2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET automatic transmission

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

AlarmATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........ .71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 256
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 278
Hiding a service message .............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 176
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 128
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Automatic drive program ............... 135
Changing gear ............................... 134
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Display message ............................ 227
Drive program display .................... 132
Drivi ng ti
ps .................................... 134
Emergency running mode .............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gear ................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Kickdown ....................................... 134
Manual drive program .................... 135
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 203
Overview ........................................ 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Program selector button ................ 134
Pulling away ................................... 127
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 132
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 138
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 253
B
Back button ....................................... 244
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 216
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Index5

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

with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ...............................................156
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 229
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Power closing .................................. 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 144
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 135
Manual ........................................... 135
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 136
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 203
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 279
Driving Assistance package ............. 181
Driving on flooded roads .................. 148
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 172
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 181 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 184
Active
Parking Assist ..................... 164
AIR

MATIC ...................................... 159
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
Cruise control ................................ 149
Display message ............................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 150
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 156
Driving Assistance package ........... 181
HOLD function ............................... 158
Night View Assist Plus ................... 178
PARKTRONIC ................................. 161
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 177
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 147
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 123
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 156
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 144
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on flooded roads ................ 148
Driving on wet roads ...................... 148
Exhaust check ............................... 145
Fuel ................................................ 144
General .......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy road surfaces ........................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 123
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 304
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 146
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 123
Wet road surface ........................... 146
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 102
EASY-ENTRY system ............................ 97
Index9

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
14Index

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
16Index

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
18Index

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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