MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET 2018 Owners Manual

Switching
toTV mode Multimedia sy
stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0007
Select TV.
The TVpicture appears. If available, the
ch annel and prog ramme information is dis‐
pla yed. If
th eve hicle is tr avelling faster than 5 km/h
th ete levision picture is hidden from the
driver. If available, thech annel and pro‐
gr amme information is continuously dis‐
pla yed. 378
Multimedia sy stem

TV
mode overview 1
Active media sou rce
2 Channel name
3 Current programme wi thstart and finish
times 4
Station lists
5 Presets
6 Media sources 7
Sound
8 Full screen
9 Options Multimedia sy
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Overview of
the displa ysintheTV cont rol
menu The
following information is displa yed:
R Cur rent TV channel with theß symbol (if
th ech annel has been sa ved as a favo urite)
R Cur rent programme wi thstart and finish
times
R FIX
Channel fix, description of the function
(0013 page 381)
Ac tivating/deactivating channel fix
( 0013 page 381)
R Symbols, forex ample:
p Telete xt
z Audio languages available
r Encryp tedch annel Showing or hiding in full screen
Showing
0007
Select 0008Full screen .
or 0007
Press the0055 button.
Hiding 0007
Press the0038 button. Selecting
TVchannels Selecting
TVchannels from the control menu
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV 0007
Swipe up or down on theto uchpad.
The TVtuner sets the pr evious/n extch annel
from thech annel list. The control menu
appears for twelve seconds.
Selecting TVchannels from thech annel list
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 ª Station lists 0007
Select TV channels. 0007
Select a TVchannel.
The TVtuner selects thech annel from the
ch annel list. The control menu appears for
appr oximately twelve seconds. Sear
ches for a TVchannel 0007
Select TV channels . 0007
Select ªSearch . 0007
Enter thech annel sear ched for
( 0013 page 285). 0007
Select a TVchannel.
Selecting a TVchannel from thefa vo urites
Re quirements:
R The TVchannel has been sa ved in thefa vo ur‐
ites.
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 ß Presets 0007
Select theTV channel.
Selecting TVchannels in the bac kground
Re quirements:
R An application is active, e.g. the navigation.
R TVmode is switched on in the bac kground
and the sound from the selected TVchannel
can be heard 380
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0007
Press the0055 button on theto uchpad.
The media menu is called up. 0007
Navigate up or down.
The next or pr evious TVchannel is selec ted.
Displaying cur rent prog ramme in form ation
fo r the selected channel (EPG)
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Select Electronic Program Guide.
EPG displa ys thefo llowing information (if
av ailable):
R broadcast times
R names of the cur rent and upcoming pro‐
grammes 0007
Select programme information and confirm.
The de tails are displa yed. 0007
Toscroll: swipe up or down on theto uch‐
pad. 0007
Toexitth e detailed displa y:press the0038
button. Fu
nction of thech annel fix setting
Channel fix is switched on
The channel is not changed. This is useful if, for
ex ample, you drive theve hicle thro ugh reception
re gions that ove rlap. It pr events frequent switch‐
ing ba ckand forth between channels.
The FIXindicator is displa yed af terth e name of
th eTV channel.
Channel fix is switched off
Depending on reception qualit y,theTV tuner
au tomatical lyswitches toan alternative channel
with the same programme conte nt but better
re ception. Using this function, the best possible
te levision picture can be found, rega rdless of the
re ception qualit y.
Ac tivating/deactivating channel fix
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Switch Channel fix on0073 or off 0053. Channel list
overview The
TVtuner sho wsthe cur rent programme on
th e digital TVchannels or radio stations with
adequate reception in its ownch annel list.
The order of thech annel lists is alphabetical or
countr y-specific.
The TVtuner requ ires a short amount of time to
update the information.
The channel lists show thefo llowing information:
R recei vable channel names
R programme title
The information is shown under thefo llowing
conditions:
R it is broadcast bythe digital channel
R there ception conditions are adequate Favo
urites Overview of
TVprog rammes (f avourites)
Yo u can create a total of 40 digital TVchannel
fa vo urites. Multimedia sy
stem 381

Quic
k-saving a TVchannel
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV 0007
In full-screen mode, press theto uchpad for
longer than thre e seconds.
The cur rent TV channel is stored in the
fa vo urites in the next available position.
St oring TVchannels
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 ß Presets 0007
Select Store current station in the presets .
or 0007
Highlight a channel in thech annel list and
st ore as a favo urite.
