ESP MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2011 Owners Manual

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Cornerin
glight function
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 118
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 121
Cruis econtrol
Cruise control leve r....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 248
Driving system ............................... 169
Important safety notes ..................169
LIM indicator lamp .........................170
Selecting ........................................ 170
Setting aspeed .............................. 171
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .170
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 269
Important safety notes ..................269
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 270 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Date (on-board computer) ................226
Daytime drivin glights
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Switching on/off (switch) ..............115
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 227
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diesel ................................................. .162
Diese lparticle filter .......................... 167
Digital speedometer .........................217
Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 238
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 114
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 227
Switching on/off ........................... 115Display (cleaning instructions)
........291
Display message General information .......................232
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........232
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interva ldis-
pla y................................................ 284
Calling up (on-board computer) .....232
Driving systems ............................. 244
Engine ............................................ 242
Key ................................................ 253
Lights ............................................ .238
Safety systems .............................. 233
Tyres .............................................. 249
Vehicle .......................................... .250
Distanc edisplay (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .223
Distanc erecorder
see Trip meter
Distanc ewarning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 262
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 247
Displaysint he multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 178
Drivin gtips .................................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
Selecting ........................................ 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 177
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 228
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .78
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......72
Control pane l................................... 35
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from the inside) ................77
Draught stop ........................................ 92
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 2898
Index

Drinks holder
see Cup holders
Drive program
Automati c...................................... 157
Display ........................................... 155
Manual .......................................... .158
Driver's door
see Door
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driv esystem
Active Blind Spot Assist .................199
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 285
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 114
Driving on flooded roads ..................168
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .62
Electroni cBrake-force Distribu-
tio n.................................................. 65
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety guidelines .............61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
Adaptive brake lamps ......................63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
ETS (Electroni cTraction System) .....64
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .66
Driving system
Active Lan eKeepin gAssist. ........... 202
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 199
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................194
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 196
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 244
Distronic Plu s................................ 171
Dynami chandlin gpackage with
sports mod e.................................. 183
HOLD function ............................... 184
Lane Keeping Assist ......................198
Lane package ................................ 196Parking Guidance ........................... 189
Parktroni
c...................................... 185
Reversing camera ..........................192
Speed Limi tAssist ......................... 195
Speedtronic ................................... 180
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 168
Automatic transmission .................155
Brakes ........................................... 167
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 179
Downhill gradient ........................... 167
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................ .168
Driving on flooded road s................ 168
Driving on wet road s...................... 168
General .......................................... 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 169
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 167
New brake pads/linings ................168
Running-in tips ............................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 320
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 114
Towing atrailer .............................. 204
Tyr egrip ........................................ 168
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......220
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 183 E
EASY-ENTRY feature .........................104
Activating/deactivating .................230
Function/notes ............................. 108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 109
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 230
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECOs tart/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................151
General information .......................150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses Index
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Electronic Brak
eforce Distribution
see EB D(Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stabilit yProgram)
Electronic Traction System
see ET S(Electronic Tractio nSystem)
Emergency closing (soft top) .............87
Emergency key Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 79
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 296
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 81
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Engine
Display message ............................ 242
ECO start/stop function ................150
Emergency starting ........................313
Engine numbe r............................... 333
Running irregularl y......................... 152
Starting problems ..........................152
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Stopping ........................................ 165
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 260
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 331
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking the oil leve l..................... 282
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 335
Notes about oil grades ................... 335
Notes on oil level/consumption ....282
Topping up ..................................... 283
Viscosity ........................................ 336Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .21
Returnin ganend-of-life vehicl e....... 21
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating .................223
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 233
ETS .................................................. 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety guidelines .............64
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 258
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 64
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 291
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........111
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......110
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........110
Folding in whe nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...110
Parking position ............................. 111
Resetting ....................................... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 294
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tyre Changing awheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 301
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 305
Preparing the vehicle .....................296
Raising the vehicle .........................302
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297 10
Index

