2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS CABRIOLET Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is a stylish convertible that blends style, performance, and cutting-edge technology in a way that looks like it was made for each other. The E-Class Cabriolet’s sleek and elegant form gives it a timeless appeal and shows how much the brand cares about quality. The soft-top roof is easy to raise or lower, so drivers can enjoy driving in the open air in no time. Inside, you’ll find high-quality materials, advanced entertainment systems, and a variety of driver-assistance features that make driving comfortable and easy. Under the hood, the E-Class Cabriolet comes with a variety of strong and fuel-efficient engines. This gives it a dynamic driving performance that matches its elegant looks. This convertible is the right mix of luxury and fun, making it an attractive choice for people who want a fun and luxurious ride.

At a glance – Cockpit

1. Steering wheel gearshift paddle → 141
2. Combination switch → 112
3. DIRECT SELECT lever → 139
4. Display (multimedia system) → 223
5. Start/Stop button → 132
6. Control panel for the multimedia system → 223
7. Climate control systems → 124
8. Glove box → 101
9. Hazard warning lights → 113
10. Stowage compartment → 100
11. Control elements for the multimedia system → 223
12. Extends/retracts the seat belt extender → 36
13. Opens and closes the soft top → 76
14. Activates and deactivates AIRCAP → 79
15. Stowage compartment → 100
16. Opens and closes the side windows → 71
17. ECO start/stop function → 137
18. Active Parking Assist → 185
19. Sets the vehicle level → 173
20. DYNAMIC SELECT switch → 138
21. PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps → 43,
22. Control panel for the multimedia system → 200
23. Adjusts the steering wheel → 96
24. Control panel for the on-board computer → 200
25. Cruise control lever → 160
26. Unlocks the hood → 315
27. Electric parking brake → 150
28. Light switch → 111
29. Control panel for:
    Active Steering Assist → 168
    Active Lane Keeping Assist → 197
    Parking Assist PARKTRONIC → 177
    Head-up Display → 211

Driving and parking

Driving

Switching on the power supply or ignition using the Start/Stop button

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle, they could:

• Open doors, thereby endangering other
  persons or road users
• Get out of the vehicle and be hit by oncoming traffic
• Operate vehicle equipment
  In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example, by:
• Releasing the parking brake
• Shifting the transmission out of park position
• Starting the engine.
  • Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.
  • When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of children.

WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases causes poisoning.
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space without sufficient ventilation.
Risk of fire caused by flammable material on the exhaust system Flammable materials brought in by either animals
or environmental influences may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the engine or exhaust system.
Therefore, check regularly that there are no flammable materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system.

Requirements:
The SmartKey is located in the vehicle and the SmartKey battery is not discharged.

• To switch on the power supply: press button 1 (USA) or 2 (Canada) once.
  You can activate the windshield wiper, for example.
  The power supply is switched off again if the fol‐lowing conditions are met:
• you open the driver’s door.
• you press buttons 1 (USA) or 2 (Canada) twice.
  To switch on the ignition: press button 1
  (USA) or 2 (Canada) twice.
  The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
  The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met:
  You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes.
  The transmission is in position j. or
  The electric parking brake is applied.
• You press button 1 (USA) or 2 (Canada) once.

Starting the vehicle
Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but‐ton
Requirements:

• The SmartKey is located in the vehicle and the SmartKey battery is not discharged.
• Shift the transmission to position j or i.
• Depress the brake pedal and push button 1 (USA) or 2 (Canada) once.
• If the vehicle does not start: switch off nonessential consumers and press button 1 (USA) or 2 (Canada) once.

Running-in notes
To preserve the engine during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km):

• drive at varying road speeds and engine speeds.
• drive in drive program C or E.
• change gear before the rev counter needle is 1 by 2 of the way to the red area of the rev counter.
• do not shift down a gear manually in order to brake.
• avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at full throttle.
• do not depress the accelerator pedal past the pressure point (kick down).
• only increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed after 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
  This also applies when the engine or parts of the drivetrain have been replaced.
  Please also observe the following running-in notes:
• In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐tain distance is driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effectiveness is not achieved until the end of this teach-in process.
• Brake pads, brake discs and tires that are either new or have been replaced only achieve optimum braking effect and grip after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal.

Notes on driving
WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver’s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

• Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver’s footwell.
• Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
• Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

Parking

Switching off the vehicle

WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot exhaust system parts
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow.

• Park the vehicle so that no flammable material can come into contact with hot vehicle components.
• In particular, do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

• Releasing the parking brake.
• Shifting the transmission out of park position j.
•  Starting the engine.
  In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment.
  Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.
  When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Garage door opener
Programming buttons for the garage door opener

WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases causes poisoning.
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space without sufficient ventilation.

WARNING Risk of injury and entrapment when opening the garage door using the garage door opener
When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, persons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door.
When using the integrated garage door opener, always make sure that nobody is within the sweep of the garage door.

Only operate the garage door opener on the following garage doors:

• Garage doors with a safety stop and revers‐ ing feature.
• Garage doors that conform to the current U.S. safety standards.
  Requirements:
• The vehicle is parked outside of the garage.
• The engine is switched off.

Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake function (applying automatically)

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

• Releasing the parking brake.
• Shifting the transmission out of park position j.
• Starting the engine.
  In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment.
• Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
  The electric parking brake is applied if the transmission is in position j and one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• The engine is switched off.
• The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat and the driver’s door is opened.
  To prevent application: pull the handle of the
  electric parking brake.
  In the following situations, the electric parking brake is also engaged:
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing the vehicle to a standstill.
• The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle stationary.
• Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle stationary.
  This is only the case if one of the following conditions is also fulfilled:
• The engine is switched off.
• The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat and the driver’s door is opened.
• There is a system malfunction.
• The power supply is insufficient.
• The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

Electric parking brake function (releasing automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The engine is running.
• The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat.
• The transmission is in position h or k and you depress the accelerator pedal or you shift from transmission position j to h or k.
• If the transmission is in position k, the trunk lid must be closed.
  If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• You move the transmission out of transmission position j or you have previously driven faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
• If the transmission is in position k, the trunk lid must be closed.

FAQ