technical data 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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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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Display message
............................ 263
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 203
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ......................223
Lane Tracking package ..................221
PARKTRONI C................................. 204
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................175
Brakes ........................................... 186
Break-in period .............................. 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded road s................ 188
Driving on wet road s...................... 188
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 185
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 347
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Wet road surface ........................... 187
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....239
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 203 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................246
Function/notes ............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 246EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................169
Automatic engine switch-off ..........169
Deactivating/activating .................170
General information .......................168
Important safety notes ..................168
Introduction ................................... 168
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yclosing
Soft top .......................................... 101
Emergency release
Driver' sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................377
Points to remember .......................377
Storage location ............................ 378
Technical data ............................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .61
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 260
ECO start/stop function ................168
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregularr unning............................ 171
Jump-starting ................................. 334
Starting problems ..........................171
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............167
Switching off .................................. 183
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................171 Index
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SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 253
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 259
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 166
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 268
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................125
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Important safety notes ..................124
Paddle shifters ............................... 176
Steering wheel heating ..................125
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........176
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 289
Cuph olders ................................... 293
Glove box ...................................... .289
Important safety information .........288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 292
Summer tires ..................................... 346Sun visor
............................................ 294
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 158
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 232
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 258
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 384
Emergency spare wheel .................379
Information .................................... 382
Tires/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 390
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 301
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 301
Downloading route s....................... 304
Emergency call .............................. 298
Geo fencing ................................... 305
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 303
MB info call button ........................300
Remote vehicle locking ..................303
Roadside Assistance button ..........299
Search &Send ............................... 302
Self-test ......................................... 297
Speed alert .................................... 305
System .......................................... 297
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 303
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............302
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 297
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 239
Display message ............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............239
Number from the phone book ....... .239
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending acall................. 239 Index
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qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R
work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
agai nwith a Mercedes-Ben zCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzC
anada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 57 5pursuan tto the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA )in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds tha ta
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
aboutt he proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the 26
Introduction

All-weather tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 H M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S
2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) FA: 235/40 R18 91 H M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S
2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+S0003 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replace dmay differ.
Mounting an emergency spar ewheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 348). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (Y page 379).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Emergency spare wheel
377Wheels and tires Z

Technical data
E 350 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Allo
ywheels T 135/80 R17 103 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.77 in (19.5 mm)
E 350 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 135/80 R17 103 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.77 in (19.5 mm)
E 550
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) Emergencys
pare wheel
379Wheels and tires Z

Useful information
............................382
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 382
Warranty ............................................ 382
Identification plates .........................382
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 384
Vehicle data ...................................... 390 381Technical data

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).Information regarding technical data
General information
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Information in the printed Operator's
Manual
In the printed Operator's Manual you can find
information about:
R Vehicle data
R Trunk lid opening dimensions
R Tank capacity
R Coolant (engine)
R Engine oil approval and capacity
R Refrigerant filling capacity and PAG oil
R Towing a trailer Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the left door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0002.382
Identification platesTechnical data

Example: vehicle identification plate (US
Aonly)
0003 VIN
0023 Paint code Example
:vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
0003 VIN
0023 Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle
identification plate is used only as an
example. This data is differen tfor every
vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Slightly raise front floor covering 0023and
fold floor covering flap 0002upwards.
You will see VIN 0003.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 383)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 382) Engine number
0002
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0003 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
0023 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Identification plates
383Technical data