2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET ABS

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
!
÷ inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
÷
inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an eme rgency braking situa‐
tion. 480
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning and indicator lamps Overview of
warning and indicator lamps Some sy
stems will per form a self-test when the
ignition is switched on. Some warning and indi‐
cator lamps may brief lylight up or flash. This
behaviour is non-critical. These warning and indi‐
cator lamps indicate a malfunction only if they
light up or flash af terth e engine has been star‐
te d or during a journe y.
Instrument display (standard) Instrument display in
the widescreen cockpit Prog
ressive setting Ve
hicles with a widescreen cock pit:Ifyou
select the progressive display setting, the posi‐ tions of
the indicator lamps on the instrument
display will change.
Wa rning and indicator lamps:
L Low beam (→
page127)
T St
anding lights (→ page127)
K High beam (→
page129)
#! Tu
rn signal indicators (→ page129)
R Re
ar fog light (→ page127)
6 Re
stra int sy stem (→ page 527)
ü Seat belt not
fastened (→ page 532)
J Brakes (yellow) (→
page 527)
J Brakes (red) (→
page 527)
! Elect
ric pa rking brake (yellow)
(→ page 527)
! Electric parking brake (red)
(→
page 527)
! ABS malfunction (→
page 527)
÷ ESP®
(→ page 527)
å ESP®
OFF (→ page 527)
L Distance warning (→ page 533) 526
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
! ABS warning 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 drive sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. &
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. The br aking distance may increase in
an eme rgency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Other drive sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. 530
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

1,
2, 3 ...
4MATIC ..................................................... 173
Fu nction ............................................... 173
12 V battery
see Battery (vehicle)
12 V so cket
see Soc ket (12 V)
48 V on-board electrical sy stem
Operating saf ety .................................... 21
360° Camera .......................................... .225
Fu nction .............................................. 225
Opening the camera co ver (r eve rsing
camera) .............................................. .228
Selecting a view .................................. 228
Setting favo urites ................................ 229
Swit ching automatic operation
on/off (r eversing camera) .................. .228 A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 14 5
Switching on/off (control panel) ......... 14 5ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy
stem) ............ .187
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
Ac cess data
Editing (Blue tooth®
) .............................3 59
Setting (Blu etoo th®
) ............................ 358
Ac cident and breakdown manage‐
ment
Mercedes me connect ........................ .352
Ac oustic locking verification signal
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 73
Ac tivating/deactivating automatic
vo lume adjustment
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 390
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st......................... 239
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .242
Brake application ................................. 24 0
Fu nction .............................................. 239
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 39
Tr ailer operation .................................. 24 0
Ac tive bonn et(pedestrian pr otection) .. 392
Operation ............................................ 392
Re setting ............................................. 392 Ac
tive Brake Assi st
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 19 3
Setting ................................................. 197
Ac tive Di stance Assist DISTRO NIC........ 202
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............. 211
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st................... 210
Calling up a speed .............................. .204
Displ ays in the instrument display .......2 12
Fu nction .............................................. 202
Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204
Re quirements: .................................... .204
Ro ute-based speed adap tation ........... .206
Selecting ............................................. 204
St eering wheel buttons ....................... 204
St oring a speed ................................... 204
Switching off/deactivating .................. 204
Switching on/activating ......................2 04
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 02
Ac tive Eme rgency Stop Assist ................ 211
Ac tive headlamps .................................... 13 0
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st..................... 210
Ac tivating/deactivating ........................ 211
Fu nction ............................................... 210540
Index

AIR
BODY CONT ROL................................ .215
Setting ................................................. 217
Suspension .......................................... 215
Air conditioning sy stem
see Climate control
Air distribution Setting ................................................ .143
Air freshener sy stem
see Fragrance sy stem
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air suspension see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents ................................................... 15 3
Ad justing (front) .................................. 15 3
Ad justing (rear) .................................... 15 3
Ad justing the AIRSCARF vents ............. 154
Glo vebox .............................................1 54
Air vents
see Air vents
Ai r-re circulation mode ............................ 14 6Air-water duct
.......................................... 399
Ke eping free ........................................3 99
Airbag ........................................................ .38
Ac tivation .............................................. 31
Fr ont airbag ...........................................38
Head airbag ........................................... 38
Ins tallation locations ............................ .38
Knee airbag ........................................... 38
Overview ............................................... 38
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .42
Pr otection ..............................................38
Re duced pr otection ...............................40
Side impact airbag ................................ 38
AI RC AP
Ac tivating .............................................. 92
Deactivating .......................................... 92
Ai rflow
Setting ................................................ .143
AIRSCARF Adjusting the outlets ........................... 154
Switching on/off ................................. 109
Alarm see Panic alarm Alarm sy
stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
All-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Alternative route
see Route
Ambient lighting Setting (multimedia sy stem) ................1 34
Android Auto ............................................ 348
Connecting a mobile phone ................. 348
Ending ................................................. 349
Information .......................................... 348
Overview ............................................. 348
Sound settings .................................... 349
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................3 49
Animals Pets in theve hicle ................................. 70
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem) 542
Index

