2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET tow

DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................ .141
Climate control (THERMATIC 2-
zone) .............................................. 126
Manual transmission ..................... .141 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/notes ............................ .108
EASY-ENTRY system ......................... 104
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................ .108
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .163
On-board computer ....................... 225
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Climate control .............................. 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 137
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 84
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .89
Emergency spare wheel
General note s ................................ 357
Im portant safety notes .................. 356 Removing .......................................3
57
Technical data ............................... 357
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Engine
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
Engine number ............................... 360
Jump-starting ................................. 333
Running irregularl y......................... 140
Starting (important safety notes )... 134
Starting problems .......................... 140
Starting the engine with the key .... 135
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 135
Stopping ........................................ 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 339
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 278
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 358
Problem (fault) ............................... 140
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 366
Checking the oil level ..................... 310
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 310
Display message ............................ 256
Filling capacity ............................... 365
General notes ................................ 365
Notes about oil grade s................... 365
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 310
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 237
temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ......................................... 237
Topping up ..................................... 311
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 27
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ........................................... 74 Index
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 37
Assistance graphic menu .............. .231
Assistance menu ........................... 232
Display messages .......................... 240
Displaying a service message ....... .313
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Factory settings ............................ .237
G-Meter ......................................... 238
Head-up displa y............................. 223
Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster menu ............... 236
Light menu ..................................... 235
Media menu ................................... 228
Menu overview .............................. 224
Message memory .......................... 241
Navigation menu ............................ 226
Operating the TV ............................ 230
Operating video DVD ..................... 229
Operation ....................................... 221
RACETIMER ................................... 239
Radio menu ................................... 228
Service menu ................................. 232
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display ............................ 224
Telephone menu ............................ 230
Trip menu ...................................... 224
Vehicle menu ................................. 237
Open/close
climate control (air-recirculation
mode) ............................................ 130
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety note ...................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28 P
Paint code .......................................... 359 Paintwork (cleaning instructions)
... 316
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 161
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 111
Reversing camera .......................... 193
Switching off the engine ................ 160
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Applying automatically (vehicles
with automatic transmission) ......... 161
Applying automatically (vehicles
with manual transmission) ............. 162
Applying or releasing manually ...... 161
Display message ............................ 244
Electric parking brake .................... 161
Emergency braking ........................ 162
General information ....................... 161
Releasing automaticall y................. 162
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/of f........................... 115
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/note s............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Problem (fault) ............................... 188
Sensor rang e................................. 185
Trailer towing ................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 251
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 251
Petrol
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 363
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 66 Index
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Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................2 48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 233
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 281
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Tow-away protectio n ........................79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Manual transmission ..................... .135
Trailer ............................................ 136 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 287 R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 181
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 239
Radiator cover ................................... 309
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 298
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .131
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 299
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .111
Dipping (manual )........................... 109
Recuperation display ........................ 225
Reflective safety vest ....................... 323
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 156
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 153
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 362
Refuelling process ......................... 154
see Fuel
Removing
the folding draught stop ................... 98
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 120
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 119 18
Index

