Maximum load on at ire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .................................... .2 79
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .2 79
Maximum tire loa d. ........................ 277
Maximum tire loa d( definition) ....... 279
MOExtended tires .......................... 262
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 280
Overview ........................................ 260
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .2 79
Replacing ....................................... 280
Service life ..................................... 261
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 279
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing .......................................... .2 81
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 278
Summer tires ................................. 262
Temperature .................................. 274
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 280
Tire bea d( definition) ..................... .2 79
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 279
Tire pressure s( recommended ). ..... 278
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, spee dr ating .................... 275
Tire tread ....................................... 261
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 279
Total loa dl imit (definition) ............. 280
Traction ......................................... 274
Traction (definition) ....................... 280
Trea dw ea r. .................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s. ..................................... 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s( de finition) .................... 278
Wea ri ndicator (definition) ............. 280
Wheel and tire combination ........... 284
Wheel rim (definiti on) .................... 278
se e
Fla tt ire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 258
Important safety notes .................. 256 Towin ga way
Important safety guideline s. .......... 256
Installing the towing ey e. ............... 256
Removing the towing ey e. .............. 257
Transporting the vehicl e. ............... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
With the rea ra xl er aised ................ 257
Traffi cr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 211
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 122
see Automati ct ransmission
Transmissio np osition display ......... 122
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 166
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 166
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 167
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Locking separatel y. .......................... 73
Opening/closing (manuall yf rom
outside) ............................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Trunk lid
Displa ym essage ............................ 200
Opening dimensions ...................... 295
Trunk partition
Displa ym essage ............................ 200
Genera ln otes .................................. 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Turn signals
Displa ym essage ............................ 189
Switching on/of f. ............................. 96
Two-wa yr adio
Frequencie s. .................................. 288
Installation ..................................... 288
Transmission outpu t( maximum) .... 288
Type identificatio np late
see Vehicl ei de ntification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72 Index 19
lead to increased wear and damage to the
majo ra ssemblies or the vehicle.
Aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Ben zC enter, will reset the
ASSYS TP LUS service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work ,f or example.
Specia ls ervice requirementsThe specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account .U nder arduous operating condition so r
increased load on the vehicle, maintenance
work must be carried out more frequently, for
example: R
regular cit yd rivin gw ith frequent intermediate
stops R
if the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces R
if the engin eiso ften left idling for long periods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engin eo il and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must be
checked more often. Further information can be
obtained at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zC enter.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Ben zS ervice network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information fro ma ny authorized
Mercedes-Ben zC enter.
Care
Notes on care
H Environmental note
Dispose of empt yp ackaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
! When cleaning your car, do not use: R
dry, coarse or hard cloths R
abrasive cleaning agents R
solvents R
cleaning agent sc ontaining solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touc ht he surfaces and films with hard
objects, e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise,
you may scratc hord amage the surfaces and
films.
! Do not park your vehicle for al ong period of
tim ed irectly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosio noft he brak ed iscs and pads. Therefore,
drive for af ew minutes after cleaning. By
heatin gupt he brakes, the brak ed iscs and
pads dry. The vehicle can the nbep arked for a
long period of time.
Regular care of your vehicle is ac ondition for
retainin gt he quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agent sr ecom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing th ev ehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNING
Braking efficienc yisr educed after washing
the vehicle. There is ar isk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
condition su ntil full braking power is restored.
! When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOL Df unc-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat-
ically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOL Df unction in
the followin gors imilar situations: R
when towin gt he vehicle R
in the car wash
! It is preferable to use car washes with
adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning that
corresponds to the specification for the Cab-
riolet program. In car washes that use high
water pressures, there is ar isk that as mall
amount of water may leak int ot he vehicle.238
Care
Maintenance and care