2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET washer fluid

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

Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 267
Electronics ....................................
.358
Equipment ....................................... 28
Implied warranty .............................. 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Leaving parked up ......................... 163
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .89
Locking (key) ................................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 355
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 159
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 352
Registration ..................................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 352
Technical data ............................... 358
Towing away .................................. 336
Transporting .................................. 338
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 89
Unlocking (key) ................................ 82
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 367
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 367
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 359
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 325
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
VIN
Seat ............................................... 360
Type plate ...................................... 359 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 274
Distance warning signal ................. 281
ESP ®
.............................................. 275
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 277 Fuel tank ........................................ 278
General notes ................................ 273
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 168
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 172
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 170
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 278
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue
l................................... 278
Seat belt ........................................ 273
Steering ......................................... 283
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 282
Warning triangle ................................ 324
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 271
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 355
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 350
Changing/replacing ....................... 350
Checking ........................................ 343
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Emergency spare whee l................. 356
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 354
Fitting a wheel ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 342
Information on driving .................... 342
Removing a whee l.......................... 354
Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 351
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 355
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 318
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 128
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 367
Topping up ..................................... 312 24
Index

X
Press on housing cover :, turn it to the right
and lock it.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 121).
Fitting/removing the cover on the front wheel arch You must remove the cover in the front wheel
arch before you can change the front turn signal
lamp. X
To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Use a suitable object to turn rotary knob :
180° outwards until it stops.
Cover ;is released.
X Lift cover ;off.
X To fit:insert cover ;into the left, right and
two lower catches.
X Use a suitable object to turn rotary knob :
180° inwards until it stops.
Cover ;is locked. Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers when
the windscreen is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windscreen can scratch the
glass if wiping takes place when the wind-
screen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windscreen wipers in dry weather conditions, always
operate them using washer fluid. !
If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may be
due to wax or other residue. Clean the wind-
screen with washer fluid after an automatic
car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windscreen becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
screen wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could damage the windscreen wiper
blades or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windscreen wipers in dry weather. 1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wiping, normal
3 Å Intermittent wiping, frequent
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
î Wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in theÅor
Ä position, the appropriate wiping frequency
is automatically set according to the intensity of
the rain. In the Åposition, the rain sensor is
more sensitive than in the Äposition, caus-
ing the windscreen wiper to wipe more fre-
quently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen will no longer be wiped properly. This could mean
you are unable to observe the traffic conditions. Windscreen wipers
121Lights and windscreen wipers Z

Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructing windscreen wiper move-
ment. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS ‑GO start function:
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 cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop. 124
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Telephone
Telephone
No
Noservice
service Your vehicle is outside the mobile phone network provider's trans-
mitter/receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears
on the multifunction display. J
Close Close
boot
bootseparator
separator The boot separator is open.
X Close the boot separator (Y page 96).K
While stationary, While stationary,
apply the brakes apply the brakes
before operating before operating
the soft top. the soft top. The vehicle is stationary and you try to open or close the soft top.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X Push or pull the convertible top switch again until the convertible
top is fully open or closed (Y page 95).K
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Operation possible Operation possible
to 35 mph to 35 mph At speeds of more than 60 km/h, you cannot open or close the soft
top.
X Do not drive at speeds greater than 60 km/h.
X Fully open or close the convertible top (Y page 95).K
Top lowering Top lowering The convertible top is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurised.
X Fully open or close the convertible top (Y page 95).K
Open/close top com‐ Open/close top com‐
pletely pletely The convertible top is not locked.
At speeds of more than 60 km/h, you cannot open or close the soft
top.
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Push or pull and hold the convertible top switch until the convertible
top is fully open or closed (Y page 95).K
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The on-board voltage is too low.
X Start the engine. ¥
Top up washer fluid Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
X Top up the washer fluid (Y page 312). Display
messages
271On-board computer and displays Z

X
To open: pull cap:upwards by the tab and
open.
X Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom- mended minimum of 1.0 l, a message appears
on the multifunction display prompting you to
top up the washer fluid (Y page 271).
Further information on washer fluid
(Y page 367). ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Service Booklet).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (Y page 310).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for a few seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in XX days
Service A in XX days
R Service A due Service A due
R Service A overdue by XX days
Service A overdue by XX days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
A
stands for a minor service and B Bfor a major ser-
vice. A number or another letter may be dis-
played after the letter.
For certain countries only: the position after the
letter A Aor B
Bindicates any necessary additional
maintenance work. If you notify a qualified spe-
cialist workshop of this display, you will receive a statement on the associated costs.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected. Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
X Note down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or X After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display. Hiding service messages
X Press the aor% button on the steering
wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch the ignition on.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
X Press 9or: on the steering wheel to
select the Service Servicemenu and confirm with
a.
X Press 9or: on the steering wheel to
select the ASSYST PLUS
ASSYST PLUS submenu and con-
firm with a.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting can
be corrected at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise lead
to increased wear and damage to the major
assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example. ASSYST PLUS
313Maintenance and care Z

Example: vehicle identification plate (vehi-
cles with a trailer tow hitch – all other coun- tries)
: Vehicle manufacturer
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross weight of vehicle combina-
tion (kg) (for certain countries only)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate are sample data. This data are different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost
position.
X Fold floor covering ;upwards.
VIN :is visible. The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y
page 359).
For certain countries only: the VIN can also be
found at the lower edge of the windscreen. Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Use only products approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section. 360
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

The antifreeze concentrate/anti-corrosion addi-
tive concentration in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipa- ted as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
anti-corrosion additive concentration in accord-
ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod-
ucts 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and Win-
terFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the spraying
nozzles could become blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water, other-
wise the level sensor may give a false reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 360).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB SummerFit. Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the infor- mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
R for certain countries only: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Dimensions and weights Vehicle data
367Technical data Z