MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2009 Owners Manual

X
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock or remove it.
X To switch on: press the004Dbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 004Dbutton
lights up.
X To deactivate: press the004Dbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 004Dbutton
goes out.
i The residual heat automatically switches
off after around 30 minutes or if:
R the ignition is switched on
R the battery voltage drops Sliding sunroof (Coupé)
General notes
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the sliding sunroof. If there is a
risk of entrapment, release the switch and
push it briefly in any direction to stop the slid-
ing sunroof. G
Risk of injury
Children could injure themselves if they oper-
ate the sliding sunroof.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
as hort time. G
Risk of injury
The glass in the panorama sunroof could
break in an accident .Ifyou are not wearing a
seat belt, there is arisk that you could be
thrown through the opening in the event of the
vehicle overturning. Therefore, alway swear a
seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i When the sliding sunroof is open, apart
from the normal airflow noises, resonance
noises may also occur. They are caused by
minor pressure fluctuation sinthe vehicle
interior. Change the position of the sliding
sunroof or open aside window slightly to
reduce or eliminate these noises.
i Related topics:
R convenienc eopening from out-
side(Y page 96) or inside the vehicle
(Y page 156)
R convenienc eclosing from out-
side(Y page 97) or inside vehicle
(Y page 156)
R automatic closing of the sliding sunroof
(PRE-SAFE)( Ypage 40) Panoram
asliding sunroof* Overhead control panel
0046
To open
0047 To close/lower
008A To raise
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
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If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
You could be severel yoreven fatall yinjured
when closing the panorama sliding sunroof
with increased closing force or if the anti-
entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when clos-
ing the panorama sliding sunroof.
If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during
closing:
X Immediately after the panorama sliding
sunroof blocks, pullt he switch again to the
point of resistance in the direction of
arrow 0047until the panorama sliding sun-
roof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
with more force.
If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during
closing again:
X Immediately after the panorama sliding
sunroof blocks, pullt he switch again to the
point of resistance in the direction of
arrow 0047until the panorama sliding sun-
roof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
withou tthe anti-entrapment feature.
Rain closing feature* When the key is in position
0in the ignition
lock or is removed, the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outsid etemperatures
R after six hours
R if there is amalfunction in the powers upplyThe panorama sliding sunroof remains raised
at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
i
If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstruc-
ted when being closed by the rain closing
feature, it opens again slightly. The rain
closing feature is then deactivated.
The panorama sliding sunroof does not close
if:
R it is raisedatt he rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor
(e.g. because the vehicle is under abridge
or in acarport). Rollers
unblind for the panorama slid-
ing sunroof*
The rollers unblind provide sprotection from
the sun. The rollers unblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama slid-
ing sunroof is closed. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you open or close the rollers unblind. Overhea
dcontrol panel
0046 To open
0047 To close
008A To open Sliding sunroof (Coupé)
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X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction .You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblind Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind if the panorama sliding sunroof
or the roller sunblind does not close
smoothly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of
resistanc einthe direction of arrow 0047until
the panorama sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of
resistanc einthe direction of arrow 0047until
the roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Check that the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblind can be fully opened
again.
X If this is not the case, consult aqualified
specialist workshop. Soft top (Cabriolet)
Opening and closing the soft top
You can open or close the soft top either
when the vehicle is stationary or when driving
up to aspeed of 40 m/h.
If there is astron ghead wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only open or close the soft
top when the vehicle is stationary. G
Risk of accident and injury
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
closed.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurised and the
soft top is lowered:
R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off
Aw arning tones ounds shortly beforehand.
The Top being opened message appears in
the multifunction display.
Lock the soft top again before driving on. Oth-
erwise, the unlocked soft top could open dur-
ing the journey and cause you to lose control
of your vehicle. You or other persons could be
injured as aresult.
! Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover and do not store any heavy objects
on it. You will otherwise damage the soft
top and soft-top compartment cover of the
vehicle.
! The soft top swings upwards when it is
opened or closed. In order to avoid dam-
aging the soft top or other parts of the vehi-
cle when opening or closing the soft top,
observe the following:
R there must be sufficient clearance above
the vehicle.
R the boot separator must be closed and
must not be pushed upwards by the load.
R there must not be any object sonthe
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the boot li dmustbec losed.
R the fabri cmustn ot be dirty ,wetor fro-
zen.
Wit hthe soft-to pswitch G
Ris
kofi njury
Make sure nobod ycan be trapped or injured
by moving parts such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover when opening
or closing the soft top.
Releas ethe soft-top switch in the event of
danger. Th esoft-top mechanis mstops imme-
diately. G
Ris
kofa ccident
If the vehicl espeed exceed s40km/h,the
soft top stops the opening or closing move-
men tand remains in tha tposit ion. This could
impair your rea rview. At high speeds ,the soft
top ma ybedamaged.
