2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET key

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

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

General notes .................................. 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Brake
EBD .................................................. 75
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 247
Notes ............................................ .366
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .72
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 366
Display message ............................ 242
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system .... 166
Hill start assist ............................... 136
HOLD function ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 161
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 323
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Buttons on the steering column ...... 221C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Camera
see 360° camera see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 314
Care
360° camera ................................. 320
AIRCAP .......................................... 317
Automatic car wash ....................... 314
Carpets .......................................... 322
Display ........................................... 321
Draught stop .................................. 318
Exhaust pipe .................................. 320
Exterior lighting ............................. 319
Gear or selector lever .................... 321
General notes ................................ 314
High-pressure cleaner .................... 316
Interior ........................................... 321
Matt paintwork .............................. 316
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 321
Reversing camera .......................... 320
Roof lining ...................................... 322
Seat belt ........................................ 322
Seat cove r..................................... 321
Sensors ......................................... 319
Soft top .......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 321
Trim pieces .................................... 321
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 318
Wind deflector ............................... 317
Windows ........................................ 318
Wiper blades .................................. 319
Wooden trim .................................. 321
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 229
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 82
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Changing the media source ............. 228
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 237 Index
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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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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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HUD
see Head-up display I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 278
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ............................................. .281
Coolant .......................................... 279
Engine diagnostics ......................... 278
SPORT handling mode ................... 277
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 253
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 220
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 253
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 236
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 119
Control .......................................... .119
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .284
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 60J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 29 Storage location ............................ 325
Using ............................................. 352
Jump starting (engine) ......................333 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 84
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Emergency key element ................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 83
Opening/closing soft top ................. 95
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Key positions
Key ................................................ 133
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 134
Start function ................................... 83
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .148
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Kneebag ............................................... 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Display message ............................ 259
Function/informatio n.................... 206
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 20414
Index

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

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