2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET alarm

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 4
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 83
Side windows ......................................... 85
Soft top ................................................ .88
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................9 4
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers
..........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windshield wipers ................................ 111
Climate control ................................. 115
Overview of climate control systems ... 115
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 120
Driving and parking ..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 141
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 151
On-board computer and displays ....192
Important safety notes ........................ 192
Displays and operation ........................ 192
Menus and submenus ......................... 196
Display messages ................................ 211
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 241
Multimedia system ...........................253
General notes ...................................... 253
Important safety notes ........................ 253
Function restrictions ............................ 253
Operating system ................................ 254
Stowage and features ......................263
Stowage areas ..................................... 263
Features .............................................. 267
Maintenance and care ......................281
Engine compartment ........................... 281
2Contents

Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 121
Setting the center air vents ........... 120
Setting the side air vents ............... 120
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 247
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 289
Extending/retracting ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 91
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 163
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 164
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 164
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 121
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 98
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 129
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 208
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 264
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Driving abroad ............................... 286
Hiding a service message .............. 285
Rese
tting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 286
Service message ............................ 285
Special service requirements ......... 286
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Display message ............................ 228
Displaying level .............................. 181
Function/notes ............................. 180
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 286
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Changing gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 133
Display message ............................ 236
Double-clutch function .................. 135
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Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information .................... 184
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 182
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 224
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 224
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 107
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 109
Fogged up headlamps .................... 110
General notes ................................ 107
Hazard warning lamps ...................1 09
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Setting exterior lighting ................. 107
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 263
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 2
Locking centrally
see Central locking Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switc
hing on/off .......................... .108
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 8
M
M+S tires............................................ 314
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 289
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 74
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Downloading routes ....................... 277
Emergency call .............................. 272
General notes ................................ 271
Geo fencing ................................... 277
Info call button .............................. 273
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 76
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 276
Remote vehicle locking .................. 275
Roadside assistance button ........... 273
Search & Send ............................... 275
Self-test ......................................... 271
Speed alert .................................... 277
System .......................................... 271
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 277
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 275
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
14Index

Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance graphic menu ............... 203
Assistance menu ........................... 204
Display messages .......................... 211
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Displays and operation .................. 192
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 158
Factory settings ............................. 207
G-Meter ......................................... 208
Head-up display ............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster menu ............... 207
Lights menu ................................... 207
Media menu ................................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 196
Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 198
RACETIMER ................................... 210
Radio menu ................................... 200
Service menu ................................. 203
Settings menu ............................... 203
Standard display ............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 201 On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operatio n
Di

gital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 288
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Parcel net ........................................... 267
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 145
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 104
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Switching off the engine ................ 144
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 230
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 172
Sensor range ................................. 170
Warning display ............................. 171
16Index

Parking assistancesee Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ...................1 45
Applying or releasing manually ...... 145
Display message ............................ 215
Electric parking brake .................... 145
Emergency braking ........................ 146
General notes ................................ 145
Releasing automatically ................. 146
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 170
Detecting parking spaces .............. 167
Exiting a parking space .................. 169
Function/notes .............................1 66
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking .......................................... 168
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 222
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 222
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 93
Power washers .................................. 288
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 219
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Program
see Drive programs Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 126
General notes ................................ 126
Hill start assist ..................... .......... 127
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 256
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 162
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 210
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 220
Radiator cover ................................... 282
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 120
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 265
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 175
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Panic alarm
XTo arm:press and hold !button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo disarm: press!button :again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop but-
ton.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi- cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 46)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 94) As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
Ypage 94).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 49).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par- ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 56).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
children traveling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems (
Ypage 59).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for details. USA only: for further
information contact our Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) the Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function assists you with braking in haz-
ardous situations with:
Rstationary obstacles in the path of the vehicle,
e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
Rstationary pedestrians in the path of the vehi-
cle
Robstacles crossing your path that move in the
detection range of the sensors and are detec-
ted
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
You can prevent the intervention of Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function at any time by:
Rdepressing the accelerator pedal further.
Ractivating kickdown.
Rreleasing the brake pedal
The braking application of Active Brake Assist
with cross-traffic function is ended automati-
cally if:
Ryou maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
Rthere is no longer a risk of collision.
Ran obstacle is no longer detected in front of
your vehicle.
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel
in the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in particular
if:
Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake
Rthe vehicle begins to skid
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64). No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
RESP®is deactivated
RESP®is malfunctioning
Rthe steering is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
74Protection against theft
Safety

XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately ten seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop but-
ton.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
Rthe stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest in vehicles with
automatic transmission
XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:
press the %or& button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock (
Ypage 124).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the op en d
oor that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text
message or data connection. The emergency call system sends a message
or establishes a data connection provided
that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
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