2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET parking sensors

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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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
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G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly rec-
ognise other road users and complex traffic
conditions.
In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R neither give a warning nor intervene
R accelerate or brake unexpectedly
There is a risk of an accident.
Continue to drive carefully and be prepared to
brake, particularly if DISTRONIC PLUS warns
you. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum possible deceleration.
If this deceleration is not sufficient,
DISTRONIC PLUS alerts you with a visual and
acoustic warning. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Apply the brakes yourself in these situations
and try to take evasive action.
! 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
DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of
an accident if you fail to adapt your driving style
nor override the laws of physics. DISTRONIC
PLUS cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. DISTRONIC PLUS is only an
aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe
distance, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in lane. Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS:
R in traffic conditions that do not allow you to
maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traf-
fic or on winding roads
R on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or accel-
erating can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehi-
cles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or vehi-
cles driving on a different line.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired in the case of:
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, e.g. in multi-storey
car parks
If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a vehicle
in front, it may unexpectedly accelerate to the
speed stored.
This speed can:
R be too high for a filter lane or a slip road
R be so high in the right lane that you pass vehi-
cles driving on the left (in countries where
they drive on the right)
R be so high in the left lane that you pass vehi-
cles driving on the right (in countries where
they drive on the left)
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever :
To activate or increase speed
; Setting the specified minimum distance
= LIM indicator lamp 172
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cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
use winter tyres (M+S tyre s), with snow
chains if necessary. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasound. It monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC visually and audibly indicates the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surround-
ings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring
and parking remains with you. Make sure that
there are no persons, animals or objects in
range while manoeuvring and parking.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and objects which absorb ultrasonic sources.
Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic car
wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a
pneumatic drill, could cause PARKTRONIC to
malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC measures the minimum detection range to an obstacle
from the bumper, not the ball coupling.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you: R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror Non
vehicles with automatic transmission
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds. PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish the electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC does not take into account obsta-
cles located:
R below the detection range, e.g. persons, ani-
mals or objects
R above the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles :
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side
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:
Approx. 60 cm (corners)
; Approx. 80 cm (corners)
= Approx. 120 cm (centre)
? Approx. 100 cm (centre)
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush.
Otherwise, they may not function correctly.
Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them (Y page 319).
Minimum distance Centre Approx. 20 cm
Corners Approx. 15 cm
If there is an obstacle within this range, the rel-
evant warning displays light up and a warning
tone sounds. If the distance falls below the min- imum, the distance may no longer be shown. Warning displays :
Segments on the left-hand side of the vehi-
cle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the vehi-
cle
= Segments showing operational readiness
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is in the instru- ment cluster. The warning display for the rear
area is located on the roof lining in the rear
compartment.
The warning display for each side of the vehicle
is divided into five yellow and two red segments.
PARKTRONIC is operational if operational read-
iness indicator =lights up.
The gear lever position or the transmission posi- tion of the automatic transmission and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter-
mine which warning display is active when the
engine is running.
Manual transmission: Gear lever position Warning display
Forward gear
or
Neutral
Front area activated
Reverse gear
Rear and front areas
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit. You
also hear a warning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the indi-
cator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deactivated.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 319).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves.
X See whether PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Active Parking Assist
General notes Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. It measures the road on both
sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol indicates a suitable parking space. Active steering inter-
vention and brake application can assist you
during parking and when exiting a parking
space. You may also use PARKTRONIC
(Y page 185).
Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that no persons, animals or objects
are in the manoeuvring range.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Active Park-
ing Assist is also unavailable.
For vehicles with the trailer tow hitch folded out,
the minimum length for parking spaces is
slightly longer.
If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle, you
should not use Active Parking Assist. Once the
electrical connection is established between your vehicle and the trailer, Active Parking
Assist is no longer available. PARKTRONIC is
deactivated for the rear area. G
WARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
cause you to collide with other road users.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta-
cles such as kerbs slowly and not at a sharp
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tyres.
Active Parking Assist may also display spaces
not suitable for parking, e.g.: R In a zone where parking or stopping is pro-
hibited
R In front of driveways or entrances and exits
R On unsuitable surfaces 188
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Speed limit with unknown restriction
:
Maximum permissible speed
; Maximum permissible speed for vehicles for
which the restriction in the additional sign is
relevant
= Additional sign for unknown restriction
A maximum permissible speed of 80 km/h
(80 mph) and a speed limit of 60 km/h (60 mph) with an unknown restriction apply.
The unit for the speed limit (km/h or mph)
depends on the country in which you are driving.
It is generally neither shown on the traffic sign
nor on the instrument cluster but must be taken
into account on observance of the maximum
permissible speed.
No entry (wrong-way warning) A warning message
:is displayed on the
instrument cluster if Traffic Sign Assist detects
that you are passing a “no entry” sign and you
are driving in the wrong direction. You will then
also hear a warning tone. You should immedi-
ately check your direction of travel in order to
avoid danger to yourself and other road users. Lane Tracking package
General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind
Spot Assist (Y page 204) and Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 206).
Blind Spot Assist General notes
Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either
side of the vehicle that are not visible to the
driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sen-
sors. A warning lamp lights up on the exterior
mirror and draws your attention to vehicles
detected in the monitored area. If you then
switch on the corresponding turn signal to
change lanes, you will also receive a visual and
audible warning.
Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of
approximately 30 km/h.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles:
R overtaken too closely on the side, placing
them in the blind spot area
R when the difference in the speed of
approach and overtaking is too great
As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn
drivers in these situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and maintain a safe distance at the side
of the vehicle.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is not a substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
Radar sensors The radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are inte-
grated into the rear bumper. Make sure that the
bumpers are free of dirt, ice and slush. The sen- sors must not be covered, e.g. by cycle racks oroverhanging loads. Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers, have the
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fied specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist may
no longer work properly in such cases.
Monitoring range In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired in the case of:
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain,
snow or spray
R narrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles or bicycles
R very wide lanes
R narrow lanes
R vehicles not driving in the middle of their lane
R crash barriers or other road boundaries
Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not
indicated. At a distance of around 0.5 m
;from the vehi-
cle, Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to
3.0 mnext to =and behind :your vehicle, as
shown in the picture.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be
indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv-
ing in the middle of their lane. This may be the
case if the vehicles are driving on the inner side of their lane.
Due to the nature of the system:
R warnings may be issued in error when driving
close to crash barriers or similar solid boun-
daries
R warnings may be interrupted when driving
alongside long vehicles, e.g. lorries, for a pro-
longed time Warning lamp
:
Warning lamp
Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below
approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni-
toring range are then not indicated.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot
monitoring range at speeds above approx-
imately 30 km/h, warning lamp :on the cor-
responding side lights up red. This warning lamp always lights up when a vehicle enters the blindspot monitoring range from behind or from the
side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warning
occurs only if the difference in speed is less than
12 km/h.
If you select reverse gear, Blind Spot Assist is
not operational.
The brightness of the warning lamps is auto-
matically adapted to the brightness of the sur-
roundings.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the blind spot moni-
toring range and you switch on the correspond-
ing turn signal, a double warning tone sounds.
The red warning lamp flashes on the relevant
exterior mirror. If the turn signal remains on,
detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing
of the red warning lamp on the exterior mirror.
There are no further warning tones.
Activating Blind Spot Assist
X Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated
in the on-board computer (Y page 233).
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
The red warning lamps on the exterior mirrors
light up until the engine is started. Driving systems
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