turn signal MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2012 Owners Manual

Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............134
Important safety notes ..................132
Main-beam headlamps ................... 134
Overview of bul btypes .................. 133
Parking lamps (front) .....................134
Standing lamps .............................. 134
Turn signals (front) ......................... 135
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................63
Children
child seat lock .................................. 55
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................56
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 55
Problem (malfunction) .....................60
Recommendations ...........................62
Suitable positions ............................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Child seat lock ..................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 294
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 316
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 317
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Controlling automatically ...............144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculatio nmode) ................. 148
Cooling with aird ehumidification..143
Demisting the windows .................. 147
Demisting the windscreen .............146
Important safety notes ..................140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 143
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................141
Overview of systems ......................140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 147
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 142Setting the aird
istribution.............145
Setting the airflow .........................146
Setting the airv ents...................... 153
Setting the climate mode .............. .144
Setting the temperature ................144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Switching residual hea ton/off ......148
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 146
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 141
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................142
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 318
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................126
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 233
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 310
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................376
Temperature gauge ........................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 128
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 132
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................183
Cruise control leve r....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 185 Index
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Motorway mode
............................. 129
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 125
Side lamps ..................................... 125
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 244
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .243
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 244
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........244
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......258
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 183
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 190
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................186
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................286
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 245
Luggage cover see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 113 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 342
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 257Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off
................................. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Manual transmission
Engaging neutral (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 167
Engaging revers egear ................... 167
Gea rlever ...................................... 166
Pulling away ................................... 161
Shift recommendatio n................... 167
Starting the engine ........................160
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..314
Memory card (audio) .........................237
Memory function ............................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .249
Messages see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 369
Installatio n..................................... 369
Menu (on-board computer) ............238
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 296
Transmission output (maximum) .... 369
Mobile telephone
Pre-installe dbracket ...................... 297
Modifying the programming (key) .....78
MOExtended tyres .............................324
Motorway mode ................................ 129
MP3 Operating ...................................... .237
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 232
Permanent displa y......................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .231
Overview .......................................... 33 Index
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Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Changing bulb s(front) ................... 135
Switching on/off ........................... 126
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....237
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 369
Installatio n..................................... 369
Transmission output (maximum) .... 369
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 269
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................327
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................327
Recommended ............................... 343
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................344
Restarting ...................................... 345
Tyres
Changing awheel .......................... 346
Checking ........................................ 341
Direction of rotatio n...................... 346
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes ..................340
MOExtended tyres .........................342
Replacing ....................................... 346
Service life ..................................... 341
Storing ........................................... 346
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 350
Tyr etread ...................................... 341
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 378
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............293
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 270
Electronics ..................................... 369
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individua lsettings .......................... 242
Leaving parked up .........................179
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key )................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 350
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 348
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............347
Towing away .................................. 333
Tow-starting ................................... 333
Transporting .................................. 335
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (key )................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 378
Vehicle data ....................................... 378
Vehicle dimensions ...........................378
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............371
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 323
Vehicle weights ................................. 378
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 237
VIN ...................................................... 371 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 277
Brakes ........................................... 277
Distance warning signa l................. 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 278
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 279
Fuel tank ........................................ 281 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
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ESP®
OFF 278
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Diesel engine: pre-
glow 160
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Front foglamps 124
?
R
Rearfoglamp 125
A
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Turn signals 126
B
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ESP® 278
C
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Distance warning 283
D
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Main-beam headlamp 127 Function Page
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Dipped-beam head-
lamps 124
F
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Seat belt 276
G
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SRS 280
H
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Engine diagnostics 280
I
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Brakes 277
J
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Coolant 281
K
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ABS 277
L
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Reserve fuel 28132
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor
Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat that is protected by an air-
bag installed in fron tofit.
Automatic chil dseat recognition on the
front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
to rlamp does no tlight up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger airbag deploys, the child could be
seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenge rseat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or R
only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions/communicates correctly, never place
objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries. G
WARNING
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being a child
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2.56
Children in the vehicleSafety

Key functions
:
& To loc kthe vehicle
; F To unlock the boot lid
= % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the anti-theft system is primed again.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the boot lid
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 245).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 244). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle. Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the key with you. When you touch the surface
of the sensors on the vehicle's outside door
handles, KEYLESS-GO establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key.
When the engine is started and whilst you are
driving, KEYLESS-GO also checks whether a
valid key is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing radio contact.
You can combine the KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g. using
KEYLESS-GO to unlock and pressing the
&
button to lock.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the key and the corre-
sponding door handle must not be greater
than 1 m. X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
X To unlock the boot lid: pull the handle on
the boot lid.
Further information on the convenience clos-
ing feature (Y page 90). Key
77Opening and closing Z

Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel fille rflap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons on the
key simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery chec klamp
flashes twice ( Ypage 79).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi-
cle, pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner sur-
face of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six sec-
onds until the battery check lamp flashes
twice (Y page 79). Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the key, use the emergency
key element.
If you use the emergenc
ykey element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the boot
lid, the anti-thef talarm system will be trig-
gered (Y page 71).
There are several ways to tur noff the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the key: press
the % or& button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
Removing the emergency key element :
Release catch
; Emergency key element
X Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time, remove
emergency key element ;from the key. 78
KeyOpening and closing

Parking lamps
1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X Right-hand parking lamps
3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp
CN Foglamps (only vehicles with front
foglamps).
Switching on the parking lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
X To switch on the parking lamps: the key
is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi-
tion 0.
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Adjusting the headlampr ange (halogen
headlamps) The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to sui tthe vehicle load. g
Driver's seat and front-passenger seat
occupied
1 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied
2 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied, boot laden
3 Driver's and front-passenger seats occu-
pied and maximum permissible rear axle
load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer
X Start the engine.
X Turn the headlamp range control to the
position which corresponds to the load in
your vehicle. Combination switch
Turn signals :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left 126
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding tur nsignal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
Main-beam headlamps :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the combination switc hbeyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the main-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. i
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active,
it controls activation of the main-beam
headlamps (Y page 129).
Headlamp flasher :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1or 2, or start the engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch, Exterior lighting
127Lights and windscreen wipers Z

only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an airbag is deployed.
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 70 km/ha nd comes to
a standstill.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washe rfluid" function is oper-
ated five times (Y page 135) while the lights
are on and the engine is running. When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic head-
lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is
resumed from 0. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weathe
rconditions.
It offers advanced functions for improved illu-
mination of the road surface, e.g. depending
on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
The system includes the active light function,
cornering light function, motorway mode and
extended range foglamps. The system is only
active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
(Y page 243). Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this
way, relevant areas remain illuminated while
driving. This allows you to recognise pedes-
trians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
Active:
if you are driving at speeds below
40 km/ha nd switch on the tur nsignal or turn
the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn
the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi-
tion. 128
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers