transmission MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET 2021 Service Manual

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Screw intheto wing eyeclockwise as far as it
will go and tighten.
Ve hicles with a trailer hitch: vehicles with a
trailer hitch do not ha veare ar brac ketfo rthe
to wing eye. Fasten theto w bar tothe trailer
hitch. #
Make sure that co ver1 engages in the
bumper when youre mo vetheto wing eye.
* NO
TEDama getotheve hicle due to
incor rect use of theto wing eye When a
towing eye is used toreco ver a vehi‐
cle, theve hicle may be damaged in the proc‐
ess. #
Only use theto wing eyeto to waw ay or
to w start theve hicle. *
NO
TEDama getotheve hicle due to
incor rect use of theto wing eye or trailer
hitch When a
towing eye or trailer hitch is used to
re co ver a vehicle, theve hicle may be dam‐
aged in the process. #
Do not use theto wing eye or trailer
hitch to towtheve hicle during reco very. To
w starting theve hicle (eme rgency engine
st art) Ve
hicles with automatic transmission
* NO
TEDama getothe automatic trans‐
mission due to tow-starting The automatic transmission may be damaged
in the process of tow- starting vehicles with
automatic transmission. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow- star ted. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow- star ted. Electrical fuses
Note
s on electrical fuses &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due to ov erloaded lines
If yo u manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
yo ure place it with a fuse with a higher
amperage, the electric line could be overloa‐
ded.
This could result in a fire. #
Alw aysre place faulty fuses with speci‐
fi ed new fuses conta iningthe cor rect
amperage. *
NO
TEDama gedue toincor rect fuses Electrical components or sy
stems may be
damaged byincor rect fuses, or their func‐
tionality may be significant lyimpaired. Breakdown assis
tance 391

The
tool bag contains:
R Jack
R Gloves
R Wheel wrench
R Centring pin
R Folding chock
R Ratchet for jack Preparing
theve hicle for a wheel change Requ
irements:
R The requ ired tyre-change tool kit is available.
If yo ur vehicle is not equipped with the tyre- ch
ange tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
wo rkshop tofind out about suitable tools.
R The vehicle is not on a slope.
R The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and le vel
ground. #
Apply the electric parking brake manually. #
Movethe front wheels tothest ra ight-ahead
position. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift toposition j. #
Vehicles with le vel control sy stem: setthe
normal vehicle le vel (/ page 202). #
Swit choff the engine. #
Make sure that the engine cann otbe star ted. #
Place choc ks orother suitable items under
th e front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel you wish tochange. #
If necessar y,remo vethe wheel trim/hub
caps (/ page 405). #
Raise theve hicle (/ page 406). Re
moving and fitting the wheel trim/hub
caps Re
quirements:
R The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(/ page 405).
Pla stic hub cap #
Toremo ve:turn the cent recover of the hub
cap anti-clockwise and remo vethe hub cap. #
Tofit: make sure that the cent recover of the
hub cap is turned anti-clockwise. #
Position the hub cap and turn the cent re
co ver clockwise until the hub cap engages
ph ysically and audibly. Wheels and tyres
405

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When operating two-w ayradios in the
ve hicle, alw ays connect them tothe
lo w- reflection exterior aerial. *
NO
TEInva lidation of the operating per‐
mit due tofailure tocomply wi th the
instructions for ins tallation and use The operating permit may be in
validated if
th e instructions for ins tallation and use of
two-w ayradios are not obser ved. #
Only use appr oved frequency bands. #
Obser vethe maximum permissible out‐
put po wer in these frequency bands. #
Only use appr oved aerial positions. 1
Rear wings
Use Tech nical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road
Ve hicles – "EMCs for ins tallation of af term arket
ra dio frequency transmitting equipment") when
re trofitting two-w ayradios. Comply with the
legal requirements for de tach able parts.
If yo ur vehicle has fittings for two-w ayradio
equipment, use the po wer supp lyand aerial con‐ nec
tors prov ided in the pre-ins tallation. Obser ve
th e manufacturer's supplements when fitting.
Tw o-w ayradio transmission output
The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the
base of the aerial must not exceed theva lues in
th efo llowing table.
Fr equency band and maximum transmission
output Fr
equency band Maximum transmis‐
sion output
Sho rtwa ve
3 - 54 MHz 30 W
4 m frequency band
74 - 88 MHz 15 W
2 m frequency band
14 4 - 174 MHz 25 W
trunked radio sys‐
te m/T etra
380 - 460 MHz 10 W Te
ch nical da ta413

