tow MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button ;,=or? that you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp :lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp :flashes green.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the button is pressed. The trans-
mission is halted after a maximum of ten
seconds and indicator lamp :flashes yel-
low. Press button ;,=or? again if nec-
essary.
Clearing the memory of the integrated
garage door opener in the rear-view mir-
ror X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press buttons ;and ?.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
X Press and hold buttons ;and ?until the
indicator lamp turns green.
i Make sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle. Features
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Frequencies for the garage door opener
The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be
found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Make sure that there is sufficien tclearance
around the pedals when floormats are used,
and that the floormats are properly secured.
The floormats must be correctly secured at all
times using the securing knob and retainers.
Before you drive off, chec kthe floormats and
secure them if necessary. Afloormat which is
not properly secured can slip and thereby
interfere with the movemen tofthe pedals.
Do not place floormats on top of one another. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell.
X Press studs :onto retainers ;.
X To remove: pull the floormat off retain-
ers ;.
X Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film
Anti-glare film retrofitted to the inside of the
windows can interfere with radio/mobile
phone reception. This is particularly the case
for conductive or metallic-coated films. Infor-
mation about anti-glare film can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 318
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Care of the exterior
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle .This could cause an accident. For
this reason, following a car wash, drive with
particular care until the brakes are dry. G
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate the HOLD function and DISTRONIC
PLUS before the vehicle is washed in an auto-
matic car wash.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
! In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission
is in transmission position N; otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
R Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever and
key:
do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door or
front-passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P
automatically and locks the wheels. You
can prevent this by shifting the auto-
matic transmission to Nbeforehand.
R Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever and
KEYLESS-GO:
do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P
automatically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission on vehicles with
DIRECT SELECT stays in position N:X
Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
X Turn the key to position 2(Ypage 155) in
the ignition lock.
Use the key instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (OFF button is depressed).
R the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
tion 0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
screen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently. Care
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X
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lighting using a wet sponge and a mild
cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Ben zcar
shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting
with cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths could scratch or damage the plastic
lenses of the mirror tur nsignals.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn
signals using a wet sponge and a mild
cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Ben zcar
shampoo. Cleaning cloths may be used as
well.
Cleaning the sensors X
Clean sensors :of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a sof tcloth.
! If you clean the sensors with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, make sure that you keep a
distance of at least 30 cm between the
vehicle and the high-pressure cleaner noz-
zle. Information about the correct distance
is available fro mthe equipment manufac-
turer. Cleaning the reversing camera
Example: Saloon
X
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
camera lens :.
! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
can restore the original shine of the exhaust
tail pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in
winter and after washing.
!
Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents, such as
wheel cleaner.
X Cleant he exhaust tail pipes with a chrome
care product tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X
Remove rust, e.g. with a wire brush.
X Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or
a brush.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents. 330
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Example: Saloon
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-
pling :.
X Check tha tthe vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
! Observe the note on care provided by the
trailer manufacturer.
i You can also have the maintenance work
on the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch
carried out by a qualified specialist work-
shop. H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner. Interior care
Cleaning the display X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Cleant he display surface using a commer-
cially-available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R alcohol-based thinner or petrol
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available household clean-
ing agents These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
Cleaning Night View Assist Plus !
Never clean the camera lens. When clean-
ing the field of vision of the driving systems,
make sure that you do not spray glass
cleaner on the camera lens. If the camera
lens is dirty, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop. X
Fold down the camera cover by recess :. X
Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in
front of camera ;.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as aresult plastic Care
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Useful information
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Where will I find...? ...........................336
Flat tyre ............................................. 340
Battery ............................................... 350
Jump-starting .................................... 354
Towing and tow-starting ..................355
Electrical fuses ................................. 359 335Breakdown assistance

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 25).Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle X
Saloon: openthe boot lid. X
Press warning triangle holder :up in the
direction of the arrow, open it and remove
the warning triangle.
X Estate: open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel. X
Remove warning triangle :.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
upper press-stud :. First-aid kit
Saloon: the first-aid kit is in the right-hand
stowage compartmentint he boot.
X Open the boot lid.
X Slide the luggage net down.
X Open the stowage compartment. 336
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X
Remove tensioning strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;.
Estate: depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the first-aid ki tis in the luggage net or
behind the side trim panel.
X Open the tailgate. In the luggage net
Behind the side trim panel
X
Open the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
X Remove first-aid kit :. i
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment underneath the driver's seat. X
Pull handle :upward and fold cover ;
forward.
X Remove the fire extinguisher from the
stowage compartment.
! Keep the stowage compartment closed
while the vehicle is in motion. It may oth-
erwise be damaged.
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left-
hand side or the right-hand side in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/load compart-
ment floor. Where will I find...?
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i
Vehicles without a spare wheel are not
equipped with the tools needed to change
a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g. a
jack or wheel wrench. Country-specific
deviations are possible. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the vehi-
cle. Tools approved for yourv ehicle are
available at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: lift up the
boot floor/luggage compartment floor
(Y page 305) or (Y page 305). Example: vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage
space
:
Tyre sealant filler bottle
; Folding wheel chock
= One pair of gloves (under jack)
? Tyre inflation compressor
A Towing eye
B Jack
C Centring pin
D Wheel wrench
X Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel: lift up the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor (Y page 305) or
(Y page 305). :
Vehicle tool kit tray
; Stowage tray
= Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Foldable wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Centring pin
R One pair of gloves
R Wheel wrench
R Towing eye
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel 26
:lift up the boot floor/lug-
gage compartment floor (Y page 305) or
(Y page 305). :
Towing eye
; One pair of gloves
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Centring pin
26 AMG vehicles only. 338
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B
Shee tfor faulty wheel
C Tyre inflation compressor
D Wheel wrench
E Fuse allocation chart "Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible emergency spare wheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel/collapsible emergency
spare wheel Opening the stowage well
Saloon:
the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the boot
floor.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 305).Well insert (example)
X
Release tabs :on the right of well
insert ;.
X Reach into recess =of well insert ;,
swing the insert up and remove it.
Estate: the spare wheel or the collapsible
emergency spare wheel is in the stowage well
under the luggage compartment floor.
X Without a folding bench seat: lift up the
EASY-PACK folding load compartment floor
(Y page 305).
X With a folding bench seat: remove the
seat cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 111). Estate without a folding bench seat (example)
X
Without a folding bench seat: remove
stowage space :.
X With afolding bench seat: lift up the lug-
gage compartmen tfloor.
Removing an emergency spare wheel:
Estate without a folding bench seat, or
Saloon Saloon (example)
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray :.
X Turn stowage well ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =or the collapsible emergency
spare wheel 27
.
27 AMG vehicles only. Where will I find...?
339Breakdown assistance