2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

ATA (anti-theft alarmsystem)
XTo arm: lockth evehicl ewit hth eSmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO .
Indicato rlamp :flashes .The alarm system
is armed after approximately te nseconds.
XTo disarm: unlockth evehicl ewit hth eSmart -
Key or KEYLESS-GO .
or
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition lock.
or
XPress th eStart/Sto pbutton.
The SmartKey mus tbe in th evehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if th e
alarm system is armed and you open :
Radoor
Rth evehicl ewit hth emechanical ke y
Rthetrunk lid
Rth ehoo d
Rtheglov ebox
XTo stop th ealarm wit hth eSmartKey :
press th e% or& buttonon th eSmart -
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XRemove th eStart/Sto pbutto nfrom th eigni-
tion lock.
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop th ealarm using KEYLESS-GO:
gras pth eoutside door handle. The SmartKey
mus tbe outside th evehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress th eStart/Sto pbutto non th edash -
board. The SmartKey mus tbe inside th evehi-
cle .
The alarm is stopped. The alarm is no
tswitched off ,eve nif you close
th eopen door that triggered it ,for example.
iIf th ealarm continues for mor ethan
30 sec onds, th embrace emergenc ycall sys-
te m automatically notifie sth eCustome r
Assistance Center. This is don eeither by text
message or dat aconnection .
The emergenc ycall system sends amessage
or establishes adat aconnection provided
that:
Ryou hav esubscribed to th embrace service.
Rth embrace servic ehas been activated
properly.
Rth enecessar ymobile phone network is
available.
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SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
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 or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do
not keep the SmartKey on the parcel shelf or in
the trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using
the Start/Stop button.
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the
vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
SmartKey functions
:& Locks the vehicle
;FOpens/closes the trunk lid
=%Unlocks the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Ranti-theft protection is reactivated.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the
following components:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe glove box
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and
three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
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signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's
Manual.
You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-
firmation if all components were able to be
locked.
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey;
see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XTo open the trunk lid automatically from
outside the vehicle:press and hold theF
button until the trunk lid opens.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle (
Ypage 126).
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
& button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the
vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
XTo open the trunk lid: push in the top of the
star on the trunk lid.
The trunk lid opens.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby
conserving battery power. For the purposes of
activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be
nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp (
Ypage 75) of the
SmartKey flashes twice briefly and lights up
once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
XTo activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.
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KEYLESS-GOstart function
Gene ral notes
Bear in min dthat th eengin ecan be started by
any of th evehicl eoccupant sif there is aSmart -
Key in th evehicl e (
Ypage 126).
Changing the settings ofthe locking
system
You can chang eth esetting sof th elocking sys-
tem. This mean sthat only th edriver's door and
th efuel filler flap are unlocke dwhen th evehicl e
is unlocked. This is useful if you frequentl ytravel
on your own .
XTo change th esetting: press and hold down
th e% and& buttons simultaneousl y
for approximately six seconds until th ebat -
tery chec klamp (
Ypage 75 )flashes twice .
If th esetting of th elocking system is changed
within th esignal range of th evehicle, pressing
th e& or% button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks th evehicl e
The SmartKey no wfunction sas follows :
XTo unlock: press the% buttononce .
XTo unlock centrally: press the% button
twice .
XTo lock: press the& button.
The KEYLESS-GO function scan be changed as
follows :
XTo unlock th edriver's door :touch th einner
surfac eof th edoor handle on th edriver's
door .
XTo unlock centrally: touch theinner surfac e
of th efront-passenger door handle.
XTo lock centrally: touch theouter sensor
surfac eon on eof th edoor handles .
XTo restoreth efactory settings: press and
hold th e% and& buttons simultane -
ousl yfor approximat
ely s
ix seconds until th e
battery chec klamp (Ypage 75) flashes
twice .
Mechanical key
Gene ral notes
If th evehicl ecan no longer be locke dor
unlocke dwit hth eSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO ,
use th emechanical key.
If you use th emechanical ke yto unloc kand
open th edriver's door ,th eanti-thef talarm sys-
te m will be triggered .Switc hoff th ealarm
(
Ypage 71) .
If you unloc kth evehicl eusin gth emechanical
key, th efuel filler flap will no tbe unlocke dauto -
matically.
XTo unlock th efuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey int oth eignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch :in th edirection of th e
arrow and at th esam etime remove mechan -
ical ke y; from th eSmartKey.
Fo rfurther information about :
RLocking/unlocking thedriver's door
(Ypage 79 )
RUnlocking th etrunk (Ypage 84 )
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical ke y; completely int oth e
SmartKey until it engage sand release
catch :is bac kin it sbasic position .