The cur rent channel is stored in thefa vo ur‐
ites in the next available position.
Moving channels in thefa vo urites 0007
Highlight a channel in thefa vo urites. 0007
Select 0080Move highlighted station. 0007
Highlight the new position. 0007
Confirm the position.
Deleting channels 0007
Highlight a channel in thefa vo urites. 0007
Select 0080Delete highlighted station. 0007
Select Yes.
Using a voice tag
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Devices 0019
TV
0019 ß Favourites 0007
Highlight a TVchannel in thefa vo urites. 0007
Select 0080Voice tag . 0007
Alternatively: use a voice tag inthech annel
list.
Creating a voice tag 0007
Select Add. 0007
Say a voice tag.
A messa geappears when thevo ice tag has
been created.
Lis tening toavo ice tag 0007
Select Listen. Deleting a
voice tag 0007
Select Delete.
A message appears asking whe ther youwa nt
to dele tethevo ice tagfo rth eTV channel. 0007
Select Yes. TV
prog ramme Overvi
ewof audio language and subtitles
Au dio language
R It is possible tochoose between se veral
audio languages when a programme is broad‐
cast in multiple languages.
R If En glish, forex ample, is set as the sy stem
language and a TVchannel is broadcasting in
th is language, En glish is selec ted automati‐
cally.
The prog ramme transmission may be indica ted
with thefo llowing symbols:
m Programme with audio explanations for
th e visually impaired
o Stereo broadcast 382
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n
Programme forth e hearing impaired
O Broadcast in sur round sound
If a symbol is not shown, the prog ramme is
either broadca stin mono or the transmission
properties are unkn own.
Subtitles
R The function is switched on: subtitles are
shown in the selected language forth e cur‐
re nt programme (if available).
Setting theTV audio language
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Select Audio/subtitles. 0007
Select one of theav ailable audio languages.
The audio language selec ted only applies to
th e cur rent programme. Setting the
TVsubtitles
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Select Audio/subtitles. 0007
Select Show subtitles.
Switch the subtitles on 0073or off 0053. 0007
Select one of theav ailable languages forthe
subtitles. Te
lete xt Te
lete xt ove rview
Te lete xt pa ges are located between page 100
and page 899.
A dynamic telete xt pa geconsi sts of se veral sub‐
pages.
Information on MHEG-5 digital telete xt:
R digi taltelete xt is only available in some coun‐
tries, e.g. the UK and New Zealand
R interactive multimedia applications such as
weather fore casts, ne wsreports and sport
re sults are available R
it may take some time before all the pages
load
Showing telete xt
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0019
Teletext 0007
Tocall up the pr evious or next telete xt
page: swipe upwards or down wards on the
to uchpad. 0007
Toenter numbers: press and holdthe
to uchpad. 0007
Enterth e numbers in quick succession. 0007
Toselect a subpage: swipe left orright on
th eto uchpad.
0009 The subpage cur rently selected is ma rked by
a blue symbol. 0007
Toreturn totheTV prog ramme: press and
hold the0038 button. Multimedia sy
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MHEG-5 digital
telete xt 0007
Ifth ete lete xt is displ ayed, press and hold on
th eto uchpad.
A colour selection bar appears. 0007
Select a colour.
The data content is displ ayed. 0007
Toenter numbers: select123. 0007
Enterth e numbers in quick succession. 0007
Toreturn totheTV prog ramme: selectTV. Pictu
resettings Picture settings
overview
The following picture form at settings are availa‐
ble:
R Automatic
The brightness is automatically set with this
option.
R 16:9
R 4:3
R Zoom Selecting picture settings
Multimedia sy
stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Select Picture format. 0007
Select a picture form at.
Ad justing the brightness manually
If th eAutomatic pictureform at is swit ched off,
yo u can adjust the brightness yourself. 0007
Select Brightness. 0007
Adjust the brightness. HD prog
rammes Re
ceiving encryp ted HD prog rammes
000E NO
TEDama getothe CI+ module and
Smart Card The CI+ module is designed
for use in the
home. The CI+ module can overheat and be
damaged bycontinuous exposure tohigh
outside temp eratures. 0007
Make sure that the CI+ module is not
subject tohigh temp eratures forex ten‐
ded pe riods of time.
