2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET ECU

these are ins talled on theve hicle, but does not
include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load: the maximum tire load is
th e maximum permissible weight in kilog rams or
lbs for which a tire is appr oved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure: maxi‐
mum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire: maximum load on
one tire. This is calculated bydividing the maxi‐
mum axle load of one axle bytwo.
PSI (pounds per square in ch):standard unit of
measurement for tire pressure .
Aspect ratio: ratio between tire height and tire
width in pe rcent.
Ti re pressure: pressure inside the tire applying
an outward forc eto eve rysquare inch of the tire.
The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be cor rected when
th e tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure: the tires are cold when the
ve hicle has been par kedfo r at least 3 hours without direct sunlight on
the tires or theve hicle
has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Ti re contact sur face: the part of the tire that
comes into con tact wi th thero ad.
Ti re bead: the purpose of the tire bead is to
ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel
ri m. There are se veral wire cores in the tire bead
to pr
eve ntthe t
ire fromchanging length on the
wheel rim.
Side wall:the part of the tire between the tread
and the tire bead.
We ight of optional equipment: the combined
we ight of the optional equipment weighing more
th an there placed standard parts and more than
5 lbs (2.3 kg).This optional equipment, such as
high-per form ance brakes, le vel control sy stem, a
ro of luggage rack or high-per form ance batte ries,
is not included in the curb weight and thewe ight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number): a unique
identification number which can be used bya
tire manufactu rerto identify tires, forex ample,
in a product recall, and thus identify the pur‐
ch asers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur‐ er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
th
e manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index: the load-bearing index is a
code that con tains the maximum load-bearing
capacity of a tire.
Tr action: traction is the grip resulting from fric‐
tion between the tires and thero ad sur face.
We ar indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars)
th at are distributed overth e tire conta ct surface.
If th e tire tread is le vel with the bars, thewe ar
limit of 1/ 16in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution
of vehicle occupants ov
er design
ated seat posi‐
tions in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible pa yload weight: nomi‐
nal load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg)
multiplied bythe number of seats in theve hicle.
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Wheels and tires

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Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
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he front passenger air bag and knee air bags are enabled during the journey:
Reve n when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the sy stem weight thre shold is located on the
front passenger seat
Reve n when the front passenger seat is not occupied
The sy stem may de tect objects or forc es that are adding tothewe ight applied tothe seat.
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WARNING Risk of injury orfata l injury when using a child restra int sy stem while the front passenger air bag
is enabled
If yo u secure a child in a child restra int sy stem on the front passenger seat and the front passenger air bag is
enabled, the front passenger air bag can deploy in theev ent of an accident.
The child could be stru ck bythe air bag.
00BBEnsure, bo thbefore and during the journe y,that thest atus of the front passenger air bag is cor rect.
NEVER use a rear wa rdfacing child restra int on a seat pr otected byan ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG; DE ATH or SERI‐
OUS INJU RYtotheCH ILD can occur.
00BBPull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
00BBCheck thest atus of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff.
00BBIf necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Displ aymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps

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Labeling (tires) see Tire labeling
Laden ........................................................ 102
St ow age space under the trunk floor ... 104
Ti e-down eyes ...................................... 102
Lamp see Inte rior lighting
Lamp (Instrument Display) see Warning/indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Language Notes ................................................... 237
Setting .................................................2 37
LA TC H-type (ISOFIX) child seat
attachment
Installing ................................................ 52
No tes ..................................................... 50
Le vel control sy stem
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Light switch Overview .............................................. 111Lighting
.................................................... .115
Lighting see Lights
Lights ................................................ .111,11 5
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist .................. .114
Ad justing the instrument lighting ........ 203
Au tomatic driving lights ....................... 112
Combination switch............................. 112
Corne ring light function ....................... 113
Hazard warning lights ...
.......................
113
High-beam flasher ................................ 112
High-beam headla mps .........................1 12
Light switch .......................................... 111
Low beam ............................................. 111
Pa rking lights ...................................... .111
Re ar fog light ........................................1 12
Re sponsibility for lighting sy stems ...... .111
Setting the sur round lighting .. ..............115
St anding lights .................................... .111
Tu rn signals .......................................... 112
Limited Warranty
Ve hicle .................................................. 26
Live Traf fic Information
Displaying subscri ption information .... .261 Displ
aying the tra ffic map .................... 261
Displaying traf fic incidents .................. 262
Extending a subscription ...................... 261
Issuing hazard alerts ........................... 263
Load index (ti res) .................................... 368
Load-bearing capacity (tires) ................. 368
Loading Bag hook ............................................. 103
Definitions ........................................... 370
No tes ..................................................... 99
Loading guidelines .................................... 99
Loading information table ......................360
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oads Securing ................................................ 99
Locator lighting Activating/deactivating .......................1 15
Locking/unlocking .................................... 62
KEYLESS-GO .......................................... 62
Low beam Swit ching on/off .................................. 111
Lu bricant additives
see Additives
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Index