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SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National guide-
lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-
ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Checking the battery
XPress the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp :does not light up briefly.
XChange the battery (Ypage 75).
If the SmartKey battery is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing
the & or% button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
iYou can obtain a battery from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
XTake the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 74).
XPress mechanical key ;into the SmartKey
opening in the direction of the arrow until bat-
tery compartment cover :opens. Do not
hold battery compartment cover :closed
while doing so.
XRemove battery compartment cover :.
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XRepeatedly tap theSmartKey against your
palm until battery =falls out .
XInsertth ene wbattery wit hth epositive ter-
minal facing upwards. Use alint-free cloth to
do so.
XMak esur ethat th esurfac eof th ebattery is
free of lint, grease and other contaminants.
XInser tth efron ttab sof battery compartmen t
cover :intoth ehousing first and then press
to close it .
XInsertmechanical ke y; intoth eSmartKey
(Ypage 74).
XChec kth efunction of all SmartKey buttons on
th evehicle.
Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
You can no longer lockor
unlock th evehicl eusin g
th eSmartKey.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XChec kth eSmartKey battery (Ypage 75) and replace it if necessar y
(Ypage 75).
If this does no twork:
XLoc kor unlock th evehicl eusin gth emechanical ke y (Ypage 79).
There is interferenc efrom apowerful source of radi owaves.
XLoc kor unlock th evehicl eusin gth emechanical ke y (Ypage 79).
The SmartKey is faulty.
XLockor unlock th evehicl eusin gth emechanical ke y (Ypage 79).
XHaveth eSmartKey checke dat aqualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer loc kor
unlock th evehicl eusin g
KEYLESS-GO .KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
XReactivateKEYLESS-GO (Ypage 73).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheckth eSmartKey battery (Ypage 75) and replace it if necessar y
(Ypage 75).
If this does no twork:
XLoc kor unlock th evehicl eusin gth emechanical ke y (Ypage 79).
There is interferenc efrom apowerful source of radi owaves.
XLoc kor unlock th evehicl eusin gth emechanical ke y (Ypage 79).
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
SmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
XLock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 79).
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Smart-
Key.The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 294).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 294).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The Smart-
Key is in the vehicle.The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 75) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 75).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost a Smart-
Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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Doors
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If children are lef tunsupervised in th evehicle,
they could:
Rope nth edoors ,thus endangerin gother
people or road users.
Rget out and disrup ttraffic .
Roperat eth evehicle' sequipment.
Additionally, children could set th evehicle in
motion if, fo rexample, they:
Rrelease th eparking brake .
Rshiftingth eautomatic transmissio nout of
par kposition P
RStart theengine.
There is aris kof an acciden tand injury.
Whe nleavin gth evehicle, always take th e
SmartKey wit hyou and loc kth evehicle. Never
leav echildren or animals unattended in th e
vehicle. Always keep th eSmartKey out of
reach of children .
Unlockingan dopening doors from
th einside
Whe n adoo ris opened, th esid ewindow on that
sid eopens slightly. Whe nth edoo ris closed, th e
sid ewindow close sagain .
!The sid ewindows will no topen/close if th e
battery is discharged or if th esid ewindows
hav eiced up. It will then no tbe possible to
close th edoor. Do no tattempt to forc eth e
doo rclosed. You could otherwise damage th e
doo ror th esid ewindow.
You can ope n adoo rfrom insid eth evehicle
eve nif it has bee nlocked. If th evehicle has bee n
locke dwit hth eSmartKey or wit hKEYLESS-GO ,
opening adoo rfrom th einsid ewill trigger th e
anti-thef talar msystem. Switc hof fth ealar m
(
Ypage 71) .
XPull doorhandle ;.
If th edoo ris locked, locking knob :pop sup.
The doo ris unlocke dand opens .
Centrally locking an dunlocking th e
vehicle from th einside
You can centrall yloc kand unloc kth evehicle
from th einside. The buttons are located on bot h
doors .
XTo unlock :press butto n:.
XTo lock :press butto n;.
If th efront-passenger doo ris closed, th evehi-
cl e locks .
If th edriver's doo ris open, th edoo rstays
unlocked.
Thi sdoe sno tloc kor unloc kth efue lfiller flap
and th eglove box .
You canno tunloc kth evehicle centrall yfrom th e
insid eif th evehicle has bee nlocke dwit hth e
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO .
The doors can be opene dfrom th einside.
If th evehicle has bee nlocke dwit hth eSmartKey
or wit hKEYLESS-GO ,opening adoo rfrom th e
insid ewill trigger th eanti-thef talar msystem.
Switc hof fth ealar m (
Ypage 71).
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