Fr
equency band Maximum transmis‐
sion output
70 cm frequency
band
420 - 450 MHz 15 W
Tw o-w ayradio
(2G/3G/4G) 10 WThe
following devices can be used in theve hicle
without restrictions:
R two-w ayradios with a maximum transmission
output of up to100 mW
R two-w ayradios with transmit ter frequencies
in the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and a
maximum transmission output of up to2 W
(trunked radio sy stem/T etra)
R mobile phones (2G/3G/4G)
There are no restrictions when positioning the
aerial on the outside of theve hicle forth efo llow‐
ing frequency bands:
R trunked radio sy stem/T etra
R 70 cm frequency band R
2G/3G/4G Re
gulatory radio identification of small
co mp onents
Manufacturer information about radio-based
ve hicle components can be found using thekey
phrase "Regulatory radio identification" in the
Digital Operator's Manual in theve hicle, on the
internet and in the app. Ve
hicle identification plate, VIN and engine
number overview
Ve hicle identification plate 414
Tech nical da ta

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Shift the transmission topark position jwhen theve hicle is stationar y.
Apply brake to deselect
Park (P) position *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position jand into ano ther transmission position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position h,kor neutral i.
To shift out of P or N,
depress brake and start
engine *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position jor neutral iand into ano ther transmission
position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Start theve hicle. #
Change the transmission position.
Apply brake to select R *
You ha veattem ptedto select transmission position k. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position k.
Risk of vehicle rolling
Driver door open and trans-
mission not in P *
The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h,kor neutral iis selected.
The vehicle may rollaw ay. #
Select pa rkposition jwhen switching off theve hicle.
N permanently active Risk
of vehicle rolling *
While theve hicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral ihas been en gage d. #
Tostop, depress the brake pedal. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 449

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Shift the transmission topark position jwhile theve hicle is stationar y. #
Tocontinue driving, select transmission position hork.
Without changing gear,
consult workshop *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible tochange the transmission position. #
If transmission position his selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmis‐
sion position. #
For all other transmission positions, park theve hicle safely. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Reversing not poss. Con-
sult workshop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible toselect transmission position k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunction
Stop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toneutral iautomatically. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position j. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Stop vehicle Leave engine
running Wait Transmission
cooling *T
he transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temp orarily impaired or not possible. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Lea vethe engine running. #
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. 450
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion (white display mes‐
sage) *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, alw ays select park position jmanually before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion (red display message) *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, alw ays select park position jmanually before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake. Brakes
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual *
The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The elect ric pa rking brake is malfunctioning.
To appl y: #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page166).
If it is not possible toapply the electric parking brake: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 451

Au
tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 13 2
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver............................. 15 0
Drive program display............................ 14 9
Drive programs...................................... 14 8
DY NA MIC SELECT switch...................... 14 8
Engaging drive position........................ .152
Engaging neutral................................... .151
Engaging pa rkposition.......................... 15 2
Engaging reve rsege ar........................... .151
Kickdown............................................... 154
Manual gear changing.......................... .153
St eering wheel gearshift paddles.......... 15 3
Tr ansmission position displa y................ 15 0
Tr ansmission position s..........................15 0
Au tomatic transmission (problem)
see Transmission (problem)
Axle load Perm issible............................................ 414
Tr ailer operation.................................... 429 B
Bad weather light...................................... 124Ball ne
ck
Fo lding out/in....................................... 220
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem)....................... 17 0
Battery see Battery (vehicle)
Battery (k ey)
Re placing.................................................74
Battery (vehicle) Charging................................................ 384
Charging (Remo teOnline)...................... 13 9
No tes..................................................... 381
No tes (s tarting assis tance and
ch arging)............................................... 382
Re placing.............................................. 386
St arting assis tance................................ 384
Belt see Seat belt
Bic ycle rack
Load capacity........................................ 428
Tr ailer operation.................................... 224
Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating......................... 19 8
Fu nction................................................ 19 5Sy
stem limitations................................. 19 5
Blo wer
see Climate control
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Blue tooth ®
Information............................................ 258
Setting up an Internet connection.........3 23
Switching on/off.................................. .258
Switching profile (DUN/PAN)................ 324
Blue tooth ®
audio
Ac tivating.............................................. 339
De-authorising (de-regis tering) the
device.................................................... 340
Information............................................ 337
Overview............................................... 338
Sear ching for a track............................. 340
Sear ching for and auth orisingthe
device.................................................... 338
Selecting a media pla yer....................... 339
Switching device via NFC...................... 340
Bonnet Resetting (active bonnet)...................... 355 504
Index

