2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET steering

003E003D
Tu
rn signal lights(→ page112)
005E Re
ar fog light(→ page111 )
0075 Re
stra int sy stem(→ page 465)
00E9 Seat belt not
fastened(→ page470)
0027 US
A: brakes (red) (→ page 465)
004D Canada: brakes (red) (→
page 465)
0024 Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( → page 465)
0049 USA: elect
ric pa rking brake applied
(red) (→ page 465) 0024
Canada: elect
ric pa rking brake
applied (red) (→ page 465)
0025 ABS malfunctioning(→
page 465)
00E5 ESP®
(→ page 465)
00BB ESP®
OFF(→ page 465)
L Distance warning(→ page471)
00CC Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunction‐
ing( →page 476)
00CC AIRMATIC/Active Body Control mal‐
functioning (→
page 471) 00B9
Che
ckEngine(→ page 472)
003D Electrical malfunction (→
page 472)
00B6 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (→ page472)
(→ page 472)
00AC Coolant
too hot/cold (→ page472)
0077 Ti
re pressure monitoring sy stem
(→ page 474) Sa
fet y sy stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0027 Brake warning lamp (USA)
004D The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes are:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in eme rgency braking situations. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 465

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions &
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 braking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. 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. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
0049 Re d indicator lamp, elect ric
parking brake applied (USA
only)
0024 The
red elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking
brake malfunctions. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 467

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Ti re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tire pressure
Ti re pressures that are too low pose thefo llowing hazards:
R The tires may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tires may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
R The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tire pressure. #
Adjust the tire pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tire pressure and the tires.
0077 Ti re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tire pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one
minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressu remonitoring sy stem is defective. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss in
one or more of the tires.
Un derinflated tires ma y,forex ample, impair the driving, steering and braking characteristics. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 475

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions #
Have the tire pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Ve
hicle Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
00CC Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po wer-assis tedsteering or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardized. #
Pull 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. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.476
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Maneuvering assis
tance ...................... 19 6
Pa rking ................................................ 19 2
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 90
Ac tive Se rvice Sy stem PLUS
see AS SYST PLUS
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 16 9
Displ ay................................................. 16 9
Fu nction .............................................. 16 9
Ac tive Steering Assist ............................ .172
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .173
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............. 175
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st................... 174
Displ ays in the Instrument Display .......1 75
Fu nction ............................................... 172
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 72
Ad aptive cruise control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist
Fu nction ............................................... 11 4
Switching on/off .................................. 11 5
Ad ditional value range
Setting display content ........................ 213Ad
diti ves................................................... 412
Engine oil ............................................. 412
Fu el ...................................................... 412
Ad diti ves (engine oil)
see Additives
Ad diti ves (fuel)
see Fuel
Ad dress book
see Contacts
Ad justing the balance/ fader
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 335
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 334
Ad justing the bass, mid- range and
treble
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 334
Ad justing the mid- range, treble and
bass
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 334
Ad justing the sound focus
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 334 Ad
justing the sound optimization
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 335
Ad justing treble, mid- range and bass
settings
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 334
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 334
ADS PLUS damping sy stem
see AIRMATIC
Af ter-sales service center
see ASS YST PLUS
Air bag Reduced pr otection ...............................40
Air distribution Setting (multimedia sy stem) ................1 24
Air freshener sy stem
see Perfume atomizer
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressu re
see Tire pressure 478
Index

