2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET washer fluid

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
6Index

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

Restraintsystem ............................ 23 7
Seat belt ........................................ 23 2
Steerin g........................................ .242
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 230
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 43
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 302
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 320
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Mounting a wheel .......................... 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 324
Snow chains .................................. 304
Storing ...........................................3 21
Tightening torque ........................... 325
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 325
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 82
Wind screen (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 83
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Infrared reflective .......................... 271
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 277
Important safety notes .................. 333
Notes ............................................. 333
Windshield wipe
rs
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111 Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 304
Slippery road surfaces ................... 148
Snow chains .................................. 304
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 273
Summer tires ................................. 304
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 304
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 112
Replacing ....................................... 112
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 86
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index23

shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.
This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wiping, normal
3ÅIntermittent wiping, frequent
4°Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe
î Wipe with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÅorÄ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
Ä position, causing the windshield wiper to
wipe more frequently.
The washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades;
when the screen is wiped with washer fluid
î, the water is emitted directly from the
blades.
If you push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in direction of
arrow B, the manual wash program is activa-
ted. If you push and hold the combination switch
briefly beyond the point of resistance in direc-
tion of arrow B, the automatic wash program is
activated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper arms
vertically before folding them away from the
windshield. By doing so, you will avoid dam-
age to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position
on the combination switch.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
press the Start/Stop button.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
112Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Phone No ServiceYour vehicleis outside th enetwork provider' stransmitter/receiver
range.
XWait until th emobile phone operational readiness symbol appear s
in th emultifunction display.
J
TrunkPartitionOpe n
The trunk partition is open .
The trunk is loade dto ohigh and th eload is preventing automatic
closin gof th etrunk partition .
XStow theload suc hthat th etrunk partition can close unhindere d
and is no tpushed upwards.
XClos eth etrunk partition (Ypage 91).
K
Convertible TopOperation Possibleto 35 mph
If you drive at speeds of mor ethan 35 mph (60 km/h), you canno t
open or close th esof ttop.
XDo no tdrive at speeds abov e35 mph (60 km/h).
XFull yopen or close th esof tto p (Ypage 90) .
K
ConvertibleTopLow‐ering
The sof tto pis no tfully opened or closed .The hydraulic sare depres-
surized.
XFull yopen or close th esof tto p (Ypage 90).
K
Open/Clos eConver ‐tibleTopCompletel y
The roofis no tlocked.
If you drive at speeds of mor ethan 35 mph (60 km/h), you canno t
open or close th esof ttop.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XPush or pull and hold th esoft-to pswitch until th esof tto pis full y
open or closed (Ypage 90).
K
Start Engine SeeOperator'sManual
The on-boar dvoltag eis to olow.
XStart th eengine.
¥
Check Washer Fluid
The washer flui dlevel in th ewasher flui dreservoir has dropped belo w
th eminimum .
XAddwasher flui d (Ypage 277).
230Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Example: checking the coolant level
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 124).
or
XOn vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 124).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in the
instrument cluster (Ypage 188).
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 124).
or
XPress the Start/Stop button once on vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 124).
XSlowly turn cap :counter-clockwise and to
relieve excess pressure.
XTurn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler neck
when warm, there is enough coolant in expan-
sion tank ;.
XIf necessary, add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap :and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
For fu rther i
nformation on coolant, see
(Ypage 332).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Example: adding fluid to the windshield
washer system
XTo open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
XPlace cap :on the edge of the filler neck and
engage in place.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum fluid level of 1.1 US qt (1.0 l),
a message appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to add washer fluid (
Ypage 230).
Further information on washer fluid
(
Ypage 333).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book-
let).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
ASSYST PLUS277
Maintenance and care
Z

!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
RTires
RDoor gaps, joints etc.
RSoft top
RWind deflector net
RElectrical components
RBattery
RConnectors
RLamps
RSeals
RTrim elements
RVentilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the trunk:
Rusing a car wash
Rusing a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
The cleaning product Paint Cleaner, which has
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has
penetrated the paint surface.
Also use Paint Cleaner on paint that has become
dull.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
XUse a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint- work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
!The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
Rstrong rubbing of the paintwork with
unsuitable materials
Rfrequent use of automatic car washes
Rwashing the vehicle in direct sunlight
!Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
Care281
Maintenance and care
Z

Example: ground point cover
XTurn fasteners:one Õturn and remove.
XRemove the cover while pressing down on cap ;of the washer fluid reservoir.
Position number Didentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
XSlide cover Cof positive terminal =in the direction of the arrow.
XConnect positive terminal =on your vehicle to positive terminal ?of donor battery Dusing the
jumper cable. Always begin with positive terminal =on your own vehicle first.
XStart the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
XConnect negative terminal Aof donor battery Dto ground point Bof your vehicle using the
jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery Dfirst.
XStart the engine.
XBefore disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
XFirst, remove the jumper cables from ground point Band negative terminal A, then from pos-
itive clamp =and positive terminal ?. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first.
XAfter removing the jumper cables, close cover Cof positive terminal =.
XReplace the ground point cover. Make sure all mountings for the fasteners are positioned pre-
cisely beneath the corresponding recesses in the cover.
XPress fasteners:into the mountings. Turn the fasteners by Õof a turn to engage.
XHave the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
296Jump-starting
Breakdo wn assis tance