2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET automatic transmission

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26 Introduction
......................................... 27
Environmental protection ......................27
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Owner's Manual .....................................28
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR code for rescue card ........................ 31
Data stored in the vehicle ......................31
Copyright information ............................ 32 At a glance
........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................ .35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Centre console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................40
Door control panel ................................. 41 Safety
................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 66
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .78Opening and closing
...........................81
Key ........................................................ 81
Doors ..................................................... 87
Boot .......................................................89
Side windows ......................................... 91
Convertible top ...................................... 94 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..100
Correct driver's seat position .............. 100
Seats ................................................... 100
Steering wheel ..................................... 107
Mirrors ................................................. 109
Memory function ................................. 112 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........114
Exterior lighting ................................... 114
Interior lighting .................................... 119
Replacing bulbs ................................... 119
Windscreen wipers .............................. 121 Climate control
................................. 125
Overview of climate control systems ... 125
Operating the climate control system .. 126 Air vents .............................................. 130 Driving and parking
..........................132
Running-in notes .................................. 132
Driving ................................................. 132
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 141
Manual transmission ........................... 143
Automatic transmission ....................... 144
Refuelling ............................................. 153
Parking ................................................ 159
Driving tips .......................................... 163
Driving systems ................................... 167
Towing a trailer .................................... 213
Bicycle rack ......................................... 217 On-board computer and displays
....220
Important safety notes ........................ 220
Displays and operation ........................ 220
Menus and submenus ......................... 224
Display messages ................................ 240
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 273 Multimedia system
...........................284
General notes ...................................... 284
Important safety notes ........................ 284
Function restrictions ............................ 284
Operating system ................................ 284 Stowing and features
.......................296
Stowage areas ..................................... 296
Features .............................................. 301 Maintenance and care
......................308
Engine compartment ........................... 308 2
Contents

Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 50
Headbag .......................................... 50
Introduction .................................... .47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................2 51
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .49
Sidebag ............................................ 49
Triggering ......................................... 56
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 317
Extending/retracting ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 96
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 182
AIRSCARF
Switching on/of f........................... 107
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 131
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 105
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 183
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 237
AMG Performance exhaust system
can be selected ................................. 139
Anti-glare film .................................... 307
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 166
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 298 Ashtray
............................................... 302
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 231
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 232
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 313
Driving abroad ............................... 314
Hiding a service message .............. 313
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 313
Service message ............................ 313
Special service requirements ......... 314
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 201
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 138
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 251
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 53
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 147
Changing gear ............................... 147
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 145
Display message ............................ 267
Double-clutch function .................. 147
Drive program display .................... 146
Drive programs .............................. 148 Index
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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

Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 263
Driving system ............................... 167
General notes ................................ 167
Important safety note
s.................. 167
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 168
Selecting ........................................ 168
Setting a speed .............................. 169
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 168
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 168
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 301
Important safety notes .................. 301
Cycle rack .......................................... 217 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 229
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 294
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 253
Function/note s............................. 114
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
Diagnostics connection ...................... 30
Diesel .................................................. 363
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 26
Introduction ..................................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 225
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 253
Replacing bulb s............................. 120
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 114
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 236
Switching on/of f........................... 115
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 145 Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 258
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 313
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 241
Engine ............................................ 254
General information ....................... 240
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 241
Introduction ................................... 240
Key ................................................ 272
Lights ............................................. 253
Safety systems .............................. 242
Tyres .............................................. 265
Vehicle ........................................... 267
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 70
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 281
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 261
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 176
Driving tip s.................................... 177
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 174
Function/note s............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Selecting ........................................ 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Setting the speed .......................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 175
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 178
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 88
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 82
Control panel ................................... 41
Display message ............................ 269
Emergency locking ........................... 89 Index
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Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety note s.................... 87
Opening (from the inside) ................ 87
Draught stop ........................................ 97
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 318
Drive program
Manual transmission ...................... 144
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 146
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 314
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 207
Driving on flooded roads .................. 166
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ......... 69, 70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 76
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 178
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 207
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 197 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
Active Parking Assist ..................... 188
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204
Cruise control ................................ 167
Display message ............................ 258
Distronic Plus ................................ 171
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 206
Lane package ................................ 204
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Reversing camera .......................... 193
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 169
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 202
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 166
Aquaplaning ................................... 166
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................. 166
Driving on flooded roads ................ 166
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 163
General .......................................... 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 132
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 165
New brake disks ............................ 165
New brake pads/linings ................ 165
Running-in tips ............................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 345
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 165
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
The first 1500 km .......................... 132
Towing a trailer .............................. 214
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284 10
Index

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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Lap time (RACETIMER)
...................... 239
Lashing eyelets ................................ .299
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 253
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253
Light switch
operation ....................................... 114
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 235
Active light function ....................... 117
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 117
General notes ................................ 114
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Misted up headlamps .................... 118
Motorway mode ............................ .117
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Setting exterior lighting ................. 114
Side lamps ..................................... 115
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 168
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 170
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 296
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 89 From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................
.88
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Luggage net ...................................... .300
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 105 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .344
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Display message ............................ 253
Replacing bulbs ............................ .120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Gear leve r...................................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Shift recommendation ................... 144
Shifting to neutral .......................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 316
MB Contact
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
Display message ............................ 247
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 229
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 112
Mercedes connect me
display message ............................ 248
Mercedes me connect
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305 Index
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Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel ............................................. .304
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 197
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
Active Parking Assist ..................... 188
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .178
General notes ................................ 167
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .206
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Reversing camera .......................... 193
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 202
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .241
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 290
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 292
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 293
Frequencies ................................... 358
Installation ..................................... 358
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 305 Transmission output (maximum) .... 358
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 83
MOExtended tyres .............................326
Motorway mode ................................ 117
MP3
Operating ....................................... 229
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .222
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 221
Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .285
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 132 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 47
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 50
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 42
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system introduction .......... 42
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belts ........................................ 44
Odometer ........................................... 224
Oil
see Engine oil 16
Index