2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET boot

R
the side windows and soft top are closed
completely.
R the blower is switched off
R the windscreen wiper switch is at position
0
R the 360° camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
! If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the boot lid opening
unintentionally:
R using a car wash
R using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
R Operating with the key:
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door when
the engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position Dor Rthe automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
R Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position Dor Rthe automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position N:
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only: X Engage parking position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133). X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X Engage neutral N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the
ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash off excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off the wax from the windscreen and the windscreen
wiper blades. This will prevent smears and
reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the
windscreen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible. Care
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Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle X
Open the boot lid.
X Push warning triangle holder :on both sides
in the direction of the arrow and open it.
X Push retaining lug upwards at centre of warn-
ing triangle ;and remove warning trian-
gle ;.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold legs =out to the side.
X Fold side reflectors ;upwards to form a tri-
angle and lock them at the top using press
stud :. First-aid kit
The first-aid kit
:is in the boot in the left-hand
stowage net.
X Open the boot lid.
X Remove the first-aid kit :.
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least
once a year. Replace the contents if necessary, and replace any missing items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located underneath the
front of the driver's seat.
X Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years. It may oth-
erwise fail in an emergency.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country. 324
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Vehicle tool kit
General notes The towing eye is located in the stowage space
under the boot floor.
On vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics), the towing eye is in a
bracket under the parcel shelf.
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with tyre-changing tools.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tyre-change tool
kit, it is located in a bag in the boot.
Some tools for changing a tyre are specific to
the vehicle. For more information on which tyre- changing tools are required and approved for
performing a tyre change on your vehicle, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tyre-changing tools may include, for
example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Wheel wrench
R Ratchet ring spanner
R Centring pin
i The jack weighs approximately 2.1 kg.
The maximum load-bearing capacity of the
jack can be found on the adhesive label on the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. In case of a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Tyre inflation compressor
; Tyre sealant filler bottle X
Open the boot lid.
X Swing the boot floor upwards (Y page 300).
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 327).
i Depending on the power category (LK), the
tyre inflation compressor weighs as follows:
R LK1 – 12 V/10 A, 120 W: 0.8 kg
R LK2 – 12 V/15 A, 180 W:0.9 kg
You can find information on the power cate-
gory and/or electrical details on the back of
the tyre inflation compressor.
The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance-
free. In case of a malfunction, please contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit The tyre-change tool kit is stored in a bag
:in
the boot.
On vehicles with aluminium hub caps, the tyre-
change tool kit also contains a socket. Depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment, this is located in
the left stowage net or in the tyre-change tool kit bag.
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Open the boot lid.
X Swing the boot floor upwards (Y page 300).
X Remove towing eye :.Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 326)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi- cles with MOExtended tyres.
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 325)
R an emergency spare wheel (certain countries
only) (Y page 356)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip-
ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there-
fore recommended that you additionally equip
your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g. win-
ter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system that are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit:
in the event of a flat tyre, contact the Customer
Assistance Centre for the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call system (Y page 304).
Information on changing and fitting a wheel
(Y page 350).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from
traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling
(Y page 159).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Open the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
X Make sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they get out of the vehicle. Make
sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change should,
for example, stand behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle a suitable distance
away (Y page 324). Observe legal require-
ments. Vehicles with MOExtended tyres
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
General notes With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of air in one or
more tyres. The affected tyre must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the
"MOExtended" marking that appears on the tyre
sidewall. You will find this marking next to the
tyre size designation, the load-bearing capacity
and the speed index.
MOExtended tyres may be used only in conjunc- tion with an activated tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
If a tyre pressure loss warning message
appears on the multifunction display:
R observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Y page 265)
R check the tyre for damage
R if driving on, observe the following notes
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is
approximately 80 km when the vehicle is parti-
ally laden and approximately 30 km when the
vehicle is fully laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible in run-flat mode depends on the:
R vehicle speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving conditions/ manoeuvres, or it can be increased through a
moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode iscounted from the moment the tyre pressure loss
warning appears on the multifunction display. 326
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Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
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Environmental note
Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation compres-
sor for longer than ten minutes at a time with-
out a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the sticker on the tyre inflation com-
pressor.
