2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET fuel

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

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

PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................193
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Problem (malfunction) ...................194
Range of the sensors ..................... 192
Warning display ............................. 193
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 46
Pedals ................................................. 169
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 305
Power washers .................................. 300
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Product information ............................21
Program selector button .................. 160
Pulling away Automatic transmission ................. 153Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating

.................226
Display message ............................ 242
Radio
Selecting a station .........................219
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 128Rear compartment
Setting the air vents
...................... 147
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 252
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 304
Function/notes ............................. 197
Switching on/off ........................... 198
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................115
Dipping (automatic) .......................116
Rear window blind ............................ 275
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Important safety notes .................. 165
Refueling process .......................... 165
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 164
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................286
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 287
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 241
Warning lamp ................................. 262
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........145
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 158
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 23814
Index

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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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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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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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" 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 (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service

facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause

them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving. G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride

disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. Introduction
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Time, see the separate
operating instructions
=
Speedometer with
segments
214 Function Page
?
Multifunction display 215
A
Tachometer 214
B
Coolant temperature 213
C
Instrument lighting 213Instrument cluster
29At a glance