2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET flat tire

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 239
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 155
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 154
Automatic headlamp mode ..............121
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 161
Changing gear ............................... 159
Display message ............................ 251
Driving tips .................................... 160
Emergency running mode ..............164
Kickdown ....................................... 160
Manual drive program ....................162
Overview ........................................ 158
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Program selector button ................160
Pulling away ................................... 153
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 164
Selector lever ................................ 158
Shift ranges ................................... 161
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 160
Transmission position display ........ 158
Transmission positions .................. 159
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 164B
Bag hook ............................................ 271
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
.................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking ..........................................
75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 312
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 310
Jump starting ................................. 313
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 244
Notes/function .............................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 231
Notes ............................................. 366
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................366
Display message ............................ 229
Driving tips .................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Maintenance .................................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 168
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Car
see Vehicle Index
5

F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 308
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 309
Preparing the vehicle .....................308
Floormat ............................................. 290
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 364
Consumption statistics ..................216
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 217
Displaying the range ...................... 217
Driving tips .................................... 169
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................364
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 362
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 363
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Refueling ........................................ 165
Tank content/reserve fuel .............363
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 165
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 363
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 308
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 318
Before changing ............................. 318
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 318
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 318
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 317 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory
.....................289
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening/closing the garage door ..289
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 287
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 360
Glove box ........................................... 269 H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 45
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....297
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 367
Cleaning system (function) ............ 125
Cleaning system (notes) ................367
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........112
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............109
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 109
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 237
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 153
HOLD function Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 18910
Index

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

Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance

with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate the audio system or COMAND
(Cockpit Management and Data System) in
compliance with all legal requirements and
when the road, weather and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise not be able to
observe the traffic conditions, endangering
yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h). Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving
in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident

are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Pedals G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or Driving tips
169
Driving and parking
Z

vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking
Guidance might therefore issue steering
instructions too soon. This may lead to a
collision. For this reason, you should avoid
using Parking Guidance in such situations.
G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These
types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.
A suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking symbol. You receive steering
instructions when parking. You may also use
PARKTRONIC ( Y page 191).
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive past the parking
space as close as possible.
R parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. R
pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y

page 193) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel
installed.
R make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
R the way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. In some cases, Parking
Guidance may guide you too far or not far
enough into a parking space. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking
procedure with Parking Guidance.
Detecting a parking space :
Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational

at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol ; as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster. Driving systems
195
Driving and parking Z

Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsCheck
Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they
may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 167).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 308).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 329). Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system ( Y page 329).Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tire pressures
will be displayed
after driving a
few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure.
X
Drive on.
The

tire pressures appear in the multifunction display after you
have been driving for a few minutes. Tire Press. Monitor
Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.248
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsTire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The
tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Check
Tire Press. The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they

may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 167).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 308).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 330).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning
Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued

driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 167).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 308). Display messages
249
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsCorrect
Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 330).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 332). TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Press. Monitor
Currently
Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The
tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. h
Tire Press.
Warning Tire
Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued

driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 167).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 308).250
Display messages
On-board computer and displays