ESP MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2010 Owners Manual

Tyr
ep ressures that are too lo whave anega-
tiv ee ffect on vehicl esafety, which could lead
to your causing an accident.
If possible, you should only correc ttyre pres-
sures when the tyres are cold. Depending on
the ambien ttemperature, the speed you are
driving at and the load on the tyres, the tyre
temperatur eand thus the tyre pressure may
chang ebyapproximately 10 kPa (0. 1bar,
1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this int oaccount
whe ncheckin gthe pressur eofwarm tyres
and only correct it if it is too low for the cur-
rent operating conditions.
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or
too low can:
R shorten the servic elife of the tyres
R cause increased tyre damage
R have anegativ eeffect on handling charac-
teristi csand thus the driving safet y(e.g. by
causing aquapla ning)
i The tyr epressure values given for low
load sare minimum values which offe ryou
good rid ecomfor tcharacteristics.
However ,you can also use the values given
for higher loads. These ar epermissible and
will not adversely affect the running of the
vehicle. H
Environmenta
lnote
Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least
every 14 days. Tyr
epressure loss warning
Important safety notes Whil
ethe vehicle is in motion, the tyr epres-
sure loss warning system monitors th eset
tyr ep ressure using th erotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in atyre. If the speed
of rotation of awheel changes as aresult of
al oss of pressure, acorrespondin gwarning
message will appea rinthe multifunction dis-
play. G
Risk of accident
The tyr epressure loss warning system does
not warn you of an incorrectly se ttyre pres-
sure. The table on the insid eofthe fuel filler
fla pw ill help you decide whether the tyre
pressures should be corrected.
The tyre pressure loss warnin gsystem does
not replace the need to regularly check your
vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of
pressure on several tyres at the same time
cannot be detecte dbythe tyr epressure loss
warning system.
Th et yre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of asudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by aforeign objec t.
In the event of asudden loss of pressure, bring
the vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Do
not make any sudden steering movements
when doing so.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt avery sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are towin gavery heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with aheavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Resta rting the ty re pressur eloss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warnin
gsystem
if you have:
R changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, consult the table of tyre
pressures on the insid eofthe fuel filler flap
to ensur ethat the tyr epressure in all four Tyre pressures
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tyre
siss etcorrectl yfor the respective
operating con ditions.
X Observe the note sinthe sectio nontyre
pressures (Y page 299). G
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The tyr epressure loss warning system can
only give reliable warnings if you have se tthe
co rrec ttyrep ressure.
If an incorrect tyre pressure is se t,these
incorrect values will be monitored.
At yre with insufficient pressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thu sincreas-
ing the risk of an accident.
X Make sure that the key is in pos i-
tion 2(Ypage135) in the igniti onlock.
In the multifunction display you wil lsee the
standard display (Y page 197).
X Press the =or; button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure.
X Press the abutton.
The multifunction display show sthe mes-
sage:
Ru nF lat Indicator active Restart
with OK
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the abutton.
Th em ultifunction displa yshows the mes-
sage:
Tyre press. no wOK?
X Press 9or: to select Yes.
X Press the abutton.
Th em ultifunction displa yshows the mes-
sage:
Ru nF lat Indicator restarted
After ateach-in period, the tyr epressure
loss warning system wil lmonitor the set
tyr ep ressures of all fou rtyres. If you wish to cancel the restart:
X
Press the %button.
or
X If the Tyrepress. now OK? message
appe ars,use9 or: to select Can‐
cel.
X Press the abutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Direction of rotation
Tyres with aspecified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is arisk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may fit an emergenc yspare wheel/spare
wheel against the direction of rotation.
Observe the tim erestric tion on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
genc yspare wheel/spar ewheel. Interchanging th
ewheels G
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Interchange the front and rear wheels only if
they have the same dimensions: for example
size, offset, etc.
After every wheel interchange/change, have
the tightening torque checked at aqualified
specialist workshop that has the necessary
specialist knowledg eand tool stocarry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Ben zService
Centr efor this purpose. In particular ,work
relevant to safet yoronsafety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The wheel scould work loose if they are not
tightened to atorqu eof130 Nm. 302
Interchanging th
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that yo
uonly use wheel bolts of the
correct size which hav ebeena pproved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The wear patterns on the fron tand rea rtyres
differ ,dependin gonthe opera tingconditions.
