2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET winter tyres

ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 313
Care ..................................................... 314 Breakdown assistance
.....................323
Where will I find...? .............................. 323
Flat tyre ............................................... 326
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 330
Jump-starting ....................................... 333
Towing away and tow-starting ............. 336
Fuses ................................................... 339 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 342
Important safety notes ........................ 342
Operation ............................................ 342
Winter operation .................................. 344
Tyre pressure ....................................... 345
Changing a wheel ................................ 350
Wheel-tyre combination ....................... 355
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 356 Technical data
................................... 358
Information on technical data .............. 358
Vehicle electronics .............................. 358
Identification plates ............................. 359
Service products and capacities .......... 360
Vehicle data ......................................... 367
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 369 Contents
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Warning lamp ................................. 277
Start/Stop button
Key position s ................................ .133
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 270
Warning lamps ............................... 283
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 263
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 321
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 239
Stowage areas ................................... 296
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 298
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 298
Centre console .............................. 297
Cup holde r..................................... 301
Door ............................................... 298
Glove compartment ....................... 297
Important safety information ......... 296
Spectacles compartment ............... 297
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 298
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 298
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 300 Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 344
Sun visor ............................................ 302
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 238
Switching
the interior motion sensor on/of f.... 79
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 295 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 253
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 360
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 369
Information .................................... 358
Trailer load s................................... 369
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 290
Display message ............................ 271
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 231
Redialling ....................................... 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 231
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 292
Telephone compartment ................ 298
see Mobile phone
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 293
Charging a mobile phone ............... 294
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 293 Index
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Blind Spot Assist ............................ 206
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 320
Coupling up a traile
r...................... 215
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 216
Driving tips .................................... 214
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 215
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 214
Important safety notes .................. 213
Lights display message .................. 253
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 216
Problem (fault) ............................... 217
Trailer load s................................... 369
Transfer case ..................................... 153
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display ......... 146
Transporting the vehicle .................. 338
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 120
Switching on/of f........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 230
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 358
Installation ..................................... 358
Transmission output (maximum) .... 358
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 325
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Display message ............................ 265
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 329
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 329
Recommended ............................... 345
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347 Restarting ...................................... 347
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 349
Function/note s............................. 348
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 350
Restarting ...................................... 349
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Warning message .......................... 349
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 343
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 342
Information on driving .................... 342
MOExtended tyre s......................... 344
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 343
Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 351
Summer tyres in winter ................. 344
Tyre size (data ).............................. 355
Tyre tread ...................................... 343
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 355
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 88
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 295
Using the TIREFIT
tyre pressure kit ............................ 328 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 302
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31 Index
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Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) .................. .124
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 344
Radiator cover ............................... 309
Slippery road surfaces ................... 166
Snow chains .................................. 345
Summer tyres ................................ 344
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 237
M+S tyres ...................................... 344
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 122
Replacing ....................................... 122
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .321
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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R
ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 72)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 75)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 76)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 76)
R STEER CONTROL (Y page 78) Important safety notes
The driving safety systems can neither reduce
the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your
driving style or are not paying attention nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety sys-
tems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for maintaining the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
braking in good time and for staying in lane.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described work as
effectively as possible only when there is ade-
quate contact between the tyres and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tyres" section (Y page 342).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as effec-
tively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp on the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
works on slippery surfaces, even when you
brake only gently. Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 67). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, includ-
ing driving safety systems, will also become
inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 275) and display mes-
sages that may be shown on the instrument
cluster (Y page 242).
