fuel MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2009 Owner's Guide

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AE
The red coolant
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. Awarn-
ing tone also
sounds. The coolant temperature has exceeded 130 †. The airflow to the
radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Allow the engine and coolant to cool.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by slush.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 183). Observe the warning
notes.
X If necessary, top up the coolant.
X Have the engine cooling system checked at aqualified specialist
workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual.
If the coolant level is correct,t he electric radiator fan may be
faulty.
X Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 00BB
The yellow
engine diagnos-
tics warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. Vehicles with
adiesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry.
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
Emergency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be
checked. 00BB
The yellow
engine diagnos-
tics warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. There may be
afault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the ignition system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine can
run in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at aqualified
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B8
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. Warning tones
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The anti-theft warning
alarm* is triggered. You have opened the vehicle with the anti-theft alarm system still
activated*.
X
Switch off the alarm (Y page 58).You hear
awarning
tone. Am
essage appears in the multi-function display.
X See the explanations for the display message (Y page 208).You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake. The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle.
Coupé:
X
Turn the light switch to 0027or0066.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop.
Cabriolet:
X Turn the light switch to 0066. G
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 76).You hear
acontinuous
tone. You have switched the engine off, opened the driver's door and
released the seat belt, or opened the bonnet,w
ith the HOLD func-
tion or Distronic Plus* activated.
X Deactivat ethe HOLD function (Y page 135).
or
X Deactivat eDistronic Plus* (Y page 131). Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions You hear
awarning
tone. The red distance warning lamp*
00BAlights up while the vehicle
is in motion.
X Observe the explanations for the distance warning lamp*
(Y page 232). Accident
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. The leaking fuel
creates arisk of fire or explosion.
X Switch off the ignition immediately.
X Remove the ignition key.
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. The leaking
fuel creates arisk of fire or explosion.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. You are unable to
determine the extentof
the damage.
X
Consult aqualified specialist workshop. You cannot detect any
damage.
X
Start the engine as normal. The active bonnet func-
tion (pedestrian protec-
tion) has been trig-
gered. Your vehicle has been involved in
afrontal collision.
X Reset the triggered active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
(Y page 256). The NECK-PRO head
restraint
sonthe driv-
er's and front-
passenger seats have
been triggered. Your vehicle has been involved in
arear-end collision.
X Reset the NECK-PRO head restraint s(Ypage 257). 238
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Seat belt
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The seat-belt extender
is unable to be retrac-
ted.
G
Risk of injury
The seat-belt extender is defective.
X Push back the seat-belt extender with force.
X Have the seat-belt extender checked at aqualified specialist
workshop.
If the seat-belt extender is unable to be pushed back:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Fuel and fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 65) in the ignition lock imme-
diately and remove it.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened. The fuel filler flap is not released.
Or:
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 249).
Or:
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 249). The fuel filler flap is released, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The fuel tank in
avehi-
cle with adiesel engine
has been run com-
pletely dry and the
engine will not start. There is air in the fuel system.
X
Refuel the vehicle (at least 5litres).
X Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key to
position 2(Y page 65) in the ignition lock.
X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
Or:
X Start the engine via the touch-start function. To do this, turn the
key to position 3(Y page 65) in the ignition lock and then release
it immediately.
The fuel system is now free of air.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key
to position 2(Y page 65) in the ignition lock.
X Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
Or:
X Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 240
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Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engin
ewill not
start. The HOLD function or Distronic Plus* is activated.
X
Switch off HOLD (Y page 136) or Distronic Plus (Y page 131).
X Try to start th eenginea gain. The engin
ewill not
start .You can hear the
starter motor operat-
ing. R
Ther eisam alfunctio nintheengin eelectronics.
R Ther eisam alfunctio ninthefuel supply.
R The on-board voltage is to olow because th estarter battery is
to ow eak or discharged.
X Before th enexts tart attempt ,tur nt he keyb ack to position 0
(Y page 65 )intheignition loc korpressthe Start/Sto pbut-
ton* until all th eindicator light sintheinstrumen tcluste rhave
gon eout.
X Try to start th eenginea gain (Y page 98). When doin gso,
remembe rtha te xcessively lon gand frequen tattempt stostart
th ee nginew ill drain th ebattery.
If th eengined oes no tstart after several attempts:
X Consult aqualifie dspecialist workshop. The engin
ewill not
start .You can hear the
starter motor operat-
ing .The reserv efuel
warning lamp is on and
th ef uel gauge
shows 0. The fuel tan
khas been run dry.
X Refuel th evehicle. The engin
ewill not
start .You canno thear
th es tarter motor. The on-board voltage is to
olow because th estarter battery is too
weak or discharged.
X Jump-start th evehicle (Y page 276).
If th eengined oes no tstart despite attempting to jump-star tit:
X Consult aqualifie dspecialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to
athe rmal load that was to ohigh.
X Allo wthe starter motor to coo ldown for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start th eenginea gain.
If th eengines till does no tstart:
X Consult aqualifie dspecialist workshop. Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Vehicles with
apetrol
engine:
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring. There is
amalfunction in the engine electronics or amechanical
componentoft he engine control unit.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at aqualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it. The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 120 †.
The coolant warning
lamp may also light up
and awarning tone may
sound (Y page 107). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 183). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct,t
he radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi-
ciently.
X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving on
mountain roads and stop/start driving. 242
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If
ap ressure of 1. 8bar is not reached
after fiv eminutes:
X Switch off and disconnect th eelectric air
pump and driv ethe vehicle forwards or
backwards approximately 10 m.
This distributes th eTIREFI Tmoree venly.
