
Head bags
Display message ............................ 203
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
see NECK-PRO head restraints Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 106
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 04
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 105
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes .............................1 56
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 55
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 254
Opening ......................................... 254
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 143
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 227
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 193
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 194
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 107
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Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Overview ........................................ 107
Reading lamp ................................. 107
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 194
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 266
Using ............................................. 301
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 274
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 122
SmartKey ....................................... 122
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 218
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 123
Start/Stop button .......................... 122
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 131
Manual drive program .................... 134
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 193
Display message ............................ 210
Function/information .................... 177
Lane Tracking package ..................... 175
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 206 Light function, active
Display message ............................ 206
Light sensor (display message) ....... 206
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 195
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 105
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 103
Cornering light function ................. 105
Hazard warning lamps ................... 105
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps ................... 104
Light switch ................................... 103
Low-beam headlamps .................... 104
Parking lamps ................................ 104
Rear fog lamp ................................ 104
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 194
Standing lamps .............................. 104
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 194
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 194
Turn signals ................................... 104
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 235
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 195
L

ow-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 94
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Multifunction displayFunction/notes ............................. 186
Permanent display ......................... 193
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 185
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 188
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 54
Operation .........................................5 4
Resettin gtriggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in anew vehi-
cle ...................................................... .121
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55 PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 186
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 191
Audio menu ................................... 189
Convenience submenu .................. 195
Display messages .......................... 197
Displaying a service message ........ 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 152
Factory settings submenu ............. 196
Important safety notes .................. 184
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 193
Lighting submenu .......................... 194
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 197
Navigation menu ............................ 188
Operation ....................................... 185
Service menu ................................. 193
Settings menu ............................... 193
Standard display ............................ 186
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 186
Vehicle submenu ........................... 195
Video DVD operation ..................... 189
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Ope rating s
ystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 184
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
Index13

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers132
;Combination switch104
=Instrument cluster33
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever128
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play158
COverhead control panel38
DClimate control systems111
EIgnition lock122
Start/Stop button122
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel96
Steering wheel heating96
GCruise control lever145
HParking brake139
IDiagnostics connection28
JOpens the hood254
KReleases the parking brake139
LLight switch103
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