2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET transmission

Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .244
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 96
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 96
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 61
Hiding a service message .............. 261
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 261
Service message ............................ 260
Special service requirements ......... 261
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ...........................................7 1
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ............................. 177
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 235
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 211
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 262
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 131
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 136
Automatic drive program ............... 138
Chang ing g
ear ............................... 136 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Display message ............................ 220
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 136
Emergency running mode .............. 141
Engaging drive position .................. 135
Engaging neutral ............................ 135
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 134
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Manual drive program .................... 138
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 139
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Program selector button ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 130
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 138
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 134
Transmission positions .................. 136
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 141
B
Back button ....................................... 235
Bag hook ............................................ 242
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 276
Display message ............................ 213
Important safety notes .................. 274
Jump starting ................................. 278
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Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 151
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Rear compartment ......................... 244
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 194
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Interior lighting .............................. 200
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 192
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 260
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 202
Driving systems ............................. 214
Engine ............................................ 212
General notes ................................ 202
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 202
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 224
Lights ............................................. 211
Safety systems .............................. 203
SmartKey ....................................... 223
Tires ............................................... 219 Vehicle ........................................... 220
Distance recorder ............................. 191
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 232
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 155
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 216
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 158
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes .................. 153
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 157
Stopping ........................................ 156
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 222
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from i
nside) ...................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 147
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 138
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 134
Manual ........................................... 138
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 261
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
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COLLISION PREVENTION AS SIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function .............. .65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 69
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 174
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 183
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age .................................................1 83
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 186
Active Parking Assist ..................... 166
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 180
Cruise control ................................ 151
Display message ............................ 214
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 153
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 60
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 163
HOLD function ............................... 162
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 82
Lane Tracking package .................. 180
PARKTRONIC ................................. 163
Rear view camera .......................... 170
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 179
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Brakes ...........................................1 48
Break-in period .............................. 127
Downhill gradient ........................... 148
Drinking and driving ....................... 147
Driving in winter .............................1 50
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on wet roads ......................1 49
Exhaust check ............................... 147
Fuel ..................... ........................... 146
G

eneral .......................................... 146
Hydroplaning ................................. 149
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150 Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
Snow chains .................................. 287
Wet road surface ........................... 148
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 163
E
E10
see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Function/notes .............................1 04
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 105
Function/notes .............................1 04
Switching on/off ........................... 200
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 47
On-board computer ....................... 192
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 131
Deactivating/activating ................. 132
General information ....................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Introduction ................................... 131
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 0
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 80
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Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 200
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tires ............................................ 287
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 249
Display message ............................ 205
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................2 49
Downloading routes ....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 247
General notes ................................ 246
Geo fencing ................................... 252
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 51
MB info call button ........................ 248
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 251
Remote vehicle locking .................. 251
Roadside Assistance button .......... 248
Search & Send ............................... 250
Self-test ......................................... 246
Speed alert .................................... 252
System .......................................... 246
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 252
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 250
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 80 Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 194
Memory function ............................... 108
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 174
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 186
Active Parking Assist ..................... 166
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 180
Cruise control ................................ 151
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 153
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 160
General notes ................................ 150
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 182
PARKTRONIC ................................. 163
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 170
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 202
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 237
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 239
Frequencies ................................... 310
Installation ..................................... 310
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 310
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
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Video DVD operation .....................194
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 189
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
P
Paint code number ............................311
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 263
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 145
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 107
Rear view camera .......................... 170
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 166
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 204
Notes/function .............................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes .............................1 63
Important safety notes .................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Range of the sensors ..................... 164
Warning display ............................. 165 PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 209
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 209
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Power washers .................................. 263
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 205
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 232
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 206
Opera
tion ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 137
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 130
General notes ................................ 130
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
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Replacing...................................... .303
Service life ..................................... 286
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 303
Speed rating (definition) ................ 302
Storing ...........................................3 04
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 301
Temperature .................................. 298
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 303
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 03
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 303
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 302
Tire size (data) ............................... 307
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 298
Tire tread ....................................... 286
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 303
Total load limit (definition) ............. 303
Traction ......................................... 297
Traction (definition) ....................... 303
Tread wear ..................................... 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 301
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 303
Wheel and tire combination ........... 307
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 302
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 282
Important safety notes .................. 280
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 280
Installing the towing eye ................ 281
Removing the towing eye ............... 281
Transporting the vehicle ................ 282
With both axles on the ground ....... 281
With the rear axle raised ................ 282
Towing eye ......................................... 270
Traffic reports
see al so Di
gital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234 Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Instrument cluster display ............. 179
Transfer case ..................................... 141
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 134
Transporting the vehicle .................. 282
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 192
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 191
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 192
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 81
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 222
Opening dimensions ...................... 317
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 317
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 222
General notes .................................. 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 310
Installation ..................................... 310
Transmission output (maximum) .... 310
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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Introduction

Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 48)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 42 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 43).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once
the child restraint system has been secured.
Children in the vehicle57
Safety
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