window 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

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

Coolingwit h air dehumidif ication
(multimedia system) ...................... 258
Defrosting the windows ................ .119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
ECO start/stop function ................ 116
General notes ................................ 115
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Ionization ....................................... 120
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 258
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 116
Overview ........................................ 257
Overview of systems ......................1 15
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 119
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 344
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 345
Setting the air distribution ............. 118
Setting the air vents ......................1 20
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 258
Setting the temperature ................ 118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 118
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 258
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 257
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 35
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Combination switch .......................... 108
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2
53C
onsumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
Controller ...........................................2 54
Controlling the speed
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 284
Display message ............................ 225
Filling capacity ............................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 193
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes .............................1 09
Crosswind Assist ................................. 71
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 153
Display message ............................ 232
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes .............................1 51
General notes ................................ 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 152
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 152
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 267
Rear compartment ......................... 268
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
8Index

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
Index17

Cleaning instructions .....................292
Display in the multimedia system .. 173
General notes ................................ 173
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 176
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Wide-angle function ....................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 197
Reflective safety jacket .................... 295
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 277
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 278
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 111
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 221 Operation ......................................... 55
Roof
Overview .......................................... 88
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Route guidance active ...................... 198
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 261
Selecting ........................................ 201
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
18Index

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 294
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 265
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Seat backrest display message ..... 238
Seat heating .................................... 99
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation ................................ 99
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 266
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 293
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 292
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 343
Coolant (engine) ............................ 343
Engine oil ....................................... 342
Fuel ................................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 344
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Se

ttings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 207
On-board computer ....................... 203
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 209
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 224
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming ............. 78
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Display message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Opening/closing soft top ................. 90
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 123
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Snow chains ...................................... 315
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 270
Index19

Vehicle batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 345
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 339
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 164
Display message ............................ 228
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
VIN
Seat ............................................... 340
Type plate ...................................... 339
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 244
Active Brake Assist ........................ 250
Airbag ............................................ 247
Brakes ........................................... 243
Coolant .......................................... 248
Distance warning ........................... 250
Engine diagnostics ......................... 247
ESP
®.............................................. 244
ESP®OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 247
General notes ................................ 241
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 247
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 247
Restraint system ............................ 247
Seat belt ........................................ 241
SPORT handling mode ................... 246
Steering ......................................... 252
Tire pressure monitor .................... 251
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 239
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253 Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 336
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 336
Wheel chock ...................................... 332
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 331
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 312
Information on driving .................... 312
Interchanging/changing ................ 331
Mounting a new wheel ................... 335
Mounting a wheel .......................... 332
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Snow chains .................................. 315
Storing ........................................... 332
Tightening torque ........................... 336
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 336
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 289
Wind screen ......................................... 91
Wind screen (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 344
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Repl acing the w
iper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 314
Slippery road surfaces ................... 151
Snow chains .................................. 315
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 282
Summer tires ................................. 314
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 112
24Index

Information on copyright
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and ,includin gupdates, on th efollowin gweb-
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34Information on copyright
Introduction

Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment263
Ashtray269
Cigarette lighter270
Socket270
Cup holder267
;Adjusts the volume254
Switches the sound on or off254
=ÜSwitches the multime-
dia system on/off254
?Moves the seat-belt extender
forward47
ATouchpad255
BOpens and closes the soft
top88
CAIRCAP91
FunctionPage
DOpens stowage compart-
ment with Media Interface263
EOpening and closing the side
windows85
Fè ECO start/stop func-
tion127
GÉ Sets the vehicle level163
cDeactivates Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC172
HDYNAMIC SELECT switch130
I% Back button254
JController254
KgFavorites button256
Center console39
At a glance

Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Ashtray269
Cigarette lighter270
Socket270
Cup holder267
;Adjusts the volume254
Switches the sound on or off254
Vehicles with AMG Perform-
ance exhaust system:
ÜSwitches the multime-
dia system on/off254
=AMG performance exhaust
system can be selected129
Ü Switches the multime-
dia system on/off254
?è ECO start/stop func-
tion127
AMoves the seat-belt extender
forward47
BTouchpad255
COpens and closes the soft
top88
FunctionPage
DAIRCAP91
EOpens stowage compart-
ment with Media Interface263
FOpening and closing the side
windows85
Gå Activates/deactivates
ESP®69
M Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode69
Hà AMG RIDE CONTROL
(suspension tuning)165
IManual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)138
JDYNAMIC SELECT switch
(selects the drive program)130
K% Back button254
LController254
MgFavorites button256
40Center console
At a glance