Mercedes-Benz 2018 S-Class Cabriolet Owner's manual

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S-Class Cabriolet
Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
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Welcome to theworld of Mercedes-Benz
Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer
vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning
notices in this Operator's Manual. Disregarding
them may lead to damage to thevehicle or per‐
sonal injury.
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the instructions is not coveredby the Mercedes-
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RDigital Operator's Manual
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REquipment-dependent supplements
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At aglance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 10
Overhead control panel ................................ 12
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14
Control settings in therear compartment .....16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes............................................. 21
Protecting the environment .......................... 21
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....................... 21
Operator's Manual ........................................22
Service and vehicle operation ......................23
Operating safety ...........................................24
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components .....................................25
Diagnostics connection ................................ 26
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 27
Correct use of thevehicle ............................. 27
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 27
Reporting safety defects ...............................27
Limited Warranty .......................................... 28
QR codes fortherescue card ....................... 28
Data storage .................................................28
Copyright ...................................................... 32
Occupant safety......................................... 33
Restraint system ...........................................33
Seat belts ..................................................... 35
Airbags ......................................................... 40
Roll bar .........................................................48
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 48
Children in thevehicle ..................................50
Notes on pets in thevehicle .........................56
Opening and closing .................................. 57
SmartKey ...................................................... 57
Doors ............................................................ 61
Trunk ............................................................ 65
Side windows ................................................ 71
Soft top .........................................................76
Anti-theft protection .....................................82
Seats and stowing ..................................... 84
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 84
Seats ............................................................ 85
Steering wheel ..............................................94
Using the memory function .......................... 96
Stowage areas .............................................. 98
Cup holder .................................................. 103
Ashtray and cigarette lighter .......................104
Sockets ....................................................... 105
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with theexterior antenna .. 106
Installing or removing thefloor mats ..........108
Light and visibility ................................... 109
Exterior lighting .......................................... 109
Interior lighting ............................................ 114
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 115
Mirrors ........................................................ 117
Operating the sun visors ............................. 120
Climate control ......................................... 121
Overview of climate control systems ..........121
2Contents
Operating the climate control system ......... 121
Driving and parking ................................. 128
Driving ........................................................ 128
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................136
Automatic transmission .............................. 137
Refueling .................................................... 140
Parking .......................................................142
Driving and driving safety systems .............. 151
Instrument Display and on-board
computer.................................................. 204
Instrument Display overview ...................... 204
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................205
Operating the on-board computer .............. 205
Overview of displays in the multifunction
display ........................................................ 207
Adjusting the instrument lighting ................207
Menus and submenus ................................ 208
Head-up Display .......................................... 214
Voice Control System ............................... 216
Notes on operating safety ...........................216
Operation ....................................................216
Using theVoice Control System effec‐
tively ........................................................... 218
Essential voice commands .......................... 219
Multimedia system .................................. 229
Overview and operation .............................. 229
System settings .......................................... 238
ENERGIZING comfort .................................. 250
Navigation .................................................. 252
