open bonnet MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2021 User Guide

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Turn clips 2on co ver1 aqu arter-turn to
anti-clockwise. #
Pull co ver1 upwards in the direction of the
ar ro w. #
Remo veany existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry clo th. #
Loosen scr ews4 and remo vefuse box lid 3
from theto p.
Closing
Closing #
Check whe ther the seal is positioned cor rectly
in cap 3. #
Insert lid 3into the brac ket at there ar of the
fuse box. #
Fold down lid 3ofthe fuse box and tighten
scr ews4. #
Insert co ver1 on bo thsides. #
Turn clips 2on co ver1 aqu arter-turn
clockwise. #
Close the bonnet. Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in the coc
he coc kpit
kpit R
Obser vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 333).
The fuse box is on the driver's side on the side of
th e cockpit under a co ver. #
Toopen and close it, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in the fr
he front
ont
passeng
passeng er f
er foo
ootw
twell
ell Obser
vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 333). Breakdown assistance
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Displa
Displa
y messag
y messag es P
es Possible causes/conseq
ossible causes/consequences and uences andM
MSolutions
Solutions #
Visit or consult a quali/ed specialist workshop immediatel y.Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
he steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is signi/cantly impaired. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th e steering 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 tra1c conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a quali/ed speciali stwo rkshop. Active bonnet malfunction
See Owner's Manual
*T
he active bonn et(pedest rian pr otection) is malfunctioning or inoperative aTer having already been triggered. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop.
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
M *T
he bonn etis open. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonnet unloc ked
The bonnet may open and blo ckyour vie w. 384
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Display message
s andwarning/indicator lamps

Displa
Displa
y messag
y messag es P
es Possible causes/conseq
ossible causes/consequences and uences andM
MSolutions
Solutions #
Neverre lease the bonnet when driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions. #
Close the bonnet.
N *T
he boot lid is open. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter theve hicle
interior if the boot lid is open when theve hicle is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Always switch o. theve hicle before opening the boot lid. #
Never drive with the boot lid open. #
Close the boot lid.
_ Front left seat backrest not
locked (examp le) *T
he seat backrest of the cor responding front seat is not engaged. #
Foldthe seat backrest back until it engages. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps
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Displa
Displa
y messag
y messag es P
es Possible causes/conseq
ossible causes/consequences and uences andM
MSolutions
Solutions #
Ifth e display message still appears, consult a quali/ed specialist workshop.
+
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* N NO
OTE
TE Engine damage due toinsu1cient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insu1cient coolant. #
Add coolant (/ page 307). #
Have the engine cooling system checked at a quali/ed specialist workshop.
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Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off *T
he coolant is too hot. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions and switch o. theve hicle. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet
If yo u open the bonnet in theev ent of an overheated engine or /re in the engine compartment, thefo llowing situa-
tions may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating 0uids. #
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheev ent of a /re in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the /re service. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps
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W
W
ar
ar ning/indicat
ning/indicat or lampP
or lam pP ossible causes/conseq
ossible causes/consequences and uences andM
MSolutions
Solutions
R The engine coolant pump is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120°C. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet
If yo u open the bonnet in theeve nt of an overheated engine or /re in the engine compartment, thefo llowing situa-
tions may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating 0uids. #
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheev ent of a /re in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the /re service. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions and switch o. theve hicle. Do not continue driving. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
If t If t he coolant t
he coolant t em
emper
per atur
atur e displa
e displa y is at t
y is at the low
he lower end of t
er end of t he t
he tem
emper
per atur
atur e scale:
e scale: #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop.
If t
If t he coolant t he coolant t em
emper
per atur
atur e displa
e displa y is at t
y is at the upper end of t
he upper end of t he t
he tem
emper
per atur
atur e scale:
e scale: #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 307). 432
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Display message
s andwarning/indicator lamps

A
A
ut
ut omatic dist
omatic dist ance contr
ance control
ol
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
A
A ut
ut omatic dr
omatic dr iving lights
iving lights ................................ 127
A
A ut
ut omatic engine st
omatic engine st art
art
see ECO start/stop function
A
A ut
ut omatic engine st
omatic engine st op
op
see ECO start/stop function
A
A ut
ut omatic fr
omatic fr ont passeng
ont passeng er airbag
er airbagshut
shuto.
o.
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator la mps...... 50
A
A ut
ut omatic mirr
omatic mirr or f
or folding function
olding function
Ac tivating/deactivating.......................... 142
A
A ut
ut omatic seat adjus
omatic seat adjustment tment
Setting................................................... 104
A
A ut
ut omatic tr
omatic tr ansmission
ansmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver............................. 168
Drive prog ram displa y............................ 167
Drive prog rams...................................... 166
DY NAMIC SELECT switch...................... .166
Engaging drive position.......................... 170
Engaging reve rsege ar............................ 169
Kickdown............................................... 171
Manual gear changing........................... .170
Selecting park position........................... 169
St eering wheel gearshiT paddles............ 170 Tr
ansmission position displ ay................. 168
Tr ansmission position s........................... 168
Axle load
Axle load
Perm issible............................................ 357
Tr ailer operatio n.................................... .370 B
B
Bad w
Bad w eat
eather light
her light ......................................... 130
Bag hook
Bag hook..................................................... 119
Ball neck
Ball neck Folding out/in........................................ 241
B
B AS (Br
AS (Br ak
ake Assis
e Assist Syst t System)
em)........................... 187
Batt
Batt ery
ery
Re mo tecont rol (stationary heater)......... 150
Batt
Batt er
ery (ke
y (ke y)
y)
Re placing................................................. 75
Batt
Batt er
ery (v
y (v ehicle)
ehicle)
Charging (Remo teOnline)..................... .156
No tes..................................................... 323
No tes (starting assis tance and charg-
ing)........................................................ 325
Belt
Belt see Seat belt Bicy
Bicy
cle r
cle r ack
ack
Load capacit y........................................ 370
Tr ailer operatio n.................................... .245
Blind Spo
Blind Spo t Assist
t Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating.......................... 216
Fu nction................................................ 213
System limi tations.................................. 213
Blow
Blow er
er
see Clima tecont rol
BlueTEC
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Bonnet
Bonnet Function (active bonnet)......................... 303
Opening/closing.................................... 303
Boo
Boo t lid
t lid
Closing.................................................... 81
HANDS-FREE ACCESS............................. 84
Locking separatel y................................... 86
Opening................................................... 81
Opening dimensions.............................. 368
Br Br ak
ak e Assis
e Assist Syst t System
em
see BAS (Brake Assist System) 446
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