Mercedes-Benz C User manual

Owner's Manual
C-Class
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Thank you for choosing Mercedes-
Benz.
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself
with your Mercedes-Benz and read the
Owner's Manual. This will help you to ob-
tain the maximum pleasure from your ve-
hicle and to avoid endangering yourself
and others.
Items of optional equipment are marked
with an asterisk *. The equipment in your
vehicle may vary, depending on the model,
country specifications and availability.
Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its
vehicles to the state of the art and there-
fore reserves the right to introduce
changes in design, equipment and techni-
cal features at any time. You cannot,
therefore, base any claims on the data, il-
lustrations or descriptions in this Owner's
Manual.
The Owner's Manual, Brief Instructions
and the Service Booklet belong with the
vehicle. You should always keep them in
the vehicle and pass them on to the new
owner if you sell the vehicle.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre if you have any questions.
The technical documentation team at
DaimlerChrysler AG wishes you safe and
pleasant motoring.
iYou can also get to know the major fea-
tures of your C-Class in the interactive Owner's
Manual on the Internet at:
www.mercedes‑benz.de/betriebsanlei-
tung
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Index ........................... 3
Introduction . ................... 17
At a glance . . ................... 21
Safety ......................... 45
Controls ....................... 75
Operation . . . .................. 191
Practical advice ................ 221
Technical data ................. 311
Contents
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7G‑TRONIC .....................114
A
ABS ............................68
Display message ..............246
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........246
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 226, 228
Warning lamp ................259
Acceleration
Technical data ................319
Accident
Notes ......................267
Active Light System .............102
Adaptive brake lamps ............68
Additional speedometer
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........136
Additional turn signal (exterior
mirrors) .......................285
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sports mode ...............147
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sporty driving mode
Indicator lamp ................257
Air distribution
Setting (Thermatic) . . . .........156
Setting (Thermotronic) .........165
Air filter
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Airbag ..........................47
Activation . . . .................49
Control unit . . .................49
Driver's ......................52
Driver's knee airbag . . ..........53
Front ........................52
Front passenger ...............52
How the airbags work . ..........52
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn-
ing lamp ....................258
Sidebags .....................53
System ......................50
Windowbags . .................54
Air-conditioning system
see Thermatic, Thermotronic
Airflow
Setting (Thermatic) . . . .........157
Setting (Thermotronic) .........165
Air-recirculation mode
Thermatic . . . ................158
Thermotronic ................167
Antifreeze concentration .........333
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ...............71
Ashtray .......................185
ASSYST PLUS ..................215
ATA ............................71
Switching off the alarm ..... 71, 266
Audible warning signal ...........266
Audio
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......132
AUTO lights
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............240
Automatic car wash .............217
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yourself .........113
Driving tips . . ................115
Emergency running mode .......270
Malfunction . . ................270
Manoeuvring . ................116
Oil level .....................198
One-touch gearshifting .........113
Program selector button ........115
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ........................281
Index
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Selector lever positions ........112
Shift ranges . . ................114
Trailer towing ................116
Working on the vehicle .........116
Axle load, maximum permissible . . 325
B
Ball coupling
Folding in . . . ................213
Folding out . . ................211
BAS ............................68
Battery
Changing (key) ...............283
Charging ....................302
Check lamp (key) ..............77
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . 79
Checking (key) ................77
Disconnecting ................302
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 247, 254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 238, 243
Maintenance (vehicle) . .........301
Reconnecting ................303
Removing/fitting ..............302
Vehicle battery ...............301
Belt force limiters
Activation . . . .................49
Belt height adjustment ...........96
Belt tensioners
Activation . . . .................49
Belt warning ....................96
Bio-diesel ......................194
Bi-xenon bulb ..................287
Bonnet
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........245
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............237
Opening/closing ..............195
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . ................196
Boot
Emergency unlocking . .........280
Opening (automatically) .........81
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . 80
Boot lid
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........245
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............237
Brake
Warning lamp ................261
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .....................333
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........247
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............228
Brake lamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............241
Brake lamps ...................285
Adaptive .....................68
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........251
Brake system
Parking brake ................111
Brakes
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........247
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............238
Bulbs
Changing the front . . . .... 284, 286
Changing the rear ........ 284, 289
Front ...................284- 285
Rear ....................284- 285
C
Care ..........................217
Automatic car wash . . .........217
Headlamps . . ................218
High-pressure cleaners .........218
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Parktronic . . . ................219
Plastic trim . . ................219
Rear window . ................218
Side windows ................218
CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................132
Central locking
Automatic (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................139
KEYLESS GO . ..............78-79
Central locking/unlocking button ..80
Central unlocking
Key .........................76
KEYLESS GO . ..............78-79
Centre console
Lower section .................39
Upper section .................38
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child seat
Automatic recognition . ..........63
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ........................258
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
ISOFIX .......................64
Recommendations . . . ..........61
Suitable positions ..............59
Child-proof locks
Rear doors . . . .................66
Side windows (rear) . . ..........67
Children
In the vehicle . .................56
Restraint systems ..............56
Cigarette lighter ................185
COC documents (EC CERTIFI-
CATE OF CONFORMITY) ..........328
Cockpit
Overview .............. 16, 24, 26
Collapsible wheel
Technical data ................323
Combination switch ..............99
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lamps
Convenience closing ............107
Convenience opening/closing
feature
Air-recirculation mode (Thermatic) 159
Air-recirculation mode
(Thermotronic) ...............167
Coolant ........................198
Checking the level .............198
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 230, 238
Mixture ratio . ................332
