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E-Class

Coupe and Cabriolet
Operator's Manual

BA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-US
d2sboike

Version: 3.0.3.6

2010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 1

Summary of Contents for 2011 E-Class Cabriolet

Page 1: ...E Class Coupe and Cabriolet Operator s Manual BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 1...

Page 2: ...the health or life of others Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that could cause damage to your vehicle i Practical tips or other information that could be helpful to you X This symbol ind...

Page 3: ...duce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual The following are int...

Page 4: ...BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 2...

Page 5: ...ield wipers 119 Climate control 133 Driving and parking 149 On board computer and displays 197 Loading stowing and features 249 Maintenance and care 271 Roadside Assistance 285 Tires and wheels 303 Te...

Page 6: ...r pressure see Tire pressure Air recirculation mode Activating deactivating 144 AIRSCARF 112 Setting the vents 147 Air vents 145 Glove box 146 Important safety information 145 Rear 146 Setting the AIR...

Page 7: ...g brake 166 Warning lamp 240 Breakdown see Accident notes see Flat tire Bulbs High beam headlamps 128 Low beam headlamps 127 Overview 127 Parking lamps 128 Standing lamps front 128 Turn signals front...

Page 8: ...g 143 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification 140 Problems with the rear window heating 144 Rear control panel 139 Refrigerant 337 Setting the air distribution 141 Setting the airflow 142 Sett...

Page 9: ...pening from inside 81 Door control panel Overview 32 Doors Important safety notes 80 Drinking and driving 167 Drinks holder see Cup holder Drive program Automatic 159 Manual 160 Drive program display...

Page 10: ...tching off 165 Warning lamp Check Engine 245 Engine electronics Malfunction 155 Engine number 334 Engine oil Adding 274 Checking the oil level 273 Display message 228 Lubricant additives 337 Notes abo...

Page 11: ...e Daytime running lamps Headlamps Cleaning 282 Misting up 125 Head level heating AIRSCARF 112 Head restraint Lowering manually rear 109 Head restraints Adjusting electrically 108 Adjusting rear 109 se...

Page 12: ...elayed switch off on off on board computer 209 Switching the surround lighting on off on board computer 209 Light sensor display message 225 Loading guidelines 250 Locking Automatic 81 Emergency locki...

Page 13: ...icle 150 O Occupant Classification System OCS Faults 46 Operation 42 System self test 45 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle 58 System overview 34 Octane number fuel 336 Odometer 202 Oil see Engin...

Page 14: ...ating on board computer 207 Function notes 68 PRE SAFE Brake vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS Display message 215 Warning lamp 247 PRE SAFE system Display message 214 Operation 51 Product information 18 P...

Page 15: ...y Tensioning Devices 57 Fastening 54 Important safety guidelines 53 Releasing 56 Safety guidelines 35 Special seat belt retractor 61 Switching belt adjustment on off on board computer 211 Warning lamp...

Page 16: ...cy 91 Display message 238 Important safety information 89 Installing removing the AIRCAP wind screen 98 Opening closing with key 91 Opening closing with soft top switch 90 Relocking 95 Troubleshooting...

Page 17: ...ing 206 Rejecting ending a call 206 Telephone compartment 251 Temperature Coolant 198 Outside temperature 199 Setting 141 Theft deterrent locking system Immobilizer 70 Through loading 252 Through load...

Page 18: ...ction 319 Traction definition 326 Tread wear 319 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 318 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards definition 324 Unladen weight definition 325 Wear indicator definitio...

Page 19: ...rque 292 Wheel chock 289 Wheels Changing replacing 320 Changing a wheel 289 Checking 305 Cleaning 279 Guidelines to be observed 305 Mounting a wheel 292 Removing a wheel 291 Tightening torque 292 Whee...

Page 20: ...amage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Vehicle equipment This manual desc...

Page 21: ...your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Information Booklet describes all necessary main...

Page 22: ...rried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning Because the vehicle s electronic components are interconnected any modifications made may produce an un...

Page 23: ...rcedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety For the USA...

Page 24: ...ted in the event of an accident This information serves for example to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety Daimler AG can access this data and submit it Rf...

Page 25: ...trument cluster 26 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Overhead control panel 31 Door control panel 32 23 At a glance BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010...

Page 26: ...windshield 142 Cleaning the windows 281 C Sliding sunroof Coupe 101 Function Page D Exterior mirrors 114 E Windshield wipers 129 F Opening the hood 272 Engine oil 273 Coolant 274 G Towing 298 H Tires...

Page 27: ...utomatic climate control system 134 Function Page D Ignition lock 151 Start Stop button 151 E Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 113 F Combination switch 122 G Parking brake 166 H On board diagno...

Page 28: ...200 A Coolant temperature gauge 198 Function Page B Tachometer 199 C Clock D Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster lighting turn clockwise or anti clockwise 26 Instrument cluster At a gl...

Page 29: ...122 D Seat belt 241 E SRS 244 Function Page F Engine diagnostics 245 G Brakes Canada only 240 H Tire pressure monitor 247 I Coolant 246 J Brakes USA only 240 K ABS 243 L High beam 122 M Low beam 121...

Page 30: ...Mute Activates voice control see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates voice control B Selects a menu 201 9 Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists 201 a Confirm...

Page 31: ...Seat ventilation 112 D Rear window roller sunblind 256 Function Page E PARKTRONIC 186 F Dynamic handling package with sports mode 183 G Ashtray 257 Cigarette lighter 258 H Selector lever 156 I Cup hol...