Foglamp
s....................................... 115
Foglamps (extende drange )........... 118
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
Headlamp flasher ........................... 117
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Ligh tswitc h................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 117
Motorway mode ............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 116
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................115
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......241
LIMi ndicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 170
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 173
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................264
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From insid e(central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Luggage cover see Boot separator
Luggage net ....................................... 266Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 105 M
M+ Styres ........................................... 319
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 240
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 154
Gea rlever ...................................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 154
Shift recommendatio n................... 154
Starting the engine ........................148
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..287
Memory card (audio) .........................220
Memory function ............................... 112
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .232
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 331
Installatio n..................................... 331
Menu (on-board computer) ............221
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 273
Transmissio noutput (maximum ).... 331
Modifying the programming (key) .....73
MOExtende drun-flat system ...........305
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3 Operating ...................................... .220
see Separate operating instructions Index
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Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 227
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............68 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 239
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
E200 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................337
E2 20 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........341
E2 50 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................338
E2 50 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........342
E3 00 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................339
E3 50 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................339
E3 50 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........342
E5 00 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................340
Notes ............................................. 330
Trailer loads ................................... 344
Tyres/wheel s................................. 324
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 221
Display message ............................ 252
Menu (on-board computer) ............221
Number from the phone book ....... .221
Redialling ....................................... 222
Rejecting/ending acall................. 221
Telephone compartment ................265
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 212
Outside temperature ..................... .213
Setting (climate control) ................133
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 169
Through-loading ................................ 266
Through-loading feature ...................266
Time (on-board computer) ................226
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 297
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Total distanc erecorder .................... 217
Tow-away protection ..........................68Towing
Important safety notes ..................310
With the rear axle raised ................312
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................202
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............204
Axle load, permissible ....................345
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 209
Trailer tow hitch displa ymessage ..251
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................311
Removing the towing eye. ..............312
With both axle sonthe ground .......312
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............313
Fitting the towing eye. ...................311
Important safety notes ..................310
Removing the towing eye. ..............312
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 209
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 291
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 207
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 207
Driving tips .................................... 204
ESP ®
................................................ 65
Folding in the bal lcoupling ............ 208
Folding out the bal lcoupling .......... 206
Important safety notes ..................204
Lights displa ymessage .................. 238
Mounting dimensions ....................343
Parking Guidance ........................... 192
Parktroni c...................................... 188
Power supply ................................. 208
Shift range ..................................... 156
Trailer loads ................................... 344
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................313
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .292
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .217 18
Index

Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 217
Resetting (on-boar dcomputer) ......218
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................123
Switching on/off ........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....220
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 331
Installatio n..................................... 331
Transmission output (maximum ).... 331
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 249
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................299
Pressure loss warning ....................322
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................300
Recommended ............................... 321
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 318
Directio nofrotation ...................... 324
Display message ............................ 249
Gri p................................................ 168
Important safety notes ..................318
Replacing ....................................... 323
Service life ..................................... 319
Storing ........................................... 324
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 324
Tyr etread ...................................... 319
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight see Technical data
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................79
From insid ethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............271
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 250
Electronics ..................................... 331
Equipment ....................................... 21
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individua lsettings .......................... 224
Leaving parked up .........................166
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (key )................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 304
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 302
Registration ..................................... 22
Towing away .................................. 310
Tow-starting ................................... 310
Transporting .................................. 313
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (key )................................ 72
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............333
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 295
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Vents
see Air vents
Video DVD (on-board computer) ......220
VIN ...................................................... 333 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 257
Distance warning signa l................. 262
ESP ®
.............................................. 258 Index
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ESP
®
OFF ....................................... 258
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 170
LIM (DISTRONI CPLUS) .................. 173
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC )......... 181
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................53
Reserve fuel ................................... 260
Seat bel t........................................ 255
SRS ................................................ 259
Warning triangle ................................ 294
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
see Windscreen washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Whee lboltt ightening torque ...........304
Whee lchock ...................................... 301
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................323
Changing awheel .......................... 301
Checking ........................................ 318
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Fitting awheel ............................... 304
Important safety notes ..................318
Removing awheel .......................... 303
Storing ........................................... 324
Tightening torqu e........................... 304
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 324
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
Windowbag Display message ............................ 238
Operation ........................................ .44
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 289
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 134
Windscreen washe rsystem ............. 284
Windscree nwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................125
Replacing the wiper blades ............125
Switching on/off ........................... 124Winte
rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 319
Slippery road surfaces ...................169
Snow chains .................................. 320
Winte rtyres
Limiting the spee d(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 228
M+S tyres ...................................... 319
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes ..................125
Replacing ....................................... 125
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 29220
Index

Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with agross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsf or recycling and reuse.
There is anetwork of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
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that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
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