2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET ABS

0075NO
TEEngine damage causedbyan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives
00BBDo not use engine oils or oil filters other
th an those which meet the specifica‐
tions necessary forth e prescribed
service inter vals.
00BBDo not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescri bed.
00BBDo not use additives.
00BBHave the engine oil changed af terth e
prescribed inter vals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Fu rther information on engine oils and oil filters:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop Quality and
filling capacity of engine oil
MB- Freigabe or MB-A pproval
Gasoline enginesM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 229.5, 229.6
Thefollowing values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Re placement amount
Mode lR eplacement
amount
All models6 .9 US qt (6.5 l)
Notes on brake fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 387).
0071 WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
te m
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. Ifth e boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be
impaired.
00BBHa ve the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals.
Ha ve the brake fluid regularly changed at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Fu rther information on brake fluid:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
390
Tech nical da ta

Safety sy stems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
0025
00E5
,QRSHUDWLYH 6HH 2SHUDWRU
V
0DQXDO*
ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving saf etysy stems may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
0071 WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
00BBDrive on carefull y.
00BBHave ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
00BBDrive on carefully.
00BBConsult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
396
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
0025
00E5
&XUUHQWO\ 8QDYDLODEOH 6HH
2SHUDWRU
V 0DQXDO*
ABS and ESP
®are temp orarily una vailable.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may also be temp orarily una vailable.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
0071 WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
00BBDrive on carefull y.
00BBHave ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
00BBDrive carefully on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve19 mp h
(30 km/h).
00BBIf th e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 397

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
007A
0025
00E5
,QRSHUDWLYH 6HH 2SHUDWRU
V
0DQXDO*
EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving saf etysy stems may also be malfunctioning.
0071
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
00BBDrive on carefull y.
00BBHave the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
00BBDrive on carefully.
00BBConsult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
400
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Instrument Display (standard)
Instrument Display intheWi descreen Co ck‐
pit
Prog ressive setting in theWi descreen Co ck‐
pit
If yo u select the progressive display setting in
ve hicles with a Widescreen Cockpit, the posi‐
tions of the indicator lamps on the Instrument
Display change.
Wa rning and indicator lamps:
0058 Low beam (
→page
111)
0060 Pa
rking lights (
→page 111)
0057 High beam (
→page
112)
003E003D Tu
rn signal light (
→page 112)
005E Re
ar fog lights (
→page 111) 00E9
Seat belt is not
fastened
(
→page 453)
0027 USA: brakes (red) (
→page
446)
004D Canada
: brakes (red) (
→page 446)
0025 ABS malfunction (
→page
446)
00CC AIR
BODY CONTROL malfunction
(
→page 453)
00E5 ESP
®(→page446)
00BB ESP
®OFF (→page 446)
0049 US
A: electric pa rking brake applied
(red) (
→page 446)
0024 Canada: electric parking brake
applied (red) (
→page
446)
0024 Electric pa
rking brake (yellow)
(
→page 446)
00CC St
eering assis tance malfunction
(
→pa ge 454)
003D Electrical
fault (
→page 455)
0075 Re
stra int sy stem (
→page 446)
00B9 Che
ckEngine (
→page 455)
444
Displaymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
0025
ABSwarning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be faulty.
0071
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
00BBDrive on carefull y.
00BBHave the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
00BBDrive on carefully.
00BBObser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
00BBVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
00E5
ESP®wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP
®is inter vening.
00BBAd apt your drivin gst yle to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
44 8
Displ aymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps

1,2, 3 ...
12 V sock et
see Soc ket (12 V)
48 V on-board electrical sy stem
Operating saf ety .................................... 22
360° Camer a............................................ 181
Assigning as a favo rite ......................... 183
Care .................................................... 327
Fu nction ............................................... 181
Selecting a view ................................... 183
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (control
panel) .................................................. 125
Ac tivating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 125
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem) ................ 154
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
Ac cess data
Editing ................................................ .287
Setting ................................................. 286 Ac
oustic locking verification signal
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 58
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st.......................... 193
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................1 95
Brake application ................................. 193
Fu nction .............................................. 193
Sy stem limitations .............................. .193
To wing a trailer .................................... 193
Ac tive Brake Assi st
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 156
Setting ................................................. 159
Ac tive Di stance Assist DI STRONIC........ 162
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............1 70
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 169
Callin g up a speed .............................. .164
Fu nction .............................................. 162
Increasing/decreasing speed ..............1 64
Re quirements ...................................... 164
St eering wheel buttons ........................ 164
St oring a speed ... ................................
164
Sw

itching off/deacti vating .................. 164
Switching on/activating ...................... 164
Sy stem limitations .............................. .162
Ac tive Eme rgency Stop Assist ...............170 Ac
tive hood (pedestrian pr otection) ......315
Me thod of operation ............................3 15
Re setting ............................................. 315
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st
Fu nction .............................................. 169
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist .................... 195
Fu nction .............................................. 195
Sensitivity (function/no tes) ................. 198
Setting the sensitivity .......................... 198
Switching on/off ................................. 197
Sy stem limitations .............................. .195
Ac tive Parking Assist .............................. 184
Cross Traf fic Alert ................................ 189
Drive AwayAssist ................................ 188
Exiting a pa rking space ........................ 186
Fu nction .............................................. 184
Pa rking ................................................ 185
Sy stem limitations .............................. .184
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 192
Setting ................................................. 192
Ac tive Steering Assist ............................ .167
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................1
68
Ac ti

ve Emergency Stop Assist .............1 70
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 169
Index 461

Ambient lighting ...................................... 116
Android Auto ............................................ 280
Connecting a mobile phone ................. 281
Ending ................................................. 281
No te .................................................... 280
Overview ............................................. 280
Sound settings ..................................... 281
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................2 82
Animals Pets in theve hicle ................................. 56
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anti-theft pr otection
Immobilizer ............................................ 83
Anti- theft pr otection
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE
®(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection) see PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
Apple CarPlay™ ....................................... 279
Connecting an iPhone
®.............. .........279
Ending ................................................. 280
No tes ................................................... 279
Overview ............................................. 279
Sound settings .................................... 280
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................2 82
Ashtr ay
Fr ont center console ........................... 106
Re ar passenger compartment ............ .107
Assistance graphic
Menu (on-board
comp
uter) .................. 204
Assistance sy stems
see Driving saf etysy stem
ASS YST PLUS ............................................ 314
Displ aying the service due date ........... 314
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 314
Non-operational times with the bat‐
te ry disconnec ted ................................ 315
Re gular maintenance work .................. 314
Special service requ irements .............. .314 ATA
(anti-theft alarm system) .................. 83
Deactivating the alarm .......................... 84
Fu nction ................................................ 83
AT TENTION ASSIST ..........................189, 190
Fu nction .............................................. 189
Setting ................................................. 190
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 89
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Au dio mode
Ac tivating media mode ........................ 294
Connecting USB devices ..................... 296
Co pyright ............................................. 293
Information .......................................... 292
Inserting/ removing an SD card ...........2 94
Media sear ch....................................... 299
Overview ............................................. 295
Pa use and playback function .............. .296
Selecting a track ................................. 296
Selecting playba ckoptions .................. 296
Tr ack list .............................................. 296
Au thorized workshop
see Qualified specialist wo
rkshop
Index 463