ignition MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2009 Workshop Manual

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
soft-top compartment cover. 160
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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
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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
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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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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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X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Slide cover 0046forwards until it engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0047.
Cigarette lighter 0047will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12
Vsockets
The socketsc an be used for accessories with
am aximum power consumption of 180 watts.
Dashboard socket X
Open the glove compartment
(Y page 166).
X Lift up the cover of socket 0046.
An additional socket is fitted in the centre
console on vehicles without an ashtray with
cigarette lighter*. X
To open: slide cover 0046forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0047.
X To close: press cover 0046briefly at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear passenger compart-
ment* As
ocket is fitted in the centre console in the
rear compartmentinv ehicles with an ashtray
and acigarette lighter*. X
Pull cover 0047out by its top edge.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0046. Mobile phone*
G
Risk of accident
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
operating mobile communications equipment
in av ehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate communi-
cations equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you must only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. Otherwise, you could be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an
accident and injure yourself and others.
Two-way radios and fax equipment used with-
out low-reflection exterior aerials can inter-
fere with the vehicle's electronic sand thereby
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and your safety. Therefore, you must only use
this equipment if it is correctly connecte dto
as eparate reflection-free exterio raerial. G
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Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may caus edamage to your healt hand the
healt hofo thers. Usin ganexterio raerial takes
int oa ccoun tcurren tscientific discussions
relating to th epossible healt hrisk pose dby
electromagnetic fields.
To ensure optimum reception qualit yfor
mobile phones in th evehicle ,and to minimise
mutual influences between th evehicle elec-
tronics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz
recommend sthe use of an approved exterior
aerial. An exterio raerial conduct sthe elec-
tromagnetic field sgenerated by awireless
device to th eexterio rofthevehicle ;the field
strengt hwithin th evehicle interio rislower
than in avehicle that does no thave an exte-
rior aerial.
i Ther eare various mobile phon ebrackets
that may be fitte dtoyour vehicle ;insome
cases, these are country-specific .You can
obtain these mobile phon ebrackets from a
qualifie dspecialist workshop ,e.g.a
Mercedes-Ben zServic eCentre.
The function sand services available when
you use th ephon edepen dony our mobile
phon emodeland servic eprovider.
Insertin gthe mobile phone
X Open th etelephone compartment
(Y page 167).
X Plac ethe mobile phon ebracke tint ot he
pre-installe dfitting; see th eseparate
mobile phon ebracke tfittin ginstructions.
X Inser tthe mobile phon eintot he mobile
phon ebracket; see th eseparate mobile
phon ebracke tfittin ginstructions.
If th emobile phon eisinserted in th emobile
phon ebracket, you can speak to th eperson
you are callin gusingthe hands-free system. You can operate th
etelephone usin gthe
006A and007F button sonthemulti-function
steering wheel. You can operate other mobile
phon efunction svia th eon-board computer
(Y page 114).
When you tak ethe keyo ut of th eignition lock,
th em obile phon estays on but you can no
longer use th ehands-free system.
If you are making acall and you would like to
tak ethe keyo ut of th eignition lock, first
remove th emobile phon efromt hebracket.
Otherwise, th ecall will be ended. Floormat
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Mak esure that there is sufficient clearance
aroun dthe pedals when floormats are used,
and that th efloormats are properly secured.
The floormats must be correctly secured at all
times usin gretainers and press-studs.
Before you driv eoff,c he ck th efloormats and
secure if necessary. Afloormat whic hisnot
properly secured can slip and, thereby, inter-
fer ew ith th emovemen tofthepedals.
Do no tplace floormats on to pofoneanother. X
Slid eseat backwards.
X To fit: place th efloormat in position.
X Pres sstuds 0046 onto retainers 0047.
X To remove: pull floormat off retainers 0047.
X Remov ethe floormat. Features
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Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can star tautomatically, eve nifthe key
ha sb eenr emoved from the ignition lock. For
this reason, yo umustn ot reach into the fan
rotation area. Otherwise, yo ucould be
injured.
