2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET ESP

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WARNING
Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger your health or life, or the health
or life of others. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with
information
on environmentally aware actions
or disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle. i
Practical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you.
X This symbol indicates an
instruction that must be followed.
X Several of these symbols in
succession indicate an instruction
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(Y page) This symbol tells you where you
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topic.
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instruction that is continued on
the next page.
Display This font indicates a display in the
multifunction display/COMAND
display.
Parts of the software in the vehicle are
protected by copyright ©
2005
The FreeType Project
http://www.freetype.org. All rights
reserved.

Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster

COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Combination switch ..........................124
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 290
Calling up ....................................... 289
Setting ........................................... 290
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Convenience closing feature ..............87
Convenience opening feature ............86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 296
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Temperature gauge ........................ 213
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................175
Cruise control lever .......................175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Setting a speed .............................. 176
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 175
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Rear compartment ......................... 274
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Interior lighting .............................. 225
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................217
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Driving systems ............................. 242
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 228
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 228
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 254
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 229
SmartKey ....................................... 254
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 251
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....264
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 245
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177 Index
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Setting the specified minimum
distance .........................................
184
Warning lamp .................................
264
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Draft stop ............................................. 96
Drinking and driving .........................169
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 161
Display ........................................... 158
Manual ........................................... 162
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................299
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving on flooded roads ..................173
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65
Electronic brake force distribution ... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 67
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 204Active Lane Keeping Assist ............
207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 242
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 190
HOLD function ............................... 189
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane Tracking package .................. 200
Parking Guidance ........................... 194
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
Rear view camera .......................... 197
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Brakes ........................................... 171
Break-in period .............................. 150
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Drinking and driving .......................169
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 173
Driving on flooded roads ................173
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 169
General .......................................... 169
Hydroplaning ................................. 173
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 172
Pedals ............................................ 169
Snow chains .................................. 325
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Wet road surface ........................... 172
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 220
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1908
Index

E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating
.................226
Function/notes ............................. 114
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 226
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 170
On-board computer ....................... 217
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
General information ....................... 154
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 91
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 355
Points to remember .......................355
Storage location ............................ 356
Technical data ............................... 357
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 262
Display message ............................ 240
ECO start/stop function ................ 154
Engine number ............................... 362
Irregular running ............................ 157
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Starting problems .......................... 157
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 153Switching off
.................................. 168
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 317
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Additives ........................................ 365
Checking the oil level ..................... 295
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 295
Display message ............................ 241
Filling capacity ............................... 365
Notes about oil grades ................... 365
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 295
Viscosity ........................................ 365
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ................. 222
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 229
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 115
Dipping (automatic) .......................116
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 116
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 115
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Setting ........................................... 116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Storing the parking position .......... 116 Index
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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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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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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada:

"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for

the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required

on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Problems with your vehicle
If
you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem 24
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Information on copyright
Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
R BabySmart™, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Logic7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
R Microsoft ®
and Windows media ®
are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM radio Inc.
R HD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
R Gracenote ®
is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
R ZAGATSurvey ®
and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC. FreeType
Portions of this software are copyright ©
2005
The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All
rights reserved. ©
1996-2000 by David
Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. Gnu compiler
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