MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to
cool the vehicle interior to atemperature
lower than the outsid etemperature.
Befor eswitchin gon X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the temperature.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated even when the climat econtrol is being
controlled manually. Optimum comfor tcan
be attained when the system is set to auto-
matic mode. Set the temperature to 22 †.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated or deactivate dusing the remote control
or the button on the centr econsole.
The on-board computer can be used to spec-
ify up to three departure times, one of which
may be preselected (Y page 229).
Switchin gthe auxiliar yheating/venti-
lation on/off usin gthe centr econsole
button Butto
nont hecentr econsole
The colours of th eindicator lamps on th ebut-
to nh ave th efollowin gmeanings:
Blue Auxiliary ventilatio nswitched on
Red Auxiliary heating switche don
Yellow Departure tim epreselected
(Y page 229) Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X
Pres sbutton :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :light sup.
Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Pres sbutton :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :goes out.
Switching th eauxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using th eremote control Your vehicle comes with one remot
econtrol.
You may use two additional remot econtrols
for your vehicle. For further information, con-
sult aqualified specialist workshop ,e.g.a
Mercedes-Ben zService Centre.
The remote control has amaximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range is
reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objectsb etween the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
i The optimum range can be achieved if you
hold the remote control vertically, pointing
upwards when you press one of the but-
tons.
i Abattery symbol appear sinthedisplay
when th ebattery in th eremot econtro lis
low. Replac ethe remot econtro lbattery
(Y page 140). 138
Operatin
gthe climat econtrol systemClimat econtrol

Auxiliary heating remote control
:
Display
; . To chec kthe status/set the depar-
ture time
= ^ To switch off the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
? u To switch on the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
A , To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press the ubutton.
ON is shown in the remote control display.
Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press the ^button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
X Press the ,or. button.
The following messages can appearint he
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is switched
off. The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the displays
hows
the remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation. The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the displays
hows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. Setting
adeparture time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ button ssimulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remot econtrol dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the ,or.
button ,the faster the time changes. Operating thec
limatecontrol system
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X
Press the uand^ button ssimulta-
neously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating aset departuret ime
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol and the departure time
appear in the display.
Deactivating aset departuret ime
X Press the ,or. button.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown
in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the ^button.
The display message OFF appears in the
display.
Replacing the remot econtrol battery One
6Vp in battery, type 2CR11108 is
required. X
Prise apart the side arms of battery
cover ;and pull off batter ycover ;.
X Remove old battery :.
X Inser tthe new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so. X
Slide battery cover ;back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. 140
Operating the climate control systemClimatec
ontrol

Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
FAIL The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is
faulty.
X
Charge the starter battery.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. $
FAIL The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle
is faulty.
X
Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if
necessary.
X Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating on or off
using the remote control. ©
FAIL There is not enough fuel in the fuel tank,ort
he auxiliary heating
is faulty.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. Adjusting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbit eto
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to ad ifferent area of the vehicle interior. In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air ventsi
nto the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windscreen
and the bonnet free of blockages, such as
ice, snow or leaves
R never cover the ventsora ir inlets in the
vehicle interior.
i For virtually draught-free ventilation,
adjust the sliders of the air ventstot he
centre position. Adjusting the air vents
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Setting the centre air vents
:
Centre air vent,l eft
; Centre air vent,r ight
= Centre vent thumbwheel, right
? Centre vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ?up or down. Setting the side air vents
X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel =up or
down.
i Side window demister vent :is never
completely shut, even if side air vent ;is
shut. Setting the glove compartment air
vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove compartmen tcan be ventilated, for
instance to cool its contents .The level of air- flow depends on the airflow and air distribu-
tion settings.
!
Close the air vent when heating the vehi-
cle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function. Otherwise, temper-
ature-sensitive items stored in the glove
compartmentc ould be damaged. :
Air vent thumbwheel
; Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or anti-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the centre vents in the rear com-
partment :
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
; Rear-compartment air vent,r ight142
Adjusting the air ventsClimate control

=
Rear control panel for THERMOTRONIC
automatic climat econtrol
? Rear-compartmen tair vent, left
X To open/close: turnthumbwheel :up or
down. Setting the AIRSCARF vents
G
WARNING
Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF
vents in the head restraintsw hen AIRSCARF
is in operation. This can cause burns on unpro-
tected skin near the AIRSCARF vents. Lower
the heating output in good time, when neces-
sary. You can adjust the blower output of AIR-
SCARF vents :using the AIRSCARF button
(Y page 107). Adjusting the air vents
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Useful information
............................146
Running-in notes ............................... 146
Driving ............................................... 146
Manual transmission ........................153
Automatic transmission ...................154
Refuelling ........................................... 160
Parking ............................................... 165
Driving tips ........................................ 166
Driving systems ................................ 169
Trailer towing .................................... 204 145Driving and parking

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviation sare possible. Please
not ethat your vehicle may not be equipped
with all feature sdescribed. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Pleas ereadt he information on qualified
specialist workshop s(Ypage 22). Running-i
nnotes Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
New brake pads/lining sonlyh aveo ptimal
braking performanc eafter severa lhundred
kilometres .Until then, compensate for thi sby
applying greate rforce to the brake pedal. This
also applies when brake pads/linings or
brake discs have been changed. The first 1,500 km
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performanc einthe future.
R Therefore, drive at varying speeds and
engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.
R Avoid heavy loads on the engine during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R Change gear in good time, at the latest
when the rev counter needle is 2
/ 3 of the
way to the red area in the rev counter dis-
play.
R Do not manually shift to alower gear to
brake the vehicle. Vehicles with automatic transmission:
R
If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistanc e(kick-
down).
R Only select shift ranges 3,2or 1when driv-
ing slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
After 1,500 km, you may gradually bring the
vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.
i You should also observe these notes on
runnin ginift he engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Do not place any object sinthe driver's foot-
well. If you use afloormat or carpet in the
driver's footwell, make sure that it is correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clearance
for the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
Loose object sorthe floormats could other-
wise get caught between the pedals if you
accelerate or brake suddenly. You will then
not be able to brake, declutch or accelerate
as intended. This could lead to accident sand
injury. G
WARNING
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performanc euntil it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary. 146
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Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
If the key is at position 0in the ignition lock
for alonger period, it can no longer be turned
in the ignition lock. The steerin gisthen
locked. To unlock it, remove the key and rein-
sert it into the ignition lock.
The steerin gwheel is locked when the key is
removed from the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle
it can still be turned in the ignition lock.
However, the ignition will not be switched
on The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
ak ey featurin ganintegrated KEYLESS-GO
function and adetachable Start/Stop button. The Start/Stop button must be inserted into
the ignition lock and the key must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key position
sinthe ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button ,the engine start simmedi-
ately. X
Position 0:ifStart/Stop button :has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
key being removed from the ignition.
X Position 1:press Start/Stop button :.
You can now activat ethe windscreen wip-
ers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position ,the power supply is deactiva-
ted.
X Position 2(ignition): press Start/Stop but-
ton :twice.
i If you press Start/Stop button :once
when in this position and the driver's door
is open, the power supply is deactivated
again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key. Driving
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