Mercedes-Benz C-Class User manual

C-Class
Operator’s Manual
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Trademarks®:
RBabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.
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Incorporated.
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and other countries.
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Operator’s Manual:
GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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for you to follow.
XA number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.
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Display Text in displays, such as the control
system, are printed in the type
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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
RPlease read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
RPlease follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
RPlease pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company
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Index........................................................ 4
Introduction.......................................... 19
At a glance............................................ 25
Safety and security.............................. 35
Controls in detail.................................. 69
Operation............................................ 225
Practical hints.................................... 269
Technical data.................................... 327
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1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS
see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 Emergency calls......................... 173
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System).............. 60
Indicator lamp................................. 295
Messages in the multifunction
display.................................... 281, 282
Accessory weight............................... 252
Accidents............................................ 103
Active head restraints ...................... 52
Air bag deployment........................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid).............. 216
Emergency calls (Telephone).......... 173
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active head restraints......................... 52
Resetting........................................ 308
Adaptive Brake..................................... 61
Additives
Engine oil........................................ 349
Gasoline.......................................... 351
Address change.................................... 20
Air bags................................................. 37
Children............................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment... 216
Front, driver and passenger.............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
............................. 31, 42, 46, 304, 305
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 275
Pelvic................................................ 41
Safety guidelines.............................. 39
Side impact....................................... 40
Window curtain................................. 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant.............................................. 349
Air distribution................................... 197
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires)............................. 252
Air recirculation mode....................... 198
Air volume........................................... 197
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)................... 183
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 288
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu.......................................... 122
Anticorrosion/antifreeze................... 353
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror.... 85
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems................................ 66
Anti-theft alarm system.................... 66
Immobilizer....................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front..................................... 209
Armrest, rear...................................... 210
Ashtrays.............................................. 212
Aspect ratio (tires)............................. 252
Audio menu......................................... 125
Audio system...................................... 136
Adjusting volume............................ 144
Audio and telephone operation....... 136
Audio AUX mode............................. 166
Bluetooth® settings........................ 147
CD mode......................................... 157
Components................................... 137
MP3 mode...................................... 157
Operating safety............................. 137
Radio operation.............................. 148
Satellite radio................................. 152
Switching on and off....................... 144
System settings.............................. 147
Telephone....................................... 167
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors......... 86
Automatic central locking........... 74, 134
Automatic climate control
see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode................. 89
Automatic interior lighting control..... 93
Automatic locking when driving....... 134
Automatic shift program................... 110
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Automatic transmission.................... 106
Automatic shift program................. 110
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)............................................. 114
Gear range indicator....................... 109
Gear ranges.................................... 109
Gear selector lever......................... 107
Gearshifting malfunctions (limp-
home mode)................................... 114
Hill start assist system................... 183
Kickdown........................................ 109
Kickdown (manual shift program)... 114
Manual shift program...................... 112
One-touch gearshifting................... 111
Program mode indicator................. 110
Program mode selector switch
............................................... 110, 112
Shifting procedure.......................... 107
Steering wheel gearshift control..... 111
Transmission position indicator...... 108
Transmission positions................... 108
AUX socket......................................... 166
Axle oils...................................... 346, 347
B
BabySmartTM
Air bag deactivation system.............. 46
Self-test............................................ 47
Back button........................................ 141
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 290
Replacing bulbs.............................. 310
Bar (air pressure unit)........................ 252
BAS (Brake Assist System).................. 61
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition........................... 73
Replacing........................................ 309
Battery, Vehicle.................................. 318
Charging......................................... 319
Jump starting.................................. 320
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 288
Bead (tire)........................................... 252
Beverage holders
see Cup holders
Bluetooth® settings........................... 147
Brake fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 281
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses.............................. 265
High-mounted brake lamp.............. 310
Replacing bulbs.............................. 310
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 280
Brakes................................................. 257
High-performance brake system..... 258
Parking brake................................. 104
Warning lamp......................... 296, 297
Break-in period................................... 226
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center).... 22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for.............. 20
Calls (phone)............................... 127, 167
Can holders
see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................................... 345
Cargo tie-down rings.......................... 207
Carpets, cleaning............................... 267
CD player............................................. 157
Center console
Lower part........................................ 32
Upper part........................................ 31
Central locking
Automatic................................. 74, 134
Locking/unlocking from inside......... 74
Central locking/unlocking switch...... 74
Certification label............................... 328
Children in the vehicle
Air bags............................................ 37
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system.............................................. 46
Blocking of rear window operation... 58
Child safety locks (rear doors).......... 58
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Child seat anchors – LATCH-type..... 57
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off........................... 45, 47
Infant and child restraint systems..... 54
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)................................................ 42
Safety notes...................................... 54
Tether anchorage points................... 56
Top tether................................... 54, 56
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning............................................... 268
Cigarette lighter................................. 213
Clear button........................................ 141
Climate control
see Climate control system
Climate control system..................... 188
Air conditioning, cooling................. 193
Air conditioning refrigerant............. 349
Air distribution................................ 197
Air recirculation mode.................... 198
Air volume...................................... 197
Automatic mode............................. 194
Deactivating system....................... 193
Front defroster............................... 197
Maximum cooling MAX COOL......... 198
Residual engine heat (REST)........... 199
Temperature................................... 194
