2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET display

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

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
4Index

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

Battery (SmartKey)Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 294
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 252
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 251
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Telephony ...................................... 251
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 210
Notes ............................................. 332
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 332
Display message ............................ 205
EBD .................................................. 68
High-performance brake system .... 147
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 234 Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 288
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 188
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 248
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 248
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 284
AIRCAP .......................................... 282
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 287
Display ........................................... 285
Exhaust pipe .................................. 285
Exterior lights ................................ 284
General notes ................................ 279
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 281
Night View Assist Plus ................... 285
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 280
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Selector lever ................................ 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Soft top .......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Trim pieces .................................... 286
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Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ...........................................283
Wind deflector ............................... 282
Wind screen ................................... 283
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 283
Wooden trim .................................. 286
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
CD player (on-board computer) ........195
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 255
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 256
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 2
Changing the media source .............195
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 284
Climate control
Adjusting the footwell tempera-
ture (multimedia system) ............... 249
Automatic climate control ............. 115
Controlling automatically ............... 117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 249
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
ECO start/stop function ................ 115
General notes ................................ 114
Indicator lamp ................................ 116
Ionization ....................................... 121
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 248 Note
s on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 115
Overview ........................................ 247
Overview of systems ...................... 114
Perfume atomizer .......................... 120
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 248
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 119
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 116
Refrigerant ..................................... 333
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 334
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the climate mode ............... 117
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 248
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 118
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 249
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 247
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 115
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 210
Operation/notes .............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch .......................... 108
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Index7

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
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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
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EASY-EXIT featureCrash-responsive .......................... .103
Function/notes .............................1 02
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 45
On-board computer ....................... 191
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 128
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 128
Deactivating/activating ................. 129
General information ....................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 127
Introduction ................................... 127
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................7 9
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 6
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .238
Display message ............................ 217
ECO start/stop function ................ 127
Engine number ............................... 329
Irregular running ............................ 130
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting (important safety notes) ... 125
Starting problems .......................... 130
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 126
Starting via smartphone ................ 126
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 126
Switching off .................................. 141 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 299
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
E

ngine oil
Adding ...........................................2 75
Additives ........................................ 332
Checking the oil level ..................... 274
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 274
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 274
Display message ............................ 219
Filling capacity ............................... 332
General notes ................................ 331
Notes about oil grades ................... 331
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 274
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 03
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 203
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 198
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 235
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 145
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
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