Luggage
Lu ggage net ......................................... 104
Securi ng ................................................ 99
Lu mbar support
see Lumbar support (4-w ay)
Lu mbar support (4-w ay).......................... .89
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MAGIC VISION CONTROL Windshield wipe rs................................ 119
Maintenance Menu (on-board computer) .................. 203
Ve hicle ................................................... 21
Maintenance see ASS YST PLUS
Making a call via theove rhead con‐
trol panel
Mercedes-Benz mbrace
®(USA only) .. .282
Malfunction Restra int sy stem ................................... 32
Map .......................................... .261, 263, 264
Av oiding an area ..................................2 66
Av oiding an area (o verview) ................ .266 Changing an area ................................ 267
Deleting an area .................................. 267
Display
ingthe compass ....................... 268
Displaying the map version ................ .266
Display ingthe next intersecting
st re et ................................................... 266
Displaying the satellite map ............... .268
Display ingthe traf fic map .................... 261
Displaying traf fic signs ........................ 266
Displaying weather information .......... .268
Map data ............................................. 267
Moving ................................................ 264
Overview ............................................. 263
Selecting POI symbols ......................... 265
Selecting text information ................... 265
Selecting the map orientation ............ .265
Setting the map scale .......................... 264
Setting the map scale automaticall y ..
.
.268
Switching highwa yin fo rm ation
on/off ................................................ .265
Up dating .............................................. 267
Map and compass Overview .............................................2 63
Massage prog ram
Selecting the front seats ........................ 91Massage prog
rams
Overview ................................................ 91
Massage settings Resetting ............................................... 92
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ........ 324
Maximum load rating .............................. 367
Maximum permissible load Calculation example ............................ 362
De term ining ........................................ .361
Maximum tire pressure ..........................367
Mechanical key
Inserting/removing ............................... 59
Locking a door ....................................... 65
Unlocking a door ................................... 65
Media Menu (on-board computer) .................. 208
Sear ching ............................................ 299
Media display Notes .................................................. 223
Media Inter face
Ac tivating ............................................ 300
Information .......................................... 299
Overview .............................................. 301
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System settings
Language ............................................ .237
No tes on language selection ............... 237
Re set function (multimedia sy stem) ... .242
Setting the dis tance unit ..................... 237
Software update .................................. 241
Sy stem settings
see Multimedia sy stem
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Ta ilpipes (Care) ........................................ 327
Ta nk capacity
Fu el ..................................................... 389
Re ser ve(fuel) ...................................... 389
Te ch nical data
Information .......................................... 383
Ti re pressure monitoring sy stem ......... 359
Ve hicle identification plate .................. 385
Te lephone ........................................ 208, 269
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 273
Call andringtone volume .................... .273
Calls wit h several participants ............ .274
Connecting a mob ilephone (Near
Fie ldCommunication (NFC)) ................ 272 Connecting a mobile phone (Pass‐
ke
y) ...................................................... 271
Connecting a mobile phone (Secure
Simple Pairing) .................................... 271
Disconnecting a mobile phone ............ 272
Importing contacts .............................. 275
Incoming call during an existing call .... 274
Information .......................................... 270
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 208
Mobile phone voice recognition ........... 273
No tes .................. .................................
270
Operating modes ... .............................. 270
Re ception and transmission volume .... 273
Switching mobile phones ..................... 271
Switching mobile phones (Near Field
Communication (NFC)) ........................ 272
Te lephone menu overview .................. .269
Te lephone operation ............................ 273
Using Near Field Communication
(NFC) ................................................... 272
Vo ice commands (Voice Cont rol Sys‐
te m) ..................................................... 218
Wi reless charging (mobile phone) ........ 109
Te lephone number
Dialing (on-board computer) ................ 208 Te
lephony operating modes
Blue tooth
®Telephony .......................... 270
Te mp erature ............................................ .124
Te mp erature grade .................................. 365
Te xt messages ......................................... 277
calling a message sender .................... 278
Changing folders ................................ .279
Composing .......................................... 278
Confi guring the displa yedte xt mes‐
sage s ................................................... 277
Del eting .................................... ...
.......
.279
Drafts ..................................................2 79
No tes ................................................... 277
Options ................................................ 279
Outbox ................................................ 279
Re ad-aloud function ............................ 278
Re ading .............................................. .278
Re plying ...............................................2 78
Sending ............................................... 278
Vo ice commands (Voice Cont rol Sys‐
te m) ..................................................... 220
Through-loading feature
see Seat
Ti e-d owney es .......................................... 102
Index 489