technical data MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2017 A207 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction ......................................... 24
At a glance........................................... 32
Safety................................................... 40
Opening and closing...........................73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....96
Lights and windshield wipers ..........109
Climate control ................................. 117
Driving and parking..........................127
On-board computer and displays ....189
Multimedia system ...........................234
Stowage and features ......................240
Maintenance and care ......................257
Breakdown assistance .....................270
Wheels and tires ............................... 285
Technical data................................... 310
2Contents

Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 151
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Rear compartment ......................... 244
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 194
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Interior lighting .............................. 200
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 192
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 260
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 202
Driving systems ............................. 214
Engine ............................................ 212
General notes ................................ 202
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 202
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 224
Lights ............................................. 211
Safety systems .............................. 203
SmartKey ....................................... 223
Tires ............................................... 219 Vehicle ........................................... 220
Distance recorder ............................. 191
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 232
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 155
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 216
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 158
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes .................. 153
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 157
Stopping ........................................ 156
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 222
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from i
nside) ...................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 147
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 138
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 134
Manual ........................................... 138
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 261
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
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Emergency spare wheelGeneral notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Removing ...................................... .309
Storage location ............................ 309
Stowing .......................................... 309
Technical data ............................... 308
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 230
Display message ............................ 212
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 130
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 130
Switching off .................................. 145
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
Checking the oil level ..................... 258
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 315
Notes about oil grades ................... 315
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 258
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 203
Fu

nction/notes ................................ 66 General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 227
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 67
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 236
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 271
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 255
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 310
Two-way radio ................................ 310
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 146
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 314
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
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Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 312
Emergency spare wheel ................. 308
Information .................................... 310
Tires/wheels ................................. 307
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 195
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 238
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 222
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Number from the phone book ........ 195
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 239
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 189
Outside temperature ...................... 189
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Through-loading feature ................... 242
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 291
Checking manually ........................ 291
Display message ............................ 219
Maximum ....................................... 291
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 273
Notes ............................................. 290
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 273
Recommended ............................... 288
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 291
General notes ................................ 291
Important safety notes .................. 292
Restarting ...................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning message .......................... 293
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 270
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................. 271 Tire pressure not reached .............. 273
Tire pressure reached .................... 273
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 302
Average weight of the veh icle
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ccupants (definition) .................... 301
Bar (definition) ............................... 301
Changing a wheel .......................... 303
Characteristics .............................. 301
Checking ........................................ 285
Curb weight (definition) ................. 302
Definition of terms ......................... 301
Direction of rotation ...................... 304
Display message ............................ 219
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 303
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 301
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 301
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 302
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 285
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 302
Information on driving .................... 285
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 302
Labeling (overview) ........................ 298
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 303
Load index ..................................... 300
Load index (definition) ................... 302
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 302
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 302
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 302
Maximum tire load ......................... 300
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 302
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 303
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
18Index

The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed-
eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to 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 that a 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: Admin-
istrator, 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 about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra-
ventions against these instructions is not cov- ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res- cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/ content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rvehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
Data stored in the vehicle29
Introduction
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The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi- cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Operator's
Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy- ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
RHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which acci-
dents and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and acci-
dent location) are recorded. However, other par- ties, such as law enforcement could combine
EDR data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash investi-
gation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by the EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
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he vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
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Introduction

Information regarding technical data
i
The dat astate dher especifically refers to a
vehicl ewit hstandard equipment. Consult an
authorize dMercedes-Ben zCente rfor th e
dat afor all vehicl evariants and trim levels.
Vehicle electronics
Installing two-way radios and mobile
phones (RF transmitters)
GWARNIN G
The electromagneti cradiation from modifie d
or incorrectl yretrofitte dRF-transmitters can
interfere wit hth evehicl eelectronics .This can
compromise th eoperational safet yof th e
vehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
You should hav eall wor kto electrical and
electronic equipmen tcarried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNIN G
The electromagneti cradiation from incor-
rectl yoperate dRF transmitters can interfere
wit hth evehicl eelectronics ,for example:
Rif th eRF transmitte ris no tconnecte dwit h
an exterio rantenna
Rth eexterio rantenna has been installed
incorrectl yor is no t alow-reflection typ e
This can compromise th eoperational safet y
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Hav eth elow-reflection exterio rantenna
mounte dat aqualified specialist workshop.
When operating RF transmitters in th evehi-
cle ,always connec tthem wit hth elow-reflec -
tion exterio rantenna.
!The operating permit may be invalidated if
th einstruction sfor installation and use of RF
transmitters are no tobserved. In particular, th
efollowin gcondition smust be
complied with:
Ronly approve dwavebands may be used.
Rcomplianc ewit hth emaximum permissible
output in these wavebands is required.
Ronly approve dantenna position smay be
used.
Excessiv elevels of electromagneti cradiation
may caus edamag eto your healt hand th ehealt h
of others. Using an exterio rantenna takes int o
accoun tcurren tscientific discussion srelating
to th epossible healt hhazards tha
t may result
from electromagneti cfields.
The followin gantenna position smay be used if
RF transmitters hav ebeen properly installed:
Approved antenna position s
:
Rear fender
iOn th erear fenders, it is recommended to
position th eantenna on th eside of th evehicl e
closes tto th ecenter of th eroad .
Use th eTechnical Specification ISO/TS 2160 9
when retrofitting RF transmitters (Road Vehicles
- EM Cguidelines for installation of aftermarket
radi ofrequency transmitting equipment) .
Observ eth elegal requirements for retrofittings.
If your vehicl ehas installation sfor two-way radi o
equipment, use th epower suppl yor antenna
connection sintended for use wit hth ebasic wir-
ing .Be sur eto observ eth emanufacturer' saddi-
tional instruction swhen installing.
Deviation swit hrespec tto wavebands, maxi-
mum transmission output sor antenna position s
must be approve dby Mercedes-Benz.
The maximum transmission output (PEAK )at th e
base of th eantenna must no texceed th evalue s
in th efollowin gtable:
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The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the
base of the antenna must not exceed the fol-
lowing values:
WavebandMaximum
transmission output
Short wave
3 - 54 MHz30 W
4 m waveband
74 - 88 MHz15 W
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz25 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz15 W
Mobile communications
(3G/3G/4G)10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle without
restrictions:
RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
RRF transmitters with transmitter frequencies
in the 380 - 410 MHz waveband and a maxi-
mum transmission output of up to 2 W
(trunked radio/Tetra)
RMobile telephones (2G/3G/4G)
There is no restriction for antenna positions on
the outside of the vehicle for the following wave-
bands:
RTrunked radio/Tetra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the left door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;
VIN
=Vehicle model
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;
VIN
=Paint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is used only as an example. This data is
different for every vehicle and can deviate
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from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost
position.
XSlightly raise front floor covering=and fold
floor covering flap :upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
Engine number
:Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
;Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the
use of products which have not been recom-
mended is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
warranty or goodwill gestures. They are listed in
this Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the
appropriate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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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-
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