Warning lamp ................................. 277
Start/Stop button
Key position s ................................ .133
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 270
Warning lamps ............................... 283
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 263
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 321
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 239
Stowage areas ................................... 296
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 298
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 298
Centre console .............................. 297
Cup holde r..................................... 301
Door ............................................... 298
Glove compartment ....................... 297
Important safety information ......... 296
Spectacles compartment ............... 297
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 298
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 298
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 300 Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 344
Sun visor ............................................ 302
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 238
Switching
the interior motion sensor on/of f.... 79
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 295 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 253
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 360
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 369
Information .................................... 358
Trailer load s................................... 369
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 290
Display message ............................ 271
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 231
Redialling ....................................... 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 231
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 292
Telephone compartment ................ 298
see Mobile phone
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 293
Charging a mobile phone ............... 294
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 293 Index
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Connecting the module via a USB
cabl e ............................................. .292
Data modem mode ........................ 294
Installing the module ..................... 292
Introduction ................................... 292
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 294
Settings ......................................... 294
SIM card mode .............................. 293
Text messages ............................... 294
Transferring the phone book .......... 294
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .237
of engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ......................................... 237
of transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ......................................... 237
Outside temperature ..................... .221
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 237
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .167
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 294
Through-loading feature ................... 298
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 239
TIREFIT Kit
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................. 327
Storage location ............................ 325
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 329
Tyre pressure reached ................... 329
Using ............................................. 328
Total distance recorder .................... 224
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 287
Character suggestions ................... 286
Deleting characters ....................... 286
Entering a space ............................ 286 Entering characters ....................... 286
Gesture control .............................. 286
Handwriting recognition ................ 286
Operating the touchpad ................. 286
Overview ........................................ 285
Quick access for audio .................. 287
Switching ....................................... 285
Switching input line ....................... 286
Tow-away protection
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
Priming/deactivating ....................... 79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 339
Important safety notes .................. 336
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 336
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 339
Transporting the vehicle ................3 38
With the rear axle raised ................ 337
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 213
Active Parking Assist ..................... 188
Axle load, permissible .................... 369
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Failure check for LEDs ................... 216
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 136
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 270
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 337
Removing the towing eye ............... 337
With both axles on the ground ....... 338
Towing eye ......................................... 325
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 233
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 203
Instrument cluster display ............. 203
Trailer
Folding the ball coupling in/out ..... 214
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 217 22
Index

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 206
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 320
Coupling up a traile
r...................... 215
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 216
Driving tips .................................... 214
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 215
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 214
Important safety notes .................. 213
Lights display message .................. 253
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 216
Problem (fault) ............................... 217
Trailer load s................................... 369
Transfer case ..................................... 153
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display ......... 146
Transporting the vehicle .................. 338
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 120
Switching on/of f........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 230
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 358
Installation ..................................... 358
Transmission output (maximum) .... 358
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 325
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Display message ............................ 265
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 329
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 329
Recommended ............................... 345
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347 Restarting ...................................... 347
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 349
Function/note s............................. 348
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 350
Restarting ...................................... 349
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Warning message .......................... 349
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 343
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 342
Information on driving .................... 342
MOExtended tyre s......................... 344
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 343
Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 351
Summer tyres in winter ................. 344
Tyre size (data ).............................. 355
Tyre tread ...................................... 343
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 355
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 88
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 295
Using the TIREFIT
tyre pressure kit ............................ 328 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 302
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31 Index
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Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 267
Electronics ....................................
.358
Equipment ....................................... 28
Implied warranty .............................. 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Leaving parked up ......................... 163
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .89
Locking (key) ................................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 355
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 159
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 352
Registration ..................................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 352
Technical data ............................... 358
Towing away .................................. 336
Transporting .................................. 338
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 89
Unlocking (key) ................................ 82
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 367
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 367
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 359
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 325
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
VIN
Seat ............................................... 360
Type plate ...................................... 359 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 274
Distance warning signal ................. 281
ESP ®
.............................................. 275
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 277 Fuel tank ........................................ 278
General notes ................................ 273
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 168
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 172
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 170
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 278
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue
l................................... 278
Seat belt ........................................ 273
Steering ......................................... 283
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 282
Warning triangle ................................ 324
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 271
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 355
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 350
Changing/replacing ....................... 350
Checking ........................................ 343
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Emergency spare whee l................. 356
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 354
Fitting a wheel ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 342
Information on driving .................... 342
Removing a whee l.......................... 354
Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 351
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 355
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 318
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 128
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 367
Topping up ..................................... 312 24
Index

TIREFIT kit
Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity:
EC declaration of conformity
In accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC
We hereby declare that the product
Product designation: Daimler electric air pump
Model designation: 0855, DT/UW 200036
MB part no.: A 000 583 21 02
complies with the following relevant regulations:
EMC 2004/104/EC (2009/19/EC)
Applied harmonised standards, in particular:
ISO 7637-2: 2004-06 / ISO 7637-2AMD 1:2008:02
Manufacturer :D unlop Tech GmbH
Address: Birkenhainerstrasse 77, 63450
Hanau, Germany
Authorised representative: IMS department
Date: June 2013
Signature: IMS-AM, IMS-AE-LDiagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for connect- ing diagnostic equipment at a qualified special-
ist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work 30
Operating safetyIntroduction