X Pump up th etyrea gain. G
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If ap ressur eof1.8bar is no tachieve dafter
fiv em inutes, th etyreist oobadly damaged.
Do no tdrivea ny further. Consult aqualified
specialist worksho pwhichh as th enecessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
th ew ork required .Mercedes-Ben zrecom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Ben zService
Centr efor this purpose. In particular, work
relevan ttosafety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When atyrep ressure of at leas t1.8bar
is reached:
X Press on/off switch 0088on th eelectric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Remove th eTIREFI Tkit from th ewheel.
! Afte ruse, exces sTIREFI Tmay run out of
th ef ille rhose. This may caus estains.
Therefore, plac ethe fille rhoseint heplastic
whic hcontai nedt he TIREFI Tkit.
X Stow away th eTIREFI Tkit,t he electric air
pump and th ewarning triangle.
X Pul lawa yimm ediately.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minute sand check th etyrep ressur ewith
th ee lectric air pump. G
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If th etyrep ressur eisnowlower than 1. 3bar,
th et yreist oobadly damaged. Do no tdrive
any further. Consult aqualified specialist
worksho pwhichh as th enecessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out th ework required
.Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that
you use aMercedes-Ben zServic eCentr efor
this purpose. In particular, work relevan tto
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
X If th etyrep ressur eisstill at least 1. 3bar,
correct it (see fuel fille rflap for values).
To increase th etyrep ressure: switch on
th ee lectric air pump.
To reduce th etyrep ressure: open pres-
sure release screw 0071on pressure
gauge 0072.
X Drive to th eneares tworksho pand have the
tyr ec hanged there.
X Hav ethe TIREFI Tkit replace dassoonas
possible at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at aMercedes-Ben zServic eCentre. G
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Do no texcee dt he maximum spee dof
80 km/h.
The "max .80km/h" label must be affixe din
th ed river' sfieldofv ision.
The vehicle's handlin gcharacteristic smay be
affected. H
Environmental note
Hav ethe used TIREFI Tkit disposed of profes-
sionally, e.g. at aMercedes-Ben zService
Centre.
X Hav ethe TIREFI Tkit replace devery four
years at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. aMercedes-Ben zServic eCentre. 266
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When
atyre pressure of at leas t1.8 bar
is reached:
X Press on/off switch 008Aon the electric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Remove the TIREFIT kit from the wheel.
! After use,e xcess TIREFIT may run out of
the filler hose. This may caus estains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
which contained the TIREFIT kit.
X Stow away the TIREFIT kit, the electric air
pump and the warning triangle.
X Pull away immediately.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tyre pressure with
the electric air pump. G
Risk of accident
If the tyre pressure is now lower than 1.3 bar,
the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive
any further. Consult aqualified specialist
worksho pwhich has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required .Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use aMercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carrie dout at aqualified specialist workshop. X
If the tyre pressure is still at least 1.3 bar,
correct it (see fuel filler flap for values).
To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the electric air pump. To reduce the tyre pressure:
press pres-
sure release button 0070next to pressure
gauge 0071.
X Drive to the neares tworksho pand have the
tyre changed there.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as
possible at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at aMercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximu mspee dof
80 km/h.
The "max. 80 km/h" label must be affixe din
the driver's fiel dofvision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected. H
Environmental note
Have the use dTIREFIT kit disposed of profes-
sionally ,e.g. at aMercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four
years at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. aMercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing
awheel and fitting the
spare wheel* G
Risk of accident
The whee ldimensions and tyre size of the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel* may dif-
fer from those of the damaged wheel.
You rvehicle's handling characteristics will
change when a"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* is fitted. Adapt you rstyle of driving
accordingly.
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel*
may only be use dfor as hort time. Do not
exceed the maximu mspee dof80k m/h and
do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Never drive the vehicl ewith more than one
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel* fitted. 268
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Vehicl
eidentificatio nnumber (VIN)
In additio ntobeing stampe donthe vehicle
identificatio nplate ,t he vehicl eide ntification
numbe r(VIN) is also stampe donto the vehicle
body .Itisloc ate dont he floor in front of the
right-hand front seat. X
Slide the right-hand front sea ttoits rear-
mos tposition.
X Slightl yraise front floor covering 008Aand
fol df loor covering flap 0046upwards.
Yo uw ills ee vehicl eide ntificatio nnumber
(VIN) 0047. Engine number
The engine numbe risstampe donthe crank-
case. Mor einformatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Servic
eproducts and capacities
Service products includ ethe following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol ,diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwashe rc oncentrate
Mercedes-Benz recommends tha tyou use
products which have been teste dand spe-
ciall yapproved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicl
eand ar elisted in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner' sManualint he relevant chapte ras:
R parts and service products ar ematched
R damage caused by the us eofnon-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
Yo uc an recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tio nont he containers:
R MB-Freigab e(e.g. MB-Freigab e229.51)
R MB Approva l(e.g. MB Approva l229.51)
Othe rdesig nations or recommendations that
relate to alev el of quality or aspecification in
accordance with an MB Shee tnumbe r(such
as MB 229.5) have not necessaril ybeen
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Yo uc an obtai nfurthe rinformatio nfrom any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
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Whe nhandling ,storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as yo ucould otherwise endanger
yoursel fand others.
Kee pservice products away from children.
To protect your health ,donot allo wservice
products to come into contact with your eyes
or open wounds. See adoctor immediatel yif
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsibl emanner. Fuel
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Fue lish ighl yf lammable. Fire ,nake dflames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, turn off the engine and the
auxiliary heating *. Service products and capacities
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