climate control MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2014 C207 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..115 Lights and windshield wipers
..........133 Climate control
................................. 147 Driving and parking
..........................163 On-board computer and displays
....231 Stowage and features
......................287 Maintenance and care
......................311 Breakdown assistance
.....................327 Wheels and tires
............................... 343 Technical data
................................... 381 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .324
Function/notes ............................. 215
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes ....................69
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................153
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 265
Function/informatio n.................... 225
Active Driving Assistance package .225
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Active light function .........................139
Active Parking Assist Detecting parking spaces ..............208
Display message ............................ 265
Exiting aparking spac e.................. 210
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes ..................207
Parking .......................................... 209
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/notes ................................ 73
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 139
Switching on/off ........................... 140Additives (engine oil)
........................387
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 256
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes ....................44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Pelvis airb ag................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact airb ag.......................... 47
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 49
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions .....................321
Extending/retracting .....................107
Important safety notes ..................107
Installing/removing the wind
screen ............................................ 108
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 124
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............160
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 160
Important safet ynotes .................. 159
Rea r............................................... 160
Setting ........................................... 159
Setting the blower outpu tofthe
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 160
Setting the center air vents. ..........159
Setting the side air vents ...............159
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........124
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 2954
Index

Brake lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 258
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................73
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70
Brake fluid (notes) .........................387
Display message ............................ 249
Driving tips .................................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes ..................186
Maintenance .................................. 187
Parking brake ................................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 324
AIRCAP .......................................... 321
Carpets .......................................... 326
Car wash ........................................ 318
Display ........................................... 324
Exhaus tpipe .................................. 324
Exterior lights ................................ 323
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 324
Matte finish ................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 317
Paint .............................................. 319
Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 319
Rea rview camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 326
Seat bel t........................................ 326
Seat cover ..................................... 325Sensors
......................................... 323
Soft top .......................................... 320
Steering wheel ............................... 325
Trim pieces .................................... 325
Washing by hand ........................... 319
Wheels ........................................... 322
Wind deflector ............................... 321
Windows ........................................ 322
Wind screen ................................... 321
Wiper blades .................................. 322
Wooden trim .................................. 325
Cargo tie down rings .........................291
Car keys see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 318
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Center console Lowe rsection ............................ 36, 37
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................143
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................67
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 62
Restraint systems ............................ 62
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............65
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 66
Cigarette lighter ................................ 296
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 323
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 151
Controlling automatically ...............154
Cooling with aird ehumidification..153
Defrosting the windows .................157
Defrosting the windshield ..............156
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 149
Important safety notes ..................1486
Index

