2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
....22
Roll bar Display message
............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 51
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 101
Rear window .................................. 275
Roof
Overview .......................................... 89
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 306
Roof load (maximum) ........................367S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems


Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 227
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 306
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106Folding the backrests forward/
back ...............................................

110
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat backrest display message .....253
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Seat ventilation problem ................ 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 111
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..112
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......304
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 223
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 366
Coolant (engine) ............................ 366
Engine oil ....................................... 365
Fuel ................................................ 362
Important safety notes .................. 362
Washer fluid ................................... 367
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 227
On-board computer ....................... 223
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 238
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 303
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........ 85
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel Index
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SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message
............................ 254
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing soft top ................. 91
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) .....................77
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Snow chains ...................................... 325
Sockets Center console .............................. 277
General notes ................................ 277
Rear compartment ......................... 277
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 97
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Closing manually in an emergency ... 91
Display message ............................ 253
Important safety notes .................... 89
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 98
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 91
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Relocking ......................................... 95
wind screen ..................................... 96
Soft-top switch .................................... 90
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 356
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 217
In the Instrument cluster ......... 29, 213
Segments ...................................... 214
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 224
see Instrument cluster SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message
............................ 233
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Starting (engine) ................................ 152
Steering (display message) ..............253
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................113
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 214
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 113
Paddle shifters ............................... 160
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........160
Stowage areas ................................... 268
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 269
Cup holders ................................... 273
Glove box ....................................... 269
Important safety information ......... 268
Stowage net ................................... 269
Stowage net ....................................... 269
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 272
Summer tires ..................................... 324
Sun visor ............................................ 274
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 144
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............70 T
Tachometer ........................................ 214
Tail lamps Display message

............................ 23716
Index

Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Information .................................... 360
Tires/wheels ................................. 349
Vehicle data ................................... 367
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 281
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 282
Downloading routes .......................285
Emergency call .............................. 279
Geo fencing ................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 277
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 284
MB info call button ........................ 281
Remote vehicle locking .................. 283
Roadside Assistance button .......... 280
Search & Send ............................... 282
Self-test ......................................... 278
Speed alert .................................... 285
System .......................................... 278
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 286
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 284
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 283
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 213
Outside temperature ...................... 214
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 270
Through-loading feature ...................270
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 330
Checking manually ........................329Display message
............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Recommended ...............................
325
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 329
Restarting ...................................... 329
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 332
Function/notes ............................. 330
Restarting ...................................... 332
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 332
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 343
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 342
Bar (definition) ............................... 341
Changing a wheel .......................... 344
Characteristics .............................. 341
Checking ........................................ 323
Definition of terms ......................... 341
Direction of rotation ......................344
Display message ............................ 248
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 344
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 341
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 342
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................342
Important safety notes .................. 322
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 342
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 342
Labeling (overview) ........................ 338
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 343
Load index ..................................... 340
Load index (definition) ...................342
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 342 Index
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Maximum load on a tire
(definition) .....................................
343
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) .......................
343
Maximum tire load ......................... 340
Maximum tire load (definition) .......343
MOExtended tires .......................... 324
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 343
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 343
Replacing ....................................... 344
Service life ..................................... 324
Sidewall (definition) .......................343
Speed rating (definition) ................ 342
Storing ........................................... 344
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 341
Temperature .................................. 337
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 343
Tire bead (definition) ......................343
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 343
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 342
Tire size (data) ............................... 349
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 338
Tire tread ....................................... 323
Tire tread (definition) .....................343
Total load limit (definition) ............. 344
Traction ......................................... 337
Traction (definition) ....................... 343
Tread wear ..................................... 337
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 336
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 342
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 343
Wear indicator (definition) .............343
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 342
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........315
Installing the towing eye ................ 315
Removing the towing eye ...............316
With the rear axle raised ................ 316Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 316
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting
............317
Important safety notes .................. 315
Transfer case ..................................... 164
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 317
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 306
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 216
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 217
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
Locking separately ...........................83
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 83
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 82
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 252
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 367
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 253
General notes .................................. 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 7918
Index

V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........
274
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................223
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 333
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 348
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 153
Raising ........................................... 346
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............345
Towing away .................................. 315
Transporting .................................. 317
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................73
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle data ....................................... 367
Vehicle dimensions ...........................367
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............361
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 308
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 220
VIN ...................................................... 361W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 258
Check Engine ................................. 262
Coolant .......................................... 262
Distance warning ........................... 264
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 264
ESP ®
.............................................. 259
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 260
Fuel tank ........................................ 262
Overview .................................. 30, 256PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp
.................................. 46
Reserve fuel

................................... 262
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 261
Tire pressure monitor .................... 265
Warranty ............................................ 360
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 254
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........348
Wheel chock ...................................... 345
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 344
Checking ........................................ 323
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Cleaning (warning) .........................344
Emergency spare wheel ................. 355
Important safety notes .................. 322
Interchanging/changing ................344
Mounting a new wheel ................... 348
Mounting a wheel .......................... 345
Removing a wheel ..........................347
Storing ........................................... 344
Tightening torque ........................... 348
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 349
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 302
Window curtain air bag Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 143
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................297
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Notes ............................................. 367
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132 Index
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Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................324
Slippery road surfaces ................... 174
Snow chains .................................. 325
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 324
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 133
Replacing ....................................... 133
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 306
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index

Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz
tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. Printed Operator's Manual
The
printed Operator's Manual (including any
Supplements) must be observed.
There is no electronic update to the Digital
Operator's Manual. Amendments are only
made to the printed Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual
General notes
Before
you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. 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. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
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 Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Introduction
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Information for customers in
California
Under
California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or

malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction
of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair
of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send

us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner. 22
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