2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE brake fluid

#Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and
call thefire service.
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Wi ndshield washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem.
#Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening.
#Re mo vecap 1bytheta b.
#Ad dwa sher fluid.
Cleaning and care
Informa tiononwashing theve hicle in a car
wa sh
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
re duced braking ef fect af terwa shing the
ve hicle
The braking ef fect is reduced af terwa shing
th eve hicle.
#Afterth eve hicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
th e traf fic conditions until the braking
ef fect has been ful lyrestored.
To avo id damage to yourvehicle when using a
car wash, ensure thefo llowing beforehand:
RDis tance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD
function are switched off.
RThe 360° Camera or there ar view camera is
switch ed off.
RThe side windo wsand sliding sunro of are
comple tely closed .
Maintenance and care 31
5

Notes on paintwo rk/matte finish paintwo rkcare
Obser vethefo llowing information:
Information on cleaning and car eAvoiding damage tothe paintwork
Pa int
RInsect remains: soak with insect remo ver and rinse off the
trea ted areas af terw ards.
RBird droppings: soak with water and rinse off af terw ards.
RCoolant, brake fluid, tree resins, oils, fuel and greases:
ge ntly rub with a clo thsoaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
RTa rst ains: use tarre mo ver.
RWa x: use silicone remo ver.
RDo not apply sticke rs,fi lms etc.
RRe mo vedirt immediately, where possible.
Matte finish
RThe vehicle should preferably be washed byhand using a
soft sponge, car shampoo and plenty of water.
ROnly use care products recommended byMercedes-Benz.
RDo not polish theve hicle and light-alloy wheels.
RDo not ha veyour vehicle cleaned at an automatic car
wa sh too frequently and do not use wash programs which
fi nish wi tha hot waxve hicle treatment.
RDo not use paint cleaner, buf fing or polishing products
such as agloss preser ver,e.g. wax.
RAlw ays ha vepaintwork repairs car ried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Operatingfluids
Note s on operating fluids
&
WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fl uids harmful to your health
Operating fluids maybe pois onous and harm‐
ful to yo ur health.
#Obser vethete xt on the original con‐
ta iners when using, storing or disposing
of operating fluids.
#Alw aysst ore operating fluids sealed in
th eir original conta iners.
#Alwayske ep children away from operat‐
ing fluids.
+ENV IRONMEN TALNO TEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal
#Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner.
Operating fluids include thefo llowing:
RFu els
RLubricants
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWi ndshield washer fluid
RClimate cont rol sy stem refrigerant
Only use products recommended byMercedes-
Benz. Damage caused byusing vehicle products
which ha venot been recommended is not cov‐
ered bythe Mercedes-Benz guarantee, warranty
or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ion on
th e conta iners:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Fr eigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51) Fu
rther information on appr oved operating flu‐
ids:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
operating fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
&
WARNING Risk offire and explosion
caused byfuel
Fu els are highly inflammable.
#You must avoidfire , open flames, creat‐
ing spar ksand smoking.
#Before refueling, switch off the engine
and, if ins talled in your vehicle, thest a‐
tionary heater.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuel
Fu els are poisonous and harmful to your
health
#Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clo thing.
#Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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Tech nical da ta

Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Fu rther information on engine oils and oil filters:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
Quality and filling capacity of engine oil
MB- Freigabe or MB-A pproval
Gasoline enginesM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 229.5, 229.6
Thefollowing values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Re placement amount
Mode lR eplacement
amount
All models6 .9 US qt (6.5 l)
Notes on brake fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 376).
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
te m
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moist ure
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. Ifth e boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be
impaired.
#Ha ve the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals.
Ha ve the brake fluid regularly changed at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0. Fu
rther information on brake fluid:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
Coolant
Note s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 376).
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#Allow the engine tocool down before
adding antifreeze.
#Make surethat no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening.
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9

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
&KHFN %UDNH )OXLG /HYHO*T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid inthe brake fluid reser voir.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid leve l is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
#
&KHFN %UDNH 3DG :HDU *T
he brake linings ha vereached thewe ar limit.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
,QRSHUDWLYH *O
ne or more main features of the mbrace sy stem are malfunctioning.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
394
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
$
Brakewarning lamp (USA)
J
Brakes warning lamp (Can‐
ada) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes are:
RThe brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
RThere is not enough brake fluid inthe brake fluid reser voir.
&
WARNING Thereis arisk of an accident if brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock when braking. Braking characteristics may be
impaired. The braking dis tance in an eme rgency braking situation can increase.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid leve l is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Battery (vehicle)Charging .............................................. 330
Jump -star ting ...................................... 330
No tes .................................................. 328
Battery (vehicle) see Vehicle battery
Belt .............................................................3 2
Blind Spot Assist ..................................... 198
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 00
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 198
Sy stem limits ....................................... 198
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assi st
Blo wer
see Climate control
Blue tooth
®
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 37
Setting up an Internet connection ....... 279
Settings ............................................... 237
Switching profile (DUN/PAN) .............. 281
Blue tooth
®Au dio
Ac tivating ............................................ 298 De-authorizing (de-regis
tering) the
device .................................................. 298
Information .......................................... 295
Overview .............................................2 96
Sear ching for and au thorizing the
device .................................................. 297
Switching device via NFC .................... 298
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brak e
fluid
No tes ................................................... 379
Brake forc e d

istribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 155
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 151
BA S (Brake Assist System) .................. .151
Driving tips .......................................... 131
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 155
HOLD function .....................................1 71
Limited braking ef fect (salt-treate d
ro ads) .................................................. 131 New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs ....................................................
131
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Brakes see Active Brake Assi st
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Breakdown ............................................... 322
Changing a wheel ................................ 366
Overview of the help functions .............. 16
Ro adside Assis tance .............................. 21
To w starting ........................................ 338
To wing away ........................................ 334
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 36
Burmes ter
®high-end 3D sur round
so
und sy stem
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 307
Ad justing the sound optimization ........ 307
Ad justing treble, mid and bass ............ 307
Calls up the sound menu ..................... 306
Information .......................................... 306
Setting the sound profile ..................... 307
Burmes ter
®sur round sound sy stem .....3 05
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 306
Index 451

Active Lane Keeping Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 404
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Camera
Vi ew Restricted See Ope rator's Man‐
ual .......................................................4 29
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 28
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 428
Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual ...............................422
Apply Brake toShift from 'P' ............... 420
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 401
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 401
bAu toLamp Function Inoperati ve
............................................................. 428
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction .............. 422
Blind Spot Assist Currently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 405 Blind Spot Assist Inoperative
............... 406
Blind Spot Assist Not Available When
To wing a Trailer See Operator's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .406
$Che ckBrake Fluid Le vel.............. 394
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ .410
4Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling ....................................
.................413
h

Check Tire s ..................................4 15
¥Check Washer Fluid .................... 426
ÉCompressor Is Cooling ................403
?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off .................................... 411
Cr uise Control Inoperative ...................4 10
Cruise Control Off ................................ 410
!Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 386
÷Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 387 Dis
tance Pilot Cu rrent ly Un available
See Operator's Manual ........................ 409
Dis tance Pilot Inoperati ve................... 409
Dis tance Pilot Now Available .............. .408
ÂDon't Forget Your Key.................. 419
ÉDrive More Slowly ....................... 403
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
No t in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away .. 420
bExample: Check Left Low
Beam .................................................. 427
6Fr ont Left Malfunction Service
Re quired (Example) ............................ .398
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................3 99
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ..............................
.400
8

Fu el Le vel Low ............................ .414
8Gas Cap Loose .............................414
!Inoperative See Operator's
Manual ................................................3 85
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Index