2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET adblue

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 184
4MATIC off-road system ...................184
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Display in the multimedia system .. 199
Function/notes ............................ .197 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 294
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .129
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................ .207
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................ .210
Active light function ......................... 117
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 253
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 192
Detecting parking spaces .............. 189
Display message ............................ 260
Exiting a parking space .................. 191 Function/notes ............................
.188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking .......................................... 190
Towing a trailer .............................. 188
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 71
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 72
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .183
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 183
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................ .117
Switching on/off ........................... 118
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 364
Display message ............................ 257
Displaying level and range ............. 232
Filling capacity ............................... 365
Important safety notes .................. 364
Low outside temperatures ............. 364
Purity ............................................. 364
Topping up ..................................... 156
Additional speedometer ................... 236
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 366
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 116
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 285
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 125
Air filter (white display message) .... 257
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 130
Rear ............................................... 131
Setting .......................................... .130
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .131
Setting the centre air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents .............. .131
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 107
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control 4
Index

Driving tips .................................... 147
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Emergency running mod
e.............. 153
Engaging drive position .................. 146
Engaging neutral ............................ 145
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 145
Engaging reverse gear ................... 145
Engaging the park position ............ 145
Gearshift recommendation ............ 152
Gliding mod e................................. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 148
Manual shifting .............................. 150
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 237
oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG 4MATIC) ......................................... 237
Overview ........................................ 144
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 146
Transmission positions .................. 147
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 369 B
Back button ....................................... 285
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 215
Folding in/out ................................ 214
Folding ou t..................................... 214
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84 Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 332
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 330
Jump starting ................................. 333
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 56
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Display message ............................ 260
Notes/function .............................. 204
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 292
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 291
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Telephony ...................................... 290
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 308
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 308
Opening ......................................... 309
Boot
Important safety notes .................... 89
Locking separately ........................... 91
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 90
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 90
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 90
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 269
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 367
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 271 6
Index

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

Securing luggage
...............................2 99
Selector lever
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 319
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .232
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 364
Brake fluid ..................................... 366
Coolant (engine) ............................ 366
Engine oil ....................................... 365
Fuel ................................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 360
Washer fluid ................................... 367
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 237
On-board computer ....................... 232
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 238
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 143
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 115
Side windows
Important safety notes .................... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening/closing all ......................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 93
Reversing feature ............................. 91
Sidebag ................................................ 49
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 293
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Snow chains ...................................... 345 Socket (12 V)
Centre console .............................. 304
General notes ................................ 303
Rear compartment ......................... 304
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 96
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Display message ............................ 271
Draught stop .................................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 95
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Re-locking ........................................ 96
Soft-top switch .................................... 95
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 285
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Spectacles compartment ................. 297
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 236
Digital ............................................ 225
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting a display uni t.................. 236
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 171
Display message ............................ 262
Function/note s............................. 169
General notes ................................ 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 170
Permanent ..................................... 171
Selecting ........................................ 170
Setting the speed .......................... 170
Storing the current speed .............. 170
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 170
Switching to passive ...................... 171
Variabl e......................................... 170
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ........................................... 74
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 74 20
Index

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
There is a risk of fire or explosion. X Apply the electric parking brake.
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 Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run completely
dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 l of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds (Y page 133).
X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start: X Turn the ignition on again for a maximum of ten seconds
(Y page 133).
X Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 82). The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element (Y page 83).The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. AdBlue
®
(BlueTEC vehicles only)
General notes To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment must be operated with the reducing
agent AdBlue ®
. On vehicles with a 8.5
lAdBlue ®
tank, topping
up AdBlue ®
is not part of the maintenance work.
Under normal operating conditions, a full tank of
AdBlue ®
should last until the next service due
date.
When the supply of AdBlue ®
is down to approx-
imately 3.0 l, the Refill AdBlue See
Refill AdBlue See 156
RefuellingDriving an
d parking

