cruise control MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2012 C207 Owner's Manual

CompassCalibrating ..................................... 271
Calling up ....................................... 271
Setting ........................................... 271
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................276
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 345
Temperature gauge ........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 120
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 122
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................164
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 164
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes ..................164
LIM indicator lamp .........................164
Setting a speed .............................. 165
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 164
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes ..................257
Rear compartment .........................258
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching on/off (switch) ..............117
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Interior lighting .............................. 210
Digital speedometer ......................... 201
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 285
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....213
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 213
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........213
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights ............................................. 222
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display ..................278
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle ........................................... 236
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
Distance recorder ............................. 201
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 248
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 231
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 166
Important safety notes ..................166
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 171
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 33Index7

Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Draft stop ............................................. 93
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 150
Manual ........................................... 154
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................279
Symmetrical low beam ..................116
Driving on flooded roads .................. 163
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....63
Important safety information ...........61
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................189
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 189
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................185
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 164
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 175
HOLD function ............................... 176Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Lane Tracking package ..................186
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 178
Rear view camera .......................... 184
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................151
Brakes ........................................... 161
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 161
Drinking and driving .......................160
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Driving on flooded roads ................163
Driving on wet roads ......................163
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 160
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 162
Pedals ............................................ 160
Snow chains .................................. 311
Symmetrical low beam ..................116
Wet road surface ........................... 162
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 204
DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 204
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 175
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................211
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 211
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 64
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
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Interior lightingAutomatic control ..........................122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 122
Reading lamp ................................. 122
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 292
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 299
K
Key Opening/closing soft top .................88
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
Starting the engine ........................146
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................154
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information ....................188
Lane Tracking package ..................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............118
Cornering light function .................120
Display message ............................ 222
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Fog lamps ...................................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ...................119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ...................119
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps ....................117
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................117
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........209
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Loading guidelines ............................ 252
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78Index11

Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................146
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
Points to observe before use .........261
Rear compartment .........................261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Closing manually in an emergency ... 88
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................86
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 95
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 88
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Relocking ......................................... 93
wind screen ..................................... 93
Soft-top switch .................................... 87
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 335
Storage location ............................ 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 116Starting (engine) ................................ 146
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ..................109
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information .........252
Parcel net ...................................... 253
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
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Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................71
Vehicle data ................................... 346
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 346
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 346
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 339
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
VIN ...................................................... 339
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 241
Check Engine ................................. 245
Coolant .......................................... 246
Cruise control ................................ 164
Distance warning ........................... 248
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 248
ESP ®
.............................................. 242
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 243
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................168
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................249
Warranty ............................................ 339
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 238
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 295
Wheel chock ...................................... 292
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 291
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Important safety notes ..................308
Interchanging/changing ................332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 294
Removing a wheel ..........................294
Storing ........................................... 333
Tightening torque ........................... 295
Wheel size/tire size .......................333
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
see Side windows
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer system .............. 277
Notes ............................................. 346
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Replacing the wiper blades ............126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................310
Slippery road surfaces ...................163
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................126
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 286Index19

CockpitiIllustration: CoupeFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
;Cruise control lever164=Instrument cluster27?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
178
BOverhead control panel32CClimate control systems130DIgnition lock145Start/Stop button145FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
109
FCombination switch119GParking brake159HOn-board diagnostics
socketIOpens the hood274JReleases the parking brake159KLight switch11626CockpitAt a glance

GWARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on ( Y page 62) or of BAS PLUS on
( Y page 62).
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning can occur
you must drive in the following manner:
R reduce your speed
R avoid ruts
R brake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
! Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage.
Winter driving
General notes
GWARNING
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,
ensure that snow is kept away from the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as
long as the engine is running. Otherwise,
poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) may enter
the vehicle, resulting in loss of consciousness
and even death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind.
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle
winterproofed at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Driving with summer tires
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section ( Y page 310).
Slippery road surfaces
GWARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
GWARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
i
For more information on driving with
snow chains, see ( Y page 311).
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GWARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Driving systems
Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select shift range
1 , 2 or 3 in good time. By doing so, you will
make use of the braking effect of the engine,
which relieves the load on the brake system
and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
set any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
GWARNING
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle's speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
R Deactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The "Resume" function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.GWARNING
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
Cruise control lever
:To switch on or to increase the speed;To switch on or to reduce the speed=To deactivate cruise control?To switch on with the current speed or
with the last stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds. In the multifunction display,
the segments between the stored speed and
the maximum speed light up.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
XAccelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.XBriefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ;.XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
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iCruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The
stored speed is resumed when the gradient
evens out. Cruise control maintains the
stored speed on downhill gradients by
automatically applying the brakes.
Storing the current speed or calling up
the last stored speedGWARNING
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
XBriefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you ?.XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The first time cruise control is activated, it
stores the current speed or regulates the
speed of the vehicle to the previously
stored speed.
Setting a speed
GWARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden
and unexpected acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident and/
or serious injury to you and others.
XPress the cruise control lever up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.XKeep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For
example, if you accelerate briefly to
overtake, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
Making adjustments in 1 mph (Canada:
1 km/h) incrementsXBriefly press the cruise control lever to the
pressure point, up : for a higher speed or
down ; for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
XBriefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
XBriefly press the cruise control lever
forwards =.
or
XBrake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R you depress the parking brake.
R you are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h).
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
.
R you shift the transmission to position N
while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the Cruise
Control Off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Important safety notes
DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the
distance to the vehicle detected in front. It
brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed.
On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine, which relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
If a slower-moving vehicle is detected in front,
DISTRONIC PLUS causes your vehicle to
brake and maintain a preset distance to the
vehicle in front.
GWARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS requires familiarity with
its operational characteristics. We strongly
recommend that you review the following
information carefully before operating the
system.
GWARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS is a convenience
system. Its speed adjustment reduction
capability is intended to make cruise control
more effective and usable when traffic speeds
vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does
it, replace the need for extreme care.
The responsibility for the vehicle's speed,
distance to the preceding vehicle and, most
importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe
stopping distance, always remains with the
driver.
The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take street and
traffic conditions into account.
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the DISTRONIC PLUS. This
could result in wrong or missing distance
warnings.
If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you,
the radar sensor system must be activated
( Y page 210) and operational.
If there is no vehicle driving in front of you,
DISTRONIC PLUS functions like cruise
control at a speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph
(Canada: 200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in
front of you, it functions at a speed range
between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph
(Canada: 200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on
roads with steep gradients.
As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves,
it can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual if
there are any questions concerning this.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.GWARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control
is not a substitute for active driving
involvement. It does not react to pedestrians
or on stationary objects, nor does it recognize
or predict the curvature and lane layout or the
movement of preceding vehicles. The
DISTRONIC PLUS can only apply a maximum
of 40% of the vehicle's braking power.
The DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles possibly driving in front of you, such
as motorcycles and vehicles driving in an
offset formation.
It is the driver's responsibility at all times to
be attentive to the road, weather and traffic
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