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

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 18At a glance ........................................... 23Safety ................................................... 33Opening and closing ...........................73Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..105Lights and windshield wipers ..........119Climate control ................................. 133Driving and parking ..........................149On-board computer and displays ....197Loading, stowing and features ........249Maintenance and care ......................271Roadside Assistance ........................285Tires and wheels ............................... 303Technical data ................................... 331
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Pulling away ................................... 153
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 162
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting .......................................... 153
B
Backrest Folding forward/back ....................110
Backrest (display message) ............. 237
Bag hook ............................................ 253
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 65
Battery Charging ........................................ 294
Checking (SmartKey) .......................78
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Jump-starting ................................. 296
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................78
Safety notes .................................. 293
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 194
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 338
Brake fluid level ................................ 276
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 223
Brakes ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................338
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................128
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Overview ........................................ 127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Standing lamps (front) ...................128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 280
Carpets .......................................... 284
Car wash ........................................ 277
Display ........................................... 282
Gear or selector lever ....................283
Headlamps ..................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim .................................... 283
Power washer ................................ 278
Rear view camera .......................... 282
Roof lining ...................................... 284
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Seat covers .................................... 283
Sensors ......................................... 282
Soft top .......................................... 279
Steering wheel ............................... 283
Tail pipes ....................................... 282
Trim strips ..................................... 283
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels ........................................... 279
Wind deflector ............................... 280
Windows ........................................ 281
Wind screen ................................... 280
Wiper blades .................................. 281
Wooden trim .................................. 283
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 253
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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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Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 337
Washer fluid ................................... 339
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................208
Shift ranges ....................................... 160
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Side impact air bag ............................. 39
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 225
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Important safety information ...........85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 89
Side windows (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing all .........................87
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information .........101
Troubleshooting ............................. 103
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .................74, 78
Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Starting the engine ........................153
Snow chains ...................................... 170
Socket ................................................ 258
Dashboard ..................................... 259
Rear compartment .........................259
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 97
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Closing manually in an emergency ... 91
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety information ...........89
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 98Opening/closing (with key) .............. 91
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 90
Relocking ......................................... 95
Troubleshooting ............................. 100
Wind screen ..................................... 96
Soft-top switch .................................... 90
SOS see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 329
Storage location ............................ 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Segments ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 216
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................152
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................113
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes ..................113
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 113
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 251
Glove box ....................................... 250
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 255
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Exterior view ....................................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Instrument cluster ..............................26
Multifunction steering wheel .............28
Center console .................................... 29
Overhead control panel ......................31
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CockpitiIllustration: CoupeFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
159
;Cruise control lever172=Instrument cluster26?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
186
BOverhead control panel31COperates the automatic
climate control system
134
FunctionPageDIgnition lock151Start/Stop button151EAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
113
FCombination switch122GParking brake166HOn-board diagnostic socketIOpens the hood272JReleases the parking brake166KLight switch120Cockpit25At a glanceBA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 25

Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display200;COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions=~6Makes/accepts or rejects/
ends a call
205
WXAdjusts the volume8Mute??Activates voice control; see
the separate operating
instructionsFunctionPageA%Back or deactivates voice
controlB=;Selects a menu2019:Selects the submenu or
scrolls through lists
201
aConfirms selections and
hides display messages28Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance
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Door control panelFunctionPage:r45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel116
;Adjusts the seat electrically108=%& Locks/unlocks
the vehicle81
?Opens the door81A7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically114
BW Opens/closes the
side windows86
Cn Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment63
Do Opens the trunk lid8432Door control panelAt a glance
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GWarning
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp:
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
GWarning
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE ®
has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Coupe: Do not hang items such as coat
hangers on the coat hooks or handles over
the door. These items may be thrown
around in the vehicle and cause head and
other injuries when the window curtain air
bag is deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
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RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
GWarning
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
R frontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and knee bag on
the driver's side)
R side impacts (side impact air bags, pelvis
air bags, window curtain air bags on the
Coupe and head bags on the Cabriolet)
R rollover in a Cabriolet (head bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.GWarning
To reduce the risk of injuries during front air
bag inflation, the driver and front-passenger
must always be seated correctly and have
their seat belts fastened accordingly.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure
that it is correctly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R Only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury when the driver front air
bag inflates.
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