wheel MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 4
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 83
Side windows ......................................... 85
Soft top ................................................ .88
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................9 4
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers
..........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windshield wipers ................................ 111
Climate control ................................. 115
Overview of climate control systems ... 115
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 120
Driving and parking ..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 141
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 151
On-board computer and displays ....192
Important safety notes ........................ 192
Displays and operation ........................ 192
Menus and submenus ......................... 196
Display messages ................................ 211
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 241
Multimedia system ...........................253
General notes ...................................... 253
Important safety notes ........................ 253
Function restrictions ............................ 253
Operating system ................................ 254
Stowage and features ......................263
Stowage areas ..................................... 263
Features .............................................. 267
Maintenance and care ......................281
Engine compartment ........................... 281
2Contents

ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 285
Care ..................................................... 286
Breakdown assistance.....................295
Where will I find...? .............................. 295
Flat tire ................................................ 296
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 301
Jump-starting ....................................... 304
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 306
Fuses ................................................... 309
Wheels and tires ............................... 312
Important safety notes ........................ 312
Operation ............................................ 312
Winter operation .................................. 314
Tire pressure ....................................... 315
Loading the vehicle .............................. 322
All about wheels and tires ...................3 25
Changing a wheel ................................ 331
Wheel/tire combination ......................3 36
Technical data................................... 338
Information regarding technical data ... 338
Vehicle electronics .............................. 338
Identification plates .............................3 39
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 340
Vehicle data ......................................... 345
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 166
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................2 92
Display in the multimedia system .. 178
Function/notes .............................1 76
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 261
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 117
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes .............................1 86
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 204
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 65
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 205
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 250 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information .................... 189
Active light function
Display message ............................ 224
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 67
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 165
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 164
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Additional speedometer ................... 207
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 343
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
A

djusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 254
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 222
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Head bag ......................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 120
Rear ............................................... 120
Setting ........................................... 120
4Index

Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 121
Setting the center air vents ........... 120
Setting the side air vents ............... 120
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 247
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 289
Extending/retracting ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 91
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 163
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 164
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 164
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 121
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 98
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 129
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 208
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 264
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Driving abroad ............................... 286
Hiding a service message .............. 285
Rese
tting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 286
Service message ............................ 285
Special service requirements ......... 286
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Display message ............................ 228
Displaying level .............................. 181
Function/notes ............................. 180
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 286
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Changing gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 133
Display message ............................ 236
Double-clutch function .................. 135
Index5

Drive program ................................ 136
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 135
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 130
Emergency running mode .............. 141
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutral ............................ 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 133
Engaging reverse gear ................... 133
Engaging the park position ............ 133
Gearshift recommendation ............ 140
Gliding mode ................................. 136
Kickdown ....................................... 136
Manual shifting .............................. 138
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 208
Overview ........................................ 132
Permanent setting ......................... 139
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Pulling away ................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 138
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 134
Transmission positions .................. 135
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 141
B
Back button ....................................... 254
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 224
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 301
Jump starting ................................. 304
Belt
see Seat belts Belt warning
......................................... 48
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 182
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 261
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 260
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Telephony ...................................... 260
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 71
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Notes ............................................. 343
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 218
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 343
Display message ............................ 213
EBD .................................................. 71
High-performance brake system .... 150
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 148
Maintenance .................................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 145
Riding tips ...................................... 148
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 295
6Index

see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 193
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 258
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 258
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 292
AIRCAP .......................................... 289
Car wash ........................................2 86
Carpets .......................................... 294
Display ...........................................2 93
Exhaust pipe .................................. 292
Exterior lights ................................ 291
General notes ................................ 286
Interior ...........................................2 93
Matte finish ................................... 289
Paint .............................................. 288
Plastic trim ....................................2 93
Power washer ................................ 288
Rear view camera .......................... 292
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat cover ..................................... 294
Selector lever ................................ 293
Sensors ......................................... 292
Soft top .......................................... 289
Steering wheel ............................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 293 Washing by hand ........................... 287
Wheels ........................................... 291
Wind deflector ............................... 289
Wind screen ................................... 290
Windows ........................................ 291
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 201
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/u
nlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source ............. 200
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 208
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 292
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Controlling automatically ............... 117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 117
Index7

Flat tireChanging a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel .................................. .331
MOExtended tires .......................... 297
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 298
Floormats ...........................................2 80
Folding wind screen
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Installing .......................................... 92
Removing ......................................... 92
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 338
Two-way radio ................................ 338
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 342
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 197
Displaying the range ......................1 97
Driving tips ....................................1 47
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 341
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 43
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 11
Before changing .............................3 09
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 310
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 309G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 208
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 280
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 278
Opening/closing the garage door .. 280
Problems when programming ........2 79
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 278
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 279
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 64
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 256
Touchpad ....................................... 255
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 51
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 96
General notes .................................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 206
Displays and operating .................. 195
Function/notes .............................1 95
Important safety notes .................. 195
12Index

Memory functionSeats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 176
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 186
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 182
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 153
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 159
General notes ................................ 151
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 184
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 170
Parking Pilot .................................. 166
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................5 8
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 182
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 212
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 60
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 261
Frequencies ................................... 338
Installation ..................................... 338
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Transmission output (maximum) .... 338
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 297 Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 336
Mounting a new wheel ................... 335
Preparing the vehicle ..... ................3
32
R

aising the vehicle ......................... 333
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 332
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 94
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 193
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 54
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 198
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 198
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Index15

Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance graphic menu ............... 203
Assistance menu ........................... 204
Display messages .......................... 211
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Displays and operation .................. 192
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 158
Factory settings ............................. 207
G-Meter ......................................... 208
Head-up display ............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster menu ............... 207
Lights menu ................................... 207
Media menu ................................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 196
Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 198
RACETIMER ................................... 210
Radio menu ................................... 200
Service menu ................................. 203
Settings menu ............................... 203
Standard display ............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 201 On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operatio n
Di

gital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 288
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Parcel net ........................................... 267
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 145
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 104
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Switching off the engine ................ 144
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 230
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 172
Sensor range ................................. 170
Warning display ............................. 171
16Index

Parking assistancesee Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ...................1 45
Applying or releasing manually ...... 145
Display message ............................ 215
Electric parking brake .................... 145
Emergency braking ........................ 146
General notes ................................ 145
Releasing automatically ................. 146
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 170
Detecting parking spaces .............. 167
Exiting a parking space .................. 169
Function/notes .............................1 66
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking .......................................... 168
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 222
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 222
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 93
Power washers .................................. 288
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 219
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Program
see Drive programs Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 126
General notes ................................ 126
Hill start assist ..................... .......... 127
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 256
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 162
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 210
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 220
Radiator cover ................................... 282
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 120
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 265
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 175
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