Reduce your spee dtobelow40 km/h or stop
the vehicl einaccordanc ewitht he traffi ccon-
ditions. Press the soft-top switch agai nin
order to open or close the soft top fully.
X Open the cove ronthe lowe rcentr econ-
sole.
Th es oftt op switch is amongst the other
switches under the cover; se eillus tration. Soft top switch on the lowe
rcentr econsole Closing
X
Make sure tha tthe boot separator is closed
(Y page 163).
X Clos ethe boot lid.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull soft top switch 0046unti lthe entire soft
top is stowe dawayint he boot.
The Softtop in operation message
appear sinthe multifunctio ndisplay.
If, when opening, yo udrive at speeds above
40 km/h ,the opening procedur eisstop-
pe da nd in the multifunctio ndisplay ,you
se et he Open/clos etop completely
message .Reduc eyours peed againto
belo w40k m/h and pull the soft-top switch
again, to open the soft top fully.
i Thes idew indows close if yo ukeepon
pulling the soft-top switch.
Closing
i Make sure the soft top is dry befor eclos-
ing it. Otherwise, water could ente rthe
interior or boot.
X Make sure tha tthe boot separator is closed
(Y page 163).
X Clos ethe boot lid.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press and hold soft top switch 0046unti lthe
folding roo fisclosed.
The Softtop in operation message
appear sinthe multifunctio ndisplay.
If, when closing, yo udrive at speeds above
40 km/h ,the closing procedur eisstopped
and in the multifunctio ndisplay yous ee the
Open/clos etop completely message.
Reduce your spee dagain to below
40 km/h and press the soft-top switch
again, to close the soft top fully.
i Thes idew indows close if yo ukeepon
pressing the soft-top switch. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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With the key
G
Risk of injury
Make sure nobody can be trappe dorinjured
by moving parts such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover when opening
or closing the soft top.
If there is arisk of entrapment, immediately
release the 0036or0037 button on the key.
The soft-top mechanism stops immediately. Closing
X
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the 0036button on the key
until the soft top is fully open.
The Soft top in operation message
appears in the multifunction display. The
sea tventilation* is switched on. The rear
side windows open.
Closing
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the 0037button on the key
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Soft top in operation message
appears in the multifunction display. The
soft top and the side windows close.
Re-locking the soft top The soft top is not locked if: R
the Soft top in operation message
appears in the multifunction display.
R you hea rawarning tone for up to ten sec-
onds whe npulling away or while driving
The soft top can be locked again if it is not
fully locked.
Before driving on
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the soft-top switch.
While driving
X Stop the vehicl eimmediately ,paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions.
X Press the soft-top switch. Boot separator
The boot separator can be use dtocover lug-
gag eand loads in the boot. The soft top can
only be opened whe nthe boot separator is
closed.
! To avoi ddamaging the soft top or load
whe nfolding back the soft top, observe the
following:
R whe nthe boot separator is open, do not
place any objects in or behind the net on
the side that are so long they could
obstruct the boot separator or damage
the opened soft top.
R make sure that the loa ddoes not push
the boot separator upwards. 162
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Closing th
eboot separator X
Pull boot separator 0046by th ehandle in the
direction of th earrow until it rests on the
sides of th eboot.
The boot separato rfinishe sclosin gauto-
matically.
Opening th eboot separator X
Press boot separator 0046by th ehandle
against th edirection of th earrow.
The boot separato rfinishe sopening auto-
matically. Draugh
tstop*
The draught stop protect sagainst wind when
driving wit hthe softtop open .Itisl ocatedin
ab ag in th eboot .The draught stop is secured
abov ethe rear bench seats. For this reason,
only th edriver and th efront passenger can
travel in th evehicle when th edraught stop is
fitted. G
Ris
kofa ccident
You coul dcaus eana cciden tifyour rear view
is limited by darkness or other conditions.
Therefore, fold back th eupper sectio nofthe
draught stop if it restrict syour vision or when
it is dark.
! Observ ethe backres tpositio nofthefront
seat sift hedraught stop is installed, since th
eb ackres tcou ld collide wit hthe draught
stop here.
Fitting X
Tak ethe draught stop out of th ebag. X
Fol du pper section 0046and lower sec-
tion 0047together.
X Push th eretaine roftopsection 0046intothe
snap fastener of lower section 0047. 008A
Retaining lugs
0088 Retaining pin ,right
0086 Catc hfor retaining pin ,left
004F To lock
0050 To unlock
X Fol do ut retaining lugs 008A.