Page 32: ...estraints 109 F PARKTRONIC 186 G Dynamic handling package with sports mode 183 Function Page H Ashtray 257 Cigarette lighter 258 I Selector lever 156 J Cup holder 255 K Stowage compartment 250 L AIRCA...

Page 33: ...brace system 262 B G SOS button mbrace system 260 Function Page C Rear view mirror 115 D Integrated electronic compass 268 E Buttons for the garage door opener 265 F Microphone for mbrace emergency ca...

Page 34: ...s the door 81 A 7Z Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 114 B W Opens closes the side windows 86 C n Activates deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear c...

Page 35: ...4 Occupant safety 34 Children in the vehicle 58 Panic alarm 63 Driving safety systems 64 Anti theft systems 70 33 Safety BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 3...

Page 36: ...lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs for example could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceler...

Page 37: ...d for the environment Check your national disposal guidelines California residents see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one time on...

Page 38: ...athing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door G Warning To reduce the risk of injuries during front air bag inflation th...

Page 39: ...restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 Always sit...

Page 40: ...ation System OCS Y page 42 Vehicles with OCS USA only the lighter the passenger side occupant the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for second stage inflation of the front passenger front...

Page 41: ...t an authorized Mercedes Benz Center G Warning Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Using seat covers or other seat coverings can cause a ma...

Page 42: ...the Cabriolet The head bags enhance the level of protection for the head but not chest or arms of the vehicle occupants in the front of the vehicle on the side on which the impact occurs Head bags dep...

Page 43: ...thresholds for vehicle deceleration or acceleration You will then be protected by the seat belt Vehicles with OCS USA only if the OCS detects that the front passenger seat is not occupied and the fron...

Page 44: ...ccessories that have been approved by Mercedes Benz Both the driver and the front passenger should observe the 45 indicator lamp to determine whether or not the front passenger is positioned correctly...

Page 45: ...must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly...

Page 46: ...straint Rthat the seat was occupied by a small individual e g a young teenager or a small adult or a child who weighs more than a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint system These...

Page 47: ...Mercedes Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat For more information see Problems with the Occupant Classification System Y page 46 G Warning Never place anything between sea...

Page 48: ...d The front passenger seat is Runoccupied Roccupied with the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or less OCS is malfunctioning X Make sure there is nothing between the...

Page 49: ...abySmart and approved by Mercedes Benz If the child restraint system is installed properly the front passenger front air bag is deactivated in conjunction with the BabySmart system Otherwise the child...

Page 50: ...is only disabled if the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated Check the 45 indicator lamp repeatedly every time you use a BabySmart compatible child restraint system on the front passenger seat Should the...

Page 51: ...r bag deactivation system section Y page 50 G Warning Do not place powered on laptops mobile phones electronic tags such as those used in ski passes or similar electronic devices on the front passenge...

Page 52: ...d seat X Check the installation of the child restraint system X If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate have the BabySmart system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center...

Page 53: ...ts in the front RCoupe if the vehicle skids the panorama sliding sunroof and the front side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains RCabriolet if the vehicle skids the front side windows a...

Page 54: ...as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situat...

Page 55: ...t the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the...

Page 56: ...n at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time RSeat belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you would not have the full width of the se...

Page 57: ...The seat belt extender for the driver and front passenger helps you fasten your seat belt Example Coupe Seat belt extender is extended when the respective door is closed and the SmartKey is turned to...

Page 58: ...ey to position 2 in the ignition lock Rthe SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle once the seat belt extender has retracted The seat belt adju...

Page 59: ...nt cluster seat belt Y page 241 Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters The seat belts are equipped with ETDs and belt force limiters If the front passenger seat is not occupied do n...

Page 60: ...icle always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restra...

Page 61: ...vehicle or to the infant restraint or child restraint system G Warning Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front passenger seat For...

Page 62: ...heck the anchorages of the restraint system Check the 45 indicator lamp regularly while driving to ensure that the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated If the 45 indicator lamp goes out or remains out you...

Page 63: ...n the rear G Warning Observe Important safety notes Y page 58 G Warning Children that are too large for a child restraint must travel in seats using normal seat belts Position shoulder belt across the...

Page 64: ...he cargo compartment is not in use Make sure that rear seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests If the seat backrest is not locked properly the seat backrest co...

Page 65: ...rning When children ride on the vehicle s rear seats activate the override switch Otherwise the children could be injured e g by trapping themselves in the rear side window X To activate deactivate pr...

Page 66: ...speed especially in turns RWet and slippery road surfaces RFollowing another vehicle too closely The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural...

Page 67: ...take extra care while driving BAS Brake Assist G Warning Observe Important safety notes Y page 64 BAS operates in emergency braking situations If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS automatically...

Page 68: ...he radar sensor system must be switched on and operational You can check this by activating DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 174 or via the radar sensor function in the on board computer Y page 211 G Warning BAS...

Page 69: ...s slippery on one side Traction control remains active if you deactivate ESP Deactivating activating ESP G Warning The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstan...

Page 70: ...LD function Y page 184 and hill start assist Y page 154 For further information see Driving tips Y page 168 PRE SAFE Brake vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS PRE SAFE Brake can help you to minimize the risk...

Page 71: ...conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must withstand any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Removal tampering or altering...

Page 72: ...detect complex traffic situations properly You can terminate the braking action of PRE SAFE Brake in a non critical driving situation at any time if Ran acoustic and visual warning occurs Rthe vehicl...

Page 73: ...l system initiates the call provided that Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace TELEAID service Rthe mbrace TELEAID service has been activated properly Rthe required mobile phone power supply and GPS are...

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Page 75: ...nt 74 SmartKey 74 Doors 80 Trunk 82 Side windows 85 Soft top Cabriolet 89 Sliding sunroof 101 73 Opening and closing BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09...

Page 76: ...t or the memory function If children open a door they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do not expose the child restraint sy...

Page 77: ...complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations Operation is subject to the following conditions Rthis equipment must not emit harmful electromagnetic radiation Rthis equipment may be affected by electr...

Page 78: ...nary and the automatic transmission is in parking position P RYou may accidentally unlock the vehicle if the KEYLESS GO key is within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle and an outer door handle comes into contac...

Page 79: ...key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver s door or the trunk lid the a...

Page 80: ...ge of the vehicle you can open or close the vehicle by pressing or respectively Changing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Y page 77 X Pr...

Page 81: ...ed period X Pull the door handle and then turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock There is a malfunction with KEYLESS GO X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the...

Page 82: ...could result in an accident and or serious personal injury The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or...

Page 83: ...w Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside The locking or unlocking buttons of the central locking do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap X To unlock press button X To lock pres...

Page 84: ...the front passenger door and the trunk lid X Press the locking button Y page 81 X Make sure that the locking knob on the front passenger door is still visible Press down the locking knob by hand if n...

Page 85: ...jects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuver...

Page 86: ...eiling of 5 58 ft 1 70 m Opening You can unlock and open the trunk lid simultaneously with the SmartKey X Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens Opening automatically fr...

Page 87: ...t open the trunk lid if the battery is disconnected or discharged Side windows Important safety notes G Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Always take...

Page 88: ...de windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise injure themselves e g by...

Page 89: ...handle X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the button X Press and hold the button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are in the desired position If the roller sunb...

Page 90: ...martKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft 1 m away from a door X Close all the doors X Touch the sensor surface on door handle until the side windows and the panorama r...

Page 91: ...ent feature for as long as you hold the switch Soft top Cabriolet Important safety notes You can open or close the soft top either when the vehicle is stationary or when driving up to a speed of 40 km...

Page 92: ...er to open or close the soft top fully i Make sure the soft top is dry before closing it Otherwise water could enter the interior or trunk Opening and closing X Make sure that the trunk partition is c...

Page 93: ...losed Ris the on board voltage sufficient Start the engine if necessary If automatic operation still does not work the soft top can be closed manually This work must be performed by two persons i Clos...

Page 94: ...pulled in again If this happens pull out catch B again as far as possible and turn it about a quarter turn counter clockwise The soft top compartment hinges are on the right hand and left hand side i...

Page 95: ...n X Each person takes a strap X Pulling with force simultaneously lift out the cover of the soft top compartment back up by the straps in the direction of the arrow X One person stands on the right ha...

Page 96: ...ck X Turn the Allen key clockwise I as far as possible Make sure the Allen key is turned counter clockwise as far as possible during the following step The soft top may otherwise not be fully locked X...

Page 97: ...the soft top mechanism repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Press the soft top compartment cover again if the trunk lid cannot be opened Do...

Page 98: ...partition against the direction of the arrow by the handle The trunk partition finishes opening automatically Brackets for the wind screen The wind screen protects against wind when driving with the s...

Page 99: ...sition 2 in the ignition lock X Open the cover on the lower center console X Press AIRCAP button The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP button light up Wind deflector extends The head restraints on the...

Page 100: ...nt position Installing and removing the AIRCAP wind screen Preparation You will need a 4 mm Allen key to install remove the AIRCAP wind screen Before installing or removing the AIRCAP wind screen X Tu...

Page 101: ...d screen down until the bolts are at the same height as the brackets on the head restraints X Insert the bolts into the brackets on both sides X Tighten the bolts with the 4 mm Allen key until they en...

Page 102: ...utomatically X Lower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually Y page 109 The soft top mechanism or control system is defective X Close the soft top manually if necessary Y page 91 X Visit...

Page 103: ...ke sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening closing procedure The tilt sliding panel is equipped with the automatic operation and anti entrapment features If the movement of the t...

Page 104: ...oof with power tilt sliding panel is in the closed position Operating the roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sunroof General notes The roller sunblind provides protection from the sun The roller...

Page 105: ...ch pulled for an additional second X Make sure that the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Y page 102 and the roller sunblind Y page 102 can be fully opened again Problems with the sliding su...

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Page 107: ...t driver s seat position 106 Seats 107 Steering wheel 113 Mirrors 114 Memory functions 116 105 Seats steering wheel and mirrors BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05...

Page 108: ...he head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint Observe the important safety notes on Y page 113 X Check whether steering wheel is adjuste...

Page 109: ...never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted Failure to do so could result in an accident and or serious personal injury G Warning The electrically adjustab...

Page 110: ...front seats are installed with the NECK PRO system Y page 51 For this reason it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats Please contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for...

Page 111: ...an be found on Y page 97 Lowering the head restraints in the rear compartment manually Cabriolet If the head restraints in the rear compartment are in the upper position the soft top cannot be closed...

Page 112: ...hecked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately G Warning Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving In case potential danger exists the procedure can be...

Page 113: ...sively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries Therefore do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heatin...

Page 114: ...he key Y page 91 The seat ventilation of the driver s seat automatically switches to the highest level X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out Problems with the se...

Page 115: ...e or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Adjusting the steering wheel To adjust the steering wheel...

Page 116: ...rs irrespective of the position of the key in the ignition lock This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational after an ac...

