Airscarf MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2013 C207 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets

4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 191
4MATIC off-road system ................... 191A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 140
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information .................... 204
Active Driving Assistance package . 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 208
Active light function .........................126
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Additives (engine oil) ........................365
Air bags Display message ............................ 235
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 43 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp
.................................. 46
Pelvis air bag

................................... 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Window curtain air bag ....................46
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 302
Extending/retracting .......................97
Important safety notes .................... 97
Installing/removing the wind
screen .............................................. 98
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 147
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 146
Rear ............................................... 147
Setting ........................................... 146
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........147
Setting the center air vents ...........146
Setting the side air vents ............... 146
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 275
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 298
Hiding a service message .............. 298
Notes ............................................. 298
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 298
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 70
Function ........................................... 70
Switching off the alarm .................... 704
Index

F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 308
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 309
Preparing the vehicle .....................308
Floormat ............................................. 290
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 364
Consumption statistics ..................216
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 217
Displaying the range ...................... 217
Driving tips .................................... 169
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................364
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 362
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 363
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Refueling ........................................ 165
Tank content/reserve fuel .............363
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 165
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 363
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 308
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 318
Before changing ............................. 318
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 318
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 318
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 317 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory
.....................289
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening/closing the garage door ..289
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 287
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 360
Glove box ........................................... 269 H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 45
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....297
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 367
Cleaning system (function) ............ 125
Cleaning system (notes) ................367
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........112
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............109
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 109
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 237
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 153
HOLD function Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 18910
Index

N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF

NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 150O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test

............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
Important safety notes .................... 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 221
Audio menu ................................... 219
Convenience submenu .................. 226
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Display messages ..........................228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Factory settings submenu ............. 227
Important safety notes .................. 212
Instrument cluster submenu ..........224
Lighting submenu .......................... 224
Menu overview .............................. 216
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 218
Operation ....................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 223
Settings menu ............................... 223
Standard display ............................ 216Telephone menu
............................ 220
Trip menu ...................................... 216
Vehicle submenu

........................... 225
Video DVD operation ..................... 220
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........214
Overhead control panel ......................34
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63 P
Paint code number ............................ 361
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...301
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 102
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes

..................100
Parking ............................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 168
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Rear view camera .......................... 197
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 194
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 168
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......131 Index
13

Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
....22
Roll bar Display message
............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 51
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 101
Rear window .................................. 275
Roof
Overview .......................................... 89
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 306
Roof load (maximum) ........................367S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems


Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 227
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 306
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106Folding the backrests forward/
back ...............................................

110
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat backrest display message .....253
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Seat ventilation problem ................ 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 111
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..112
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......304
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 223
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 366
Coolant (engine) ............................ 366
Engine oil ....................................... 365
Fuel ................................................ 362
Important safety notes .................. 362
Washer fluid ................................... 367
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 227
On-board computer ....................... 223
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 238
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 303
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........ 85
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel Index
15

Cabriolet
Function Page
:
Hazard warning lamps 125
;
ATA indicator lamp 70
=
45 indicator lamp
46
?
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
55
A
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
B
Seat heating 111
C
Seat ventilation 112
D
AIRSCARF 112
E
Retracts the rear seat head
restraints
109
F
PARKTRONIC 191
G
Dynamic handling package
with sports mode
190 Function Page
H
Ashtray 275
Cigarette lighter 276
I
Selector lever 158
J
Cup holders 273
K
Stowage compartment 268
L
AIRCAP 97
M
Opens and closes the side
windows
84
N
Opens and closes the soft
top
89
O
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
P
Selects the drive program 160Center console
33At a glance

The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from
level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i Coupe: you can open the side windows
and the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel using the "Convenience
opening" feature ( Y page 86). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically

switches to the highest level.
Cabriolet: you can open the soft top and the
rear side windows with the SmartKey
(Y page 91). The seat ventilation of the
driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. AIRSCARF (Cabriolet)
G
WARNING
Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF
vents in the head restraints when AIRSCARF
is in operation. This can cause burns on
unprotected skin near the AIRSCARF vents.
Make

sure that you reduce the heater output
in time. 112
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The AIRSCARF function warms the head and
neck
area of vehicle occupants with warm air.
The warm air flows out of the holes in the head
restraints.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the : button.
Three
red indicator lamps in the button light
up. The blower starts up after a preheating
phase of seven seconds.
X Press button : repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
You can use the adjustable fins on the head
restraint
to adjust the height of the current of
air blown out according to your height.
Make sure that there are no objects covering
the intake grille on the back of the driver's
seat backrest.
i The blower continues running for seven
seconds to cool down the heating
elements.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the
AIRSCARF may switch off. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury. Adjusting the steering wheel
:
To adjust the steering wheel height
; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 114)
R Storing settings

(Y page 117) Steering wheel
113
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear control panel, only with automatic
climate control 2
? Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or
down. AIRSCARF, setting the vents
G
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold

(depending on the set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin. You can adjust the blower output of
AIRSCARF vents
: using the AIRSCARF
button ( Y page 112).
2 Only for Canada. Setting the air vents
147
Climate control Z