Clock............................................. 29, 132
Cockpit.................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure............... 252
Collapsible wheel chock.................... 270
COMAND system
see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge.............................. 28
Combination switch............................. 91
Compass............................................. 214
Control system................................... 117
Multifunction display...................... 119
Multifunction steering wheel.......... 117
Resetting to factory settings........... 129
Control system menus....................... 120
AMG............................................... 122
Audio.............................................. 125
Navigation...................................... 125
Service............................................ 128
Settings.......................................... 129
Telephone....................................... 127
Trip computer................................. 120
Control system submenus
Convenience................................... 135
Instrument cluster.......................... 130
Lighting........................................... 132
Time/Date...................................... 132
Vehicle............................................ 134
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature................... 135
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors.................................... 135
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze................ 353
Capacities....................................... 347
Checking level................................ 231
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 286
Temperature gauge......................... 116
Warning lamp.................................. 302
Coolant temperature gauge................ 28
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps... 92
Cruise control..................................... 180
Last stored speed........................... 182
Messages in the mutlifunction
display............................................ 278
Resume function............................. 182
Cup holders......................................... 210
Curb weight........................................ 252
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).... 22
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording...................................... 22
Date, Setting....................................... 132
Daytime running lamp mode............... 90
Setting............................................ 133
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield)...................... 198
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Defroster
Front (Climate control system)....... 197
Rear window................................... 199
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps................................. 133
Interior lighting............................... 134
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving................................... 103
With starting................................... 101
Digital clock
see Clock
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires)............... 244
Displays
Maintenance service indicator........ 261
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 272
Multifunction display...................... 119
Symbol messages........................... 280
Text messages................................ 273
Trip computer................................. 120
Vehicle status message memory.... 128
Vehicle system settings.................. 129
Door control panel............................... 34
Door handles......................................... 34
Doors
Child safety locks............................. 58
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO).... 71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)......... 70
Locking/unlocking from outside....... 70
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 284
Opening from inside.......................... 73
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)........ 219
Unlocking (Mechanical key)............ 306
DOT (Department of
Transportation)................................... 253
Drinking and driving.......................... 256
Driving
Abroad............................................ 260
Hydroplaning.................................. 259
Instructions............................ 100, 256
In winter......................................... 255
Problems........................................ 103
Safety systems................................. 60
Systems.......................................... 180
Through standing water.................. 259
Driving and parking
Safety notes...................................... 99
Driving off................................... 102, 259
Driving safety systems........................ 60
ABS................................................... 60
Adaptive Brake................................. 61
BAS................................................... 61
EBP................................................... 61
ESP®................................................. 61
ETS/4-ETS........................................ 62
Driving systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)................. 183
Cruise control................................. 180
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode.......................... 184
Hill start assist................................ 183
Parktronic system........................... 185
Driving tips, automatic
transmission....................................... 109
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode............................. 184
E
E85 (ethanol fuel)............................... 350
Easy-entry/exit feature............... 84, 135
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning)...................................... 61
Electrical system
Improper work on or modifications... 21
Power outlets.................................. 213
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
Battery, jump starting..................... 320
First aid kit...................................... 270
Flat tire........................................... 314
Hazard warning flasher..................... 92
Roadside Assistance......................... 20
Towing the vehicle.......................... 321
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Emergency calls
Tele Aid........................................... 216
Telephone....................................... 173
Emergency operations
Gear selector lever, unlocking........ 308
Limp-home mode............................ 114
Locking/unlocking the vehicle....... 306
Remote door unlock....................... 219
Trunk lid, emergency release............ 76
Trunk lid, unlocking........................ 306
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control................................ 260
Information label............................. 329
System warranties............................ 19
Engine
Break-in recommendations............. 226
Cleaning......................................... 264
Compartment................................. 228
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 302
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 286
Number........................................... 329
Starting........................................... 100
Turning off...................................... 104
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding............................................ 230
Additives......................................... 349
Checking level................................ 230
Consumption.................................. 229
Messages in the multifunction
display............................................ 289
Oil dipstick...................................... 230
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter................................................ 348
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)... 61
ETS/4-ETS........................................ 62
Messages in the multifunction
display.................................... 273, 281
Warning lamp.................................. 299
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device).................................................. 51
Safety guidelines.............................. 39
Ethanol fuel (E85)............................... 350
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................. 62
Express operation
Panorama roof................................ 203
Power windows................................. 96
Tilt/sliding sunroof......................... 200
Exterior lamp switch............................ 88
Exterior rear view mirrors................... 86
Fold-in function............................... 135
Power folding.................................... 86
Exterior view of vehicle....................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts...................... 49
First aid kit.......................................... 270
Flat tire................................................ 314
Lowering the vehicle....................... 317
Mounting the spare wheel.............. 315
Preparing the vehicle...................... 315
Spare wheel............................ 314, 345
Flexible Fuel Vehicles........................ 350
Floormats............................................ 223
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid.......... 346
Brake fluid...................................... 347
Capacities....................................... 345
Engine coolant................................ 347
Engine oil........................................ 346
Manual transmission oil.................. 346
Power steering fluid........................ 347
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system............................................ 348
Fog lamps.............................................. 90
Messages in the multifunction
display.................................... 290, 292
Replacing bulbs.............................. 310
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors....................................... 135
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil....................................... 346
Front lamps
see Headlamps
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