spare wheel MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety note s.................. 363
Points to remember .......................363
Storage location ............................ 363
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
Display message ............................ 259
ECO start/stop function ................162
Engine number ............................... 371
Jump-starting ................................. 331
Running irregularl y......................... 165
Starting problems ..........................165
Starting the engine with the key ....160
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............161
Stopping ........................................ 178
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 335
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 369
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 376
Checking the oil level ..................... 308
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 309
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption ....308
Topping up ..................................... 309
Viscosity ........................................ 376
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......21
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating .................240
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......67
Display message ............................ 250
ETS .................................................. 67
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines .............67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 278
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 67Exhaus
ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Exterior lighting Settings options ............................ .122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........119
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......118
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........118
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...118
Parking position ............................. 119
Resetting ....................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120 F
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 323
First-aid kit ......................................... 322
Fitting awheel
Removing awheel .......................... 349
Fitting wheels
Fitting awheel ............................... 349
Lowering the vehicle ......................350
Raising the vehicle .........................348
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 347
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres .........................324
Preparing the vehicle .....................324
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 325
Floormat ............................................ .303
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 299
Mobile phone ................................. 369
Two-way radio ................................ 369
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 25710
Index

Problem (malfunction)
.....................92
resetting .......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 343
Socket Centre console .............................. 295
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 295
Sockets
General notes ................................ 295
Soft top
AIRCAP .......................................... 100
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Closing manually in an emergency ... 94
Display message ............................ 273
Draught stop .................................... 99
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draugh tstop .................................. 101
Important safety notes ....................92
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 94
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Re-locking ........................................ 98
Soft-top switch .................................... 93
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 363
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Spee dLimit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 239
Displayin g...................................... 239
Display message ............................ 262
Display message in the multifunc-
tion displa y.................................... 210
Important safety notes ..................209
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................242
Digita l............................................ 234
In the Instrument cluster .........30, 229
Segments ...................................... 231
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 242
see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variabl e..................... 188
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes ..................185
LIM indicator lamp .........................186
Permanent ..................................... 188
Selecting ........................................ 186
Storing the current spee d.............. 187
Variabl e......................................... 186
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Starting (engine) ................................ 160
Steering (display message) ..............272
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................116
Adjusting (manually). .....................116
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 231
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Gearshift paddles ........................... 170
Important safety notes ..................115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....170
Stowage areas ................................... 286
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 287
Centre console .............................. 287
Cuph older..................................... 291
Glove compartment .......................287
Important safety information .........286
Stowage net ....................................... 288
Stowage space Stowage net ................................... 288
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 290
Summer tyres .................................... 342
Sun visor ............................................ 293
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Index
17

Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 244
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 257
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel .................364
Information .................................... 368
Trailer loads ................................... 381
Tyres/wheels ................................. 350
Vehicle data ................................... 378
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 238
Display message ............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............238
Number from the phone book ....... .238
Redialling ....................................... 239
Rejecting/ending acall................. 238
Telephone compartment ................287
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 230
Outside temperature ..................... .231
Setting (climate control) ................144
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 182
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobiliser ...................................... 71
Through-loading ................................ 288
Through-loading feature ...................288
Time see Separate Owner' smanual
Tiredness Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 325
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Total distance recorder ....................233
Tow-away protection ..........................71
Towing Important safety notes ..................333
With the rear axle raised ................334Towing
atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................217
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............220
Axle load, permissible ....................381
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 224
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................334
Removing the towing eye. ..............334
With both axles on the ground .......335
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............335
Important safety notes ..................333
Removing the towing eye. ..............334
Trailer
Display message ............................ 272
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 225
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 212
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 317
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 223
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 223
Driving tips .................................... 221
Folding in the ball coupling ............223
Folding out the ball coupling ..........222
Important safety notes ..................220
Lights displa ymessage .................. 256
Mounting dimensions ....................380
Parking Guidance ........................... 206
Parktroni c...................................... 202
Power supply ................................. 224
Shift range ..................................... 169
Trailer loads ................................... 381
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................335
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .318
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .233
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 233
Resetting (on-board computer) ......234 18
Index

