2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET child lock

Yo
u will need toper form certain settings your‐
self. #
Ifth e seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
mo vethe seat backrest back slightl y.
The locking mechanism releases. Fu
nction of PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus) PRE-
SAFE®
PLUS can de tect cer tain impacts,
particular lyan imminent rear impact, and take
pre-em ptive measures toprotect theve hicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
pr eve nt an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS can implement thefo llowing
measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Activating there ar hazard warning lights at a
higher flashing frequenc y.
R Increasing brake pressure when theve hicle
is stationar y.This brake application is cancel‐
led automatically when theve hicle pulls
aw ay. If an accident did not occur,
the pre-em ptive
measures that we retake n are reve rsed.
Sy stem limits
The sy stem will not initiate any action in thefo l‐
lowing situations:
R when reve rsing
or
R when theve hicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The sy stem will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion in thefo llowing situations:
R whilst driving
or
R when entering or exiting a parking space
while using Active Parking Assist Safely transporting
children in theve hicle Alw
ays obser vewhen children are tr avelling
in theve hicle %
Also strictly obser vethe saf ety no tesfo rthe
specific situation. In this wa yyo u can recog‐ nise po
tential risks and avoid dangers if chil‐
dren are tr avelling in theve hicle
(/ page 54).
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
ch ild in thech ild restra int sy stem may ha veseri‐
ous consequences. Alw ays be diligent in secur‐
ing a child carefully before everyjou rney.
To impr oveprotection forch ildren younger than
12 years old or under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you obse rvethe
fo llowing information:
R Alw ays secure thech ild in a child restra int
sy stem suitable forth is Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cle.
R The child restra int sy stem must be appropri‐
ate tothe age, weight and size of thech ild.
R The vehicle seat must be suitable forfitting a
ch ild restra int sy stem (/ page 58).
Ac cident statistics show that children secured
on there ar seats are general lysafer than chil‐
dren secured on the front seats. Forth is reason, Occupant saf
ety53

#
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. &
WARNING Dangertolife due toexpo‐
sure toextreme heat or cold in theve hi‐
cle
If people, particularly children, are exposed
to extreme temp eratures over an extended
pe riod of time, there is a risk of serious
injury or danger tolife. #
Never lea vepersons, children in partic‐
ular, unat tended in theve hicle. Overview of
recommended child restra int
sy stems %
Further information on the cor rect child
re stra int sy stem can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz re
commends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre forth is purpose.
Securing with ISOFIX
We ight category 0+ (up to13 kgand up to
appr ox.15 months) Ty
pe 1
BABY SAFE plus
Size categor yE
App rova lE 1 04 30114 6
Order number 2
B6 6 86 8224
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. We
ight category I (9 to18 kgand from
appr oxima tely 9 months to4ye ars) Ty
pe 1
DUO plus
Size catego ry B1
Appr oval E1 04 30113 3 Ty
pe 1
DUO plus
Order number 2
A 000970 43 02
1 Manu facturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. Securing with th
eve hicle seat belt
We ight category 0 (up to10 kgand appr ox‐
ima tely 6 months) and weight category 0+
(up to13 kgand appr oxima tely 15 months) Ty
pe 1
BABY SAFE plus II
App rova lE 1 04 30114 6
Order number 2
A 000970 38 02
1 Manu facturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. Occupant saf
ety57

Con
tact wi th thero of when the head
re stra int is fully extended and lo cked in
place will not result in any restrictions on
use.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in between thero of and the seat
cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in by the head restra int. Adjust
th e head restra ints as appropriate.
° When fitting an i‑Size child restra int sys‐
te m, also obser vethefo llowing:
O When using a
rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem: adjust the front seat so
th at it does not touch thech ild restra int sys‐
te m.
O When using a
forw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble. In addition, the backrest of thech ild
re stra int sy stem must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of theve hicle seat. Af
terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra ints again
immediately and adjust them cor rectly. 1
ISOFIX mounting brac ket
2 i‑Size mounting brac ket
Before every journe y,make sure that the ISOFIX
ch ild restra int sy stem or the i‑Size child restra int sy
stem is engaged cor rectly in bo thmounting
brac kets in theve hicle. #
Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sys‐
te m to both mounting brac kets in theve hicle. Securing
TopTe ther &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death if the
re ar seat backrests are not loc ked af ter
To pTe ther belts are fitted
The rear seat backrests may fold forw ards
when you are driving.
As a result, child restra int sy stems will no
longer be able toper form their intended pro‐
te ctive function. This may also cause addi‐
tional inju ries. #
Alw ays lock rear seat backrests af ter
fi tting TopTe ther belts. #
Obser vethe lock verification indicator. If
th e left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and loc ked in place, this will be shown 64
Occupant saf ety

