2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET display

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
22Index

Restraintsystem ............................ 23 7
Seat belt ........................................ 23 2
Steerin g........................................ .242
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 230
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 302
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 320
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Mounting a wheel .......................... 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 324
Snow chains .................................. 304
Storing ...........................................3 21
Tightening torque ........................... 325
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 325
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 82
Wind screen (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 83
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Infrared reflective .......................... 271
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 277
Important safety notes .................. 333
Notes ............................................. 333
Windshield wipe
rs
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111 Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 304
Slippery road surfaces ................... 148
Snow chains .................................. 304
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 273
Summer tires ................................. 304
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 304
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 112
Replacing ....................................... 112
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 86
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Introduction
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24Digital Operator's Manual

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers135
;Combination switch108
=Horn
?Instrument cluster34
ADIRECT SELECT lever131
BOverhead control panel38
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear seat
head restraints97
Moves the seat-belt extender
forwards44
PASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps42
Adjusting the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the multimedia system dis-
play
DClimate control systems114
EIgnition lock124
Start/Stop button124
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel101
Steering wheel heating101
GCruise control lever149
HElectric parking brake142
IDiagnostics connection29
JOpens the hood272
KLight switch107
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot156
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist184
Deactivating PARKTRONIC161
Switching on the 360° cam-
era172
Activating Night View Assist178
Switching on the head-up
display189
Cockpit33
At a glance

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Warning and indicator lamps:
! ABS235
å ESP®OF F235
÷ ESP®23 5
ü Seat belt232
6 Restrain tsystem42
;Multifunction display18 9
Outside temperature display187
Warning and indicator lamps:
# Turn signal, lef t108
L Low-beam headlamps108
K High-beam headlamps108
R Rear fog lamp108
T Parking lamps, license
plat elamp sand instrumen t
cluste rlighting
10 8
! Turn signal, right108
=Tachometer187
Warning and indicator lamps:
FunctionPag e
· Distanc ewarning24 0
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)23 7
Electric parking brak e(red)23 7
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
; CheckEngin e238
Ð Powersteering24 2
Brake s(red)23 4
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
J Brakes(yellow)23 4
?Coolan ttemperature gauge18 8
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t238
AFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
238
34Instrument cluster
At a glance