2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET low oil pressure

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

Running-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis-
tance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effective-
ness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that either are new or have been replaced achieve optimum braking
effect only after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. The first 1500 km
The more you treat the engine with sufficient
care at the start, the more satisfied you will be
with the engine performance later on.
R You should therefore drive at varying road
speeds and engine speeds for the first
1500 km.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R When shifting gears manually, shift up in good
time, before the rev counter needle reaches
Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter
display.
R Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: try to
avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
Additional notes on running in Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:
R Do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
the first 1500 km.
R Allow the engine to reach a maximum engine
speed of 4500 rpm only briefly.
R Drive the vehicle mainly in drive program Cfor
the first 1500 km.
After 1500 km, you can increase the engine
speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to
full speed.
You should also observe these notes on running- in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your
vehicle have been replaced. Always observe the maximum permissible
speed. Self-locking rear axle differential
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking dif-
ferential on the rear axle.
Change the oil to improve protection of the rear
axle differential:
R after a running-in period of 3000 km
R every 50,000 km or 3 years
These oil changes prolong the service life of the
differential. Have the oil change carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can impede
pedal travel or block a pedal which is
depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that
they cannot reach the driver's footwell. Make sure the floormats and carpets are properly
secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Do not lay several floormats or
carpets on top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, 132
DrivingDriving and parking

Special service requirements
The prescribed service interval is based on nor-
mal operation of the vehicle. Service work will
need to be performed more often if the vehicle is
operated under arduous conditions or increased loads, for example:
R Regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
R If the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distances
R For frequent use in mountainous terrain or on
poor road surfaces
R If the engine is often left idling for long periods
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for example, changed more frequently. The tyres must be
checked more frequently if the vehicle is oper-
ated under increased loads. Further informationcan be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Care
General notes
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of
the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective films
with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice scraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park up your vehicle for a long period
of time immediately after cleaning, particu-
larly after cleaning the wheel rim with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaner may lead to increased corrosion of the brake discs and pads. You
should therefore drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. By heating up the brakes, the brake discs and pads dry. The vehicle can then be
parked up for a long period of time. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency.
! When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat- ically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or similar situations:
R when towing away
R in a car wash
! Preferably use car washes with adjustable
high-pressure jets for pre-washing. This cor-
responds with the specifications for cabriolet programmes. In car washes that use high
water pressures, there is a risk that a small
amount of water may leak into the vehicle.
! Make sure that the vehicle is not subse-
quently treated with hot wax.
! Always remove the key before washing the
vehicle in a car wash. Doing so ensures that
the wind deflector on the windscreen
retracts. The wind deflector may otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure: 314
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High-pressure cleaner
G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm
between the vehicle and the high-pressure
cleaner nozzle. Information about the correct
distance is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around whilst cleaning.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R Tyres
R Door gaps, joints etc.
R Soft top
R Wind deflector net
R Electrical components
R Battery
R Plug connectors
R Lamps
R Seals
R Trim elements
R Ventilation slots
Damage to seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm between
the parts of the vehicle covered with the film
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around whilst cleaning.
! Edition 1 special model: parts of your vehi-
cle are covered with a decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 70 cm between the
foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle and the noz-
zle of the high pressure cleaner. Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X Remove impurities immediately, where pos-
sible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resins, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork !
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork shiny.
! The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R vigorous rubbing with unsuitable materials
R frequent use of car washes
R washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matt paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. 316
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Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear, matt finish. This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels with
a clear matt finish.
The vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care
products. Cleaning vehicle parts
Cleaning the convertible top !
Never use any of the following to clean the
soft top:
R petrol
R thinner
R tar or stain remover
R other organic solvents
! Remove bird droppings immediately as they
are corrosive and, therefore, can make the
soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high-pressure
cleaning equipment to clean the vehicle. Do
not use sharp-edged equipment to remove ice and snow.
X Light soiling: you can clean the soft top while
it is dry or rinse it with clean water.
X Normal to heavy soiling: clean the soft top
with a brush and clean water. Clean stains
and other dirt with a brush and soft-top clean-
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Always brush from front to
back in the direction of the fabric.
Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's resist- ance to dirt.
To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the soft
top using soft-top cleaning agents that have
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as ageing,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. In such a
case, have the soft-top seams sealed at a quali- fied specialist workshop, e.g. at your Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Cover the soft top appropriately if you plan to
leave the vehicle outside for a long period of
time.
Cleaning AIRCAP Cleaning the wind deflector
! Do not use high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment to clean the net.
Clean the wind deflector on the windscreen with
the soft top closed.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
or
X Press the Start/Stop button twice on vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO start
function (Y page 133). X
Press AIRCAP button :.
The wind deflector between the windscreen
and the soft top is extended. Care
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Cleaning the reversing camera and
360° camera !
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera or 360° camera
with a high-pressure cleaner. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
or X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-
GO start function (Y page 133).
X Open the camera cover for cleaning via the
multimedia system; see Digital Owner's Man-
ual.
X To clean the camera: use clean water and a
soft cloth to clean the camera lens :.
When you switch off the ignition, the camera
cover closes automatically.
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as sanitary
cleanser or wheel cleaner.
! Mercedes‑
AMG C 63 and Mercedes‑ AMG C
63 S with black exhaust pipes: Black chrome trims must not be polished with a chrome
polish as this will cause them to lose their
black shine. To ensure optimum care, the
trims should be rubbed down with a lightly
oiled cloth after each time the car is washed. Commercially available engine and mainte-
nance oils are suitable for use as oil.
In the event of heavier soiling, you may apply a fine lacquer polish with a microfibre cloth.
Remove any excess polish paste after polish-
ing.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing the vehicle.
X Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes
dirty or corroded.
X Remove rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire
brush.
X Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a
brush.
X After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
coupling.
X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
You can also have the maintenance work on the
ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. 320
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Interior care
Cleaning the display !
For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
R alcohol-based thinner or petrol
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available household cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
X Before cleaning the display, make sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down.
X Clean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfibre cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry microfibre
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. This could result in plastic
parts breaking away when the airbags are
deployed. There is a danger of injury.
Do not use care products and cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
! Never attach the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R stickers
R films
R perfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come in contact with the plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change colour temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again. Cleaning the steering wheel and gear
lever or selector lever X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning wood trim and trim elements !
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag- ing the surface.
X Wipe the wood trim and trim elements with a
damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
X Trim elements with piano black finish:
wipe with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Use clean
water.
X Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers General notes
! Do not use a microfibre cloth to clean covers
made out of real leather, artificial leather or
DINAMICA. If used frequently, this can dam-
age the cover.
Note that regular care is essential to make sure
that the appearance and comfort of the covers
are retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
! To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
R Clean genuine leather covers carefully with
a damp cloth and then wipe the covers
down with a dry cloth.
R Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise become
rough and cracked.
R Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified
specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It has natural surface properties, e.g.: Care
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