Page 117: ...The mirrors do not go into anti glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting is switched on Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Setting and storing t...

Page 118: ...s side steering wheel position Rdriver s side position of the exterior mirrors on the driver s and front passenger sides G Warning The memory function can still be used when the key has been removed F...

Page 119: ...is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button Memory functions 117 Seats steering wheel and mirrors BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 3...

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Page 121: ...0 Exterior lighting 120 Interior lighting 125 Changing bulbs 126 Windshield wipers 129 119 Lights and windshield wipers BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38...

Page 122: ...workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning have the headlamps converted ba...

Page 123: ...lamps function via the on board computer Y page 209 X Turn the light switch to c With the engine running depending on the ambient light either the daytime running lamps or the low beam headlamps are s...

Page 124: ...mps are switched on X Press the R button The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To switch off the rear fog lamp press the R button The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrum...

Page 125: ...ctivated in spite of preceding or oncoming road users This could endanger you and or others and cause an accident Always pay close attention to the traffic situation and switch off the high beam manua...

Page 126: ...rning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on Rif an air bag is deployed Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of more than 45 mph 70 km h and comes to a standstill X To switch...

Page 127: ...y and temperature the fogging is reduced If the fogging is not reduced X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting Overhead control...

Page 128: ...non bulbs Therefore never remove the cover from Xenon bulbs Do not change Xenon bulbs yourself but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge an...

Page 129: ...gularly Overview changing bulbs bulb types You can change the following bulbs The bulb type can be found in the legend Halogen headlamps Low beam headlamps6 H7 55 W High beam headlamp H7 55 W Parking...

Page 130: ...ing lamp standing lamp halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Pull out bulb holder X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Inse...

Page 131: ...ation switch 1 Windshield wipers off 2 Intermittent wipe low7 3 Intermittent wipe high8 4 Continuous wipe slow 5 Continuous wipe fast B Single wipe to wipe the windshield using washer fluid X Switch t...

Page 132: ...ease the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield the windshield can be damaged by the force of the impact Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades re...

Page 133: ...ch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windshield wipers...

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Page 135: ...Overview of climate control sys tems 134 Operating the control systems 139 Setting the air vents 145 133 Climate control BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10...

Page 136: ...sirable substances from the air Dual zone automatic climate control 3 zone automatic climate control is only operational when the engine is running9 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during w...

Page 137: ...e settings on the driver s side for the front passenger side as well The indicator lamp above the button goes out Display A Sets climate control to automatic Activate climate control using the and but...

Page 138: ...side as well The indicator lamp above the button goes out Activates deactivates air recirculation mode Only use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a t...

Page 139: ...climate control For Canada only Function i Notes tips Front control panel Sets climate control to automatic Activate climate control using the and buttons The indicator lamps above the and buttons li...

Page 140: ...activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off C Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off Activate climate control using the and buttons The indicator lamps above the and buttons li...

Page 141: ...side air supply and circulation are also deactivated Only choose this setting for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others i Activate climate...

Page 142: ...tic G Warning If you switch off the cooling function the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm The windows can fog up more quickly Window fogging may impair visibility and endang...

Page 143: ...the front compartment press button F or J up or down Y page 137 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 72 22 X To increase reduce the temperature in the rear compartment usi...

Page 144: ...up Dual zone automatic climate control the temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side 3 zone automatic climate control the temperature setting on the driver...

Page 145: ...e is running When you activate MAX COOL climate control switches to the following functions Rmaximum cooling Rmaximum airflow Rair recirculation mode on X To activate press the button The indicator la...

Page 146: ...egin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning is activated or p...

Page 147: ...ty notes G Warning When operating the climate control the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This could cause...

Page 148: ...ivate the cooling with air dehumidification function Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel clockwi...

Page 149: ...ir vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior...

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Page 151: ...a new vehicle 150 Driving 150 Automatic transmission 156 Refueling 162 Parking 165 Driving tips 167 Driving systems 172 149 Driving and parking BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version...

Page 152: ...ting the pedals range of movement Keep the driver s footwell clear of all obstacles If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance During su...

Page 153: ...ition lock the vehicle battery may not be charged sufficiently X Check the vehicle battery and charge if necessary Y page 294 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 296 i The SmartKey can be turned in the...

Page 154: ...beam headlamps high beam headlamps turn signal lamps or front fog lamps only light up if the low beam headlamps high beam headlamps turn signal lamps or front fog lamps are switched on If an indicator...

Page 155: ...shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerat...

Page 156: ...by hill start assist After approximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehicle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off...

Page 157: ...cessively long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does n...

Page 158: ...us to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could acc...

Page 159: ...ould not be used as a brake when parking In addition to engaging the parking lock you must always apply the parking brake to secure the vehicle The SmartKey can only be removed if the transmission is...

Page 160: ...selected Rthe selected drive program E S or M vehicles with the dynamic handling package Y page 158 Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed Driving tips Kickdown Use kickdown for maxim...

Page 161: ...e shift range by using the steering wheel paddle shifters Y page 160 In the manual drive program you can change gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters or the selector lever Y page 160 i You can...

Page 162: ...X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D or X Pull the right hand steering wheel paddle shifter The shift range is derestricted Clearing the shift range restriction X Press and hold...

Page 163: ...ut shifting down the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting the automatic tra...

Page 164: ...le away Do not use any sharp edged objects to remove the selector lever cover in the center console This can damage the selector lever cover X Depress the parking brake firmly X Pry out selector lever...

