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

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
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Function/notes ............................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Range of the sensors ..................... 162
Warning display ............................. 163
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 214
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 214
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 120
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 248
Vial ................................................ 120
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Power locks ......................................... 79
Power washers .................................. 280
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 240
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 134
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 127 General notes ................................ 127
Hill start assist ............................... 127
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 246
R
Radiator cover ................................... 273
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 194
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 122
Stowage compartment .................. 256
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 284
Displays in the COMAND display ... 169
Function/notes ............................. 168
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 333
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 138
see Fuel
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Remote controlGarage door opener ....................... 267
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 268
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 111
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 85
Trunk lid ........................................... 80
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 213
Operation ......................................... 53
Roof
Overview .......................................... 89
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 334
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 252 SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Selecting ........................................ 195
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............... 96
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seating
Seating comfort package ................. 98
Seating comfort package ................... 98
Seats
Active multicontour seat .................. 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 286
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 102
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Seat backrest display message ..... 229
Seat heating .................................... 99
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation ................................ 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 99
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SectionWheels and tires ............................3 02
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 257
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 284
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 98
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 332
Coolant (engine) ............................ 332
Engine oil ....................................... 331
Fuel ................................................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 329
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 333
Washer fluid ................................... 333
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 203
On-board computer ....................... 198
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 203
Side impact air bag .............................4 8
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 216
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........8 7
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................8 8
Resettin g........................................ .88 R
eversin
gfeature ............................ .85
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming .............7 4
Checking the battery ...................... .75
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .72
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss .................................................7 6
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing soft top ................. 90
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 124
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Snow chains ...................................... 304
Sockets
Center console .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 260
Rear compartment .........................2 60
Trunk ............................................. 261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 91
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Display message ....... ..................... 230
Important sa

fety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 90
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Relocking ......................................... 91
Soft-top switch ....................................9 0
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 244
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................29
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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
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TelephoneAccepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 197
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 251
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 251
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ................................... 196
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Number from the phone book ........ 197
Redialing ........................................ 197
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 197
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 252
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 203
Outside temperature ...................... 187
Setting (climate control) ................ 117
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 203
Through-loading feature ................... 257
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 308
Checking manually ........................ 308
Display message ............................ 226
Maximum ....................................... 307
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 291
Notes ............................................. 306
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 291
Recommended ............................... 305
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 290
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 308
General notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 311
Restarting ...................................... 310
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning message .......................... 310 TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 289
Storage location ............................ 288
Tire pressure not reached .............. 291
Tire pre ssure re
ached .................... 291
Using ............................................. 290
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 319
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 318
Bar (definition) ............................... 318
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Characteristics .............................. 318
Checking ........................................ 302
Curb weight (definition) ................. 319
Definition of terms ......................... 318
Direction of rotation ...................... 321
Display message ............................ 226
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 320
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 318
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 319
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 319
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 319
Important safety notes .................. 302
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 319
Information on driving .................... 302
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 319
Labeling (overview) ........................ 315
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 320
Load index ..................................... 317
Load index (definition) ................... 319
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 319
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 319
Maximum tire load ......................... 317
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 319
MOExtended tires .......................... 303
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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
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Power closing ..................................79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 229
Obstacle recognition ........................8 0
Opening dimensions ......................3 34
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk load (maximum) ......................334
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 230
General notes .................................. 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 327
Installation ..................................... 327
Transmission output (maximum) .... 327
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 271
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................7 8
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......203
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 252
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........259
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 227
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 198
Limited Warranty .............................3 0
Loading .......................................... 311
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 325 Maintenance .................................... 27
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 140
Parking for a long period ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 322
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 321
Towing away .................................. 297
Transporting .................................. 299
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 334
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 334
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 328
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
Display message ............................ 220
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 288
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 253
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 328
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 235
Brakes ........................................... 234
Check Engine ................................. 238
Coolant .......................................... 238
Distance warning ........................... 240
ESP
®.............................................. 235
ESP®OFF ....................................... 237
Fuel tank ........................................ 238
General notes ................................ 232
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 237
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 238
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