2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET brake pads

Running-in no tes
To preser vethe engine during thefirs t
1, 000 miles (1,500 km):
Rdrive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
Rdrive in drive program Cor E.
Rchange gear before there v counter needle is
00C3 ofthewa yto there d area of there v coun‐
te r.
Rdo not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
Rav oid overstraining theve hicle, e.g. driving at
full thro ttle.
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal past
th e pressure point (kickdown).
Ronly increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate theve hicle tofull speed af ter
1, 000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
driv etra in ha vebeen replaced. Please also obser
vethefo llowing running-in
no tes:
RIn cer tain driving and driving saf etysy stems,
th e sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
ta in dis tance is driven af terth eve hicle has
been delivered or af terre pairs. Full sy stem
ef fectiveness is not achie ved until the end of
th is teach-in process.
RBrake pads, brake discs and tires that are
either new or ha vebeen replaced only ach‐
ie ve optimum braking ef fect and grip af ter
se veral hundred kilom eters of driving. Com‐
pensate forth ere duced braking ef fect by
applying greater fo
rc eto the brake pedal.
Note s on driving
0071
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tra vel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
saf etyof theve hicle.
00BBStow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll.
00BBAlw ays ins tallth efloor mats securely
and as prescribed in order toensure
th at there is alw ays suf ficient room for
th e pedals.
00BBDo not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one ano ther.
0071
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuit ablefoot we ar
Operation of the pedals may be restricted
due tounsuit ablefoot we ar such as:
RShoes with platfo rmsoles
RShoes with high heels
RSlippers
00BBWhen driving alw ayswe ar suitable
shoes in order tobe able tooperate the
pedals safel y.
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Driving and pa rking

Observethefo llowing information:
Note s on cleaning and car eA voiding vehicle damage
Wheels/rims Usewate r and acid-free wheel cleaners.
RDo not use acidic wheel cleaners toremo vebrake dust.
This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RTo avoid cor rosion of the brake discs and brake pads,
drive theve hicle for a few minutes af ter cleaning before
parking it. The brake discs and brake pads warm up and
dry out.
Wi ndo ws
Cleanthe windo wsonthe inside and outside using a damp
clo thand cleaning agents recommended byMercedes-Benz. Do not use dry clo
ths or abrasive or sol vent-based cleaning
agents toclean the inside of windo ws.
Wi per blades
Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp clo th.D o not clean the wiper blades too of ten.
Ex terior lighting
Cleanthe windo wswith a wet sponge and mild cleaning
agent, e.g. car sha mpoo. Only use cleaning agents or cleaning clo
thsth at are suitable
fo r plast ic covers.
Sensors Cleanthe sensors in the front and rear bumper and in the
ra diator grille with a soft clo thand car shampoo. When using a high-pressure cleaner, mainta
in a minimum dis‐
ta nce of 11.8 in (30 cm).
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Maintenance and care

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
0027
(USA only)
004D
(Canada only)
&KHFN %UDNH )OXLG /HYHO*T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid inthe brake fluid reser voir.
0071
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid leve l is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
00BBPull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances.
00BBConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid.
00BBPull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
00BBConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid.
0026
&KHFN %UDNH 3DG :HDU *T
he brake pads ha vereached thewe ar limit.
00BBVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
0053
,QRSHUDWLYH *U
SAonly: at least one of the mbrace sy stem's main features is malfunctioning.
00BBVi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 405

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050Solutions
00BBPullover and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
00BBObser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
00BBConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
USA onl y:if an additional display message appears with the0026 symbol on the multifunction displa y,the brake pads
ha ve reached their wear limit.
00BBVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 44
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BrakesABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 154
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 156
BA S (Brake Assist System) .................. 154
Driving tips .......................................... 134
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 155
HOLD function .....................................1 70
Limite d braking ef fect (salt-treate d
ro ads) .................................................. 134
New/replaced brake pads/brake
discs .................................................... 134
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 134
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Breakdown Changing a wheel ................................ 377
Overview of the help functions .............. 16
Ro adside Assis tance .............................. 21
To w- starting ........................................ 348
To wing away ........................................ 344
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 46
Breakdown see Flat tire Burmes
ter®sur round sound sy stem .....3 12
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... .313
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 313
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ................................................ 312
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .313
Callin g upthe sound menu ...... .....
.......
312
Information .......................................... 312
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .313
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 200
C
California Impor tant information for private
cus tomers and lessees ..........................2 2
Call list Making a call ...................................... .277
Options in the call list .......................... 277
Overview ............................................. 277
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter
®sur round sound sy stem ... .312 Calls
.......................................................... 273
Ac cepting ............................................ 273
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 273
Calls with se veral participants ............ .274
Declining ............................................. 273
Ending a call ........................................ 273
Incoming call during an existing call .... 274
Making ................................................ 273
Camera see 360° Camera
see Rear view camera
Car key
see SmartK ey
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ........................................3 21
Care .......................................................... 329
Car wash ............................................. 321
Carpet .................................................3 29
Display ................................................ 329
EAS Y-PA CK tr unk box .......................... 329
Ex terior light ing ................................... 327
Fo lding draft stop ................................ 327
Matt finish ........................................... 324
Index 465