Interchange the wheels befor eaclear wear
pattern ha sform edon the tyr es.F ront tyres
typicall ywearm ore on the shoulder sand the
rea rtyre sint he centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 500 0kmto10,000 km depending on
the degre eoftyre wear. Do not reverse the
direction of tyre rotation.
Clea nthe con tact surface softhe wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly ever ytime awheel
is interchanged. Chec kthe tyr epressure and,
if necessary, restart th etyre pressure loss
warning system. Wheel and tyr
ecombinations Please bear the followin
ginmind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres, wheels
and accessories which have been approved
by Mercedes-Ben zspecifically for your
vehicle. These tyres have been specially
adapted for use with the contro lsystems,
such as AB SorESP®
,a nd are marked as
follows:
R MO =Mercedes-Ben zOriginal
R MOE =Mercedes-Ben zOriginal Extended
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-Ben zOriginal (AMG)
Only use Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
tyres on wheels that have been specifically
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels and acces-
sories, Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result
from this. Further informat ionabout tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tyre dimensional variations could
caus ethe tyres to com einto contact with
the bod ywork and axle components. This
could result in dam agetot he tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre.
i You will fin datable of tyre pressures on
the insid eofyourv ehicle' sfuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y page 299).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment:
Always fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on agiven axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at agiven
time (summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtended tyres)
i Vehicles featurin gthe MOExtended run-
fla ts ystem are not equipped with the
TIREFIT kit.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tyres.
AT IREFIT kit is availa blef rom any qu alified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Ser vice Centre. Wheel and tyr
ecombinations
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Vehicl
eequipment
i Thismanua ldesc ribe sallthe standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which wa savailable at th etime of pur-
chase. Countr y-specif ic differences are
possible. Bear in mind tha tyour vehicle
ma ynot featur eall function sdescribed
here. Note
sont he technical data
i Thet echnica ldata was determined in
accordance with EC Directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standar dequip-
ment .Therefore, the data ma ydiffer for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Ben zService Cent re.
You can find technical data on the Internet at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Ben ztests genuin eparts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes -Benz is
unabl etoe valuate othe rparts. Mercedes-
Ben ztherefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Ben zvehi-
cles, even if they have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other coun tries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement .The use of non-
approved parts ma yinvalidat ethe vehicle's
general operating permit. This is the case if: R
they cause achange of the vehicle type
from that for whic hthe vehicle' sgeneral
operating permit was granted.
R other road users could be endangered.
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved part scould affect
your vehicle' soperating safety .Therefore,
Mercedes-Ben zrecom mends genuine
Mercedes-Ben zparts and conversion parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
rant yapplies as for new parts.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber and engin enumber when ordering genu-
ine Mercedes -Ben zp arts. You will fin dthese
number sonthe vehicl eidentification plat eon
your vehicle ,for example (Y page 312). Vehicle electronics
Tampering with th
eengine electron-
ics G
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Only have work on the engine electronic sand
related component scarried out at aqualified
specialist worksho pwhichh as the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Ben zrecom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Ben zService
Centr efor this purpose. In particular ,work
relevant to safet yoronsafety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop .Otherwise, the vehicle's
roadworthiness could be affected.
! Only have maintenanc ework on the
engin eelectronics and its associated parts,
such as control units, sensor sand connec-
tor leads, carried out at aqualified special- 310
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Risk of injury
Imprope rinstallation of RF transmitters can
lead to increase delec tromagnetic radiation in
the vehicle interior. Using an exterior aerial
takes into account current scientifi cdiscus-
sions relating to th epossible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
To ensure proper installation, Merc edes-Benz
recommends having this work done at a
Mercedes-Ben zServ iceC entre or at another
qualified specialist workshop.
Deviations with respect to aeria llocations,
output and frequenc iesm ust be approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
There is no restrictio nfor aeria lposi tions in
the outer are aofthe vehicle for these wave-
bands: trunked radio/Tetr a,70 cm wave-
band, GSM 900/AMPS, GSM 1800 and
UMTS.
