air condition MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2018 Service Manual

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Warning tyre defect &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tyre
Flat tyres are dangerous in thefo llowing ways:
R The tyres can overheat and cause a fire.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Do not drive with a flat tyre. #
Obse rveth e no tes on flat tyres. No
tes on flat tyres (→ page 420). #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyres.
h Check tyre(s) *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantl y.The wheel position is displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired. 516
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Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure (→ page442) and the tyres.
h Rectify tyre pressure *T
he tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure dif fere nce between the wheels is too
great. #
Check the tyre pressure and add air, if necessar y. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem (→ page445).
h Tyre press. monitor cur-
rently unavailable *T
here is inter fere nce from a po werful radio signal source. As a result, no signals from the tyre pressure sensors are
re cei ved. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is temp orarily una vailable. #
Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
h
Wheel sensor(s) missing *T
he tyre pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tyre(s). The pressure of the af fected tyre is not dis‐
pl ay ed. #
Have thefa ulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Ð Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning Steering capability is considerably impaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ð Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po wer assi stance forth esteering is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Displ
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If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer tow hit chis defective and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The trailer tow hit chwill not be operational when theve hicle is at a standstill. #
Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivelling procedure (→ page 254).
If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer tow hit chis defective and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Climate control
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Air conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Owner's Manual *O
peration of the climate control sy stem is temp orarily restricted. Air flow and fresh air supply are set toautomatic
mode. #
Have the climate control sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
*T he climate contro l system is malfunctioning. 526
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Let fresh air into the vehi-
cle interior! Air condition-
ing malf. Visit workshop &
WARNING Risk of inju ryand accident due toan insuf ficient supply of fresh air
If th e climate control sy stem is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide le vels may inc rease in the passenger compart‐
ment. Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness. #
Open the window toensure that there is a suf ficient supply of fresh ai r. #
Open the window toensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
&
inoperative See Owner's
Man. *T
hestationary heater is temp orarily malfunctioning. #
When theve hicle is on a le vel sur face and the engine has cooled down, make up tofour attem ptsto switch on
th est ationary heater, waiting se veral minutes between each attem pt. #
Ifth est ationary heater does not swit chon, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
&
inoperative Refuel vehicle *T
here is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The stationary heater cannot be swit ched on. #
Refuel theve hicle.
&
inoperative Battery low *T
he on-board electrical sy stem voltage is too lo w.
The stationary heater has swit ched itself off. #
Drive for an extended pe riod until the battery has reached a suf ficient charge leve l again. Display messages and
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Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) R
There is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can inc rease in emer gency braking situations. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 534
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8 Fu elreser ve wa rning lamp The
yellow fuel reser vewarning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel.
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Coolant warning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The coolant le vel is too low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120 °C. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. 540
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WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres.
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one
minu teand then remains lit.
The tyre pressu remonitoring sy stem is faulty. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss in
one or more of the tyres. 542
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Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure ma y,forex ample, af fect theve hicle's handling characteristics, steering and
braking. ‑ #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Ve
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Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po wer-assis tedsteering or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
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Ad
justing the sound optimisation
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 399
Ad justing treble, mid- range and bass
settings
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 399
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 398
ADS PLUS damping sy stem
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Ad versewe ather light ............................ .133
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS
AIR BODY CONT ROL................................ .218
Setting ................................................. 220
Suspension .......................................... 218
Air conditioning sy stem
see Climate control
Air distribution Setting ................................................ .145
Air freshener sy stem
see Frag rance sy stem Air inlet
see Air-water duct
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air suspension see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents ................................................... 15 5
Ad justing (front) .................................. 15 5
Ad justing (rear) .................................... 15 5
Ad justing the AIRSCARF vents ............. 15 6
Glo vebox .............................................1 56
Air vents
see Air vents
Ai r-re circulation mode ............................ 14 8
Air-water duct .......................................... 408
Ke eping free ........................................4 08
Airbag ........................................................ .38
Ac tivation .............................................. 31
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger) ....38
Ins tallation locations ............................ .38
Knee airbag ........................................... 38
Overview ............................................... 38
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .42Pr
otection ..............................................38
Re duced pr otection ...............................40
Side impact airbag ................................ 38
Wi ndow airbag ....................................... 38
Ai rflow
Setting ................................................ .145
AIRSCARF Adjusting the outlets ........................... 15 6
Switching on/off ................................. 108
Alarm see Panic alarm
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
All-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Alternative route
see Route
Ambient lighting Setting (multimedia sy stem) ................1 35
Android Auto ............................................ 356
Connecting a mobile phone ................. 356
Ending ................................................. 357
Information .......................................... 356 Index
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