2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS COUPE Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is a great example of how elegance and speed can work together in a way that is both attractive and fun to drive. It has a striking exterior with flowing lines and sculpted proportions that give it a sense of both classic elegance and current style. When you step inside, you’ll find luxurious materials, cutting-edge technology, and a driver-focused cabin that make every moment behind the wheel better. Under the hood, you can choose from a variety of powerful yet fuel-efficient engines that offer thrilling power and smooth acceleration. A set of cutting-edge safety features gives you peace of mind on every trip. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is a great example of the brand’s commitment to innovation and efficiency. It is the most luxurious and fun-to-drive car ever made.

Instrument cluster

1. : Fuel gauge (left)
2. Speedometer with segments
3. Multifunction display
4. Tachometer

Information on the display of the outside temperature in the multifunction display can be found under “Outside temperature display” (page 184).
Set the lighting in the instrument cluster, in the displays and the controls in the vehicle interior using the on-board computer (page 194).

Restraint system

Protection by the restraint system
The restraint system includes the following:

• Seat belt system
• Airbags
• Child restraint system
• Child seat securing system
  In the event of an accident, the restraint system can:
• Reduce the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior.
• Reduce the forces to which the vehicle occupants are subjected.
  Aseat belt can onlyprovide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the detected accident situation, Emergency Tension‐ing devices and/or airbags supplement the thepro‐tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or airbags arenot deployed in every accident.
  So that the restraint system can provide protection, each vehicle occupant must:
• With the seat belt fastened correctly
• In an almost upright position with their back
  against the seat backrest
• Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possible.
• Always be secured in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles if they are under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall.

However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
A risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying can also not be completely ruled out.

Reduced restraint system protection
WARNING Risk of injury or death from modifications to the restraint system
Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended.
The restraint system may then not protect the vehicle occupants as intended by failing in an accident or triggering unexpectedly, for example

• Never alter the parts of the restraint system.
• Never tamper with the wiring or any electronic component parts or their software.
  If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
• Contact a Mercedes-Benz service center for details.
• USA only: For details, contact our Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).

Seat belts

Protection provided by the seat belt
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey.A seatbelt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly.

• The seat belt must:
  • Not be twisted and must fit tightly and snugly across your body.
  • Be routed across the center of your shoulder and as low down across your hips as possible.
• The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back.
•  Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
• Push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoulder section of the belt. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen.
• Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile objects.
• Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Never allow babies and children to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
• Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle’s occupants. Always observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when securing objects, luggage or loads (→ page 94).

All seat belts in the vehicle except the driver’s seat belt are equipped with a child seat safety feature. You can find further information under “Child seat safety feature” (→ page 47).
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on “Children in the vehicle” (→ page 45).

Reduced protection
WARNING Risk of injury due to an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat correctly before starting the journey.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

WARNING Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not used for persons with a smaller build
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m ) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system.
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly.
Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint system.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt anchorage
Objects next to the front seat that block the seat belt buckle or the moving seat belt anchorage on the front seat impair the function of the Emergency Tensioning Devices.
The Emergency Tensioning Devices can, then, not function as intended and the seat belt can no longer provide the intended protection.
Before starting the journey, make sure that there are no objects around the seat belt buckle or between the front seat and door.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts
Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations:

• If the seat belts are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
• If the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
• If the Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt anchorages or seat belt retractors have been modified

Seat belts may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible, e.g. due to splinters of glass.
Modified or damaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident.
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended.

• Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt anchorages or seat belt retractors.
• Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and clean.
• Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop.
  Only use seat belts that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

Information about Service

Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service interval display

If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display has been inadvertently reset, this setting can be corrected at a qualified specialist work shop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Maintenance Booklet. This may otherwise lead to increased wear and damage to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset the ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out. You can also obtain further information on maintenance work, for example.

Special service requirements
The specified maintenance interval takes only the normal operation of the vehicle into account. Under arduous operating conditions or increased load on the vehicle, maintenance work must be carried out more frequently, for example:

• regular city driving with frequent intermediate stops
• if the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances
• use in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces
• if the engine is often left idling for long periods
  Under these or similar conditions, have, for example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter replaced or changed more frequently. Under arduous operating conditions, the tires must be checked more often. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible manner.

For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of the following:

• dry, rough or hard cloths
• abrasive cleaning agents
• solvents
• cleaning agents containing solvents
  Do not scrub.
  Do not touch the surfaces or protective films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice scraper. You could otherwise scratch or damage the surfaces and protective film.
  Do not park your vehicle for a long period of time directly after cleaning, particularly after cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaner can lead to increased corrosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore, drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By heating up the brakes, the brake discs and pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a long period of time.
  Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining quality in the long term.
  Use care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

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