2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET wheel

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem cann otissue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the
tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative No wheel sensors
*T
he wheels fitted do not ha vesuitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is deactivated. #
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
h
Wheel sensor(s) missing *T
here is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or more wheels. Nopressure value is displa yedfo rthe
af fected tyre. #
Have thefa ulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
h Check tyre(s) *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantl y.
The wheel position is displa yed. A warning tone also sounds. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly. 476
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure (/ page 396) andthe tyres.
h
Rectify tyre pressure *T
he tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the dif fere nce in tyre pressure between the individual
wheels is too great. #
Check the tyre pressure and add air, if necessar y. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem (/ page 399).
h Warning tyre defect *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The wheel position will be displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tyre
R The tyres can overheat and be damaged.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking characteristics may be great lyimpaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Do not drive with a flat tyre. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 477

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Fu nction of Active Brake Assi st (/ page 189).
ä Suspension warning lamp
(yellow) *T
he yellow AIRMATIC warning lamp is lit.
The yellow DYNA MIC BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit.
A fault has occur red in AIRMATIC.
A fault has occur red in theDY NA MIC BODY CONTROL. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Driving saf
ety sy stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
! ABS warning lamp *T
he yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 495

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking dis tance may increase. In addi‐
tion, 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. ÷
ESP ®
wa rning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
or
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion:
One or more wheels has reached its grip limit (/ page170). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
The yellow ESP warning lamp ®
is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems
are switched off. 496
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Ad
justing treble, mid-range and bass
setting s................................................. 353
Calling up the sound menu.................... 353
Information............................................ 353
Switching volume adjustment on/of f.... 353
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS
Air distribution Setting................................................... 13 3
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressu re
see Tyre pressure
Air suspension see AIRMATIC
Air vents
Ad justing (front).................................... 13 5
Ad justing (rear)..................................... .135
Ad justing the AIRSCARF vents............... 13 6
Air vents
see Air vents
Ai r-conditioning sy stem
see Climate control Air-recirculation mode..............................
13 4
Air-water duct Keeping free.......................................... 362
Airbag Activation................................................ 38
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger)...... 44
Head airba g............................................. 44
Ins tallation locations.............................. .44
Knee airbag............................................ .44
Overview................................................. 44
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp....... 49
Pr otection................................................ 45
Re duced pr otection.................................46
Side airba g.............................................. 44
AIR CAP
Ac tivating................................................ 84
Deactivating............................................ 84
Airflow Setting................................................... 13 3
AIRM ATIC
Setting.................................................. .202
Suspension............................................ 201
AIRSCARF Adjusting the outlets............................. 13 6Switching on/of
f................................... 105
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
All-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Alternative route
see Route
Ambient lighting Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)....... 127
Android Auto
Connecting a mobile phone (wireless).. .312
Ending.................................................... 312
Information............................................ 312
Overview................................................3 11
Sound settings....................................... 312
Tr ans ferred vehicle data........................3 13
Animals Pets in theve hicle................................... 71
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains 502
Index

Au
tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 13 2
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver............................. 15 0
Drive program display............................ 14 9
Drive programs...................................... 14 8
DY NA MIC SELECT switch...................... 14 8
Engaging drive position........................ .152
Engaging neutral................................... .151
Engaging pa rkposition.......................... 15 2
Engaging reve rsege ar........................... .151
Kickdown............................................... 154
Manual gear changing.......................... .153
St eering wheel gearshift paddles.......... 15 3
Tr ansmission position displa y................ 15 0
Tr ansmission position s..........................15 0
Au tomatic transmission (problem)
see Transmission (problem)
Axle load Perm issible............................................ 414
Tr ailer operation.................................... 429 B
Bad weather light...................................... 124Ball ne
ck
Fo lding out/in....................................... 220
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem)....................... 17 0
Battery see Battery (vehicle)
Battery (k ey)
Re placing.................................................74
Battery (vehicle) Charging................................................ 384
Charging (Remo teOnline)...................... 13 9
No tes..................................................... 381
No tes (s tarting assis tance and
ch arging)............................................... 382
Re placing.............................................. 386
St arting assis tance................................ 384
Belt see Seat belt
Bic ycle rack
Load capacity........................................ 428
Tr ailer operation.................................... 224
Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating......................... 19 8
Fu nction................................................ 19 5Sy
stem limitations................................. 19 5
Blo wer
see Climate control
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Blue tooth ®
Information............................................ 258
Setting up an Internet connection.........3 23
Switching on/off.................................. .258
Switching profile (DUN/PAN)................ 324
Blue tooth ®
audio
Ac tivating.............................................. 339
De-authorising (de-regis tering) the
device.................................................... 340
Information............................................ 337
Overview............................................... 338
Sear ching for a track............................. 340
Sear ching for and auth orisingthe
device.................................................... 338
Selecting a media pla yer....................... 339
Switching device via NFC...................... 340
Bonnet Resetting (active bonnet)...................... 355 504
Index