Key
Overview of
the function &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in pa rticular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. *
NO
TEDama getotheke y caused by
magnetic fields #
Keep theke yaw ay from strong mag‐
netic fields. Ve
hicle key
1 Locks
2 Indicator lamp 3
Unloc ks
4 Opens the boot lid
% If indicator lamp 2does not light up af ter
pressing theÜ orß button, the bat‐
te ry iswe ak or possibly dischar ged. Re place
th e battery as soon as possible.
Re place theke y bat tery ( / page 74).
The key loc ksand unlo cksth efo llowing compo‐
nents:
R doors
R fuel filler flap
R boot lid
If th eve hicle is not opened within appr oximately
40 seconds af ter unlocking, it loc ksagain. Anti-
th eft pr otection is primed again.
Do not keep theke yto get her with electronic
devices or me tal objects. This can af fect the
ke y's functionalit y.72
Opening and closing

Side windo
ws Opening and closing
the side windo ws &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when opening a side window
When you open a side wind ow, parts of the
body could be dr awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame. #
When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side windo w. #
If someone is trapped, release the but‐
to n immedia tely or pull it in order to
close the side window again. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when closing a side window
When closing a side windo w,body parts
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process. #
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area. #
If someone is trapped, release the but‐
to n immedia tely or press the button in
order toreopen the side windo w. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when children opera tethe side windo ws
Children could become trapped if they oper‐
ate the side windo ws, particularly when unat‐
te nded. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. Re
quirements:
R The po wer supply or the ignition is switched
on. 1
Closing
2 Opening
The buttons on the driver's door take prece‐
dence. #
Tostart automatic operation: pressthe
W button be yond the point of resis tance
or pull and release it. 88
Opening and closing

Seats
Ad
justing the front seat manually and elec‐
trically (without Seat Comfort Package) &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seats are adjus tedby children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
th e seats, particularly when unattended. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. Yo
u can adjust the seats when the ignition is
switched off. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
du ring seat adjustment
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. #
Make sure when adjusting a seat that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat. Obser
vethe saf ety no tes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐
dren in theve hicle". &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
driver's seat not being engaged
The driver's seat may mo veunexpectedly
while driving.
This could cause youto lose control of the
ve hicle. #
Alw ays make sure that the driver's seat
is engaged before starting theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryifve hicle set‐
tings are adjus ted while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in par‐
ticular in thefo llowing situations:
R Ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R Ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, head restra ints, steering
wheel and mir ror in particular and fas‐
te nyo ur seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seat height is adjus ted carelessly
If yo u adjust the seat height carelessly, you
or other vehicle occupants could be trapped
and thereby injured. 96
Seats and stowing

Ste
ering wheel Ad
justing the steering wheel manually &
WARNING Risk of inju ryifve hicle set‐
tings are adjus ted while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in par‐
ticular in thefo llowing situations:
R Ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R Ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, head restra ints, steering
wheel and mir ror in particular and fas‐
te nyo ur seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of entrapment forch il‐
dren when adjusting thesteering wheel
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust thesteering wheel. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Tounlo ck:push release le ver1 down as
fa r as it will go. #
Adjust height 2and di stance 3tothe
st eering wheel. #
Tolock: pushrelease le ver1 up as far as it
will go. #
Check and make sure that thesteering col‐
umn is loc kedby moving thesteering wheel. Ad
justing the steering wheel electrically The
steering wheel can be adjus ted when the
po we r supp lyis disconnected. 106
Seats and stowing

If
th ere is a risk of becoming trapped bythe
st eering wheel: #
Movethe adjustment le ver of thesteer‐
ing wheel.
The adjustment process will be stop‐
ped.
If th ere is a risk of becoming trapped bythe
driver's seat: #
Press the seat adjustment switch.
The adjustment process will be stop‐
ped. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. Yo
u can stop the adjustment process bypress‐
ing one of the memory function position
switches. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
ch ildren activate the easy entry andexit
fe ature‑
Children could become trapped if they acti‐
va te the easy entry ‑ andexitfeature, particu‐
lar lywhen unat tended. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. If
th e easy entry andexitfeature is active, the
st eering wheel will mo veupwards and the driv‐
er's seat will mo veback in thefo llowing situa‐
tions:
R you swit chthe ignition off with the driver's
door open
R you open the driver's door with the ignition
switched off
% The steering wheel will then mo veupwards
on ly if it is not already as high as it will go.
The driver's seat will then mo vebackwards only if it is not already at
there ar of the seat
adjustment range.
The steering wheel and the driver's seat will
mo veback tothe last drive position in thefo l‐
lowing cases:
R you swit chthe po wer supp lyor the ignition
on when the driver's door is closed
R you close the driver's door with the ignition
switched on
The last drive position will be sa ved when:
R you swit chthe ignition off.
R you sa vethe seat settings via the memory
function.
If yo u press one of the memory function memory
position switches, the adjustment process will
be stopped. 108
Seats and stowing