Using the TIREFIT kit X
Do not remove any foreign objects that have
penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or nails.
X Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom-
panying TIREFIT sticker and the tyre inflation
compressor from the stowage space under
the boot floor (Y page 325). X
Affix part :of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's field of
vision.
X Affix part ;of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tyre. X
Remove filler hose Band connector =from
bottom section of tyre inflation compressor
housing ;.
X Slide yellow filler hose connector into mount-
ing on yellow cap Aof tyre sealant bottle :
until connector engages.
X With sealing rings in front, slide yellow cap A
of tyre sealant bottle :into the holder of tyre
inflation compressor ;. The cap must
engage in both hooks. X
Remove cap from valve Con faulty tyre.
X Screw filler hose Donto valve C.
X Insert connector =into cigarette lighter
socket (Y page 303) or into another 12 V
socket in your vehicle (Y page 303).
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Press on/off switch ?on tyre inflation com-
pressor to ONposition.
The tyre inflation compressor is switched on.
The tyre is inflated.
First, tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre. The pressure may briefly rise to approximately
500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). 328
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As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission: fully
depress the clutch pedal and engage first or
reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle. Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise,
the transmission may be damaged.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away
with both axles on the ground or be loaded up
and transported.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or dam- age to the front or rear axle, have it transportedon a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
tem: if the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To shift
the automatic transmission to position N, you
must provide power to the vehicle's electrical
system in the same way as when jump-starting
(Y page 333).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. You could otherwise damage
the automatic transmission.
i You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Y page 333).
Before tow-starting, the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R the battery is connected
R the engine has cooled down
R the exhaust system has cooled down When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety notes (Y
page 336) and the
legal requirements in each respective country.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 116).
X Fit the towing eye (Y page 337).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully, engage 2nd
gear and continue to keep the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Tow-start the vehicle.
X Release the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing so.
X When the engine has been started, immedi-
ately depress the clutch pedal fully and shift
to neutral.
X Pull over at a suitable place and stop the vehi-
cle safely, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle and prevent it from rolling away.
X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope.
X Remove the towing eye (Y page 337).
X Switch off the hazard warning lamps. Fuses
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you manipulate, bridge or replace a faulty
fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage, the
electric cables could be overloaded. This may result in a fire. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with specified newfuses of the correct amperage.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating, which you can recognise by the
colour and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the boot (Y page 341). Fuses
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If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Otherwise, components or systems could be
damaged.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper- ation of the fuses.
The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty cir-
cuits. If a fuse blows, all the components on the
circuit and their functions will fail. Before replacing a fuse
Observe the important safety notes
(Y page 339)
X Switch off the engine.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Make sure that the ignition is switched off
(Y page 133).
or X When using the key, turn the key to position 0
in the ignition lock and remove it
(Y page 133).
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 159).
All indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box on the driver's side of the dashboard
R Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side
R Fuse box under the boot floor on the right-
hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the
direction of travel Dashboard fuse box
The fuse box is under a cover on the side of the dashboard. You can obtain further information
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
X
Open the front-passenger door.
X To open: fold cover :out towards the rear
and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover :at the rear.
X Fold cover :forwards until it engages. Fuse box in the engine compartment
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WARNING
When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before opening the bonnet. 340
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X
Open the bonnet (Y page 309).
X To open: press safety clips :on the
cover ;together.
X Remove fuse box cover ;upwards. X
Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth.
X Loosen screws =, fold up fuse box lid ?and
remove it.
X To close: check whether the seal is posi-
tioned correctly in lid ?.
X Insert lid ?into the bracket at the rear of the
fuse box.
X Fold down lid ?of the fuse box and tighten
screws =.
X Insert cover ;on both sides and engage
safety clips :.
X Close the bonnet. Fuse box in the boot
X
Open the boot lid.
X Swing the boot floor upwards (Y page 300).
X To open: swing cover :upwards in the
direction of the arrow. X
To close: fold down cover :in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Make sure that the cover is in the recess pro- vided for it.
i The fuse allocation chart is in a recess on the
side of the fuse box. You can find the corre-
sponding fuse rating and fuse type on the fuse
allocation chart. Fuses
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