Temperature gauge . . . .........119
Warning lamp ................261
Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion
Thermatic . . . ................160
Thermotronic ................168
Cornering lamps ............101- 102
Cornering lights
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........249
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............239
Cruise control ..................140
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
Cup holder .....................177
D
Date
Entering (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . 124
Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................137
Index
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Daytime driving lamps
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Daytime driving lights ............98
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Demisting
Thermatic . . . ................157
Thermotronic ................165
Diesel
Consumption . ................328
Low outside temperatures ......195
Diesel engine
Winter driving ................195
Digital speedometer .............130
Dipped-beam headlamps ..... 98, 285
Changing the bulbs . . . .........286
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............239
Symmetrical . ................210
Display message ................224
Door
Automatic locking ..............79
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 245, 255
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 232, 237
Opening (from the inside) ........79
Door control panel
Overview .....................41
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ..................52
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) ........79
Driver's knee airbag ..............53
Driving abroad .................210
Driving safety system ............67
ABS .........................68
Adaptive brake lamps . ..........68
BAS .........................68
EBV .........................70
ESP .........................69
Driving system .................140
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sports mode .............147
Cruise control ................140
Hill start assist ...............146
Parktronic . . . ................148
Speedtronic . . ................143
Driving tip
Braking .....................207
Driving abroad ................210
Driving on wet roads . . .........209
Fording .....................209
Trailer towing ................212
Winter ......................207
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ........115
DVD Audio/Video
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................132
E
e mark ........................314
Easy-entry feature ...............89
Easy-entry/exit
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......139
Easy-exit feature .................89
EBV ............................70
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............228
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting . . ................314
Electronic brake-power distribu-
tion
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
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Emergency engine starting .......306
Emergency key element
Lost ........................276
Emergency locking
Vehicle .....................280
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................281
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ........270
Emergency unlocking
Boot .......................280
Vehicle .....................279
Engine
Running irregularly . . . .........269
Starting problems .............269
Starting with KEYLESS GO ......109
Starting with the key . . .........108
Stopping with KEYLESS GO . . . . . 111
Stopping with the key . .........111
Technical data ................317
Engine compartment
Cleaning ....................218
Engine diagnostic warning lamp ...262
Engine electronics ..............314
Malfunction . . ................269
Engine number .................316
Engine oil
Checking the oil level (auto-
matic transmission) . . .........198
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . 197
Consumption . ................197
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Filler neck . . . ................198
Filling capacity ...............330
Topping up . . ................198
ESP ............................69
Activating/deactivating .........69
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 234, 246
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 226, 228
Trailer stabilising ...............69
Warning lamp ............ 69, 260
ETS ............................69
Exterior lighting
Dipped-beam headlamps .......285
Licence plate lighting . .........285
Main-beam headlamps .........285
Parking lamps ................285
Turn signals . . ................285
Exterior mirror parking position
Storing ...................92-93
Exterior mirrors
Additional turn signals .........285
Adjusting .....................90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . . 91
Folding in (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................140
Folding in/out (automatically) . . . . 91
Folding in/out (electrically) .......91
Malfunction . . ................275
Parking position ............92-93
Resetting .....................91
Storing settings ................93
Exterior view
Overview .....................22
F
Fire extinguisher ................222
First-aid kit ....................222
Flat tyre
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . 300
Preparing the vehicle . .........291
TIREFIT kit . . . ................291
Floormat ......................189
Fog lamps (extended range) ......102
Fording ........................209
Frequencies
Telephone . . . ................315
Front airbag .....................52
Front bulbs ................284- 285
Front foglamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
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Front foglamps ............. 99, 285
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Front-passenger airbag ...........52
Fuel ..........................328
Diesel ......................194
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Loss .......................268
Petrol ......................193
Vegetable oil methyl ester ......194
Fuel consumption ...........328- 329
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release . . . .........281
Fuel filter
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............230
Fuel line
Malfunction . . ................268
Fuel remaining
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................129
Fuel tank
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............245
Malfunction . . ................268
Fuse allocation chart ............308
Fuse box
Boot .......................309
Dashboard . . . ................308
Engine compartment . . .........308
Fuses .........................307
G
Gearshift program
Manual .....................117
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....313
Glove compartment .............182
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible ....................325
H
Hazard warning lamps ...........100
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) ............84-85
Adjusting (rear) ................86
NECK-PRO . . . .................56
Removing (rear) ................86
Resetting triggered head re-
straints .....................282
Headlamp flasher ...............100
Headlamp mode (automatic) .......98
Headlamp range control .........100
Headlamps
Cleaning ....................218
Cleaning system ..............101
Misted up . . . ................272
Heating
see Thermatic, Thermotronic
High-pressure cleaners ..........218
Hill start assist .................146
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Immobiliser .....................71
Incandescent bulbs
see Bulbs
Indicator and warning lamp
Brakes (red) . . ................261
Coolant .....................261
Engine diagnostic .............262
ESP .................... 69, 260
LIM ........................141
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . 63, 258
Reserve fuel . ................265
Seat belt ....................263
SRS .................... 48, 263
Indicator and warning lamps .....259
Indicator lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp
Instrument cluster ..............118
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......135
Overview (luxury multi-function
steering wheel) ............ 30, 34
Overview (multi-function steer-
ing wheel) . . . ............. 28, 32
Index
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