Legal provisions for fittings must be
obse rved.
RF transmitter switham aximum transmis-
sion outpu tof100 mW (PEAK) ma ybeused
in the vehicl ewithou trestrictions.
! The operatin gpermit may be invalidated
if the instruc tions for installation and use of
RF transmit ters are not observed ,e.g.
approved wavebands ,maximum output
and aerial positions on the vehicle. Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plat
ewith vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number X
Open the right-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :. Vehicle identi
ficatio nplate illustration
: Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer
= EU type approval number
? Vehicle identification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
B Permissible towing weight
C Maximum permissible fron taxle load
D Maximu mpermissible rear axle load
E Paint code Vehicle identifica
tion number (VIN)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification 312
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numb
er (VIN) is also stamped onto th evehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat. X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Slightl yraise front floor covering =and
fold floor covering flap :upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Servic
eproducts and capacities Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen wash erfluid Mercedes-Ben
zrecom mends that you use
product swhich hav ebeen tested and spe-
ciall yapproved by Mercedes-Ben zfor your
vehicle and ar elisted in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner' sManual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229 .51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Othe rdesignations or recommendations that
relate to alevel of quality or aspecification in
accordan cewith an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229 .5)h ave not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. G
Risk of inju
ry
When handling, storin gand disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations ,asyou coul dotherwis eendanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allo wservice
products to com einto contact with your eyes
or ope nwounds. See adoctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
men tally-responsible manner. Fuel
Important safety notes G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smokin gare therefore prohibited when
handling fuels. Servic
eprodu cts and capacities
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Switch off the engine before refuelling.
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Do not come into contac twithf uels.
It is hazardou stoyourh ealth if your skin
com esinto direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapo urs.
Tank capacity Total capacity 66 l
Of which reserve fuel Approx-
imately 8l !
Do not us epetrol to ref uelvehicles with a
dies elengine. Do not use dies elto refuel
vehicles with apetrol engine. Nev ermix
diesel with petrol. Even small amou ntsof
the wron gfuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from
adding the wron gfuel is not covered by the
implied warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 148).
Notes on fuel consump tion The vehicle will use mor
efuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on sho rttrips
R when towing atrailer
R in mountainous terrain
i Only for certain countries: the respec tive
current consump tion and emission values
of your vehicle can be fou ndin the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICAT EOFCONFORM-
ITY). These documents ar esupplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
The consumption figures for vehicles up to
the EURO4 standard have been determined
in accordance with EU Directive 80/1 268/
EEC while figures for vehicles complying wit
hthe EURO5 standar dorhigher have
been determined in accordance with Reg-
ulation (EC) No. 715/2007 ,ineach case
based on the currently applicable version.
Deviations from these value smay occur
under norma loperating conditions.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunc tions and engin edam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz implied warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsibl efor
global warmin g(the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R othe rnon-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle' sCO
2emis-
sions by driving carefull yand having it serv-
iced regularly. 314
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Engine oil
Note the following The quality of engine oils is decisive for the
func
tion and service lif eofane ngine.After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils which correspond to th ecurrent
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. We recom-
men dhaving the oil change performed at a
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. Mercedes-
Benz approval is indicated on the oil container
by the inscription "MB Approval" and the cor-
responding designation, e.g. MB Approval
229.51.
The table shows which engines oil have been
approved for your vehicle. Petro
lengines MB App
roval E3
5058
E3 50 CGI 59
E5 00 229.3, 229.5
E2
00 CGI 59
E2 50 CGI 59 229.3, 229.5,
229.51 Diesel engines MB App
roval Vehicle
swithadiesel particle filter E2
20 CDI 59
E2 50 CDI 59
E3 50 CDI 59 22
8.51,
229.31, 229.51 Yo
uc an call up an overview of approved
engin eoils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation ,e.g. 229.5.
i If the engin eoils listed in the table are not
available, you may add amaximum of 1. 0l
of the following engin eoils, once only, until
the next oil change:
R vehicles with apetrol engine: MB
Approval 229. 1orACEA A3
R vehicles with adiesel engine: MB
Approva l229. 1orA CEA C3
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
58 Only for certain countries.
59 BlueEFFICIENCY Service products and capacities
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