LIM (cruise control) ........................ 183
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS)
..................190
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........186
Overview .................................. 32, 275
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................56
Reserve fuel ................................... 281
Seat bel t........................................ 276
SRS ................................................ 280
Warning triangle ................................ 322
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 273
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........350
Wheel chock ...................................... 347
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................346
Changing awheel .......................... 346
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Cleaning (warning) .........................346
Emergency spare wheel .................363
Fitting anew wheel ........................ 349
Fitting awheel ............................... 346
Important safety notes ..................340
Removing awheel .......................... 349
Storing ........................................... 346
Tightening torque ........................... 350
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 350
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 315
Windowbag Operation ........................................ .47
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 316
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 146
Windscreen washe rfluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 377
Topping up ..................................... 310
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Replacing the wiper blades ............136
Switching on/off ........................... 135Winter operation
Important safety notes ..................342
Radiator cover ............................... 308
Slippery road surfaces ...................182
Snow chains .................................. 343
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
M+S tyres ...................................... 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Important safety notes ..................136
Replacing ....................................... 136
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 318
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index

G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle .Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tyres.
Parking Guidance is an electroni cparking aid
with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to meas-
ure the road on both sides of the vehicle .A
suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking symbol. You receive steering instruc-
tions when parking. You may also use PARK-
TRONIC (Y page 200).
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat kerbs
Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
R parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 201) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel fitted. R
make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.T his hasadirec teffect on
the steering instructions.
R the way you rvehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parkin gis dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the
location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
Detecting parking spaces Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
:
Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-
pendently locates and measures parking
spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When
driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will see
parking symbol ;as a status indicator in the
instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right =or the left :also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear. 204
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguishe ris located underneath
the front of the driver's seat. X
Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
i Have fire extinguisher ;refilled after
each use and checked every one to two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements for each
individual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor.
i
Apart from certain country-specific varia-
tions, vehicles are not equipped with a tyre-
change tool kit. Some tools for changing a
wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more
information on which tools are required to
perform a wheel change on your vehicle,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary wheel-changing tools can
include, for example:
R jack
R wheel chock
R wheel wrench Vehicles with
aTIREFIT kit :
Centring pin
; Jack
= One pair of gloves
? Cabriolet: straps for emergency release
of the soft top
A Tyre sealan tfiller bottle
B Tyre inflation compressor
C Towing eye
D Folding wheel chock
E wheel wrench
X Open the boot lid.
X Lift the boot floor upwards ( Ypage 290).
Vehicles with a"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel :
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
; Vehicle tool kit tray
= Stowage tray
X Open the boot lid.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 290). Where will I find...?
323Breakdown assistance

The vehicle tool kit contains:
R
Cabriolet: straps for emergency release of
the soft top
R Foldable wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Centring pin
R One pair of gloves
R wheel wrench
R Towing eye Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Information on changing a wheel/fitting
(Y page 346).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi-
cles with MOExtended tyres.
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 324)
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 325)
R an emergency spare wheel (only for certain
countries) (Y page 363)
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Bring the frontw heels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed. X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 159).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle a suitable dis-
tance away (Y page 322). Observe legal
requirements. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a
laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
faulty tyre must be replaced.
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive 324
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance

Useful information
............................340
Important safety notes ....................340
Operation ........................................... 340
Winter operation ............................... 342
Tyre pressure .................................... 343
Changing awheel ............................. 346
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........350
Emergency spare wheel ...................363 339Wheels and tyres

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 23). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is arisk of accident.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original part
(designation, manufacturer, model). G
WARNING
Af lat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with aflat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Ben zorare not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety. Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for yourv ehicle can be
found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"
(Y page 350).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 174)
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 343)
R in the "Tyre pressure" section
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is
heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tyre is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to chec kthe wheels and tyres for
damage. Hidden tyre damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb or 340
OperationWheels and tyres

other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over
kerbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try
to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Oth-
erwise, the tyres, particularly the sidewalls,
may be damaged. Regular checking of wheels and tyres
G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of your
vehicle for damage at least once a month, as
well as after driving off-road or on rough
roads. Damaged wheels can cause a loss of
tyre pressure. Pay particular attention to
damage such as:
R cuts in the tyres
R punctures
R tears in the tyres
R bulges on tyres
R deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width
of the tyre (Y page 341). If necessary, turn
the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect
the inner side of the tyre surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit
anything onto the valve other than the stand-
ard valve cap or other valve caps approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not fit any
other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres-
sure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres,
particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre
pressure as necessary (Y page 343).
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 363). The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
R
driving style
R tyre pressure
R tyre mileage Tyre tread
G
WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces,
the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular
where speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:
R summer tyres: 3 mm
R M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached.. Selecting, fitting and replacing tyres
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. Operation
341Wheels and tyres Z