2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET check oil

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The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby
Mode message appears in the multimedia
sy stem displa y.
% Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
Ac tivating/deactivating standby mode
Multimedia sy stem:
, Vehicle .
î Vehicle Set-
tings .
Standby Mode
% This function is not available for all models. #
Activate 0073or deacti vate 0053 the function.
When you activate the function, a prom pt
appears. #
Select Yes.
St andby mode is activated. Driving and driving saf
ety sy stems Driving sy
stems and your responsibility Yo
ur vehicle is equipped with driving sy stems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
ve ring theve hicle. The driving sy stems are aids and do not
relie ve you of your responsibility per‐
ta ining toroad traf fic la w.Pay attention tothe
traf fic conditions at all times and inter vene
when necessa ry. Be aware of the limitations
re ga rding the safe use of these sy stems. Fu
nction of thera dar senso rs Some driving and driving sa
fety sy stems use
ra dar sensors tomonitor the area in front of,
behind or next totheve hicle (depending on the
ve hicle's equipment).
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, thera dar
sensors are integrated behind the bumpers
and/or behind the Mercedes star. Keep these
parts free of dirt, ice and slush (→ page 352).
The sensors must not be co vered, forex ample
by cycle rack s, ove rhanging loads, sticke rs,fo il
or foils toprotect against stone chipping. In the
eve nt of dama getothe bumpers or radiator grill,
or following a collision impacting the bumpers or
ra diator grill, ha vethe function of thera dar sen‐
sors checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The driver assis tance sy stem may no longer
wo rkproperly. Overview of driving sy
stems and driving
saf ety sy stems In
this section, you will find information about
th efo llowing driving sy stems and driving saf ety
sy stems:
R 360° Camera (→ page187)
R ABS ( Anti-lo ckBra king System)
(→ page 156)
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
(→ page 166)
R AIR BODY CONTROL (→ page178)
R Active Brake Assi st (→page 159)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (→ page 205)
R ATTENTION ASSIST (→ page196)
R BAS (Brak eAssist System) (→ page156)
R Hill Start Assist (→ page177)
R EBD ( Electronic Brakeforc eDistribution)
(→ page 159)
R ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(→ page 156)
R Active Speed Limit Assi st (→page 169) Driving and parking
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R
frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequent ly. The
tires must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
th er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display
can only calculate the service due da tewhen
th e bat tery is connected. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (→ page 336). Engine compartment
Ac
tive hood (pedestrian pr otection) Operation of
the active hood (pedestrian pro‐
te ction)
In cer tain accident situations, therisk of injury
to pedestrians can be reduced bythe actuation
of the active hood. The rear area of the hood is
ra ised byappr oximately 80 mm.
Fo rth e drive tothewo rkshop, reset the trig‐
ge red active hood yourself. Af terth e active hood
has been triggered, pedestrian pr otection may
be limited.
A qu alified specialist workshop must re-ins tate
th e full functionality of the active hood.
The active hood is not available in all countries.
Re setting the active hood &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in the
fo llowing. #
With your hand flat, push down active hood
1 inthe area around the hinges on bo th
sides (ar rows).
The hood must engage in position. #
Ifth e active hood can be raised slightly at
th ere ar in the area of the hinges, repeat the
st ep until it engages cor rectl y. Maintenance and care
337

Engine oil
Checking
the engine oil le vel with an on-
board computer
Re quirements:
The engine oil le vel is de term ined during driving.
De term ining the engine oil le vel can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
In order torecei veare sult as quickly as possi‐
ble:
R Warm upthe engine.
R Park theve hicle on a le vel sur face.
R Lea vethe engine running at idle speed.
On-board compu ter:
, Service .
Engine Oil Level
Yo u will see one of thefo llowing messa ges in
th e multifunction displa y:#
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement
of the oil le vel is not yet possible. Repeat the
requ est af ter a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐
ing. #
Engine Oil Level OK andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil le vel is cor rect. #
Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 l andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is orange and is below "min": add
1. 1 US qt (1 liter) of engine oil. #
Reduce Engine Oil Level andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is orange and is abo ve"max": drain
off theex cess engine oil. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop. #
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On:
switch on the ignition tocheck the engine oil
le ve l. #
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensor
defective or not inse rted. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.:
close the hood. Ad
ding engine oil &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in the
fo llowing. &
WARNING Risk offire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothefiller opening. #
Allow the engine tocool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting theve hicle. 340
Maintenance and care

