2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET Owners Manual

Driving tips .................................... 160
HOLD functio
n............................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 304
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 295
Care
360° camera ................................. 300
AIRCAP .......................................... 298
Automatic car wash ....................... 295
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 298
Carpets .......................................... 303
Display ........................................... 301
Draught stop .................................. 298
Exhaust pipe .................................. 301
Exterior lighting ............................. 300
Gear or selector lever .................... 302
High-pressure cleaner .................... 297
Interior ........................................... 301
Matt paintwork .............................. 297
Note s............................................. 295
Paint .............................................. 297
Plastic trim .................................... 302
Reversing camera .......................... 300
Roof lining ...................................... 303
Seat belt ........................................ 303
Seat cove r..................................... 302
Sensors ......................................... 300
Steering wheel ............................... 302
Trim pieces .................................... 302
Washing by hand ........................... 296
Wheels ........................................... 299
Wind deflector ............................... 298
Windows ........................................ 299 Wiper blades .................................. 299
Wooden trim .................................. 302
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 218
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 225
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 74
Changing bulbs
Main-beam headlamp s................... 120
Child
Restraint system .............................. 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 51
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 54
ISOFIX .............................................. 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 53
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 55
Child seat lock ..................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Children
child seat lock .................................. 50
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 300
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 301
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 132
Controlling automaticall y............... 127
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Demisting the windows .................. 129
Demisting the windscreen ............. 129
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 125
Overview of systems ...................... 123
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 131
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 127 6
Index

Rear control panel ........................
.124
Setting the air distribution ............. 128
Setting the air vents ..................... .136
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the climate mode .............. .128
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Setting the temperature,
THERMATIC ................................... 128
Setting the temperature,
THERMOTRONIC ............................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 132
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 130
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .129
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................ .124
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 29
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 232
Operation/notes .............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 301
COMAND Online
Switching on/off ........................... 263
Combination switch .......................... 116
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Controller .......................................... .264
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 131
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 292
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes .................. 341
Temperature gauge ........................ 213
Warning lamp ................................. 259 Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................ .117
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 164
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 245
Driving system ............................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 163
Selecting ........................................ 163
Setting a speed .............................. 165
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 164
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 277
Rear compartment ......................... 279 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 218
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) .......................................... .269
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................ .114
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 224
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Interior lighting .............................. 225
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel .................................................. 339 Index
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Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .23
Introduction .....................................23
Digital speedometer .........................216
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 114
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 224
Switching on/off ........................... 115
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .241
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 294
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 229
Engine ............................................ 238
General information ....................... 229
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 229
Key ................................................ 252
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 230
Tyres .............................................. 246
Vehicle .......................................... .248
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .261
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 174
Display message ............................ 243
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 173
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Selecting ........................................ 169
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 172
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 74
Control panel ..................................
.36
Display message ............................ 250
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety note s.................... 80
Opening (from the inside) ................ 81
Draught stop ........................................ 94
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 298
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 147
Manual ........................................... 151
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 152
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 295
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 69
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Distance warning function ............... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 176
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 192 8
Index

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 203
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 196
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 163
Display message ............................ 241
Distronic Plus ................................ 168
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 179
HOLD functio n............................... 177
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane package ................................ 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 179
Reversing camera .......................... 188
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 165
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 197
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 161
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 160
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................. 162
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 161
New brake pads/linings ................ 161
Running-in tips ............................... 138
Snow chains .................................. 324
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 161
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 179 E
E10 see Fuel EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/note s............................. 109
Switching on/of f........................... 227
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 231
Function/note s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 216
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 143
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 142
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
General information ....................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Introduction ................................... 142
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 90
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 82
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Removing ......................................... 76
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 333
Removing ....................................... 334
Storage location ............................ 334
Stowing .......................................... 334
Technical data ............................... 334 Index
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Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................ .82
Engine
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 142
Engine number .............................. .337
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Running irregularl y......................... 145
Starting problems .......................... 145
Starting the engine with the key .... 141
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 141
Stopping ........................................ 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 318
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 335
Problem (fault) ............................... 145
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 291
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 291
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Notes about oil grade s................... 340
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 291
Topping up ..................................... 292
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 221
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68
Display message ............................ 230
Function/note s................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 256
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 301
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 227
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Parking position ............................. 112
Resetting ....................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 264
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 304
First-aid kit ......................................... 304
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 332
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 329
Raising the vehicl e......................... 330
Removing a whee l.......................... 331
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 330
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 306
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 307
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 287
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 117
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 285
Mobile phone ................................. 335
Two-way radio ................................ 335 10
Index

Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics .................. 216
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 216
Displaying the range ...................... 216
Fuel gauge ...................................... .31
Grade (petrol) ................................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Notes for E 200, E 250, E400 ........ 339
Problem (malfunction) .................. .157
Quality (diesel )............................... 339
Refuelling ....................................... 154
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 338
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 155
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 240
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Gaug e.............................................. 31
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 305
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 319
Before changing ............................. 319
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 319
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 320
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 319
Important safety notes .................. 318 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 284
Frequencies ................................... 285
General notes ................................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 283
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 84
Problems when programming ....... .284
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 283 Synchronising the rolling code ....... 284
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 273
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See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................116
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........106
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) .............. .102
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 44
Headlamp flasher .............................. 116
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 118
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 297
Hill start assist .................................. 142
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 178
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................ .177
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Horn ...................................................... 29 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 258
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 261 Index
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Coolan
t.......................................... 259
Engine diagnostics ......................... 259
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 236
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 291
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Setting s......................................... 223
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 223
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 224
Display message ............................ 236
Overview ........................................ 116
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 224
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 118
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 223
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 73
Function ........................................... 72
Priming ............................................ 73
Switching off .................................... 73
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 51J
Jack Storage location ............................ 305
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 313K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 77
Checking the battery ....................... 77 Display message ............................ 252
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Emergency key element ................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 79
Modifying the programming ............. 76
Opening/closing soft top ................. 90
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Key positions
Key ................................................ 139
KEYLESS GO .................................. 139
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 253
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 140
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 150
Manual drive progra m.................... 153
Kneebag ............................................... 43 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/information .................... 202
Lane package ..................................... 200
Lashing eyelets ................................. 276
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 236
Light sensor (display message) ....... 237
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 224
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 225
Active light function ....................... 117 12
Index

Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 117
Hazard warning lamps ..................
.116
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Motorway mode ............................ .117
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 223
Side lamps ..................................... 115
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 224
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 225
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 166
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC
see Separate operating instructions
Loading guidelines ............................ 272
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .81
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .226 Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .323
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Gear leve r...................................... 146
Pulling away ................................... 141
Shift recommendation ................... 147
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 297
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 274
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 218
Memory function ............................... 112
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 232
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 281
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 192
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 196
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 176
General notes ................................ 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202 Index
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