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Residual heat (climate control)
........136
Restrain tsystem
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 212
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 154
Engaging (manual transmission) ....154
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................290
Function/notes ............................. 192
Reversing lamp (display message) ..240
Roll bar Display message ............................ 236
Operation ........................................ .44
Rolle rblind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof ................97
Rea rwindow .................................. 271
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load (maximum)
see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............218 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Seat backres tdisplay message .....251
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 49
Belt force limiter .............................. 50
Belt tensioner .................................. 50
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Display message ............................ 236
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines .............46
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........49 Releasing
......................................... 49
Switching bel tadjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................230
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seat belts
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 105
Adjusting the head restraint ..........103
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's sea tposition ........100
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 104
Important safety notes ..................101
Multicontour sea t.......................... 105
Seat heating problem ....................106
Seat ventilation problem ................107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCAR Fon/off .......... 107
Switching sea theating on/off .......106
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................. 106
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......290
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service menu (on-board computer) .224
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 336
Coolant (engine) ............................ 337
Engine oil ....................................... 335
Fuel ................................................ 334
Important safety notes ..................333
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........231
On-board computer .......................224
Settin gthe air distribution ...............133
Settin gthe airflow ............................ 134
Sidebag ................................................ 43
Side windows Convenience closing ........................84
Convenience opening ......................83
Important safety notes ....................8216
Index

Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 217
Resetting (on-boar dcomputer) ......218
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................123
Switching on/off ........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....220
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 331
Installatio n..................................... 331
Transmission output (maximum ).... 331
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 249
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................299
Pressure loss warning ....................322
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................300
Recommended ............................... 321
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 318
Directio nofrotation ...................... 324
Display message ............................ 249
Gri p................................................ 168
Important safety notes ..................318
Replacing ....................................... 323
Service life ..................................... 319
Storing ........................................... 324
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 324
Tyr etread ...................................... 319
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight see Technical data
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................79
From insid ethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............271
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 250
Electronics ..................................... 331
Equipment ....................................... 21
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individua lsettings .......................... 224
Leaving parked up .........................166
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (key )................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 304
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 302
Registration ..................................... 22
Towing away .................................. 310
Tow-starting ................................... 310
Transporting .................................. 313
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (key )................................ 72
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............333
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 295
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Vents
see Air vents
Video DVD (on-board computer) ......220
VIN ...................................................... 333 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 257
Distance warning signa l................. 262
ESP ®
.............................................. 258 Index
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Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with agross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsf or recycling and reuse.
There is anetwork of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the systems found in your vehicle Introduction
21 Z

Cockpit
i
Illustration: Cabriolet Function Page
:
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
157
;
Cruise control lever 170
=
Instrumen
tcluster 28
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
B
Overhead control panel 34
C
Climat
econtro lsystems 128
D
Ignition lock 147
Start/Sto
pbutton 147
E
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
manually 107
F
Adjusts th
esteering wheel
electrically 107
G
Combination switch
116 Function Page
H
Parking brake 166
I
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
J
Open
sthe bonnet 281
K
Release
sthe parking brake 166
L
Ligh
tswitch 11426
CockpitAt
ag lance

i
Illustration: Coupé Function Page
:
Overhea
dcontrol panel 34
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
=
Cruise control lever 170
?
Instrument cluster 28
A
Horn
B
Automatic transmission:
steering wheelg
earshift
paddles 157
C
Light switch 114
D
Releasest
he parking brake 166 Function Page
E
Opens the bonnet 281
F
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
G
Ignition lock 147
Start/Stop button 147
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
107
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
107
J
Combination switch 116
K
Parking brake 166
L
Climate control systems 128Cockpit
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
ESP
®
OFF 258
;
Diesel engine: preglow 148
=
Front foglamps 115
?
Rea
rfoglamp 116
A
Turn signal 116
B
ESP
® 258
C
Distance warning signal 262
D
Main-beam headlamps
117 Function Page
E
Dipped-beam headlamps 115
F
Seat belt 255
G
SRS 259
H
Engine diagnostics 260
I
Brakes 257
J
Coolant 260
K
ABS 257
L
Reserve fuel 26030
Instrument clusterAt
ag lance

Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do no tleave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in achild
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himself on them.
If ac hild opens adoor, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as aresult. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
ap assing vehicle.
Also observe the notes on HOLD .Relevant
information can be found in the index.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows G
WARNING
Activate the override switch for the rear side
windows if children are travellin ginthe vehi-
cle. Otherwise, the children could open the
side windows while the vehicle is movin gand
injure themselves or others. X
To activate/deactivate: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv- er's door. If indicator lamp
:is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Driving safety system
soverview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus*)
R Adaptive brake lamps
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD( electronic brake force distribution)
R ADAPTIV EBRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The risk of an acciden tissignificantly
increased by driving too fast. This is particu-
larly the case when cornering as well as on
wet or slippery roads or when driving too close
to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in this
section can neither reduce this risk nor over-
ride the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapty our driving
style to the prevailing road and weather con-
ditions. Maintain sufficient distance from
other road users and object sonthe road.
i Please notet hat the driving safety sys-
tems described only work as effectively as
possible when there is adequate contact
between the tyres and the road surface.
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tyres" section (Y page 318). Driving safety systems
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In wintry driving conditions, alwaysu
se
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way willt he driv-
ing safety systems describe dinthis section
work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-loc
kBraking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tio n(Ypage 61).
ABS regulate sbrake pressure in such away
tha tthe wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allowsy ou to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from aspeed of about 8km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently. G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi-
cle when braking and the braking distance
may increase.
If ABS is deactivated due to amalfunction,
then BAS and ESP are also deactivated. There
is an increased risk of your vehicle skidding in
certain situations.
You should always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
ap ulsing in the brake pedal.
X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make afull brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditionsa nd func-tions as
areminder to take extrac are while
driving. G
WARNING
Do not depress the brake pedal several times
in quick succession (pumping). Pumping the
brake pedal reduces the braking effect.Y ou
might otherwise not be able to stop the vehi-
cle in time and could cause an accident.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and smoothly. BAS (Brake Assist)
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61).
BAS operates in emergenc ybraking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergenc ybraking situation is over.
ABS prevent sthe wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. G
WARNING
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect .However, braking force is not auto-
matically increased in emergenc ybraking sit-
uations and the stopping distance may
increase. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
BAS PLUS is only available on vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61).
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz-
ardous situations at speeds of over
30 km/ha nd uses rada rsensor technology
to assess the traffic situation. 62
Driving safet
ysystemsSafety