*
NO
TEEngine dama gecaused byan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives #
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not cor respond tothe specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed forthe
service inter vals. #
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an presc ribed. #
Do not use additives. #
Follow the instructions in the service
inter val display rega rding the oil
ch ange. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byadding too
much engine oil To
o much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic con verter. #
Have excess engine oil remo ved at a
qu alified specialist workshop. #
Turn cap 1counter-clockwise and remo ve
it. #
Add engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go. #
Check the oil le vel again . Checking coolant le
vel &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in the
fo llowing. &
WARNING Risk of scalding from hot
coolant
The engine cooling sy stem is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. If you
open the cap, you could be scalded byhot
coolant spr aying out. #
Let the engine cool down before open‐
ing the cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
gl ove s and saf etygl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pres‐
sure. Maintenance and care
341

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 quart) *
NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
When next refueling, add 1 quart of engine oil.
To p up engine oil (→ page 340).
No tes on engine oil (→ page412).
00B2 Che ck Engine Oil At Next
Refueling *T
he engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel when next refueling.
Ad d engine oil (→ page 340).
No tes on engine oil (→ page412). Tr
ansmission Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toposition 005Cautomaticall y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 447

Blind Spot Assi
stNot Available When
To wing a Trailer See Operator's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .437
0027 Check Brake Fluid Le vel.............. 424
Check Brake Pads See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 432
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 442
00B2 Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling .................................................... 447
00B2 Check Engine Oil Le vel (Add 1
qu art) .................................................. 446
0049 Check Left Low Beam (Exam‐
ple) ...................................................... 461
0077Check Tire s ................................. 451
00B2Check Washer Fluid .................... 458
0059 Convertible Top Lo wering ........... 460
0059 Convertible Top Operation Pos‐
sible to37 mph................................... 460 00ACCoolant
Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off ................................... 444
Cruise Control Inoperative ...................441
Cruise Control Off ...............................440
0025Cu rrently Un available See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 425
00E5Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... .419
Decrease Speed .................................. 453
00AFDon't Forget Your Key................ .455
Drive More Slowly ............................... 433
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away ..449
00B3 Engine Oil Le vel Cann otBe
Measured ............................................ 445
00B2 Engine Oil Le vel Low Stop Vehi‐
cle Turn Engine Off .............................. 445
00B2 Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch
Off Engine ...........................................4 46
00B2Engine Oil Reduce Oil Le vel........ .445 0075Fr
ont Left Malfunction Service
Re quired (Example) ............................ .428
006FFr ont Left Seat Backrest Not
Lo cked (Example) ................................ 456
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 30
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 29
00B6Fu el Level Low ............................ 443
00B6 Gas Cap Loose ............................ 442
0025 Inoperative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 426
00E5Inoperative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 427
007AInoperative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 423
0053Inoperative .................................. 432
0049Intell. Light Sy stem Inoperative ... 461
00AFKe yNot De tected (white dis‐
pl ay messa ge).....................................4 54 Index
487

Emer
gency
Overview of the help functions .............. 16
Re flective saf etyve st .......................... 356
Eme rgency braking ................................ .153
Emer gency braking
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Emer gency call sy stem
see Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
Emer gency engine start .......................... 372
Emer gency key
Locking a door ....................................... 65
Un locking a door .................................. .65
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle ............................. 13 2
Emer gency release
Tr unk lid (from inside) ............................ 71
Emer gency Tensioning Devices
Ac tivation .............................................. 31
ENERGIZING comfort Overview of programs ........................ .257
St arting the program ........................... 258
Engine ECO start/ stop function ......................1 36Engine number ...................................
.408
St arting (eme rgency operation
mode) .................................................. 13 2
St arting (Remo teOnline) ..................... 13 3
St arting (s tart/s top button) .................1 31
St arting assis tance .............................. 366
Switching off (s tart/s top button) ........ 14 5
Engine data Displaying ............................................ 13 9
Engine number ........................................ 408
Engine oil ................................................ .340
Ad ditives .............................................. 412
Capacity .............................................. .413
Checking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer ................................... 340
MB-Fr eigabe or MB-Appr oval .............. .413
Quality ................................................. 413
To pping up ...........................................3 40
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 24 4
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist ................................. 15 9ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) ...... 15 6
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .159
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 15 6
Exterior lighting Care .................................................... 352
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mir rors ................................ 119, 12 0
Anti-gla remode (auto matic) ............... .120
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function ........ 121
Fo lding in/out ...................................... 11 9
Operating the memory function ............ 98
Pa rking position .................................. .121
Setting ................................................. 11 9
External device Locking (child saf ety lock) .................. .251
Eyeglasses compa rtment ...................... .102 F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Favo rites
Ad ding .................................................2 42 Index
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