Page 165: ...nformation about the fuel grade on the pump If you cannot find the label on the gasoline pump ask the gas station staff You can find further information under Fuel Y page 335 by consulting an authoriz...

Page 166: ...nozzle into the tank and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Closing X Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwi...

Page 167: ...fire Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain Therefore always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle RKee...

Page 168: ...ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the...

Page 169: ...vice intervals specified in the Service Booklet or indicated by the service interval indicator Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and i...

Page 170: ...this type of loss of control G Warning Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes Downhill gradients On long and steep gradients you must reduce the cargo on the br...

Page 171: ...t at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and maintenance work on the brake system must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop This work should be carried out at an authorized Merc...

Page 172: ...es will allow driving safety systems such as ABS and ESP to function optimally in winter as these tires have been designed specifically for driving on snow Use M S tires of the same make and tread on...

Page 173: ...nd from around the vehicle with the engine running Otherwise deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilatio...

Page 174: ...changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control RDeactivate the cruise control when driving in fog The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the...

Page 175: ...ired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal For example if you accelerate briefly to overt...

Page 176: ...nt DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you the radar sensor system must be activated Y page 211 and operational If there is no vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise control in the sp...

Page 177: ...situations until it is too late This could cause an accident in which you and or others could be injured G Warning The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previ...

Page 178: ...ated or is malfunctioning Remember whether or not DISTRONIC PLUS is operating it is ultimately always the drivers responsibility to apply the brakes in order to control the vehicle and avoid a collisi...

Page 179: ...PLUS can only be activated at under 20 mph 30 km h if a vehicle in front has been detected Therefore the DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the instrument cluster should be activated X Keep the cruise...

Page 180: ...uise control lever Ryou accelerate Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply e g battery failure Rthe electrical system in the engine compartment the battery or the...

Page 181: ...eed or down for a lower speed The last speed stored is increased or reduced Setting in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the pressure point up for a highe...

Page 182: ...of the vehicle in front and stored speed light up DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display General information In the Assistance menu Y page 206 of the on board computer you can select the...

Page 183: ...or you deactivate ESP Rthe transmission is in the P R or N position Ryou switch off the radar sensor system Y page 211 Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the fron...

Page 184: ...previously selected speed The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it It may not register stationary objects in the road e g Ra stopped vehicle i...

Page 185: ...ctivating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally Dynamic handling package with sports mode General notes The most impo...

Page 186: ...mation The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations Rwhen pulling away especially on steep slopes Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept...

Page 187: ...the vehicle or park it deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away You will see a warning message in the multifunction display if the HOLD function is activated and Rthe...

Page 188: ...m h It is reactivated at lower speeds PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper Sensors in the front bumper left hand s...

Page 189: ...e Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operatio...

Page 190: ...atically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock 188 Driving systems Driving and parking BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 3...

Page 191: ...e the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instructions when parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 186 G Warning Park...

Page 192: ...ansporting a load which protrudes from your vehicle you must not use Parking Guidance RNever use Parking Guidance with snow chains or an emergency spare wheel installed RMake sure that the tire pressu...

Page 193: ...ndings Press OK to Confirm message X Press a on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm The multifunction display switches to Parking Guidance Depending on your distance from the parking space the...

Page 194: ...mals are in or near the area in which you are parking maneuvering Otherwise they could be injured The rear view camera is located in the handle strip of the trunk lid Coupe example Rear view camera Vi...

Page 195: ...have impaired color vision Only use rear view camera if you can see and distinguish all colored guidelines shown by rear view camera on the COMAND system display G Warning Please note that objects th...

Page 196: ...mph 80 km h or over 112 mph 180 km h Rif you are currently using COMAND or making a telephone call with it Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations such as when you change...

Page 197: ...Spot Assist to assist you when driving the radar sensor system must be switched on Y page 211 and operational Monitoring range of the sensors Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft 3 m behin...

Page 198: ...from the side When you overtake a vehicle the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph 12 km h The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged In this event Bli...

Page 199: ...s and operation 198 Menus and submenus 201 Display messages 213 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 240 197 On board computer and displays BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sb...

Page 200: ...edes Benz Center as soon as possible G Warning Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are...

Page 201: ...isplayed after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available Cruise control mode The segments light up from the stored speed to the ma...

Page 202: ...scrolling through the phone book a Confirms selections and hides display messages In the Tel telephone menu switches to the phone book and starts dialing Multifunction display To activate the multifun...

Page 203: ...A DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 206 B Serv menu Y page 208 Rcall up display messages Y page 213 Rtire pressure loss warning system Canada only Y page 309 Rtire pressure monitor USA only Y page 3...

Page 204: ...ceeded The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the trip exceeds 9999 hours or 99 999 miles You can select km or miles as the unit of measurement for distance Y page 208 Displaying the r...

Page 205: ...or button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance inactive Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to destination Distanc...

Page 206: ...igital map off map position RNo Route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a normal radio For more inform...

Page 207: ...urrent scene X To select the next or previous scene briefly press the 9 or the button X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until the desired scene has...

Page 208: ...X Press 9 or to select the name you are searching for To start scrolling rapidly press and hold the 9 or button for longer than one second After a short time the rapid scroll speeds up Rapid scrolling...

Page 209: ...When the ESP warning lamp and the ESP OFF warning lamp are on continuously ESP is not operational due to a malfunction When ESP is switched off or not operational the vehicle s stability during standa...

Page 210: ...tion In the Settings menu you have the following options RChanging the instrument cluster settings RChanging the lighting settings RChanging the vehicle settings RChanging the convenience settings RRe...

