fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2017 A207 Owner's Manual

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 313
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 313
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 142
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 313
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 83
Before changing .............................2 83
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 283
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 282
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 255
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 253
Opening/closing the garage door .. 255
Problems when programming ........2 55
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 253
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 254
Gasoline ............................................. 313
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 41
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111Head bags
Display message ............................ 208
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........102
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ................. 98
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 10
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes .............................1 62
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 58
Display message ............................ 222
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening ......................................... 257
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 232
10Index

R
RadioSelecting a station ......................... 194
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear compartment
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 222
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 267
Display in the multimedia system .. 171
Function/notes ............................. 170
Switching on/off ........................... 171
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 317
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 252
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 253
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29 Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 213
Warning lamp ................................. 230
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 229
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 211
Roadside As sistanc
e (breakdown)
.... 26
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 52
Roof
Overview .......................................... 85
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 269
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 317
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 239
Inserting ........................................ 239
Inserting/removing ........................ 239
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Selecting ........................................ 194
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Index15

U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ...................... .80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 239
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 244
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 220
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 198
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 294
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 307
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 146
Pulling away ................................... 130
Raising ........................................... 305
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 304
Towing away .................................. 280
Transporting .................................. 282
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Vehicle data ....................................... 317
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 317
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 311
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 270
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
VIN
Seat ............................................... 312 Type plate ...................................... 311
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 227
Brakes ........................................... 226
Check Engine ................................. 230
Coolant .......................................... 230
Distance warning ........................... 232
ESP
®.............................................. 227
ESP®OFF ....................................... 228
Fuel tank ........................................ 230
General notes ................................ 224
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 230
Restraint system ............................ 229
Seat belt ........................................ 225
Tire pressure monitor .................... 233
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 223
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 307
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 307
Wheel chock ...................................... 304
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 303
Checking ........................................ 285
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Emergency spare wheel ................. 308
Important safety notes .................. 285
Information on driving .................... 285
Interchanging/changing ................ 303
Mounting a new wheel ................... 306
Mounting a wheel .......................... 304
Removing a wheel .......................... 306
Storing ........................................... 304
Tightening torque ........................... 307
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 307
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 265
Wind screen ......................................... 91
Wind screen (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 265
20Index

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Fuelgauge (left)
Coolan ttemperature (right )189
Warning and indicator lamps:
÷ ESP®22 7
· Distanc ewarning23 2
å ESP®OF F227
# Turn signal, lef t110
? Coolan t230
K High-beam headlamps110
L Low-beam headlamps110
T Parking lamp s110
R This lamp has no func-
tion11 0
8 Reserve fuel230
Fue lfiller flap location indi-
cator: th efuel filler cap is on
th eright-hand side .
FunctionPage
;Speedometer wit hsegments18 9
=Multifunction display191
?Tachometer189
Warning and indicator lamps:
$ Brakes(US Aonly)22 6
J Brakes(Canada only)22 6
# Turn signal, right110
! ABS227
6 Restrain tsystem40
; CheckEngin e230
h Tirepressur emonitor23 3
ü Seat belt s225
Information on th edisplay of th eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be
foun dunder "Outside temperature display"
(
Ypage 189).
Se tth elighting in th einstrumen tcluster, in th e
displays and th econtrol sin th evehicl einterior
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 199).
Instrument cluster33
At a glance

Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the central
locking prevents the fuel filler flap from closing.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 213).
Refueling143
Driving and parking
Z

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
iIn some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal
requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal
regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visit a qualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gage is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 144).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
230Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

XRemove coolant, brakefluid ,tree resin, oils ,
fuel sand greases by rubbing gentl ywit h a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighte r
fluid .
XUse tar remove rto remove tar stains.
XUse silicon eremove rto remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads "on th epain t
surface, use th epain tcar eproducts recommen -
ded and approve dby Mercedes-Benz. This is th e
cas eapproximately every three to fiv emonths,
depending on th eclimat econdition sand th e
car eproduc tused.
If dirt has penetrated th epain tsurfac eor if th e
pain thas become dull, th epain tcleane rrecom-
mended and approve dby Mercedes-Ben z
should be used.
Do no tuse these car eproducts in th esun or on
th ehoo dwhile th ehoo dis hot .
XUseasuitable touch-up stick ,e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick ,to repair slight damag eto th epaint-
wor kquickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Never polis hth evehicl eor th eligh talloy
wheels. Polishin gcauses th efinish to shine.
!The followin gmay caus eth epain tto
become shin yand thus reduce th ematte
effect:
Rstron grubbing of th epaintwork wit h
unsuitable materials
Rfrequen tuse of automatic car washe s
Rwashing thevehicl ein direct sunligh t
!Never use paintcleaner, buffing or polishin g
products ,or glos spreserver ,e.g. wax. These
products are only suitable for high-gloss sur -
faces. Their use on vehicles wit hmatte finish
leads to considerable surfac edamag e(shiny,
mottled areas).
Always hav epaintwork repairs carrie dout at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Do no tuse wash program swit h a hot wax
treatmen tunder any circumstances.
Observ ethese note sif your vehicl ehas aclear
matte finish. This will help you to avoi ddamag e
to th epaintwork due to incorrec ttreatment.
These note salso apply to ligh talloy wheels wit h
a clear matte finish.
iThe vehicl eshould preferably be washe dby
han dusin g asoftsponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
iUse only insec tremove rand car shampoo
from th erange of recommended and
approve dMercedes-Benz car eproducts .
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the soft top
!Never use any of th efollowin gto clean th e
sof ttop:
Rgasolin e
Rthinner
Rtar or stain remove r
Rother organicsolvents
!Remove bird droppings immediately as they
are corrosiv eand ,therefore, can mak eth e
soft-to pfabric leak .Do no tuse high-pressur e
cleaning equipmen tto clean th evehicle. Do
no tuse sharp-edge dequipmen tto remove ice
and snow.
XLigh tsoiling: you can clean th esof tto pwhile
it is dry or rinse it wit hclear water.
XNorma lto heavy soiling: clean thesof tto p
wit h a brus hand clear water. Clean stain sand
other dirt wit h abrus hand sof tto pcleaning
agents that hav ebeen recommended and
approve dby Mercedes-Benz .Always brus h
from fron tto back, followin gth egrai nof th e
fabric.
Frequen tcleaning reduce sth esof ttop's resist -
anc eto dirt .
To restore this resistanc eto dirt ,clean th esof t
to pusin gsof tto pcleaning agents that hav e
been recommended and approve dby
Mercedes-Benz .
Incorrec tcleaning and care, as well as aging,
can caus eth esoft-to pseam sto leak .Hav eth e
soft-to pseam sseale dat aqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorize dMercedes-Benz
Center.
iCove rth esof tto pappropriately if you plan
to leav eth evehicl eoutside for alon gperiod
of time.
264Care
Maintenance and care

Other identifications, for example:
R0 W-30
R5 W-30
R5 W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capa- city
All models17.4 US gal(66.0 l)
ModelOf which
reserve
All modelsApprox.
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
iE10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10-compatible. You can
refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel.
!Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicle with other fuels can lead to engine
failure.
!Do not use the following:
RE15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol)
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle.
!To ensure the longevity and full perform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasoline must be used.
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of a lower grade, observe the following pre-
cautions:
ROnly fill the fuel tank to half full with regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre-
Service products and filling capacities313
Technical data
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