2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET ESP

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Rectify
Rectify
tyre pressure tyre pressure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 326).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 328).Check
Check
tyre(s)
tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 157).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 306).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 326).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. Warning Warning
tyre defect tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R you could lose control of the vehicle
R continued driving with a flat tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 157).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 306). Display
messages
247On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is faulty.
An additional warning tone indicates that EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you brake
hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will be unavailable. J÷
å!
N
The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP ®
, ESP ®
OFF and ABS
warning lamps are lit while the drive system is running.
ABS and ESP ®
are faulty.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you brake
hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 256
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 68) it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 67). å
N
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is deactivated, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g. Active
Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform course-correcting braking appli-
cations.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 68) it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 67).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the ESP ®
system
checked. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
257On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions ֌
N
The yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is faulty.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 6
N
The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is faulty.
G WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the
event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Have the restraint system checked immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Observe the additional information on the restraint system (Y page 37).258
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Tyres
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss or malfunction) is
lit.
The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tyres.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
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 manoeuvres.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 157).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tyre
(Y page 306).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 326).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to detect or register low tyre pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 262
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

General notes
The multimedia system section in this manual
describes the basic principles for operation.
More information can be found in the Digital
Owner's Manual. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R parking or stopping restrictions
R road narrowing
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example:
R a diverted route
R the road layout or the direction of a one-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations. Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
you will not be able to select certain menu items or a message will appear to this effect. Operating system
Overview
General notes !
Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarised sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con- trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. If necessary, the display may temporarily
switch off completely.
Cleaning instructions !
Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam- age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off X
Press the qcontrol knob. Operating system
263Multimedia system Z

X
Enter the town.
The Gsymbol: the location is contained on
the digital map multiple times.
X To switch to the list: slide5the control-
ler.
X Select the location.
If available, the postcode is shown. If there
are different postcodes available for the loca- tion, the corresponding digits are displayed
with an X
X.
X Enter the street and house number.
The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry:
R search for a keyword
The keyword search finds destinations using
fragments of words.
R select the last destination
R select a contact
R select a POI
You can search for a POI by location, name or
telephone number.
R select destination on the map
R enter intermediate destination
You can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate destina- tions.
R select travel guide destination (only available
for selected European countries)
R select destinations from Mercedes-Benz
Apps
R select geo-coordinates
Calculating the route Prerequisite: the address has been entered and
is in the menu.
X Select Start StartorContinue
Continue.
The route is calculated with the selected route
type and the selected route options.
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.
X Select Yes
Yes orSet as intermediate des‐ Set as intermediate des‐
tination
tination.
Yes Yes cancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
Set as intermediate destination
Set as intermediate destination adds
the new destination in addition to the existing destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list. Connecting the mobile phone
Requirements For telephony via the Bluetooth
®
interface, you
require a Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile
1.0 or above.
Multimedia system:
X Select Vehicle VehicleQSystem set‐ System set‐
tings
tingsQ Activate Bluetooth
Activate Bluetooth .
X Activate Bluetooth ®
O.
Mobile phone:
X Activate Bluetooth ®
and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth ®
visibility for other devices (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth ®
device names for all of one man-
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile
phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (P hone
Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message
Access Profile) Bluetooth ®
profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
R Phone book
R Call lists
R Text messages and e-mails
i Further information on suitable mobile
phones can be obtained on the Internet at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
connect
Searching for and authorising a mobile
phone Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorise (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author- isation takes place by means of Secure Simple
Pairing or by entering a passkey. The multimedia
system automatically makes the procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone available. The
mobile phone is always connected automati- 266
Operating systemMultimedia system

Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid
open. G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
R never exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads
for the vehicle (including occupants).
R the boot is the preferred place to store
objects.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the boot as possible. R
the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets
to transport loads and luggage.
R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the boot.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 272).272
Stowage areasStowing and features