2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET flat tire

Activating/deactivating (notes,
except Mercedes-Benz C 450
AMG 4MATIC) .................................. 73
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 238
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 74
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 73
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 232
Display message ............................ 242
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 275
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Settings options ............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110
Parking position ............................. 111
Resetting ....................................... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 287
Features ............................................. 301 Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 324
First-aid kit ......................................... 324
Fitting
the folding draught stop ................... 98
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 354
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 355
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 351
Raising the vehicle ......................... 352
Removing a whee l.......................... 354
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 352
Fitting/removing
front wheel arch cove r................... 121
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 350
MOExtended tyre s......................... 326
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 327
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 307
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 117
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 358
Two-way radio ................................ 358
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 251
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 53
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 363
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 225
Displaying the range ...................... 225
Driving tip s.................................... 163
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Grade (petrol) ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Information on C 200, C 250 ......... 362
Low outside temperatures ............. 363 12
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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Front sidebags
:and rear sidebags ;deploy
next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional
thorax protection. However, it does not protect
the:
R head
R neck
R arms
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system: the sidebag on the front-passenger side deploys under the fol-
lowing conditions:
R an occupant is detected in the front-
passenger seat or
R the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the
belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the sidebag on the front-passenger side deploys if an appropriate accident situation occurs. In
this case, deployment is independent of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or
not.
Headbags Headbags
:deploy in the area of the side win-
dows at the front.
When deployed, the headbag enhances the level
of protection for the head. However, it does not
protect the:
R chest
R arms
In the event of a side impact, the headbag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, a headbag may be deployed in other acci-
dent situations (Y page 56). Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat-
egorises the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a
rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
to the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after
the system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the headbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system (Y page 61). If this is not the
case, always install a child restraint system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 62).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of a forward- facing child restraint system must, as far as
possible, rest flat against the backrest of the 50
Occupant safetySafety

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.
Towing eye Where will I find...?
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X
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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You must not exceed a maximum permissible
speed of 80 km/h.
When replacing one or all tyres, observe the fol-
lowing specifications for your vehicle's tyres:
R size
R the type and
R the "MOExtended" marking
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOExtended tyre, a standard tyre may
be used as a temporary measure. Make sure
that you use the proper size and type (summer
or winter tyre).
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.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
faulty tyre must be replaced. TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread. You
can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures down
to Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tyre sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tyre sealant,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tyre sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
R If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tyre sealant.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
! After use, excess tyre sealant may run out of
the filler hose. This could cause stains. Flat tyre
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Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
H
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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Do not switch off the tyre inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
X Let the tyre inflation compressor run for a
maximum of ten minutes. The tyre should
then have reached a pressure of at least
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).
If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
been attained after ten minutes, see "Tyre pres- sure reached" (Y page 329).
If a tyre pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
not been attained after ten minutes, see "Tyre
pressure not reached" (Y page 329).
If tyre sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the affected area as quickly as possible. It is pref-
erable to use clear water.
If you get tyre sealant on your clothing, have it
cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethy-
lene.
Tyre pressure not reached If a tyre pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
not been reached after ten minutes:
X Switch off the tyre inflation compressor.
X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the
faulty tyre.
Tyre sealant may leak out when the filler hose
is unscrewed.
X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approx-
imately 10 m.
X Pump up the tyre again.
After a maximum of ten minutes, the tyre
pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tyre pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tyre is too badly
damaged. The tyre sealant cannot repair the
tyre in this instance. Damaged tyres and a tyre pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Countries with Mercedes-Benz Service24h:
you will find a sticker with the telephone number on the B-pillar on the driver's side, for example. Tyre pressure reached G
WARNING
A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tyre that
has been repaired using tyre sealant.
The maximum permissible speed for a tyre
sealed with tyre sealant is 80 km/h. The upper
part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
If a tyre pressure of 200 kP a(2.0 bar/29 psi) has
been reached after ten minutes:
X Switch off the tyre inflation compressor.
X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the
faulty tyre.
Tyre sealant may leak out when the filler hose
is unscrewed.
X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre inflation
compressor and the warning triangle.
X Pull away immediately.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tyre pressure with the
tyre inflation compressor.
The tyre pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tyre pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre sealant cannot
repair the tyre in this instance. Damaged tyres and a tyre pressure that is too low can signif-
icantly impair the vehicle's braking and driv-
ing characteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Countries with Mercedes-Benz Service24h:
you will find a sticker with the telephone number
on the B-pillar on the driver's side, for example. Flat tyre
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