2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET service indicator

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 00
Display in the multimedia system .. 194
Function/notes ............................ .192 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 270
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .131
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................ .203
Towing a trailer .............................. 205
Active Driving Assistance package .. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................ .206
Towing a trailer .............................. 208
Active light function ......................... 117
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 184
Display message ............................ 243
Exiting a parking space .................. 186
Function/notes ............................ .183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking .......................................... 185
Towing a trailer .............................. 187
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................ .117
Switching on/off ........................... 118
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Service indicator ............................ 295
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................ 295
Additional speedometer ................... 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 341
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Adjusting the volume
COMAND Online ............................ 264
Adjusting volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 264
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 123
Air filter (white display message) .... 240
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Setting .......................................... .136
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .137
Setting the side air vents .............. .136
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 106
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .38
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ...................................... .43
Important safety guidelines .............42
Kneebag ........................................... 43
Pelvis airbag .................................... 44 Index
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PARKTRONIC ................................. 179
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................47
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 48
Reversing camera .......................... 188
SPEEDTRONIC ...............................1 65
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 197
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .229
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 266
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 267
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 269
Frequencies ................................... 335
Installation ..................................... 335
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 281
Transmission output (maximum) .... 335
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .282
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 76
MOExtended tyres .............................306
Motorway mode ................................ 117
MP3
Operating ....................................... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 104
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .215
Permanent display ......................... 223
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 214
Overview .......................................... 32 Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 217
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 47
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting triggered .......................... 47
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 138 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 42
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 48
Restraint system introduction .......... 37
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .38
Odometer ...........................................2 15
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Audio menu ................................... 218
Convenience submenu .................. 227
Display messages .......................... 229
Displaying a service message ....... .294
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Factory setting submenu .............. .228
Heating submenu ........................... 226
Important safety notes .................. 213
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 223
Light submenu ............................... 223 14
Index

Menu overview .............................. 215
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation menu ............................2
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Operating the TV ............................ 219
Operating video DVD ..................... 218
Operation ....................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 222
Settings menu ............................... 223
Standard displa y............................ 215
Telephone menu ............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 215
Vehicle submenu ........................... 225
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety note ...................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 213
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 61 P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 297
Panic alarm .......................................... 37
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Reversing camera .......................... 188
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 159
Warning lamp ................................. 255 Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/of f........................... 115
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 181
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/note s............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Problem (fault) ............................... 183
Sensor rang e................................. 180
Trailer towing ................................. 181
Warning display ............................. 181
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 38
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 55
Petrol .................................................. 338
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 233
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 233
Function/note s................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 261
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 48
Program selector button .................. 150
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 71
Immobiliser ...................................... 71
Interior motion sensor ..................... 72
Tow-away protection ........................ 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24 Index
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Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 270
Inserting ........................................2 70
Inserting/removing ........................ 270
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Selecting ........................................ 218
Seat
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 104
Seat backrest display message ..... 250
Seat belt
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 41
Correct usage .................................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ..................... .227
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 41
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 234
Fastening ......................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Introduction ..................................... 38
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 42
Releasing ......................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally ).............................................. 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101
Cleaning the cover ......................... 302
Correct driver's seat position ........... 99
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 99
Overview .......................................... 99
Seat heating .................................. 104
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 106
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 104 Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 105
Section
Boot ................................................. 82
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 276
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 300
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 340
Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Washer fluid ................................... 342
Setting the air distribution ............... 128
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 228
On-board compute r....................... 223
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 115
Side windows
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing all ......................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Sidebag ................................................ 44 Index
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Parking brake
G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi- cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again. G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position Por shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. The brake lights do not light up when you brake
the vehicle with the parking brake. X
To apply: depress parking brake ;firmly.
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and keep
it depressed.
X Pull release handle :.
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use.
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop. Driving tips
General notes
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how eco-
nomical your driving characteristics are. The Driving tips
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ated under increased loads. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. AdBlue
®
service indicator
i For BlueTEC vehicles only.
To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment must be operated with the reducing
agent AdBlue ®
. AdBlue ®
is topped up as part of
the service. Under normal operating conditions,
a full tank of AdBlue ®
should last until the next
service due date.
Depending on how and where the vehicle is
used, there may be an increase in the AdBlue ®
consumption, resulting in the next service due
date being brought forward.
Certain display messages show that AdBlue ®
must be topped up, e.g.:
Refill Refill AdBlue
AdBlue at
atworkshop
workshop See
SeeOwner's
Owner's
Manual
Manual
Refill AdBlue at workshop No start Refill AdBlue at workshop No start
in .. km
in .. km
A warning signal also sounds.
You can no longer start the vehicle when the
AdBlue ®
supply has been used up (Y page 240).
! Have the AdBlue ®
tank topped up at a quali-
fied specialist workshop only. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged or soiled.
Before driving your vehicle outside Europe, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If necessary, have AdBlue ®
topped up. Before a prolonged stay outside of
Europe, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the notes on AdBlue ®
(Y page 340).
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment and AdBlue ®
can be obtained at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Care
General notes
H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ner.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of
the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective films
with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice scraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake
pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked up.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency. Care
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occupants from suffering acid burns should the
battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maximum possible service life, it must always be suffi-
ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle. In such cases, have the battery disconnected ata qualified specialist workshop. You can also
charge the battery with a charger recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist workshop
if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a
long period of time.
When you park the vehicle, remove the key if you do not require any electrical consumers. The
vehicle will then use very little energy, thus con- serving battery power.
If the power supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery was discharged, you will have to:
R set the clock. Information on setting the clock
can be found in the Digital Owner's Manual.
On vehicles with a multimedia system, the
time is set automatically.
R reset the function for folding the exterior mir-
rors in/out automatically, by folding the mir-
rors out once (Y page 111). Charging the battery
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-start
connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 313).
X Open the bonnet.
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and earth point in the same order as
when connecting the donor battery in the
jump-starting procedure (Y page 313).
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at
low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case, you
may neither charge the battery nor jump-start
the vehicle. The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be reduced. The starting char-
acteristics may be impaired, especially at low
temperatures. Have the thawed battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Never charge a battery still installed in the vehi-
cle unless a battery charger unit approved by
Mercedes-Benz is being used. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. This device
permits charging of the battery in position. Con-
tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for infor-
mation and availability. Read the battery charg- er's operating instructions before charging the
battery. 312
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance

Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a pos- itive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off battery acid
thoroughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
R It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jump leads.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a petrol engine:
avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
non-combusted fuel may damage the catalytic converter.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be reduced. The starting charac-
teristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the thawed battery checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Jump-starting
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