Boot lid
Activating/deactivating theta ilgate
opening limiter........................................ .81
Closin g................................................... .80
Locking separa tely................................... 81
Opening................................................... 80
Boot separator Closing....................................................83
Opening................................................... 83
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes..................................................... 424
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion).......................................................1 72
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem).............1 70
Ac tive Brake Assi st................................ 189
Ad aptive brake lights............................. 174
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem).................... 17 0
Driving tips........................................... .142
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion).......................................................1 72HOLD functio
n....................................... 173
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads).................................................... 14 2
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs...................................................... 14 0
Ru nning-in no tes.................................... 14 0
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions................ 18
To w- starting........................................... 391
To wing away.......................................... 387
Tr ansporting theve hicle........................ 389
Wheel chang e....................................... .405
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Ad justing the balance/fader................. 353
Ad justing the sound focus..................... 353
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
setting s................................................. 352
Au tomatic volume adjustment............... 352
Calling up the sound menu.................... 352
Information............................................ 352 Switching
the sur round sound on/off...3 53
Buttons Steering wheel...................................... 228 C
Call list Making a call.........................................3 06
Overview.............................................. .305
Calling up the sound menu
Adva nced sound sy stem........................3 53
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem..... 352
Calls Accepting.............................................. 302
Ac tivating functions du ring a call......... .302
Calls with se veral participant s............... 302
Declining............................................... 302
Ending a call.......................................... 302
Incoming call du ring an existing call...... 303
Making.................................................. 302
Mercedes me......................................... 313
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera Index
505

Car
key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care)......................................... 362
Care 360° camera......................................... 368
Air-water duct........................................3 62
Au tomatic car wash............................... 362
Carpe t.................................................. .369
Decorative foil...................................... .365
Displ ay.................................................. 369
Draught stop......................................... 367
Exterior lighting..................................... 368
Fo lding draught stop.............................3 68
High-p ressure cleaner........................... 364
Matt finis h............................................. 364
Pa int wo rk.............................................. 364
Plastic trim............................................ 369
Re alwo od/trim elements..................... 369
Re versing camera................................. .368
Ro of lining.............................................3 69
Seat belt............................................... .369
Seat co ver............................................. 369
Senso rs................................................. 368 Soft
top................................................. 366
St eering wheel...................................... 369
Ta ilpipes................................................ 368
Tr ailer hit ch........................................... 368
Wa shing byhand................................... 364
Wheels/rims.........................................3 68
Wi nd de flector.......................................3 66
Wi ndo ws................................................ 368
Wi per blades.........................................3 68
Carpet (Care)............................................. 369
Changing gears
Manually. ............................................... 15 3
Changing hub caps .................................. .405
Charging Battery (vehicle).................................... 384
Chassis Damping characteristics....................... .201
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL.................... 201
Child seat Appr oval categories................................ .58
At tach ing (no tes).....................................58
Basic instructions.................................... 53
Fr ont passenger seat (no tes)...................69 Fr
ont passenger seat (without auto‐
matic airbag shutoff)...............................68
ISOFIX/i-Size (fitting).............................. 62
No tes on risks and dangers..................... 54
Re commended child restra int sy stems.... 57
Seats suitable for belt-secu redch ild
re stra int sy stems..................................... 65
Seats suitable for i‑Size child
re stra int sy stems..................................... 62
Seats suitable for ISOFIX child
re stra int sy stems..................................... 60
Securing on the co-driver seat................70
Secu ring on there ar seat........................ 67
To pTe ther............................................... 64
Child ren
Av oiding dangers in theve hicle............... 54
Basic instructions.................................... 53
Cho ck
St orage location.................................... 404
Chock see Chock
CI+ module Calling up a menu..................................3 51
Inserting the smart card........................ 350 506
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