MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET 2016 Owner's Guide

Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety that have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Use only tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conver-
sion parts and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle for their reli-
ability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are officially approved for installation or modification only if they com-
ply with legal requirements. This also applies to some other countries. All genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts meet the approval requirements. The
use of non-approved parts may invalidate the
vehicle's general operating permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type from
that for which the vehicle's general operating permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 359) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Owner's Manual describes all models,
standard and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
fitted with all features described. This is also
the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descrip-
tions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys-
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should be kept in the vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their
function and/or the operation of other net-
worked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any-
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury. 28
Operating safetyIntroduction

Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g.
a kerb, slowing thresholds or a pothole in
the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, underbody,
chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be dam-
aged without the damage being visible. Com- ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail or, in the case of an accident, no lon-
ger withstand the strain they are designed to withstand.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. If these materials
come into contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If, on continuing your jour-
ney, you notice that driving safety is impaired,
stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. In such
cases, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo-
nents of the vehicle and the information sys-
tems and communication devices integrated in
the vehicle that receive and/or transmit radio
waves.
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with the basic requirements and all other relevant
conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can
obtain further information from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle
components has been checked and certified
according to the currently valid version of Reg-
ulation ECE-R 10.
Jack Copy and translation of the original declaration
of conformity:
Original CE declaration of conformity
Bosal Hungary KFT hereby declares that
Jack:
Daimler jack products
with
serial no.:
A 205 580 00 00
A 212 580 00 18
A 212 580 04 18
A 231 580 00 18
comply with the following directives:
EU2006/42/EC
We observed the following directive during
development: EN ISO 12100
This publication provides authorisation to
inspect (equipment), prepare technical docu-
mentation and provide authentication.
The jack may not be used before all the details
have been defined and confirmed, as described in the Owner's Manual for the jack. If this is not
the case, the jack may not be used. [signature] [signature]
R&D Manager BHUK Project Engineer
BOSAL Automotive Carrier and
Protection System GmbH
Steinbeisstraße 6
71706 Markgröningen
+49 7145 9350:-0
+49 7145 9350:-239
Email: [email protected]
www.bosal.com Operating safety
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TIREFIT kit
Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity:
EC declaration of conformity
In accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC
We hereby declare that the product
Product designation: Daimler electric air pump
Model designation: 0855, DT/UW 200036
MB part no.: A 000 583 21 02
complies with the following relevant regulations:
EMC 2004/104/EC (2009/19/EC)
Applied harmonised standards, in particular:
ISO 7637-2: 2004-06 / ISO 7637-2AMD 1:2008:02
Manufacturer :D unlop Tech GmbH
Address: Birkenhainerstrasse 77, 63450
Hanau, Germany
Authorised representative: IMS department
Date: June 2013
Signature: IMS-AM, IMS-AE-LDiagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for connect- ing diagnostic equipment at a qualified special-
ist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work 30
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R
modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can inform you about vehicle
inspections only if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been inspected at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle owner-
ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R technical data for the vehicle
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- ventions against these instructions are not
covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied
warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty. QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains, in a compact form, the most important
information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing
of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Data stored in the vehicle
Many of the electronic components in your vehi-
cle can store data.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system components –
for example, fluid levels
R status messages concerning the vehicle and
its individual components – for example,
wheel rotational speed, vehicle speed, decel-
eration in movement, lateral acceleration,
accelerator pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components, for example, lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations – for example, air-
bag deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions – for example, outside
temperature
These data are of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions Data stored in the vehicle
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The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The information is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
During vehicle operation, certain situations may
arise in which these technical data – in conjunc-
tion with other information and, if applicable,
after consultation with an approved assessor –
may be linked to an individual person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in the event of an
emergency. Copyright information
Information on licences for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle can be
found on the data carrier in your vehicle docu-
ment wallet and, including updates, on the fol-
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource 32
Copyright informationIntroduction

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 150
;
Combination switch 116
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 35
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 145
B
Climate control systems 125
C
Overhead control panel 40
D
Control panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions 37
E
Ignition lock 133
Start/Stop button 133
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 107
G
Cruise control lever 168 Function Page
H
Electric parking brake 161
I
Diagnostics connection 30
J
Opens the bonnet 309
K
Light switch 114
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
178
Activating Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist
210
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 185
Activating the 360° camera 197
Switching on the head-up
display
223
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: card/
coin holder Cockpit
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Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 40
;
Climate control systems 125
=
Combination switch 116
?
Instrument cluster 35
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 145
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 150
D
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
178
Activating Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist
210
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 185
Activating the 360° camera 197
Switching on the head-up
display 223
Vehicles without driver assis-
tance systems: card/coin
holder Function Page
E
Light switch 114
F
Opens the bonnet 309
G
Diagnostics connection 30
H
Electric parking brake 161
I
Ignition lock 133
Start/Stop button 133
J
Adjusts the steering wheel 107
K
Cruise control lever 168
L
Control panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions
3734
CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 220
Indicator and warning lamps:
å
ESP®
OFF 275
÷
ESP® 275
·
Distance warning 281
Ð
Power steering assis-
tance malfunctioning 283
6
Restraint system 43
ü
Seat belt not fastened 273
K
Main-beam headlamps 116
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 115
T
Side lamps 115
R
Rear foglamp 115
h
Tyre pressure monitor 282
;
#!
Turn signals 116
=
Multifunction display 222
?
Rev counter 221 Function Page
Indicator and warning lamps:
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 278
!
ABS malfunctioning 275
;
Engine diagnostics 278
%
Diesel engine: preglow 135
!
Electric parking brake
applied (red) 278
J
Brakes (red) 274
M
SPORT handling mode
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) 277
J
Brakes (yellow) 274
A
Coolant temperature gauge 221
Indicator and warning lamps:
?
Coolant too hot/cold 279
B
Fuel gauge display
Indicator and warning lamps:
8
Fuel reserve with fuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side) 278
i
Information on displaying the outside tem-
perature on the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display"
(Y
page 221). Instrument cluster
35At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 222
;
Multimedia system display
=
~
Rejects or ends a call 6
Makes or accepts a call Further telephone functions 230
WXAdjusts the vol-
ume
8
Mute ó
Switches on voice-
operated control for naviga-
tion or LINGUATRONIC Function Page
?
ò
Opens the menu list 9:Selects a menu
a
Confirms the selection %
Back Operates the on-board com-
puter
221
ñ
Switches on voice-
operated control for naviga-
tion or LINGUATRONIC i
Vehicles with Audio 20 multimedia sys-
tem: you can find further information
R on the multimedia system in the Digital
Owner's Manual
R on voice-operated control of the navigation
system in the manufacturer's operating
instructions i
Vehicles with COMAND Online multime-
dia system: you can find further information
R on the multimedia system in the Digital
Owner's Manual
R on the DVD changer or single DVD drive in
the Digital Owner's Manual
R on LINGUATRONIC in the separate operat-
ing instructions 36
Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance

Centre console
Centre console, upper section
Function Page
:
Climate control systems 125
;
£
Hazard warning lamps 116
=
Ø
Vehicle functions/
system settings button (see
Digital Owner's Manual) ?
%
Telephone button (see
Digital Owner's Manual) A
PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps 43
ATA indicator lamp 78 Function Page
B
Analogue clock
C
Õ
Media button (see Dig-
ital Owner's Manual) D
$
Radio button (see Digi-
tal Owner's Manual) E
Ø
Navigation button (see
Digital Owner's Manual) F
þ
Inserts or ejects a CD
or DVD (see Digital Owner's
Manual) Centre console
37At a glance