2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET ATA

Index....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction ......................................... 24
At a glance........................................... 32
Safety................................................... 40
Opening and closing...........................73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....96
Lights and windshield wipers ..........109
Climate control ................................. 117
Driving and parking..........................127
On-board computer and displays ....189
Multimedia system ...........................234
Stowage and features ......................240
Maintenance and care ......................257
Breakdown assistance .....................270
Wheels and tires ............................... 285
Technical data................................... 310
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .267
Display in the multimedia system .. 176
Function/notes .............................1 74
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 239
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 186
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 167
Display message ............................ 216
Exiting a parking space .................. 169
Function/notes ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking .......................................... 168
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112 Additives (engine oil)
........................ 315
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 235
COMAND ....................................... 235
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 209
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 41
P

elvis air bag ................................... 48
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Setting ........................................... 126
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 126
Setting the side air vents ............... 126
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 265
Extending/retracting ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 92
Installing/removing the wind
screen .............................................. 93
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 102
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 126
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Index3

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
4Index

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
Index7

Emergency spare wheelGeneral notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Removing ...................................... .309
Storage location ............................ 309
Stowing .......................................... 309
Technical data ............................... 308
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 230
Display message ............................ 212
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 130
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 130
Switching off .................................. 145
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
Checking the oil level ..................... 258
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 315
Notes about oil grades ................... 315
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 258
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 203
Fu

nction/notes ................................ 66 General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 227
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 67
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 236
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 271
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 255
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 310
Two-way radio ................................ 310
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 146
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 314
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Index9

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
14Index

Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 312
Emergency spare wheel ................. 308
Information .................................... 310
Tires/wheels ................................. 307
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 195
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 238
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 222
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Number from the phone book ........ 195
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 239
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 189
Outside temperature ...................... 189
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Through-loading feature ................... 242
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 291
Checking manually ........................ 291
Display message ............................ 219
Maximum ....................................... 291
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 273
Notes ............................................. 290
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 273
Recommended ............................... 288
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 291
General notes ................................ 291
Important safety notes .................. 292
Restarting ...................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning message .......................... 293
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 270
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................. 271 Tire pressure not reached .............. 273
Tire pressure reached .................... 273
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 302
Average weight of the veh icle
o

ccupants (definition) .................... 301
Bar (definition) ............................... 301
Changing a wheel .......................... 303
Characteristics .............................. 301
Checking ........................................ 285
Curb weight (definition) ................. 302
Definition of terms ......................... 301
Direction of rotation ...................... 304
Display message ............................ 219
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 303
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 301
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 301
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 302
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 285
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 302
Information on driving .................... 285
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 302
Labeling (overview) ........................ 298
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 303
Load index ..................................... 300
Load index (definition) ................... 302
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 302
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 302
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 302
Maximum tire load ......................... 300
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 302
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 303
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
18Index

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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