Page 211: ...o select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Daytime Running Lights function You will see the s...

Page 212: ...to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Interior Lighting Delay function You will see the selected setting Enabled or Disabled X Press the a button to save the setting Vehicle Activating deac...

Page 213: ...Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the 9 or button to select Radar Sensor See Oper Manual You will see the selected setting Enabled or Disable...

Page 214: ...ction in the Lights submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory Setting sub...

Page 215: ...tone or a continuous tone Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator s Manual When you stop and park the vehicle please observe the notes o...

Page 216: ...Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Tele Aid Inoperative USA only one or more main functions in the mbrace system are malfunctioning Canada only one or more of the main functions of the TELEAID sy...

Page 217: ...ully available again Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill Y page 282 X Clean th...

Page 218: ...ualified specialist workshop 6 Rear Left SRS Malfunction Service Required or Rear Right SRS Malfunction Service Required G Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right The 6 w...

Page 219: ...the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury Display messag...

Page 220: ...an it actually is X Make sure that the seat is unoccupied and has no objects placed on it close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition Observe the 45 Y page 42 indicator lamps and the mul...

Page 221: ...function display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 42 has deactivated the fr...

Page 222: ...on carefully If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist w...

Page 223: ...eactivated The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified...

Page 224: ...in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circum...

Page 225: ...page 126 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Turn Signal or Check Front Right Turn Signal The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you ar...

Page 226: ...a qualified specialist workshop X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Fog Lamp or Check Front Fog Lamp The left hand or right hand front fog lamp is faulty X Check whether you are perm...

Page 227: ...ty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 126 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Daytime Running Light or Check Right Daytime Running Light The left...

Page 228: ...ighbeam Assist Now Available message is displayed Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Coolant Level See Operator s Manual The coolant level is too low X Add cool...

Page 229: ...ise overheat X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the engine There is otherwise a risk of engine damage X Pa...

Page 230: ...t workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 4 Check Engine Oil At Next RefuelingCheck Engine Oil at Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level...

Page 231: ...es and M Solutions Attention Assist Drowsiness Detected Based on specific criteria ATTENTION ASSIST has determined tiredness or a decrease in attention A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a...

Page 232: ...al again and the display message disappears when Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe radar sensor system i...

Page 233: ...than 19 mph 30 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance is deactivated because you have left the lane X Park again and while doing so observe the display messages in the multifun...

Page 234: ...vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the...

Page 235: ...You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate...

Page 236: ...qualified specialist workshop Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure X Drive on The tire pressures appear in the multifun...

Page 237: ...nal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the multifunction display X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualifie...

Page 238: ...have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D X Shift the transmission to position P or N P Shift to P You turned off the engine with the Start Stop button and opened th...

Page 239: ...engages J Trunk Partition Open The trunk partition is open X Close the trunk partition Y page 96 D Power Steering Malfunction See Operator s Manual G Risk of accident The power steering assistance is...

Page 240: ...ration Please Wait The on board voltage is too low X Start the engine The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row The soft top drive has been switched off automatically for safety r...

Page 241: ...aying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the parking brake X Locate the KEYLESS GO key The KEYLESS GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from...

Page 242: ...mes on while the vehicle is moving A warning tone also sounds You are driving with the parking brake engaged X Release the parking brake The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases USA only...

Page 243: ...rting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up In addition a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 5...

Page 244: ...lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat In addition you are driving faster than 15 mph 25 km h or you have briefly driv...

Page 245: ...PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist are also not available The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if...

Page 246: ...cked at a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ESP BAS BAS PLUS PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and h...

Page 247: ...the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop i In some states you are required by law to visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the Check Engine warning lamp l...

Page 248: ...If the coolant needs adding more often than usual have the engine coolant system checked X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked e g by snow slush or ice X At coolant temperatu...

Page 249: ...Solutions h USA only The yellow combination low tire pressure warning lamp TPMS malfunction warning lamp is lit G Risk of accident The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least...

Page 250: ...PMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of...

Page 251: ...250 Loading guidelines 250 Stowage compartments 250 Stowage areas 251 Features 255 249 Loading stowing and features BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09...

Page 252: ...um permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants The values are stated on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side RPo...

Page 253: ...rtments in the rear Stowage pockets G Warning Storage bags are intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the stor...

Page 254: ...ide the vehicle This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle Always use the cargo tie down rings The left hand and right hand rear seat backrests ca...

Page 255: ...eat backrests if you do not need the through loading feature This will prevent unauthorized access to the trunk from the vehicle interior X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary...

Page 256: ...detached from the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when oper...

Page 257: ...r in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not...

Page 258: ...X Pull or push the sun visor in the direction of the arrow Rear window roller sunblind Coupe To extend retract the roller sunblind G Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from th...

Page 259: ...ure that the roller sunblind can move freely Otherwise the roller sunblind or other objects could be damaged X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To extend or retract briefly press butt...

Page 260: ...or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example cou...

Page 261: ...dy for use and press the MB info call button to register If you cannot carry out any of the steps mentioned the system may not be activated If you have any questions concerning activation please conta...

Page 262: ...RThe indicator lamp in Information button does not come on during the system self test RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button Roadside Assistance button F or Information button remains illuminated con...

Page 263: ...flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the mbrace system could not initiate an emergency call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not a...

Page 264: ...qualified Mercedes Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center You may be charged for services such as repair work and or towing Furt...

Page 265: ...he button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding button for ending a phone call on COMAND Call priority An emergency call can still be initiated even if a service call is cur...

