2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET instrument cluster

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Door control panel ................................. 39
Rear seats ............................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 61
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................7 0
Opening and closing...........................72
SmartKey ............................................... 72
Doors ..................................................... 78
Trunk ..................................................... 80
Side windows ......................................... 85
Soft top ................................................ .89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................9 4
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 101 Mirrors ................................................. 103
Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers
..........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windshield wipers ................................ 111
Climate control ................................. 114
Overview of climate control systems ... 114
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Setting the air vents ............................ 121
Driving and parking ..........................123
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 123
Driving ................................................. 123
Automatic transmission ....................... 131
Refueling ............................................. 138
Parking ................................................ 140
Driving tips .......................................... 144
Driving systems ................................... 148
On-board computer and displays ....187
Important safety notes ........................ 187
Displays and operation ........................ 187
Menus and submenus ......................... 190
Display messages ................................ 204
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 232
Multimedia system ...........................243
General notes ...................................... 243
Important safety notes ........................ 243
Function restrictions ............................ 243
Operating system ................................ 244
Stowage and features ......................254
Stowage areas ..................................... 254
Features .............................................. 258
Maintenance and care ......................272
Engine compartment ........................... 272
2Contents

Battery (SmartKey)Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 294
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 252
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 251
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Telephony ...................................... 251
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 210
Notes ............................................. 332
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 332
Display message ............................ 205
EBD .................................................. 68
High-performance brake system .... 147
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 234 Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 288
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 188
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 248
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 248
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 284
AIRCAP .......................................... 282
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 287
Display ........................................... 285
Exhaust pipe .................................. 285
Exterior lights ................................ 284
General notes ................................ 279
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 281
Night View Assist Plus ................... 285
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 280
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Selector lever ................................ 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Soft top .......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Trim pieces .................................... 286
6Index

Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 192
Controller .......................................... .244
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 276
Display message ............................ 217
Filling capacity ............................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 332
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................1 09
Crosswind Assist ................................. 68
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 149
Cruise control lever ....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 150
Display message ............................ 225
Driving system ............................... 149
Function/notes .............................1 49
General notes ................................ 149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Setting a speed .............................. 150
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 149
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 258
Important safety notes .................. 258
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 195
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................1 07Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 202
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .24
Introduction .....................................2 4
Digital speedomete r........................ .192
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 277
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 204
Driving systems .............................2 20
Engine ............................................ 217
General notes ................................ 204
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 204
Introduction ................................... 204
Lights ............................................. 216
Safety systems .............................. 205
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 226
Vehicle ...........................................2 27
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 240
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 152
Activation conditions ..................... 152
Cruise control lever ....................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 224
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 155
Driving tips ....................................1 56
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 153
Fu
nction/notes .............................1 50
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting a speed .............................. 154
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 154
Stopping ........................................ 153
8Index

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 201
Displays and operating .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Selecting displays .......................... 201
Setting the position ....................... 201
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 108
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 109
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 158
General notes ................................ 158
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening ......................................... 272
Horn ...................................................... 33
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 70 Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 240
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 273
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 187
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 111
Control ........................................... 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
J
Jack Using ............................................. 322
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 294
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 134
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
12Index

Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation .........................................4 9
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 191
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 203
Assistance graphic menu ............... 198
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Display messages .......................... 204
Displaying a service message ........ 278
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
Factory settings ............................. 203
Head-up display ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 187
Instrument cluster menu ............... 202
Lights menu ................................... 202
Media menu ................................... 195
Menu overview .............................. 190
Message memory .......................... 204
Navigation menu ............................ 192
Operation ....................................... 188
Radio menu ................................... 194
Service menu ................................. 198
Settings menu ............................... 198
Standard display ............................ 191
Telephone menu ............................ 196
Trip menu ...................................... 191
Video DVD operation ..................... 196 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26
Vehicle equip
ment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 187
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
P
Paint code number............................ 328
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 281
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parcel net hooks ............................... 257
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Switching off the engine ................ 141
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 142
Applying or releasing manually ...... 142
Display message ............................ 207
Electric parking brake .................... 142
Emergency braking ........................ 143
General notes ................................ 142
Releasing automatically ................. 143
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
Driving system ............................... 161
Index15

Speed, controllingsee Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 202
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 187
Selecting the display unit ............... 202
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 16
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 124
Key positions ................................. 125
Removing ....................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 125
STEER CONTROL .................................. 70
Steering
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamps ............................... 242
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 225
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 188
Cleaning ......................................... 286
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 56
Center console .............................. 255
Center console in rear compart-
ment ..................... ......................... 256
C

up holders ................................... 258
Door ............................................... 256
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 55
Glove box ....................................... 255
Important safety information ......... 254
Rear ............................................... 256
Rear seat backrest ......................... 256
Stowage net ................................... 257
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 257
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 257
Securing a load .............................. 257
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 258
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 304
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 203
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 252
T
Tachometer ........................................ 187
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 329
Information .................................... 327
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 334
Index19

Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 320
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................319
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 303
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 320
Snow chains .................................. 304
Speed rating (definition) ................ 319
Storing ...........................................3 21
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 318
Summer tires in winter .................. 304
Temperature .................................. 315
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 320
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 20
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 320
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 319
Tire size (data) ............................... 325
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 315
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 320
Total load limit (definition) ............. 320
Traction ......................................... 314
Traction (definition) ....................... 320
Tread wear ..................................... 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 318
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 320
Wheel and tire combination ........... 325
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 319
see Flat tire
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 246
Character suggestions ................... 245
Deleting characters ....................... 246
Entering a space ............................ 246
Entering characters ....................... 245
Gesture control .............................. 245
Handwriting recognition ................ 246
Operating the touchpad ................. 245
Overview ........................................ 245
Qu

ick access for Audio .................. 246 Quick access for telephone ........... 246
Switching ....................................... 245
Switching input line ....................... 246
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 299
Important safety notes .................. 297
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 297
Installing the towing eye ................ 298
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 299
Removing the towing eye ............... 298
Transporting the vehicle ................ 299
With both axles on the ground ....... 298
Towing eye ......................................... 288
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 177
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Instrument cluster display ............. 178
Switching on/off ........................... 199
Transfer case ..................................... 138
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 299
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 192
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 191
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 192
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 84
Emergency release button ............... 85
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening ........................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 83
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 81
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 82
Index21

Protecting 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
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts25
Introduction
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