X Simultaneousl ypush right-hand-side
retaining pins 0088of th eassembled draught
stop int othe right-han dside mountin gand
retaining lugs 008Aintot he opening sfor the
seat belts. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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X
Push catch 0086out to position 004Fin the fix-
ture on the left-hand side.
X Fold up upper section 0046of the draught
stop.
Removing X
Fold upper section 0046of the draught stop
ontol ower section 0047.
X Push catch 0086to the left and into posi-
tion 0050.
X Take the draught stop out of the vehicle.
X Fold in retainin glugs 008A. X
Push lockin gcatch 006Fto the right and fold
back the upper and lower sections of the
draught stop.
X Stow the draught stop so that it is protec-
ted from damage, for example in the bag in
the boot. AIRCAP*
With AIRCAP, four people can travel comfort-
ably with the soft top down. AIRCAP reduces
the draught for the driver and passengers in
both the fronta nd the rear compartment in a
vehicle with the soft top down. You can open
or close AIRCAP either when the vehicle is
stationary or when driving up to aspeed of
160 km/h. AIRCAP has the following components:
R
aw ind deflecto rbetween the windscreen
and the soft top
R an AIRCAP draught stop between the two
head restraints on the rear bench seat G
Risk of injury
When extending and retractin gAIRCAP, make
sure that no one can become trapped. If there
is ar isk of entrapment ,press the button again
to retract AIRCAP again.
X Open the cover on the lower centre con-
sole.
The AIRCAP button is amongst the
switches under the cover; see illustration. AIRCAP button with the soft top switch in the lower
centre console
Extending AIRCAP X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button 0046.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP but-
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Wind deflector
0047extends. The head
restraints on the rear bench seats and AIR-
CAP draught stop 008Amove to the centre posi-
tion simultaneously.
If one or two passengers in the rear compart-
ment then fasten their seat belts, the head
restraints in the rear bench seats and AIRCAP
draught stop 008Amove to the upper position.
i If, when AIRCAP is extended, you park
your vehicle with the soft top down and
remove the key, the wind deflector and the
head restraints in the rear compartment
retract automatically. When you return to
your vehicle and start the engine again, the
wind deflector and the head restraints in
the rear compartment are extended again.
i AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted
if the vehicle speed exceeds 160 km/h. Retracting AIRCAP X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button 0046.
The two indicato rlamps on the AIRCAP but-
ton go out. Wind deflector 0047retracts. The
head restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP draught stop 008Amove to the low-
est position simultaneously.
i If there are passengers wearing seat belts
in the rear compartment ,the head
restraints on the rear bench seats and the
AIRCAP draught stop remain in the upper
position.
Retracting the head restraints on the
rear bench seats from the driver's seat To improve the rear view, you can retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats indi-
vidually (Y
page 69). The wind deflector
remains in its curren tposition. Loading and stowing
Loading guidelines (Coupé)
G
Risk of injury
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupant scould
be injured by the load being thrown around in
the event of sharp braking, asudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further information in the "Secur-
ing aload" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident. G
Risk of poisoning
Keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is
in operation .Otherwise, you could be pois-
oned by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. Loading and stowing
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The handling characteristics of
aladen vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transportin gaload:
R never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle
loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low in the boot as possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R alway splace the load against the rear or
fronts eat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrest sare securely locked into
place.
R alway splace the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently stron gand
wear-resistan tload restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-
Benz Servic eCentre. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartmentsm ust be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupant scould be
injured by object sbeing thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile object smust not be
placed in the luggage net. Do not place hard object
sinthe map pockets.
Object smust not protrude from the map
pockets.
Glove compartment i
Dependin gonthe vehicle's equipment,
there is an AUX-IN connection installed in
the glove compartment,oraM edia Inter-
face*, which is auniversal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
or USB device; see the separate Audio or
COMAND APS* operating instructions. X
To open: pull handle 0046and fold out glove
compartment flap 0047.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap 0047
upwards until it engages. X
To lock: insert the emergenc ykey element
(Y page 249) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position 004B.
X To unlock: insert the emergenc ykey ele-
ment (Y page 249) into the lock and turn
it 90° anti-clockwise to position 004A.166
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Stowage compartment in the centre
console Coupé shown as an example
X
To open: slide cover 0046back.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest Coupé shown as an example
X
To open: press left-handb utton0047or right-
hand button 0046.
The stowage compartmen topens. Through-loading facility in the rear com-
partment (Cabriolet) X
Fold down rear seat armrest 008A.
X Pull handle 0046and fold cover 0047down-
wards. Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
during the journey when items are stored in
them. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objectsb eing thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise,
the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Loading and stowing
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