2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET ESP

Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
The multimedia system may provide incorrect
navigation recommendations if the actual
street/traffic situation does not correspond
with the digital map's data. Digital maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes in an area. For
example, a route may have been diverted or the
direction of a one-way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/
h), your vehicle covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets t
he FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
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After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, after
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
Multimedia system/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with multimedia sys-
tem or mbrace, additional data about the vehi-
cle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through the multimedia system or
the mbrace system.
For additional information please refer to the
multimedia system User Manual and/or the
mbrace Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as dur-
ing air bag deployment or when hitting a road
obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systemsfor a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
Rhow various systems in your vehicle are oper-
ating
Rwhether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts are fastened
Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, can combine the EDR data wi th
the ty

pe of personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties that have the spe-
cial equipment, such as law enforcement, can
read the information by accessing the vehicle or
the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv- ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the Su
p-
plemental Restraint System (“SRS”) Module.
Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing
the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the SRS Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013,
13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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Quick access for audio
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XCall up quick access (Ypage 24).
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station or music
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Basic functions
Switching the multimedia system on/
off
XPress the Übutton on the center console
to the right of the controller.
The multimedia system calls up the previously
selected menu.
If you switch the multimedia system off, play- back of the current media source will also be
switched off.
Adjusts the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
iYou can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the vol-
ume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode
during a telephone call.
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
iSetting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output; see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
iIf the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch
the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
iEven if the sound is switched off, you will still
hear navigation system announcements.
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Overview and operation

Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch off navigation announcements:
press the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller during the announcement.
TheSpoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements on
again: switch the multimedia system off and
then on again (
Ypage 28).
or
XStart a new route calculation (Ypage 59).
or
XWhile route guidance is active, show the
menu and select +(Ypage 74).
Basic menu displays
XPress theÕbutton or the ß,$,
%, or Øbutton.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position.
Radio: the display of the radio mode last set
appears.
Media: the display for the media source last
set appears. In the example, SD card mode is
set.
Telephone: the display for the telephone
menu appears.
Vehicle functions: the vehicle functions dis-
play appears.
XTo show the menu: slide4 the controller.
The menu for the selected functions appears.
Depending on the operation, the marking is
shown in main function bar :or menu
bar ;.
XTo select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
Once you have selected a menu item in :,
the last menu set for the selected function
appears.
Menu bar ;offers options in the current
media mode.
Selecting the operating mode for a
main function
You can select the available operating modes for
the main functions, e.g. telephone.
In the telephone menu, you can:
Rswitch to telephone mode
Rcall up the address book
Rcall up the Digital Operator's Manual for the
telephone
XPress the %button.
If telephone mode was the last mode selec-
ted, the telephone menu appears.
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XCallupVehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Automatic Locking: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, dependin g on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time
The interior lighting isactivated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Interior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element isactive.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting inthe veh icleOperator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time
Ifyou switch on the Exterior LightingDelayed Switch-offfunction, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the
engine is switched off. The light switch must be
set to Ã; see the veh icleOperator's Manual.
The exterior lighting remains litfor 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. Ifyou close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
swit ches off after the set time.
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Exterior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element isactive.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the Trunk Opening-heightRestrictionfunctionallowsyou to avoid
bumping the trunk lidon a low garage cei ling, for
example. Setting via the multimedia systemis
availab lefor the Sedan and Coupe.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Trunk Opening-heightRestriction: turn and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
vis ibilit y.
The 360° camera isonly an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are inthe maneu-
vering range.
For more information on the 360° camera see
the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle isequipped with a 360° camera
Rthe 360°Camerafunction is switched on (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual)
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu isdisplayed.
XTo select 360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You willsee the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position j
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
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Switching the display on automatically
XYou can automatically switch the 360° cam-
era display using reverse gear (Ypage 47).
Switching automatic mode of the
360° camera on/off
This function activates the 360° camera when
reverse gear is engaged.
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select 360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° Camera
menu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select Open Camera Coverin the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press to
confirm.
The Please Wait...
message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle exceeds a moderate speed
Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings behind the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and
parking in parking spaces.
You can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching automatic mode of the rear
view camera on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the
Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XSelect Rear View Camera.
XSelectActivation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the camera cover opens auto-
matically if the function is activated. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the display; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
For further information on the rear view camera;
see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian
or another vehicle is detected, these objects are
marked with bars. The system is able to detect
and mark stationary objects when your vehicle
is moving. Moving objects will always be detec-
ted and marked.
Switching object detection on/off
XTo select ObjectDetectionin the rear view
camera menu: turn and press the controller.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
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RTransmission
RSports exhaust system
RElectronic Stability Program ESP®
There may be fewer settings or set values, or
none, depending on your vehicle's equipment.
For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select
the Individual drive program; see the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
A window appears after a short while.
XTo confirmAdjust:press the controller.
The Individual Configuration
menu for
setting the drive program appears.
XTo select Drive,Suspension,Steering,
Climate Controlor Eco Start/StopFunction: turn and press the controller.
XSelect individual settings.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles, you can configure
the settings of the drive system, suspension,
transmission, sports exhaust system and Elec-
tronic Stability Program ESP
®.
Displaying vehicle data
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual
Configuration,VehicleDataand Engine Datamenus appear.
XSelect Vehicle Data.
Updates of the following data are displayed:
RRoad type analogous to the selected drive
program
RG-force display of longitudinal and lateral
acceleration
RAccelerator and brake pedal activity
RActivity of the suspension struts
RWheel angle
ROverrun mode animation The G-force display is not available in all of the
drive programs.
Daytime or night-time view is shown depending
on the automatic light sensor.
Displaying engine data
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual
Configuration,VehicleDataand Engine Datamenus appear.
XSelect Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
REngine output
REngine torque
REngine oil temperature
ROn-board electrical system voltage
iThe values for engine output and engine tor-
que may deviate from the nominal values.
Items that can influence this are, for example:
REngine speed
RSea level
RFuel grade
ROutside temperature
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles you will see current
data on the transmission oil temperature
instead of the on-board electrical system volt-
age.
Setting options
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
MManual
EEco
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You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can make the following settings for the
steering:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings for
climate control:
EEco
CComfort
You can choose from the following settings for
the ECO start/stop function:
OnSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
on
OffSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
off
You can make the following settings for ECO
Assist (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles):
OnSwitches ECO Assist
on
OffSwitches ECO Assist
off
Setting options for Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive:
RRace
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can choose from the following settings for
the transmission:
DAutomatic
MManual
You can make the following settings for the
sports exhaust system:
CComfort
S+Sport +
You can choose from the following settings for
the Electronic Stability Program ESP®:
SSport
OnActivates the Electronic Sta-
bility Program ESP®
For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
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