Page 266: ...has been received If you pull the trunk handle for more than 20 seconds before receiving authorization for remote unlocking you must wait 15 minutes before you can pull on the handle of the trunk lid...

Page 267: ...he door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards When programming a garage door opener park vehicle outside the garage Do not run the engine while programming the integra...

Page 268: ...ry position for at least 20 seconds before trying another position X Keep transmitter button B on garage door remote control A pressed until indicator lamp starts to flash rapidly The programming has...

Page 269: ...e rear view mirror RWhen aiming the garage door remote control at the transmitter buttons on the rear view mirror hold garage door remote control A at differing distances and angles from the transmitt...

Page 270: ...ehicle is currently driving N NE E SE S SW W or NW X To calibrate the compass determine your position using the following the zone maps Zone map for North America Zone map for South America X Press an...

Page 271: ...ing appears in compass display Floormat on the driver s side G Warning Whenever you are using a floormat make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormat is securely fastened The floormat sho...

Page 272: ...270 BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 270...

Page 273: ...Vehicle equipment 272 Engine compartment 272 Service 276 Care 277 271 Maintenance and care BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 271...

Page 274: ...ns only touch those components described in the Operator s Manual and observe the relevant safety notes G Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and t...

Page 275: ...the oil level Depending on the driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 9 US qt 0 8 l of oil over a distance of 600 miles 1000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new...

Page 276: ...mately 1 6 to 2 1 US qt 1 5 to 2 l Do not add too much oil If the oil level is above the MAX mark on the dipstick too much oil has been added This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic con...

Page 277: ...ge 338 Windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system G Warning Washer solvent antifreeze i...

Page 278: ...d reservoir Service Service interval display Service messages Information about the type of service and service intervals see separate Service Booklet You can obtain more information at an authorized...

Page 279: ...llow the instructions on the particular container Always open your vehicle s doors or windows when cleaning the inside Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle Alwa...

Page 280: ...light sensor could be activated triggering unintended wiper movements This can cause damage to the vehicle After using an automatic car wash wipe off wax from the windshield and the wiper blades This...

Page 281: ...rds X Remove coolant brake fluid tree resin oils fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid X Use tar remover to remove tar stains X Use silicone remov...

Page 282: ...with the soft top closed X Apply the parking brake firmly X Vehicles with SmartKey turn the SmartKey to position 2 Y page 151 in the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop butto...

Page 283: ...f the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstances prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage a...

Page 284: ...a lens Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the rear view camera with a power washer Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environ...

Page 285: ...oughly with a damp cloth or use a leather care agent that has been recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning real wood and trim strips X Wipe the wooden trim and trim strips with a damp lint...

Page 286: ...t sections to avoid leaving visible lines i Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the appearance and comfort of the covers is retained over time Cleaning the seat belts X Use clean luke w...

Page 287: ...ent 287 Where will I find 287 Flat tire 288 Battery 293 Jump starting 296 Towing and tow starting 298 Fuses 300 285 Roadside Assistance BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6...

Page 288: ...of purchase Country specific differences are possible Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also refers to safety related systems and functions 286 Vehicle...

Page 289: ...RO head restraints Y page 52 Where will I find First aid kit X Open the trunk lid Example Coupe X Release Velcro fastener X Remove first aid kit i Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at lea...

Page 290: ...ss the parking brake X Bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Switch off the engine X Vehicles without KEYLESS GO remove the key from the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO op...

Page 291: ...op i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel spare wheel are not equipped with wheel changing tools at the factory For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your...

Page 292: ...eel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands...

Page 293: ...not position the jack correctly in the jacking point the vehicle can fall off the jack and seriously or fatally injure you or others The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the...

Page 294: ...e jack G Warning Make sure to use the original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces To prevent damage to th...

Page 295: ...an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Have the battery charge checked more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period To prevent damage...

Page 296: ...eries the vehicle battery may discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle In this case have the battery disconnected at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center You...

Page 297: ...lled Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14 8 V Only charge the battery using the jump starting connection point The jump starting connection point is in the engine compartmen...

Page 298: ...les Observe the following points X The battery is not accessible in all vehicles If the other vehicle s battery is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting devic...

Page 299: ...art the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect negative terminal of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using the jumper cable connecting the jumper cable to don...

Page 300: ...in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane Drive slowly and smoothly when towing Excessive tractive power could otherwise damage the vehicles Do not tow with sling type equipment This could damage the...

Page 301: ...with both axles on the ground When having your vehicle towed observe the important safety notes Y page 298 G Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steering...

Page 302: ...The fuse ratings are listed in the fuse allocation chart An authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be happy to advise you i If a fuse has blown visit a breakdown service or an authorized Mercedes Benz C...

Page 303: ...X Open the hood Y page 272 X Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth X Take lines from the guides X Move aside lines Route the lines behind connection to do this X To open ope...

Page 304: ...trunk floor Y page 254 X Using tabs push back floor covering with slits and lift it up 302 Fuses Roadside Assistance BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09...

Page 305: ...ding the vehicle 314 Maximum tire load 318 Direction of rotation 318 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 318 Interchanging the wheels 320 Tire labeling 320 Definitions for tires and loading 324 Whe...

Page 306: ...isturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distanc...

Page 307: ...s bulges on tires and deformation or cracks or severe corrosion on wheels at least once a month as well as after driving off road or on rough roads Damaged wheels can cause a loss of tire pressure RRe...

Page 308: ...nded tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheate...

Page 309: ...a on the Tire and Load Information placard is given as an example Tire pressure specifications are vehicle specific and may deviate from the data shown here The tire pressures applicable to your vehic...