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions; this serves as a
reminder to take extra care while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
General notes BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 67). Driving safety systems
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High-performance and ceramic brakes
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) The AMG brake systems are designed for heavy
loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This
is dependent on:
R speed
R braking force
R environmental conditions, such as tempera-
ture and humidity
The wear of individual brake system compo-
nents such as the brake pads/linings or brake
discs depends on individual driving style and
operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile-
age (service life) that will be valid under all cir-
cumstances. An aggressive driving style will
lead to high wear. You can obtain more infor-
mation on this from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new or have been replaced only achieve optimum
braking effect after several hundred kilometres
of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. Always be aware of this and adapt your
driving and braking accordingly during the run-
ning-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-
ingly high brake wear. Observe the brake wear
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note
any brake status messages in the multifunction
display. If you regularly drive at high speeds, it is particularly important to have the brake system
checked and maintained regularly. Driving on wet roads
Aquaplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of aquaplan-
ing occurring, even if:
R you are driving at low speeds
R the tyres have adequate tread depth
For this reason, drive in the following manner in
the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which aquaplaning can occur:
R lower your speed
R avoid tyre ruts R
avoid sudden steering movements
R brake carefully
Driving on flooded roads !
Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front
or in the opposite direction create waves. This may cause the maximum permissible water
depth to be exceeded.
These notes must be observed under all cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise damage
the engine, the electronics or the transmis-
sion.
If you must drive on stretches of road on which
water has collected, please bear in mind that:
R in the case of standing water, the water level
must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body
R you should drive no faster than walking pace Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. 166
Driving tipsDriving and parking

You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration,
steering and braking manoeuvres. Do not use
cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position
N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Further information on driving with snow chains
(Y page 345).
Further information on driving with summer
tyres (Y page 344).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (Y page 344). Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-
nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well
thought-out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(Y page 66). Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Shift to a lower gear in
good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle and when towing a trailer. By doing so,
you will make use of the braking effect of the
engine. This relieves the load on the brake sys-
tem and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions are appropriate for maintaining a steadyspeed for a prolonged period. You can store anyroad speed above 30 km/h. If you have set a
permanent limit speed, you cannot set the
speed any higher than the fixed limit speed
(Y page 171).
Important safety notes Cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. Cruise control can- not take into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. Cruise control is only an aid. You are
responsible for maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for brak-
ing in good time and for staying in lane.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions that do not allow
you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
heavy traffic 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.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
i The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the speed stored. Driving systems
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Setting a speed
Bear in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the set speed.
X Press the cruise control lever up :for a
higher speed or down ?for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the
desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
X To adjust the set speed in1 km/hincre-
ments:
briefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ?to the pressure point.
The last stored speed increases or decreases
in 1 km/h increments.
X To adjust the set speed in10 km/hincre-
ments: briefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ?beyond the pressure point.
The last stored speed increases or decreases
in 10 km/h increments.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you acceler-
ate to overtake, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after
you have finished overtaking.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise con-
trol:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards
B.
or
X Brake.
or
X Briefly move the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow A.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM indi-
cator lamp ;in the cruise control lever is on.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: R you apply the electric parking brake
R you are driving at less than 30 km/h
R ESP ®
engages or you deactivate ESP ®
R while driving a vehicle with manual transmis-
sion, you engage neutral or depress the clutch
pedal for longer than six seconds R
on vehicles with manual transmission, you
shift to a gear that is too high, and as a result
the engine speed is too low
R in vehicles with automatic transmission, you
shift to position Nwhile driving
If cruise control is deactivated, a warning tone
sounds. You will see the Cruise control off
Cruise control off
message on the multifunction display for
approximately five seconds. The message on
the multifunction display disappears and the
segments on the speedometer go out.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine. SPEEDTRONIC
General notes SPEEDTRONIC is used to set a speed limit for
your vehicle. If the vehicle speed exceeds the
set speed limit, SPEEDTRONIC brakes automat-
ically. Shift to a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients. Take particular
note of this when driving a laden vehicle and
when towing a trailer. By doing so, you will make
use of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and pre-
vents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Important safety notes SPEEDTRONIC can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. SPEEDTRONIC
cannot take into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. SPEEDTRONIC is only an aid. You
are responsible for maintaining a safe distance
from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
braking in good time and for staying in lane.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
You can set a variable or permanent limit speed:
R variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up areas
R permanent for long-term speed restrictions,
e.g. when driving with winter tyres fitted
(Y page 171)
i The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the limit speed stored. Driving systems
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