2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET wiper blades

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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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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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

Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the bonnet if a windscreen
wiper arm has been folded away from the
windscreen.
Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windscreen.
Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windscreen, the wind-
screen may be damaged by the force of the
impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to the vertical
position
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Set the windscreen wipers to the °posi-
tion on the combination switch.
X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, turn the key to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal. X
Set the windscreen wipers to the °posi-
tion on the combination switch.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen.
Removing the wiper blades X
Hold on to the wiper arm with one hand. With
the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the
direction of arrow :away from the wiper arm
as far as it will go.
X Slide the catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with a noticeable click. X
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm. 122
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

Fitting the wiper blades
X
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm
in the direction of arrow :. X
Slide the catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a
noticeable click.
X Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen. X
Remove the protective film :from the ser-
vice indicator on the tip of the wiper blade.
If the colour of the service indicator changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
i The duration of the colour change varies
depending on the usage conditions. Windscreen wipers
123Lights and windscreen wipers Z

R
the side windows and soft top are closed
completely.
R the blower is switched off
R the windscreen wiper switch is at position
0
R the 360° camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
! If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the boot lid opening
unintentionally:
R using a car wash
R using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
R Operating with the key:
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door when
the engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position Dor Rthe automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
R Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position Dor Rthe automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position N:
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only: X Engage parking position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133). X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X Engage neutral N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the
ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash off excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off the wax from the windscreen and the windscreen
wiper blades. This will prevent smears and
reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the
windscreen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible. Care
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X
Clean net ;of the wind deflector with a soft
brush or a damp cloth.
If there is a large amount of dirt on the net:
R clean with the care products and cleaning
agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz
R rinse with clean water
Cleaning the AIRCAP draught stop
Clean the AIRCAP draught stop with the soft top
open.
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 Open the soft top (Y page 95).X
Press AIRCAP button :.
The AIRCAP draught stop moves upward. X
Clean the net ;of the AIRCAP draught stop
with a damp cloth. Use only the care products and cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz for this. Cleaning the folding draught stop !
Do not use high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment to clean the net.
The folding draught stop is stored in a bag. The
bag is attached with a securing strap to the
through-loading facility behind the rear seats.
Observe the information on the correct installa-
tion of the folding draught stop (Y page 98).
X Clean the net of the folding draught stop with
a damp cloth together with the care products
and cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the wheels 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.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! 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.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury. 318
CareMaintenance and care

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive cleaning
agents, solvents or solvent-based cleaning
agents to clean the inside of the windows/
windscreen. Do not touch the inside of the
windows/windscreen with hard items such
as an ice scraper or a ring. Otherwise, the
windows/windscreen could be damaged.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components.
X Clean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning agent that is
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning the wiper blades G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.
! Do not pull on the wiper blade. Otherwise,
the wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and do
not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graph-
ite coating could be damaged. This could
cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windscreen could be damaged if
the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen (Y page 122).
X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp
cloth.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again before
switching on the ignition. Cleaning the exterior lighting !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
exterior lighting.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light-
ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signal !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
mirror turn signals.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the sensors !
If you clean the sensors with a high-pressure
cleaner, make sure that you keep 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. X
Clean sensors :of the driving systems with
water, car shampoo and a soft cloth. Care
319Maintenance and care Z