2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is the perfect mix of style, luxury, and the fun of driving with the top down. This convertible is part of the prestigious C-Class line, and its sleek design, unique grille, and flowing lines give it an air of elegance. With a power-folding fabric roof, the C-Class Cabriolet goes from a stylish coupe to a thrilling open-air ride in a matter of seconds. Inside the cabin, high-quality materials, cutting-edge technology, and expert craftsmanship create an atmosphere that is both beautiful and comfortable. Under the hood, you’ll find a variety of engines that are both powerful and fuel-efficient. They offer thrilling performances and a smooth ride. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet has a lot of cutting-edge safety features and driver-assistance technologies. This gives you peace of mind while you enjoy driving with the top down and the open road ahead.

Multimedia system

Overview and operation

Overview of the multimedia system

WARNING: Risk of distraction from information systems and communications equipment

If you operate information and communication equipment integrated into the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

• Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits.
• If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to the road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.

1.  Touch Control
   • Multimedia system button group on the steering wheel
2. Media display
3. Main function button group
4. Touchpad
5. Control knob
   • Adjusts the volume
   • Switches the sound on/off
     For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with AMG Performance exhaust system:
   • Turn: adjusts the volume
   • Press: switches the multimedia system on/off
6. Power button
   • Switches multimedia system on/off
     For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with AMG Performance exhaust system:
   • Sets the volume of the AMG Performance exhaust system
7. Controller

Notes on the media display
NOTE: Scratches on the display

The display has a highly sensitive, high-gloss surface. There is a risk of it becoming scratched.

• Avoid touching the display.
• Observe the notes on cleaning.

Observe the notes on caring for the interior.
Automatic temperature-controlled switch-off feature: if the temperature is too high, the brightness is initially reduced automatically. The display may then switch off completely for a while.

Caution: If you are wearing polarized sunglasses, it may be difficult to read the display.

Central control elements overview

1. Touch Control
2. Controller
3. Touchpad

Touch Control
Operating Touch Control

1. To call up main functions: press button 1.
2. Press and hold the button 3.
3. To call up favorites: press button 1.
4. Swipe down on Touch Control 2.
5. To open a list: press Touch Control 2.
6. To close a list: press button 3.
7. Swipe right on Touch Control 2.
8. To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left, or right on Touch Control 2.
9. Press Touch Control 2.
10. To move the digital map: swipe in any direction.

Adjusting the volume
On the multifunction steering wheel

1. Turn volume control 1.
   The volume of the current radio or media source is set. The volume of other audio sources can be adjusted separately.
   Adjust this in the following situations:

    

   • during a traffic announcement
   • during a navigation announcement
     The volume of the navigation announcement changes in accordance with the volume of the current media source.
   • during a telephone call
   • when entering or exiting a parking space while using Active Parking Assist
2. Select System in the multimedia system. # Select Audio.
3. Select a volume setting.
4. Set the volume.

Entering characters
Using the character input function

WARNING: Risk of distraction from information systems and communications equipment

If you operate information and communication equipment integrated into the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

• Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits.
• If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to the road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.
Use the character input function in the following situations, for example:

• Renaming a favorite
• Entering a POI or address
• Making a phone call

The following functions are available:

• Selecting a character in the character bar
• Writing a character on the touchpad

Character input can be started with a control element and resumed with another.

On the Touch Control and Controller: select the characters in the character bar.
Depending on the target entry, the following characters are available:

• The full set of characters is shown
• Only those characters which are useful for the current input string are shown Other characters are grayed out.
• On the touchpad: select the characters in the character bar.
• Write the characters on the touch-sensitive surface of the touchpad.
• Handwriting recognition supports you by means of character suggestions and a read-aloud function.

Examples of character entries:

1. Renaming a favorite
2. Entering a POI or an address using a free or step-by-step search
3. Entering a web address

Route guidance

Notes on route guidance
WARNING: Risk of distraction from operating integrated communication equipment while the vehicle is in motion.

If you operate communication equipment integrated into the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

• Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits.
• If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to the road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.
Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over multimedia system driving instructions. The following driving instructions can be used:

• Navigation announcements
• Route guidance displays
• Lane recommendations

If you do not follow the driving instructions or if you leave the calculated route, a new route is calculated automatically. Driving instructions may differ from the actual road and traffic conditions if:

• The route is diverted
• The direction of a one-way street has been changed

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey as well as the prevailing traffic conditions. The route may differ from the ideal route due to the following:

• Roadworks
• Incomplete digital map data

Notes on GPS reception
The correct function of the navigation system depends amongst other things on GPS reception. In certain situations, GPS reception can be impaired, defective, or even not possible, e.g. in tunnels or in parking garages.

Changing direction overview
There are three phases when changing direction:

• Preparation phase
  If there is enough time between the changes of direction, the multimedia system prepares you for the upcoming change of direction. A navigation announcement is issued, e.g. “Prepare to turn right”. The map appears in full-screen mode.
• Announcement phase
  The multimedia system announces the upcoming change of direction, e.g. by announcing “Turn right in 300 ft (100 m)”.
  The display is split into two parts. The map is displayed on the left; on the right, there is a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D image of the upcoming change of direction.
• Change-of-direction phase
  The multimedia system announces the imminent change of direction, e.g. by announcing “Now turn right”.
  The display is split into two parts. The vehicle successfully changed direction when the light-color bar on the right drops down to 0 feet (0 m) and the current vehicle position symbol reached the highlighted change-of-direction point.
  When the change of direction is complete, the map appears in full-screen mode.

Caution:  Changes of direction are also shown in the Instrument Display.

Lane recommendations overview
This display appears for multi-lane roads.
If the digital map contains the relevant data, the multimedia system can display lane recommendations for the next two changes of direction.

FAQ’s