Alarm MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2011 C207 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 258
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Accident (notes) ................................ 287
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 225
Active service system see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Air bags
Display message ............................ 218
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 37
Important safety notes ....................36
Knee bag .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........47
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 40
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Side impact air bag ..........................39
Window curtain air bag ....................41
AIRCAP ................................................. 97
AIRCAP (cleaning instructions) ........ 280
Air-conditioning system see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 139
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 141
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 142
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 145
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................144
AIRSCARF ........................................... 112
Setting the vents ........................... 147
Air vents ............................................. 145
Glove box ....................................... 146
Important safety information .........145
Rear ............................................... 146
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........147
Setting the center air vents ...........145
Setting the side air vents ...............146
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Alarm system
see ATA
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Ashtray ............................................... 257
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm ....................71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 193
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 204
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 277
Automatic transmission Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips .................................... 158
Emergency running mode ..............162
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Malfunction .................................... 162
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Memory card (on-board computer) . 205
Memory function ............................... 116
Menu (on-board computer) Assistance ..................................... 206
Audio ............................................. 204
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
DVD ............................................... 205
Navigation ..................................... 203
Overview of menus ........................201
Service ........................................... 208
Settings ......................................... 208
Telephone ...................................... 205
Trip ................................................ 202
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 256
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....205
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 110
Multifunction display ........................ 200
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 199
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................203
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........52
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 150
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 336
Odometer ........................................... 202
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 204
Convenience submenu ..................211
Display messages ..........................213
Factory settings ............................. 212
Important safety notes ..................198
Instrument cluster submenu ..........208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 203
Operating video DVD .....................205
Operation ....................................... 199
Overview of menus ........................201
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display submenu ............202
Telephone menu ............................ 205
Trip menu ...................................... 202
Vehicle submenu ........................... 210
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 199
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................63
P
Paint code number ............................ 333
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 279
Panic alarm .......................................... 63
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Stowage wellTrunk floor (under) .........................254
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 211
Factory setting ............................... 212
Instrument cluster .........................208
Lights ............................................. 209
Standard display ............................ 202
Vehicle ........................................... 210
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 256
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tachometer ........................................ 199
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 224
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 332
E 350 ............................................. 339
E 550 ............................................. 340
Tires/wheels ................................. 327
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 214
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 260
Important safety notes ..................259
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............264
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................264
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Self-test ......................................... 260
System .......................................... 260
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............264
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 206
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Number from the phone book ........ 206
Redialing ........................................ 206
Rejecting/ending a call .................206
Telephone compartment .................. 251
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 198
Outside temperature ...................... 199
Setting ........................................... 141
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 252
Through-loading feature ................... 252
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....311
Checking manually ........................309
Display message ............................ 233
Maximum ....................................... 313
Notes ............................................. 307
Pressure loss warning ....................309
Recommended ............................... 306
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 311
Restarting ...................................... 313
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................326
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................324
Bar (definition) ............................... 324
Characteristics .............................. 324
Checking ........................................ 305
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Definition of terms .........................324
Direction of rotation ......................318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................326
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 323
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............324
Flat tire .......................................... 288
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 325
Guidelines to be observed .............305
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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Vehicle equipment ..............................34
Occupant safety .................................. 34
Children in the vehicle ........................58
Panic alarm .......................................... 63
Driving safety systems .......................64
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XHook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether
anchorage =.
XDepending on the model and
specifications, and according to the
manufacturer's installation instructions,
route Top Tether belt A on the right-hand
side and left-hand side past head
restraint :.
or
XRoute Top Tether belt A over the center of
the head restraint.
XMake sure that Top Tether belt A is not
twisted.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Make sure that
Top Tether belt A is taut.
Child-proof locks
Override feature for the rear side
windows
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 58).
GWarning
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
XTo activate/deactivate: press button ;.
If indicator lamp : is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the
driver's door. If indicator lamp : is off,
operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment.
Panic alarm
X To activate: press and hold !
button : for about one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
XTo deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO Start-Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
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iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the emergency call system
mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
emergency call system initiates the call
provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELEAID service.
Rthe mbrace/TELEAID service has been
activated properly.
Rthe required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately 15
seconds.
XTo deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
XTo stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The key must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
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Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.XTo change the setting: press the %
and & buttons simultaneously for
approximately six seconds until the battery
check lamp flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.XTo unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.XTo lock centrally: touch sensor
surface : on one of the door handles.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
( Y page 71).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:XPress the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning!
Batteries are toxic and contain caustic
substances. For this reason, keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
If a battery has been swallowed, visit a doctor
immediately.
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Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door if traffic conditions allow
you to do so.
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening
a door from the inside will trigger the anti-
theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 71).
XPull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob : pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
iWhen a door is opened, the side window
on that side opens slightly. When the door
is closed, the side window closes again.
! The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side
windows have iced up. It will then not be
possible to close the door. Do not attempt
to force the door closed. You could
otherwise damage the door or the side
window.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
The locking or unlocking buttons of the
central locking do not lock or unlock the fuel
filler flap.
XTo unlock: press button :.XTo lock: press button ;.
The vehicle locks when all the doors are
closed.
The vehicle locks when all front-passenger
doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it does
not unlock if you use the unlocking button of
the central locking.
Automatic locking
iThe vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of
the vehicle are moving at a speed of more
than 9 mph(15 km/h). You may therefore
lock yourself out if the vehicle is being
pushed, towed, or located on a test rig.
XTo deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
XTo activate: press and hold button ; for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
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iWhen you push either of the two buttons
and an audible warning signal does not
sound, the relevant setting has already
been selected.
You can switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 210).
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked
centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 77).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
Emergency locking
XOpen the driver's door.XClose the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
XPress the locking button (Y page 81).XMake sure that the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.
XClose the driver's door.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 77).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
XMake sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not activated.
Trunk
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
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enforcement authority is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system remains
activated for longer than thirty seconds,
mbrace is automatically connected to the
Customer Assistance Center.
Garage door opener
Important safety notes
Up to three different door and gate systems
can be operated using the remote control
integrated in the overhead control panel.
i Certain garage door openers are not
compatible with the integrated remote
control. If you experience difficulties with
the programming of the integrated remote
control, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or call the following telephone
assistance service:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center on
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service
on1-800-387-0100
GWarning
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible death.
i USA only:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Unauthorized modification of this device
could void the device's operating permit.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
requirements of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized modification of this device
could void the user's authority to legally
operate the device.
Programming the remote control
Programming
GWarning!
Only press the transmitter button on the
integrated remote control if there are no
persons or objects present within the sweep
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