display MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2012 C207 User Guide

Locking centrallysee Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 210
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 282
mbrace Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 217
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 262
Important safety notes ..................261
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............267
MB info call button ........................264
Remote vehicle locking ..................267
Roadside Assistance button ..........264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
System .......................................... 262
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............266
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) ......................... 204
Memory function ............................... 113
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............204
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 295
MP3 Operating ....................................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 198
Permanent display .........................208
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 197
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............202
On-board computer .......................202
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 144
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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 343
Odometer ........................................... 201
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu ..................211
Displaying a service message ........279
Display messages ..........................213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Factory settings submenu .............212
Important safety notes ..................196
Instrument cluster submenu ..........208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 202
Operating video DVD .....................204
Operation ....................................... 197
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 210
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................59
P
Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 281
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................97
Parcel net ........................................... 253
Parking ............................................... 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Rear view camera .......................... 184
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes ..................181
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 125
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Problem (malfunction) ...................181
Range of the sensors .....................178
Warning display ............................. 179
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 285
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 217
Operation ......................................... 48Index13

PRE-SAFE®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 151
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................147
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................210
Display message ............................ 229
Radio
Selecting a station .........................203
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 122
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................141
Setting the temperature ................136
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 237
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................285
Function/notes ............................. 184
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................110
Dipping (automatic) .......................112
Rear window blind ............................ 259
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................155
Refueling process ..........................156
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 155
Remote control Garage door opener .......................267
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 139
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 149
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 224
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roll bar Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 48
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rear window .................................. 259
Roof
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 346
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 20214Index

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Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 43
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................53
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........55
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................211
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
Adjusting the head restraint ..........105
Cleaning the cover .........................286
Correct driver's seat position ........102
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 106
Important safety notes ..................103
Multicontour seat .......................... 107
Seat backrest display message .....237
Seat heating problem ....................108
Seat ventilation problem ................108
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........108
Switching seat heating on/off .......107
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..108
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 284Service
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........279
Hiding service messages ...............279
Notes ............................................. 279
Service messages ..........................278
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 344
Capacities ...................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 345
Engine oil ....................................... 343
Fuel ................................................ 342
Important safety notes ..................340
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 346
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................208
Setting the air distribution ............... 136
Setting the airflow ............................ 137
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................74
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................74
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking .......70
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 76Index15

Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................146
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
Points to observe before use .........261
Rear compartment .........................261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Closing manually in an emergency ... 88
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ....................86
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 95
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 88
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Relocking ......................................... 93
wind screen ..................................... 93
Soft-top switch .................................... 87
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 335
Storage location ............................ 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 116Starting (engine) ................................ 146
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ..................109
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information .........252
Parcel net ...................................... 253
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
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Technical dataNotes ............................................. 338
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 346
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 217
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 262
Important safety notes ..................261
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............267
MB info call button ........................264
Remote vehicle locking ..................267
Roadside Assistance button ..........264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
System .......................................... 262
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............266
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 205
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............204
Number from the phone book ........ 205
Redialing ........................................ 205
Rejecting/ending a call .................205
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................136
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Through-loading ................................ 253
Through-loading feature ................... 254
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....317
Checking manually ........................315
Display message ............................ 233
Maximum ....................................... 314
Notes ............................................. 313
Pressure loss warning ....................315
Recommended ............................... 311
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 317
Restarting ...................................... 319
Warning lamp ................................. 249Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................331
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................329
Bar (definition) ............................... 329
Characteristics .............................. 329
Checking ........................................ 309
Definition of terms .........................329
Direction of rotation ......................332
Display message ............................ 233
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................332
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 328
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............329
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 330
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 330
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................330
Important safety notes ..................308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........330
Labeling (overview) ........................325
Load bearing index (definition) ......331
Load index ..................................... 328
Load index (definition) ...................330
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 331
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 331
Maximum tire load .........................323
Maximum tire load (definition) .......331
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 331
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Replacing ....................................... 332
Service life ..................................... 309
Sidewall (definition) .......................331
Speed rating (definition) ................330
Storing ........................................... 333Index17

Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 329
Temperature .................................. 325
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Tire bead (definition) ......................331
Tire pressure (definition) ................331
Tire pressures (recommended) ......329
Tire size (data) ............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 326
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................331
Total load limit (definition) .............332
Traction ......................................... 324
Traction (definition) .......................332
Tread wear ..................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................329
Unladen weight (definition) ............330
Wear indicator (definition) .............332
Wheel rim (definition) ....................330
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 286
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 201
Resetting (on-board computer) ......202Trunk
Emergency release ..........................82
Important safety guidelines .............80
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................125
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 258
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 236
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................208
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 295
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 292
Reporting problems .........................23
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Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................71
Vehicle data ................................... 346
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 346
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 346
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 339
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
VIN ...................................................... 339
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 241
Check Engine ................................. 245
Coolant .......................................... 246
Cruise control ................................ 164
Distance warning ........................... 248
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 248
ESP ®
.............................................. 242
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 243
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................168
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................249
Warranty ............................................ 339
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 238
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 295
Wheel chock ...................................... 292
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 291
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Important safety notes ..................308
Interchanging/changing ................332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 294
Removing a wheel ..........................294
Storing ........................................... 333
Tightening torque ........................... 295
Wheel size/tire size .......................333
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
see Side windows
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer system .............. 277
Notes ............................................. 346
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Replacing the wiper blades ............126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................310
Slippery road surfaces ...................163
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................126
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 286Index19

CockpitiIllustration: CoupeFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
;Cruise control lever164=Instrument cluster27?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
178
BOverhead control panel32CClimate control systems130DIgnition lock145Start/Stop button145FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
109
FCombination switch119GParking brake159HOn-board diagnostics
socketIOpens the hood274JReleases the parking brake159KLight switch11626CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge;Clock=Speedometer with
segments
197
?Multifunction display198ATachometer197FunctionPageBCoolant temperature196CInstrument cluster lighting
brightness control: turn
clockwise or counter-
clockwiseInstrument cluster27At a glance