2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET display

Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 83
Trunk .............................................. .85
Vehicle .............................................8 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .247
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................ 127
Engine number ............................... 340
Irregular running ............................ 129
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Starting (important safety notes) ... 125
Starting problems .......................... 129
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Starting via smartphone ................ 126
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 125
Switching off .................................. 144
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 309
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 83
Additives ........................................ 343
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 283
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 343
General notes ................................ 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 342
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual ..................................................2 53
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 68
Crosswind Assist .............................7 1
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............6 9
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 68
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 204
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 264
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 256
Features ............................................. 267
Filler cap
see Refueling
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Flat tireChanging a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel .................................. .331
MOExtended tires .......................... 297
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 298
Floormats ...........................................2 80
Folding wind screen
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Installing .......................................... 92
Removing ......................................... 92
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 338
Two-way radio ................................ 338
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 342
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 197
Displaying the range ......................1 97
Driving tips ....................................1 47
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 341
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 43
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 341
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 11
Before changing .............................3 09
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 310
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 309G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 208
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 280
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 278
Opening/closing the garage door .. 280
Problems when programming ........2 79
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 278
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 279
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 64
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 256
Touchpad ....................................... 255
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 51
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 96
General notes .................................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 97
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 206
Displays and operating .................. 195
Function/notes .............................1 95
Important safety notes .................. 195
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Selecting displays .......................... 206
Setting the position ....................... 206
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching on or off ......................... 195
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 224
Fogging up ..................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 108
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 162
Activation conditions ..................... 161
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................. 161
General notes ................................ 161
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Hood
Closing ........................................... 282
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes .................. 281
Opening ......................................... 281
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 150
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals Insect protection on the radiator
.... 282
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 192
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 111
Control ........................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
J
Jack Using ............................................. 333
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 304
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 77
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 124
Start function ................................... 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 136
Manual gearshifting ....................... 141
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 185
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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
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Memory functionSeats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 176
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 186
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 182
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 153
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 159
General notes ................................ 151
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 184
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 170
Parking Pilot .................................. 166
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................5 8
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 173
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 182
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 212
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 60
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 261
Frequencies ................................... 338
Installation ..................................... 338
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Transmission output (maximum) .... 338
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 297 Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 336
Mounting a new wheel ................... 335
Preparing the vehicle ..... ................3
32
R

aising the vehicle ......................... 333
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 332
MP3
Operation ....................................... 201
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 94
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 193
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 54
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 198
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 198
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
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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
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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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Cleaning instructions .....................292
Display in the multimedia system .. 173
General notes ................................ 173
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 176
Switching on/off ........................... 173
Wide-angle function ....................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 197
Reflective safety jacket .................... 295
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 277
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 278
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 111
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 221 Operation ......................................... 55
Roof
Overview .......................................... 88
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Route guidance active ...................... 198
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 261
Selecting ........................................ 201
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 253
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
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