Telephone ...................................................276
Online and Internet functions ..................... 291
Media ......................................................... 298
Radio .......................................................... 310
Sound ......................................................... 318
Maintenance and care ............................. 321
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........321
Engine compartment .................................. 322
Cleaning and care ....................................... 328
Breakdown assistance ............................ 339
Emergency ..................................................339
Flat tire ....................................................... 339
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 345
Towstarting or towing away ....................... 350
Electrical fuses ........................................... 355
Wheels and tires ...................................... 359
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................359
Regular checking of wheels and tires ......... 359
Notes on snow chains ................................ 360
Tire pressure ...............................................361
Loading thevehicle .....................................367
Tire labeling ................................................ 371
Definition of termsfor tires and loading ..... 376
Changing a wheel .......................................379
Technical data .......................................... 389
Notes on technical data .............................. 389
Vehicle electronics .....................................389
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................391
Operating fluids .......................................... 393
Contents 3
Vehicle data ................................................ 399
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps ............................................... 401
Display messages .......................................401
Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 445
Index ......................................................... 462
4Contents
6At aglance – Cockpit
1Steering wheel gearshift paddle 139
2Combination switch 110
3DIRECT SELECT lever 137
4PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps 45,
45
5Display (multimedia system) 229
6Start/Stop button 129
7Climate control systems 121
8Glove box 100
9Stowage compartment 99
ACup holder 103
BHazard warning lights 111
CExtends therear seat head restraints 88
DParking Assist PARKTRONIC 180
EControl elements forthe multimedia system 230
FOpens and closes the soft top 76
GActivates and deactivates AIRCAP 78
HOpens and closes the side windows 71
IActive Parking Assist 188
JSets thevehicle level 176
KDYNAMIC SELECT switch 136
LECO start/stop function 135
MControl panel forthe multimedia system 205
NAdjusts thesteering wheel 94
OControl panel for:
on-board computer 205
Operates cruise control 161
Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 164
PUnlocks the hood 322
QElectric parking brake 147
RLight switch 109
SControl panel for:
Active Steering Assist 169
Active Lane Keeping Assist 202
At aglance – Cockpit 7
Night View Assist 197
Head-up Display 214,
214
Seat belt extender 38
8At aglance – Cockpit
Instrument Display in theWidescreen Cockpit
10 At aglance – Warning and indicator lamps
1Speedometer 204
2AIR BODY CONTROL malfunctioning 454
3#! Turn signal light 110
4Multifunction display 207
5Tachometer 204
6åESP®OFF 447
÷ESP®447
7KHigh beam 110
LLow beam 109
TParking lights 109
8?Coolant too hot/cold 456
9Coolant temperature gauge 204
A·Distance warning 454
BÐSteering assistance malfunction 455
C#Electrical malfunction 456
DBrakes (red) 447
$USA only
JCanada only
EüSeat belt is not fastened 454
FFuel level display
G8Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location
indicator
456,
456
HRRear fog light 110
I6Restraint system 34
J%Indicator lamp has no function
K;Check Engine 456
LElectric parking brake applied (red) 447
FUSA only
!Canada only
MhTire pressure monitoring system 460
N!ABS malfunction 447
O!Electric parking brake (yellow) 447
At aglance – Warning and indicator lamps 11
12 At aglance – Overhead control panel
1pSwitches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
114
2cSwitches the front interior lighting on/off 114
3uSwitches therear interior lighting on/off 114
4|Switches the automatic lighting control
on/off
114
5pSwitches theright-hand reading lamp
on/off
114
6Sun visors 120
7Inside rearview mirror 118
8Glasses compartment 100
9ïMB Info call button (mbrace®)290
AGSOS button (mbrace®)289
BFBreakdown assistance call button
(mbrace®)
290
At aglance – Overhead control panel 13
14 At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1Adjusts the seats electrically 85
2Switches the seat heater on/off 90
3Switches the seat ventilation on/off 92
4Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driv‐
er’s seat
87
5Sets the memory function 96
6WOpens/closes therear left side window 71
7WOpens/closes the left side window 71
8Adjusts and folds the outside mirrors out/in
electrically
117
9Opens/closes the trunk lid 65
AWOpens/closes theright side window 71
BWOpens/closes therear right side window 71
COpens the door 61
D&Locks thevehicle 62
E%Unlocks thevehicle 62
FSeat adjustment using the multimedia system 89
GAdjusts the head restraints 87
At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 15
16 At aglance – Control settings in therear compartment
1Stowage compartment in the center console 101
Socket 105
2Cup holder 104
3Stowage compartment in therear armrest 100
4Stowage box in the seat backrest 101
Through-loading feature 102
5Switches therear seat heating on/off 90
At aglance – Control settings in therear compartment 17
18 At aglance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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