If th e CI+ module is damaged, no
encryp tedch annels can be recei ved. The
TVtuner is in the boot recess. 0007
Ifre qu ired (countr y-dependent), insert the
Smart Ca rdinto the CI+ module slot. 0007
Remo vethe pr otective cap from theTV tune r. 0007
Insert the CI+ module into theTV tuner sl ot. 0007
Replace the pr otective cap on theTV tune r.
When the CI+ module is inser ted cor rectly,
encryp ted HD programmes can be recei ved
according toCI+ standard.
If th e CI module is not compatible, an er ror
messa geappears.
Calling up the CI+ module menu
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
à Media sources 0019
TV
0019 Z Options 0007
Select CA module. 384
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0007
Select a menu option.
0009 You can view the subscription number in the
CI+ menu. You need this to extend the sub‐
scription, forex ample.
If playback is malfunctioning, you can try to
re sol vethe problem with Restart CI+ mod-
ule.
Fu rther information (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions). Sound
To
ne settings Information about
the sound sy stem
The sound sy stem has a total output of 100 W
and is equipped with 7 spea kers. It is available
fo r all functions in thera dio and media modes.
Calling up the sound menu
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser
R Balance and Fader R
Automatic volume adjustment
R Other sound settings 0007
Select a sound menu.
Ad justing treble, mid- range and bass set‐
tings
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound 0019
Equaliser 0007
Select Treble, MidorBass. 0007
Change the settings.
Ac tivating/deactivating automatic volume
adjustment
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
0019 Automatic volume adjustment
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. 0007
Activate 0073or deacti vate 0053 the function. Ad
justing the balance/ fader
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
0019 Balance and Fader 0007
Adjust the balance and fader. 0007
Toexitth e menu: pressthe0038 button. Burmes
ter®
sur round sound sy stem Information about
the Bu rmester ®
sur round
sound sy stem
The Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem has a
to ta l output of 590 W and is equipped with 13
speakers. It is available for all functions in the
ra dio and media modes.
Calling up the sound menu in the
Bu rm ester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser
R Balance and Fader Multimedia sy
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R
Automatic volume adjustment
R Surround sound
R Sound focus
R Other sound settings 0007
Select a function.
Ad justing the treble, mid and bass settings
on the Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound 0019
Equaliser 0007
Select Treble, MidorBass. 0007
Set the desired values.
Ac tivating/deactivating volume adjustment
in the Bu rmester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
0019 Automatic volume adjustment
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. 0007
Activate 0073or deacti vate 0053 the function. Ad
justing the balance/ fader in the
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
0019 Balance and Fader 0007
Adjust the balance and fader. 0007
Toexitth e menu: pressthe0038 button.
Switching sur round sound on/off in the
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound
0019 Surround sound 0007
Activate 0073or deacti vate 0053 the function.
Ad justing the sound focus in the Bu rmester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
0018 Media 0019
00BB Sound 0019
Sound focus 0007
Adjust the sound focus. 386
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ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display Fu
nction of the ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val
displ ay The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display on the
instrument display pr ovides information on the
re maining time or dis tance be fore the next
service due date.
Yo u can hide this service message using the
back button on the left-hand side of thesteering
wheel.
Depending on how theve hicle is used, the
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display may
shor tenth e service inter val, e.g. in thefo llowing
cases:
R mainly short-dis tance driving
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R intheeve nt of frequent cold start phases
R Vehicles with a diesel particulate filter: in
th eev ent of frequently inter rupted rege nera‐
tion of the diesel particulate filter Mercedes-Benz
recommends avoiding such
operating conditions.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information concerning
th e servicing of your vehicle from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Displaying
the service due da te On-board computer:
0018 Service 0019
ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displa yed. 0007
Toexitth e displa y:press the back button
on the left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
Make sure toobser vethefo llowing fur ther rela‐
te d subjec t:
R Operating the on-board computer
(0013 page 252). Information on
regular maintenance work 000E
NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh failure to
obser veservice due dates Service
workwhich is not car ried out at the
ri ght time or incomple tely can lead to
inc reased wear and damage totheve hicle. 0007
Alw ays obser vethe prescribed service
inter vals. 0007
Alw ays ha vethe prescribed service
wo rkcar ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Special service
requ irements The prescribed service inter
val is based on nor‐
mal operation of theve hicle. Maintenance work
will need tobe per form ed more of ten if theve hi‐
cle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads.
The ASS YST PLUS service inter val display is only
an aid. The driver of theve hicle bears responsi‐
bility as rega rdsto whe ther maintenance work
needs tobe per form ed more of tenth an speci‐ Main
tenance and care 387