2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET engine

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

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

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
10Index

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
External audio source
Connecting .................................... 253
Eyeglasses compartment .................255
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 247
Features ............................................. 258
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 329
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 320
MOExtended tires .......................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 288
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 289
Floormats ...........................................2 70
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 327
Two-way radio ................................ 327
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 331
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ......................1 91
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 330
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 330
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 40
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 330
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140 Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 99
Before changing .............................3 00
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 300
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 300
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 300
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 301
Important safety notes .................. 299G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 270
General notes ................................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 268
Opening/closing the garage door .. 270
Problems when programming ........2 70
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 269
Gasoline ............................................. 330
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 203
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 55
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 82
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 246
Touchpad ....................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 213
Operation ......................................... 49
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
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Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 201
Displays and operating .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Selecting displays .......................... 201
Setting the position ....................... 201
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 108
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 109
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 158
General notes ................................ 158
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening ......................................... 272
Horn ...................................................... 33
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 70 Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 240
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 273
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 187
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 111
Control ........................................... 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
J
Jack Using ............................................. 322
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 294
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 134
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
12Index

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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