Overview ..............................................3
74
Sea rching for a track ........................... 376
Sea rching for and auth orisingthe
device .................................................. 375
Selecting a media pl ayer ...................... 376
Switching device via NFC ..................... 376
Boot lid Activating/deactivating theta ilgate
opening limiter ...................................... 84
Closing .................................................. 82
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .82
Locking separa tely ................................ 83
Opening ................................................. 81
Opening dimensions ............................4 68
Boot separator Closing ................................................. .91
Opening .................................................91
Brake Assi stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes .................................................. 466
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 2Brakes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 187
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 19 3
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .198
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 188
Driving tips ........................................... 161
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 2
HOLD function .................................... .214
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. .161
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 16 0
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 60
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ .431
To wing away ........................................ 427
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................4 29
Wheel change ...................................... 447
Breakdown see Flat tyre Breakdown assistance call
see Mercedes me connect
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....3 89
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 390
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 390
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 390
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .390
Calling up the sound menu .................. 389
Information .......................................... 389
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .390
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 253 C
Call list Making a call ....................................... 342
Overview ............................................. 342
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 389
Calls ..........................................................3 38
Ac cepting ............................................ 338
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ........ 339 Index
545

!Tu
rnon the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 473
h Tyre press. monitor cur rently
una vailable .......................................... .511
h Tyre press. monitor inoperative
No wheel sensors ................................ .511
h Tyre press. monitor inoperative ....511
Ty re pressure Check tyres ...................508
Ty re(s) ove rheated ...............................5 12
É Vehicle rising Please wait............ 488
ÉVe hiclerising ...............................4 90
hWa rning tyre defect .....................509
hWheel sensor(s) missing ..............511
K While stationar y,apply the
brakes before operating the soft top.
.............................................................5 22
Wi thout changing gear, consult work‐
shop ....................................................5 07
Display on the windscreen
see Head-up display Distance control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Di stance recorder
see Trip dis tance
DI STRO NIC
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Door Additional door lock ...............................76
Locking (emergency key) ...................... .80
Opening (from the inside) ......................76
Un locking (emer gency key) .................. .80
Un locking (from the inside) .................... 76
Door cont rol panel .................................... .14
Draught stop
Care .................................................... 406
Dr aw bar
see Tow- bar sy stem
Drive Away Assist .................................... 234
Drive position Engaging .............................................. 17 0
Drive prog ram display ............................. 16 8
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad Symmetrical dipped beam ...................1 27
Driving lights see Automatic driving lights
Driving saf ety sy stem ............................ .186
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 187
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 19 3
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .198
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 188
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 2
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st........................ 19 2
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation .................... .192
Overview .............................................. 187
Ra dar sensors ...................................... 187
Re sponsibility ...................................... 186
ST EER CONTROL ................................. 19 3
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 215
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st554
Index

Un
locking (KEYLESS-GO) ...................... .78
Un locking (mobile phone) ...................... 77
Ve ntilating (co nvenience opening) ......... 86
Vo ice commands (LINGU ATRO NIC) .....2 78
Ve hicle data
Displ aying (DYNAMIC SELECT) ............ 16 8
Ro of load ............................................. 469
Tr ans ferring toAndroid Auto™ ............ 349
Tr ans ferring toApple CarPl ay™ ........... 349
Ve hicle height ...................................... 468
Ve hicle length ...................................... 468
Ve hicle width ....................................... 468
Wheelbase ...........................................4 68
Ve hicle dimensions ................................. 468
Ve hicle identification number
see VIN
Ve hicle identification plate .................... 457
EU general operating pe rmit number .. .457
Pa int code .......................................... .457
Pe rm issible axle load .......................... .457
Pe rm issible gross mass ...................... .457
VIN ...................................................... 457
Ve hicle interior
Cooling or heating (Remo teOnline) ..... 15 9Ve
hicle key
see Key
Ve hicle maintenance
see ASS YST PLUS
Ve hicle position
Switching transmission on/off ............ 292
Ve hicle tool kit ........................................ .416
TIREFIT kit ............................................ 416
To wing eye .......................................... 430
Ve ntilating
Con venience opening ............................ 86
Ve ntilation
see Climate cont rol
Ve nts
see Air vents
Vi deo mode .............................................. 371
Ac tivating ............................................ 369
Ac tivating/deactivating full-screen
mode ................................................... 371
Overview ............................................. 370
Settings ............................................... 371
VIN ............................................................ 457
Identification plate .............................. 457 Seat ..................................................... 457
Wi
ndsc reen ......................................... 457
Vi sion
Demisting windo ws............................. 14 6
Vo ice command types (LINGUA‐
TRONIC) .................................................... 267
Vo ice control sy stem
see LINGU ATRO NIC W
Wa rning lamps
see Warning/indicator lamps
Wa rning sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Wa rning triangle
Re moving ............................................. 413
Setting up ............................................ 413
Wa rning/indicator lamp
!ABS warning lamp ...................... .530
JBrake sy stem warning lamp
(red) .................................................... 528 Index
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