2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET air condition

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 161
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .284
Function/notes .............................1 72
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 252
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 180
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 222
Function/information .................... 181
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 221
Function/information .................... 184
Active multicontour seat .................... 98
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 165
Display message ............................ 222
Exiting a parking space .................. 167
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking .......................................... 166
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 65
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 160
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Additional speedometer ................... 202
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 332
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 244
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 214
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Head bag ......................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occu

pant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 122
Important safety notes .................. 121
Rear ............................................... 122
Setting ........................................... 121
Setting the center air vents ........... 122
Setting the side air vents ............... 122
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 282
Extending/retracting ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 91
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 159
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 100
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ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 62
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 150
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 156
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
General notes ................................ 148
Night View Assist Plus ...................1 78
PARKTRONIC ................................. 161
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................6 8
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 177
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 51
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 252
Frequencies ................................... 327
Installation ..................................... 327
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Transmission output (maximum) .... 327
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 289
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 325
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 21
Raising the vehicle ......................... 322
Removing a wheel .......................... 324 Securing the vehi
cle a
gainst roll-
ing away ........................................ 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 89
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 188
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 44
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 180
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes .............................1 78
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 179
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 199
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 123
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 6
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
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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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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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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
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 328).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Bear in mind
that your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, speed bumps or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaustsystem, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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