Owner’s
Owner’s
Manual
Manualmessage is shown on the mul-
tifunction display.
If you drive the vehicle at a speed greater than
15 km/h after topping up, the Refill
Refill AdBlue AdBlue
See Owner’s Manual
See Owner’s Manual message disappears
after approximately one minute.
When the AdBlue ®
supply drops to a minimum,
the Refill AdBlue No start in ... mi
Refill AdBlue No start in ... mi
message is shown on the multifunction display.
When the Refill
Refill AdBlue AdBlueNo
Nostart
start in
in...
...
mi
mi message is shown on the multifunction dis-
play, you can still drive the vehicle over the dis-
tance shown. If AdBlue ®
is not topped up, you
will subsequently be unable to start the
engine . If theRefill AdBlue Start not
Refill AdBlue Start not
possible
possible message appears on the multifunc-
tion display and the engine does not start, you
must top up AdBlue ®
.
X Add at least 3.5 l of AdBlue ®
.
X Switch on the ignition for at least 60 seconds.
X Start the engine.
i You can also have the AdBlue ®
tank refilled
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Before driving your vehicle outside Europe, have
the AdBlue ®
supply checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment and about AdBlue ®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Important safety notes AdBlue
®
is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are
particularly irritating to the skin, mucous mem-
branes and eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. You
may also experience coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be
released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-ven-
tilated areas. Do not swallow AdBlue
®
or let it come into con-
tact with your skin, eyes or clothing. Keep
AdBlue ®
away from children.
If you or others come into contact with AdBlue ®
,
observe the following:
R immediately rinse AdBlue ®
off your skin with
soap and water.
R if AdBlue ®
comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
R if AdBlue ®
is swallowed, immediately rinse
your mouth out thoroughly. Drink plenty of
water. Seek medical attention immediately.
R change immediately out of clothing that has
come into contact with AdBlue ®
.
! Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
AdBlue ®
, and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with
water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment system.
! In order to fill the AdBlue ®
tank, the vehicle
must be parked on a level surface. The
AdBlue ®
tank can only be filled as intended
with the vehicle parked on a level surface.
Fluctuations in capacity will thus be avoided.
Filling a vehicle standing on an uneven sur-
face is not permitted. There is a danger of
overfilling, which can cause damage to Blue-
TEC exhaust gas aftertreatment components.
! Surfaces which have come into contact with
AdBlue ®
while refilling should be rinsed
immediately with water, or remove AdBlue ®
with a moist cloth and cold water. If AdBlue ®
has already crystallised, use a sponge and
cold water to clean the area. AdBlue ®
residue
crystallises after a certain amount of time and
soils the affected surfaces.
! AdBlue ®
is not a fuel additive and must not
be added to the fuel tank. If AdBlue ®
is added
to the fuel tank, this can lead to engine dam- age.
Have the AdBlue ®
tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop. However, you can also top
up the AdBlue ®
tank:
R at a filling station with an AdBlue ®
filling pump
R with AdBlue ®
refill bottles
R with an AdBlue ®
refill canister Refuelling
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When the pump nozzle switches off automati-
cally during filling at a filling pump, the AdBlue ®
tank has been completely filled. Do not fill the
AdBlue ®
tank any further. AdBlue ®
may leak
out.
To avoid transporting already opened refill con-
tainers in the vehicle, completely empty refill
bottles or canisters when filling the AdBlue ®
tank, if possible.
Further information on AdBlue ®
(Y page 364).
Opening/closing the AdBlue ®
filler cap X
To open:switch the ignition off.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings open.
X Turn blue AdBlue ®
filler cap ;anti-clockwise
and remove it.
AdBlue ®
filler cap ;is secured with a plastic
strip.
X To close:fit AdBlue ®
filler cap ;onto the
filler neck and turn it clockwise.
X To close the fuel filler flap, press it in the
direction of arrow :.
X Drive at a speed greater than 15 km/h.
The Refill AdBlue See Owner’s Manual
Refill AdBlue See Owner’s Manual
message disappears after approximately one minute.
If the Refill AdBlue See Owner’s Manual Refill AdBlue See Owner’s Manual
message continues to be shown on the multi-
function display, you must top up with more
AdBlue ®
.
i The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you unlock or lock the
vehicle. AdBlue
®
refill canisters !
Do not tighten the disposable hose too
firmly. The disposable hose could otherwise
be damaged and AdBlue ®
may leak out. X
Unscrew the cap from the opening on top of
AdBlue ®
refill canister ;.
X Place disposable hose :on the opening of
AdBlue ®
refill canister ;and screw it on
clockwise until hand-tight.
Disposable hose :remains closed until you
fasten disposable hose :to the AdBlue ®
filler neck of the vehicle. X
Place disposable hose :on the filler neck on
the vehicle and screw it on clockwise until
hand-tight. When you feel resistance, dispos- able hose :is sufficiently secured.
X Lift up and tip AdBlue ®
refill canister ;.
Filling stops when the AdBlue ®
tank is com-
pletely filled. Do not fill the AdBlue ®
tank any
further. AdBlue ®
refill canister ;can be
removed when it has been only partially emp-
tied.
X Turn disposable hose :on the filler neck of
the vehicle anti-clockwise and remove it. 158
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X
Turn disposable hose :on the opening of
AdBlue ®
refill canister ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Reseal AdBlue ®
refill canister ;with the cap.
AdBlue ®
refill canisters are available at many
filling stations or at a qualified specialist work-
shop. AdBlue ®
refill canisters are often sold with
a filler hose. A filler hose that does not exactly fit
the vehicle's AdBlue ®
tank offers no overfill pro-
tection. AdBlue ®
may leak out as a result of
overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers a special dis-
posable hose with overfill protection. You can
obtain this from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. AdBlue ®
is available in a variety of con-
tainers and receptacles. Use the disposable
hose only with the Mercedes-Benz AdBlue ®
refill
canisters.
AdBlue ®
refill bottle !
Only screw on the AdBlue ®
refill bottle so
that it is hand-tight. Otherwise, the thread of
the AdBlue ®
refill bottle could be damaged
and AdBlue ®
could leak out. X
Unscrew the protective cap from AdBlue ®
refill bottle :.
X Place AdBlue ®
refill bottle :on the filler
neck as shown and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight.
X Press AdBlue ®
refill bottle :towards the
filler neck.
The AdBlue ®
tank is filled. This could take up
to one minute.
When AdBlue ®
refill bottle :is no longer
pressed, filling stops and the bottle may be
removed again after being only partially emp- tied.
X Release AdBlue ®
refill bottle :. X
Turn AdBlue ®
refill bottle :anti-clockwise
and remove it.
X Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue ®
refill
bottle :again.
AdBlue ®
refill bottles are available at many fill-
ing stations or at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Refill bottles without a threaded seal offer
no overfill protection. AdBlue ®
may leak out as a
result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers spe-
cial refill bottles with a threaded cap. These are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rial can come into contact with hot vehicle
components. In particular, do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields. G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position Por shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged. Parking
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