Page 310: ...installed at the factory example If the tire pressure precedes a tire size the tire pressure specification is only valid for this tire size The vehicle loading conditions partially laden or fully lade...

Page 311: ...h Only check and correct tire pressures when the tires are cold Y page 306 Checking the tire pressures manually In order to determine and adjust the tire pressures proceed as follows X Remove the valv...

Page 312: ...steering maneuvers The function of the tire pressure loss warning system is limited or delayed if Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle Rroad conditions are wintry Ryou are driving on sand or grave...

Page 313: ...should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the tire and loading information table on the driver s door B pilla...

Page 314: ...o transmitting equipment e g radio headphones a two way radio is operated in or near the vehicle this can lead to the function of the tire pressure monitor being impaired i This device complies with P...

Page 315: ...n the B pillar on the driver s side Additional tire pressure values for driving at high speeds or with heavy loads can be found in the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap X Make...

Page 316: ...ehicle show the maximum possible load 1 The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side The Tire and Loading Information placard shows the permissible number of occupa...

Page 317: ...eight if applicable must not exceed the specified value Number of seats i The data in the illustration of the Tire and Loading Information placard is an example The number of seats is vehicle specific...

Page 318: ...exceed the available cargo and luggage cargo capacity calculated in step 4 X Step 6 if applicable If you intend to tow a trailer behind your vehicle the load on the trailer is transferred to your veh...

Page 319: ...r Towing a trailer Y page 318 Vehicle identification plate Even if you have calculated the total cargo carefully you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weig...

Page 320: ...fied direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of hydroplaning You will only gain these benefits if the correct direction of rotation is observed An arrow on the sidewall o...

Page 321: ...h weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfaces You should pay special attention to road cond...

Page 322: ...ls according to the intervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty book in your vehicle documents If no warranty book is available the tires should be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km...

Page 323: ...diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18 Rim diameter rim diameter is the...

Page 324: ...no service specifications ask the tire manufacturer in order to find out the maximum speed If a service specification is available the maximum speed is limited according to the speed index in the serv...

Page 325: ...nds on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations prescribe that every new tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint a T...

Page 326: ...Transportation Average weight of the vehicle occupants The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lb Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A uniform stan...

Page 327: ...the B pillar on the driver s side Maximum weight of the laden vehicle The maximum weight is the sum of the unladen weight of the vehicle the weight of the accessories the maximum load and the weight o...

Page 328: ...l a roof rack or a high performance battery are not included in the unladen weight and the weight of the accessories TIN Tire Identification Number A unique identification number which can be used by...

Page 329: ...ard with the recommended tire pressures is attached to the B pillar on the driver s side Further information about driving at high speeds or driving with vehicle loads that are lighter than the maximu...

Page 330: ...ze tires E 350 R17 Front axle Alloy wheels Offset 7 5 J x 17 H2 1 77 in 45 mm All weather tires 235 45 R17 94 H M S Summer tires30 235 45 R17 94 W MOExtended Rear axle Alloy wheels Offset 8 5 J x 17 H...

Page 331: ...es 235 40 R18 91 H M S Rear axle AMG alloy wheels Offset 8 5 J x 18 H2 1 98 in 48 mm Summer tires31 255 35 R18 94 Y XL All weather tires31 255 35 R18 94 H XL M S Spare wheel i The specified tire press...

Page 332: ...330 BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 330...

Page 333: ...es Benz parts 332 Warranty 332 Vehicle identification plates 333 Service products and capacities 334 Vehicle data 339 331 Technical data BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6...

Page 334: ...conditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts Always specify the vehicle identification numb...

Page 335: ...ification number VIN The vehicle identification number VIN can be found in the following locations Ron the vehicle identification plate Y page 333 Rat the lower edge of the windshield Y page 334 In ad...

Page 336: ...have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or on the Internet at http www mbusa com USA only G War...

Page 337: ...itioning system All models Refrigerant R134a and special PAG lubricant never R 12 Windshield headlamp cleaning system All models 3 1 US qt 3 5 l MB windshield washer concentrate33 Y page 339 Mixing ra...

Page 338: ...d not exceed 15 The concentration of methanol in gasoline including other additives must not exceed 3 Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not permitted Gasohol a mixture of 10 ethanol and 90 unl...

Page 339: ...nd the exhaust gas aftertreatment Mercedes Benz recommends MOBIL OIL The table shows which engines oil have been approved for your vehicle Model Engine model MB Approval E 350 272 229 5 E 550 273 229...

Page 340: ...ble coolant mixture even in countries where high temperatures prevail Otherwise the cooling system will not be sufficiently protected from corrosion and the boiling point will be too low If the coolan...

Page 341: ...1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer fluid e g 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l of water Vehicle data Vehicle data E 350 The data quoted here refers specifically to a vehicle with stan...

Page 342: ...in 2015 mm Vehicle height Coupe 55 0 in 1397 mm Cabriolet 55 3 in 1403 mm Wheel base Coupe 108 7 in 2760 mm Cabriolet 108 7 in 2760 mm Front track Coupe 60 6 in 1538 mm Cabriolet 60 6 in 1538 mm Rear...

Page 343: ...websites http www mbusa com USA only http www mercedes benz ca Canada only Editorial office Not to be reprinted translated or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of...

Page 344: ...Order no 6515 3727 13 Part no 207 584 31 81 Edition B 2011 2075843181e 2075843181 BA 207 USA CA Edition B 2011 1 3 en US d2sboike Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T10 38 09 02 00 Seite 342...

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