MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS COUPE 2023 Manual PDF

Doors
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
Pull door handle 2.
Locking pin 1 pops up when the door is
unlocked.Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the insideTo unlock: press button 1.To lock: press button 2.\bThe buttons are also on the front passenger
door.
This does not lock or unlock the fuel Nller Oap.
The vehicle will not be unlocked:
= if you have locked the vehicle using the key
= if you have locked the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO
Requirements
= The SmartKey is outside the vehicle.
= The distance between the SmartKey and the
vehicle does not exceed 3 s (1 m).
= The driver\bs door and the door on which the
door handle is operated are closed.
*NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
= When using an automatic car wash
= When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 s (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
Observe the notes:
= on washing the vehicle in a car wash
(  page 285)
= on using a high-pressure cleaner
(  page 286)
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner surface
of the door handle.To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface 1
or 2 .Convenience closing: touch recessed sensor
surface 2 until the closing process has been
completed.\bFurther information on convenience closing (  page 80).
If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk
lid is automatically unlocked.
Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Possible causes: = The function of the SmartKey has been deacti-
vated.
= The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
Activate the function of the SmartKey
(  page 66).Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(  page 65).Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary
(  page 67).Use the replacement SmartKey.Use the emergency key to lock or unlock
(  page 71).Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
There is interference from a powerful radio signal
source
Possible causes if the function of KEYLESS-GO is
impaired:
= High voltage power lines
= Mobile phones
= Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)
= Shielding due to metal objects or induction
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic
barriers
Make sure that there is suPcient distance
between the SmartKey and the potential
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Activating/deactivating the automatic locking fea-ture
The vehicle is locked automatically when the vehi-
cle is switched on and the wheels are turning
faster than walking pace.
To activate: press and hold button 2 for
approximately Nve seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds.To deactivate: press and hold button 1 for
approximately Nve seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds.
In the following situations, there is a danger of
being locked out when the function is activated:
= while the vehicle is being tow-started or
pushed
= if the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna-
mometer
Power closing function
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the doors close automatically
Body parts or objects can become trapped, causing injuries.
Ensure that no body parts or objects are
in the closing area.Automatic closing of the doors can be
canceled by pulling the outer or inner
door handle.If you push the door into the lock to the Nrst
detent position, the power closing function will
automatically pull the door into the lock.
Locking/unlocking the driver\bs door with the
emergency key
\bIf you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using
the emergency key, Nrst press the button for
locking from the inside while the driver\bs door is open. Then proceed to lock the driver\bs
door using the emergency key.\bIf you unlock and open the driver\bs door with the emergency key, this triggers the burglar
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Remove the emergency key ( page 67).Insert the emergency key as far as it will go
into opening 1 in the cover.Pull and hold the door handle.Pull the cover on the emergency key as
straight as possible away from the vehicle until
it releases.Release the door handle.To unlock: turn the emergency key counter-
clockwise to position G.To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
position G.Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin-
der until it engages and is seated Nrmly.Trunk
Opening the trunk lid
&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch oM the engine before
opening the trunk lid.Never drive with the trunk lid open.*NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta-
cles above the vehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is suP-
cient clearance above the trunk lid.With the trunk lid unlocked, press the top of
the Mercedes star.72Opening and closing

\bTo open, pull on the folded-out Mercedes star
when the rear view camera is activated.Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (  page 76).
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
Pull remote operating switch 1 until the
trunk lid opens.orPress and hold the

Automatic SmartKey recognition is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.Before locking, ensure that at least one
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is outside the vehicle.To close the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid down-
wards using the handle recess and push it
closed.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid
Parts of the body could become trapped.
There may be people in the closing area.
Make sure that nothing is located within
the vicinity of the closing area.Use one of the following options to stop
the closing process:
= Press the

Press closing button 1 on the trunk lid.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button 2 on the trunk lid.
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle,
the trunk lid will close and the vehicle will be
locked.With the trunk lid completely open, press and hold the

HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, closeor interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a
kicking movement under the rear bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (  page 72)
and closing (  page 73) the trunk lid.
\bA warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.&WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
Always ensure that you only make a kick-
ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
= When using an automatic car wash
= When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 s (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing Nrmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes: = The key is behind the vehicle.
= Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-ment.
= Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
= Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
= The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
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1Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
= The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
= The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten- tionally, in the following situations:
= A person\bs arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
= Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-ing cable or luggage
= Clamping straps, tarp or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.
Deactivate the function of the key (  page 66) or
do not carry the key about your person in such situations.
Switching separate trunk locking on or oM
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.
To switch on: slide the switch to position G.To switch oM: slide the switch to position H.\bIf an accident has been detected, the trunk
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Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside withthe emergency release
Requirements: = The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and
charged.
Press the emergency release button 1
brieOy.Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unatten- ded.
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
passenger compartment side windows.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.
Requirements: = The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
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