Breakdown
see Flat tire
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round sound
sy stem
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 335
Ad justing the sound optimization ........ 335
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 334
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .335
Calling up the sound menu .................. 334
Information .......................................... 334
Selecting the sound profile .................. 335
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....3 33
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 334
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 334
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 334
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .334
Calling up the sound menu .................. 333
Information .......................................... 333
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .334
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................2 11 C
Call list Making a call ...................................... .295
Overview ............................................. 294
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 334
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 333
Calls ..........................................................2 91
Ac cepting ............................................ 291
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 291
Calls wi thseveral participants ............ .291
Declining ............................................. 291
Ending a call ....................................... .291
Incoming call during an existing call .... 292
Making ................................................ .291
Vi ath eove rhead control panel
(Mercedes me connect) ......................3 02
Camera see 360° Camera
see Rear view camera
Car key
see SmartK ey Car
wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 343
Care ..........................................................3 54
Air-water duct ...................................... 343
Au tomatic car wash ............................. 343
Carpet .................................................3 54
Deco rative foil .................................... .347
Displ ay................................................ 354
Exterior lighting ................................... 352
Fo lding draft stop ................................ 352
Headliner ............................................. 354
Matte finish ......................................... 346
Night View Assi st................................ 349
Pa int wo rk ............................................ 346
Plastic trim .......................................... 354
Po we rwa sher ...................................... 344
Re alwo od/trim elements ...................3 54
Re ar view camera ................................ 352
Seat belts ............................................ 354
Seat co ver ........................................... 354
Sensors ............................................... 352
Soft top ...............................................3 50
Ta ilpipes .............................................. 352
Wa shing byhand ................................. 344 482
Index

Display message
...................................... 41 8
Calling up (on-board co mputer) .......... .418
No tes ................................................... 41 8
Display messages 00B2 - - -mph.....................................4 40
ç - - -mph.....................................4 39
003D12 V Battery See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 443
0059 12V Battery See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 459
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stCur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 34
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stInoperative .... 439
Ac tive Blind Spot Asst. Not Available
When Towing a Trailer See Opera‐
to r's Manual ........................................ 432
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions Cur‐
re ntly Limited See Ope rator's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 431
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions Limi‐
te d See Operator's Manual .................. 431Ac
tive Dis tance Assi stCur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual ....440
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stInoperative ......440
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stNow Available
............................................................ .440
0049Ac tive Headlamps Inoperati ve..... 462
Ac tive Hood Malfunction See Opera‐
to r's Manual ........................................ 457
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
Vi ew Restricted See Ope rator's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 441
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 35
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 437
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC Inoperati veSee Ope ra‐
to r's Manual ........................................ 434
Ac tive Steering Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 34 Ac
tive Steering Assist Inoperative .......433
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Camera
Vi ew Restricted See Ope rator's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 463
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 63
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 463
Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual ...............................459
Apply Brake toShift from 'P' ...............448
00AD ATTENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 439
00ADAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 435
0049Au tomatic Headlamp Mode
Inoperative .......................................... 463
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction ..............449
Blind Spot Assi stCur rently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 433
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............... 434486
Index

EBD (electronic brake
forc e distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 15 9
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st........................ 15 9
Overview ............................................. 15 5
Ra dar sensors .....................................1 55
Re sponsibility ...................................... 15 5
ST EER CONTROL ................................. 15 9
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
see Active Emergency Stop Assist
see Active Lane Change Assi st
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Parking Assist
see Active Speed Limit Assi st
see Active Steering Assist
see AIRMATIC
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Night View Assi st
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC see
Rear view camera
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Drinking and driving ............................ 13 4
Gene ral driving tips ............................ .134
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 13 3
Dr ow siness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Dynamic handling control sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
DY NA MIC SELECT .................................... 13 8
Con figuring drive program I ................. 13 9
Displ aying engine data ........................ 13 9
Displ aying vehicle data ........................ 13 9
Drive prog ram display ......................... .138
Drive programs ................................... .138
Fu nction .............................................. 13 8
Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch) .............................................................1 38
Selecting the drive program ................1 38
Showing operation feedback ............... 13 9 E
E10 ............................................................ 411Easy entry
feature
Fu nction/no tes .....................................96
Setting ................................................... 97
Easy exitfeature
Fu nction/no tes .....................................96
Setting ................................................... 97
EBD (electronic brake forc e distribu‐
tion)
Function/no tes ................................... 15 9
ECO display Function .............................................. 137
Re setting ..............................................2 17
ECO start/s top function ......................... 13 6
Au tomatic engine start ........................ 13 6
Au tomatic engine stop .........................1 36
Me thod of operation ............................1 36
Switching off/on ................................. 137
Electric pa rking brake ............................ .151
Applying au tomatical ly......................... 151
Applying or releasing manually ............ 15 3
Emergency braking .............................. 15 3
Re leasing automatically ...................... .152
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) 490
Index