Vehicles with apetro lengine:
The electroni cignition system uses hig hvolt-
age. For this reason, yo umustn ever touch
ignition system components (ignition coil,
ignition cable ,spark plug connector or test
socket) while:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranke dbyhand.
You could otherwise suffer an electri cshock
and be seriously or eve nfatall yinjured.
Vehicles with adiese lengine:
The electroni cinjection control uses hig hvolt-
age. For this reason, yo umustn ever touch
injection system components while:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on.
You could otherwise suffer an electri cshock
and be seriously or eve nfatall yinjured.
X Make sure that the windscreen wiper sare
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wiper sand wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
Whe nthe bonne tiso pen, yo uorothers could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windscreen wiper is
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition level ha sbeens elected on
KEYLESS-GO* .Inthe instrument cluster, all
of the indicator lamps mus tbeo ut. The bonne
trelease lever is located in the
driver' sfootwell. X
Pull bonne trelease lever 0046.
The bonne tisr eleased.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded away from the windscreen.
Otherwise, yo ucould damag ethe wind-
scree nwiper sort he bonnet.
The handle for opening the bonne tisl ocated
above the radiator grill eonthe right-hand
sid eoft he vehicle whe nviewe dint he direc-
tion of travel. X
Reach into the gap, pull bonne tcatch han-
dle 0047up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as yo uclosethe bonnet. Engine compartment
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imum mark on the dipstick
,the engine or
catalytic converter could be damaged.
Have excess oil siphoned off.
X Replace cap 0046on the filler nec kand
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap lock sintop lace
securely.
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 288). Coolant
Only chec kthe coolan tlevel when the vehicle
is on alevel surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 65) in
the ignition lock.
X Check the coolan ttemperature gauge in
the instrumen tcluster. G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap onc ethe engine has
coole ddown. The coolan ttemperature gauge
must display less than 70 †. Otherwise, you
could be scalde difhot coolan tescapes.
The coolan texpansion tan kislocated in the
engine compartmen tonthe right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly tur ncap 0046 half aturna nti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 0046further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficien tcoolan tinexpansion
tank 0047if the coolan tislevel with marks
008A in the filler nec kwhen cold or approx-
imately 1. 5cmhigher when hot.
X If necessary, top up with coolan twhich has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
X Replace cap 0046and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 290). Windscreen washer system/head-
lam
pcleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem *isl ocated in the engine compartment
on the left-han dside when viewed in the
direction of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flammable.
Fire ,naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when handlin gwasher fluid concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit- Engine compartment
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The tyre pressure loss warning system 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 detected by the tyre pressure loss
warning system.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of asudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by aforeign object.
In the event of asudden loss of pressure, bring
the vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Do
not make any sudden steerin gmovements
when doing so.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delaye dif:
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 towing avery heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with aheavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyrep ressureloss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
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 inside of the fuel filler flap
to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four
tyres is set correctly for the respective
operating conditions.
X Observe the notes in the section on tyre
pressures (Y page 186). G
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The tyre pressure loss warning system can
only give reliable warnings if you have set the
correc ttyre pressure.
If an incorrect tyre pressure is set, these
incorrect values will be monitored.
At yre with insufficien tpressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thus increas-
ing the risk of an accident.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
In the multi-function display you will see the
standard display (Y page 108).
X Press the 0040or003E button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the 003Cor003D button to select
Tyre pressure.
X Press the 0064button.
The multi-function display shows the mes-
sage:
Run Flat Indicator active Restart
with OK
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the 0064button.
The multi-function display shows the mes-
sage:
Tyre press. now OK?
X Press the 003Cor003D button to select
Yes.
X Press the 0064button.
You will see the following message in the
multi-function display:
Run Flat Indicator restarted
After ateach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the 0041button.
or
X When the Tyre press. now OK? message
appears, press 003Cor003D to select
Cancel. 188
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