Indicator lamp ................................ 154
Information aboutu
sing dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............150
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............152
Maximum cooling .......................... 157
Overview of systems ......................148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 154
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 158
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 151
Refrigerant ..................................... 389
Refrigerant filling capacity .............390
Setting the aird istribution.............155
Setting the airflow .........................156
Setting the airv ents...................... 159
Setting the climate mode .............. .154
Setting the temperature ................155
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control .....155
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control .....155
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 158
Switching on/off ........................... 152
Switching residual hea ton/off ......158
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 157
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 156
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIO NPREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 241
Displa ymessage ............................ 253
Operation/notes .............................. 71
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Combination switch ..........................137
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
Convenience closing feature ..............97
Convenience opening feature ............96Coolan
t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 315
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 389
Important safety notes ..................388
Temperature gauge ........................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 139
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 142
Cruise control Activatio ncondition s..................... 190
Cruise control leve r....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 191
Display message ............................ 268
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes ..................189
Setting aspeed .............................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .190
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 294
Important safety notes ..................293
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 294
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 135
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................138
Head bags Display message ............................ 254
Operation ........................................ .48
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 141
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........124
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 118
Adjusting (electrically). ..................119
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 119
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Hill start assist .................................. 168
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 201
Hood
Closing .......................................... .313
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes ..................312
Opening ......................................... 312
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............244
Interior lighting ................................. 141
Automatic control ..........................141
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................142
Manual control ............................... 142
Overview ........................................ 141
Reading lamp ................................. 141
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........244 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 328
Using ............................................. 369
Jump starting (engine) ......................334 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............97
Display message ............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 165
Starting the engine ........................167
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 175
Manual drive program ....................178
Knee bag .............................................. 47 Index
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Rear fog lamp
Displa ymessage ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 272
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................323
Function/notes ............................. 212
Switching on/off ........................... 212
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 127
Dipping (automatic) .......................129
Rear window blind ............................295
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Switching on/off ........................... 157
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................389
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................179
Refueling proces s.......................... 180
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 305
Programming (garage door opener) 306
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................142
Overview of bul btypes .................. 143
Reporting safety defects ....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 262
Warning lamp ................................. 282
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........158
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 111
Roller sunblinds ............................. 112
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroo f............................... 111
Trun klid .......................................... .91Reversing lamps (displa
ymessage) 259
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roll bar Display message ............................ 253
Operation ........................................ .55
Rolle rsunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 112
Rea rwindow .................................. 295
Roof
Overview .......................................... 99
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 326
Roof load (maximum) ........................390 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 62
Child restraint systems ....................62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 60
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........62
Belt force limiters ............................ 61
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Correct usage .................................. 58
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .61
Fastening ......................................... 59
Important safety guidelines .............57
Releasing ......................................... 60
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................246
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 61
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................118
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 121
Adjusting the head restraint ..........118
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 121
Cleaning the cover .........................325 Index
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Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 232
Outside temperature ..................... .233
Setting (climate control) ................155
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........78
Immobilize r...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 290
Through-loading feature ...................290
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....352
Checking manually ........................351
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes ..................352
Maximum ....................................... 350
Notes ............................................. 349
Recommended ............................... 348
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 354
Function/notes ............................. 352
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes ..................353
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning message .......................... 354
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................366
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................365
Bar (definition) ............................... 364
Changing awheel .......................... 367
Characteristics .............................. 364
Checking ........................................ 345
Definition of terms .........................364
Direction of rotatio n...................... 367
Display message ............................ 269
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .364
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............365 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition)
..................................... 365
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 365
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................365
Important safety notes ..................344
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......365
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........365
Labeling (overview )........................ 361
Load bearing index (definition) ......366
Load index ..................................... 363
Load index (definition) ...................365
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 365
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 366
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 366
Maximum tire loa d......................... 363
Maximum tire load (definition) .......366
MOExtended tires ..........................346
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 366
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 346
Sidewall (definition) .......................366
Speed rating (definition) ................365
Storing ........................................... 367
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 364
Temperature .................................. 360
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 366
Tire pressure (definition) ................366
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 365
Tire size (data) ............................... 372
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 361
Tire tread ....................................... 345
Tire tread (definition) .....................366
Total load limit (definition) .............367
Traction ......................................... 360
Traction (definition) .......................366
Trea dwear ..................................... 36018
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
176
0003
Cruise control lever 189
0023
Instrument cluster 31
0022
Horn
0020
DIRECT SELECT lever 172
0021
PARKTRONIC warning
display
204
0014
Overhead control panel 38
0015
Climate control systems 148
0016
Ignition lock 165
Start/Stop button
165 Function Page
0017
Adjusts the steering wheel 124
Steering wheel heating 125
0018
Combination switch 137
001A
Parking brake 183
001B
Diagnostics connection 25
001C
Opens the hood 312
001D
Releases the parking brake 183
001E
Light switch 13430
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Useful information
............................148
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 148
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 152
Setting the air vents .........................159 147Climate control

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To preven tthe windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof
closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 158).
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (Y page 96).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly. i
The integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and soot and completely
filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous
pollutants and odors. Aclogged filter
reduces the amoun tofair supplied to the
vehicle interior .For this reason, you should
always observe the interval for replacing
the filter, which is specified in the
Maintenance Booklet .As it depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet.
i It is possible that the residual heat
function may be activated automatically an
hour after the SmartKey is removed. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to
dry the automatic climate control. 148
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control