App
lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position................................................. 449
App lybrake toselect R......................... 449
Au xilia rybattery malfunction (red
display message) ...................................4 51
Au xilia rybattery malfunction (white
display message) ...................................4 51
Beginning eme rgency stop.................... 460
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 461
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ................. 462
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual .....4 62
Cannot start engine See Owner's
Manual................................................. .475
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ .455
Che cktyre pressu resth en restart
Ru n Flat Indicator................................. .479
Cruise control and Limi ter inoperative.. 457 Cruise control inoperative..................... 457
Cruise control off.................................. 457
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 32
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 32
Hazard warning lamps malfunctioning.. .441
Limiter inoperative................................ 457
Limiter passive ...................................... 457
Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te d See Owner's Manual........................4 72
Mo tor can be star ted again.................... 475
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................... 449
Only select Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary.............................................. 448
Pa rking Assist and PARKTRONIC
inoperative See Owner's Manual ...........466
Pa rking Assist Manoeuvring assis‐
ta nce limited See Owner's Manual........ 466 Place
theke y in the mar ked space
See Owner's Manual............................. 435
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 33
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual................................................... 471
Re duce speed ........................................ 478
Re versing not poss. Consult work‐
shop......................................................4 50
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P............. 449
Ru n Flat Indicator inope rative............... .479
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX km/h..... 459
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling .....................450
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine.................................... 449
To switch off the engine, press
St art/ Stop button for at least 3 sec‐
onds or 3 times. ................................... .446 512
Index

SV
HC (substances of very high con‐
cern) ............................................................. 31
Switch-off delay time Exterior.................................................. 12 6
Interior................................................... 127
Switching the sur round sound on/off
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem..... 353
Synchronisation function Activating/deactivating (control
panel).................................................... 13 4
Sy stem settings
Ac tivating/deactivating PIN pr otec‐
tion........................................................ 263
Re set function (MBUX multimedia
sy stem).................................................. 267
Setting the dis tance uni t....................... 262
Setting the time and date automati‐
cally.......................................................2 57
Setting the time zone. ........................... 257
Setting the time/date form at............... .258
Switching transmission of theve hicle
position on/off...................................... 258
Sy stem settings
see Blue tooth® see Data import/export
see Language
see Wi-Fi T
Ta ilpipes (care)......................................... .368
Ta ke -back of end-of-life vehicles
Pr otection of the environmen t................. 21
Ta nk content
Ad Blue ®
................................................ 422
Fu el....................................................... 421
Re ser ve(fuel)........................................ 421
Te ch nical data
Axle load (trailer operation)...................4 29
Fa stening points (trailer hitch)............... 427
Information............................................ 412
Mounting dimensions (trailer hitch)....... 427
No tes (trailer hitch)............................... 427
Overhang dimension (trailer hitch)........4 27
Re gulatory radio identification...............4 14
To ngue weight...................................... .428
To wing capacity (trailer operation)........ 428
Ve hicle identification plate..................... 414Te
lephone
Ac tivating functions du ring a cal l.......... 302
Call and ringtone volume...................... .302
Calls with se veral participant s............... 302
Connecting a mobile phone (Near
Field Communication (NFC)).................. 301
Connecting a mobile phone (Passk ey)... 298
Connecting a mobile phone (Secure
Simple Pairing)...................................... 298
De-authorising a mobile phon e.............. 300
Disconnecting a mobile phone............. .300
Importing contacts................................ 304
Importing contacts (o verview).............. .304
Incoming call during an existing call..... .303
Information............................................ 298
Inter changing mobile phones............... .299
Mobile phone voice recognition............ 302
No tes....................................................2 95
Operating modes................................... 298
Re ception and transmission volume...... 301
Swit ching mobile phones (Near Field
Communication (NFC)).......................... 301
Te lephone menu overview. .................... 297
Te lephone operation.............................. 302
Using Near Field Communication
(NFC)..................................................... 301 Index
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