Mercedes-benz C-Coupe 2015 Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung

C-ClassCoupeOperator's ManualOrder no. 65150815 13 Part no. 20458445 00 Edition A 2015É20458445001ËÍ2045844500C-Class Coupe

Distance warning (warning lamp) ... 244DISTRONIC PLUSActivation conditions ... 162Deactivating ...

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar supportYou can adjust the contour of the front seatbackrests individually to provide optimumsupport for your back.:To raise

Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched o

Problems with the seat ventilationProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat ventilation hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot besw

wheel up or down or try to move it in thefore-and-aft direction.Adjusts the steering wheel electri-cally:To adjust the steering wheel height;To adjust

orRyou press the Start/Stop button once onvehicles with KEYLESS-GOWhen you close the driver's door with theignition switched on, the steering whe

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position1 or 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 133).XPress button : for the left-hand exteriormirror or button ; for t

Exterior mirror pushed out of positionIf an exterior mirror has been pushed out ofposition, proceed as follows:XVehicles without electrically foldinge

iIf you shift the transmission to anotherposition, the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side returns to the driving posi-tion.Using the memory b

XAdjust the seat (Y page 96).XOn the driver's side, adjust the steeringwheel (Y page 101)and the exterior mirrors(Y page 102).XBriefly press the

Useful information ... 108Exterior lighting ... 108Interior lighting ...

Symmetrical low beam ... 108Wet road surface ... 156DVD video (on-board computer) ... 197Dynamic handling pa

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Automatic headlamp modeGWARNINGWhen the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam headlamps may not be switched onautomatically if there is fog, snow or

with the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps.XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turnthe SmartKey in the ignition lock to position2 or start the engi

High-beam headlampsXTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock toposition 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switc

The cornering light function improves the illu-mination of the road over a wide angle in thedirection you are turning, enabling better vis-ibility in

In particular, the detection of obstacles canbe restricted if there is:Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain orsnowRdirt on the sensors or the

Automatic interior lighting controlXTo activate/deactivate: press the |button.When the automatic interior lighting con-trol is activated, the button i

bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-age.Marks on the glass tube reduce the servicelife of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tubewith your ba

XTurn housing cover : counter-clockwiseand pull it out.XTurn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise andpull it out.XTake the bulb out of bulb holder ;.XInser

XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.XInsert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turnit clockwise.XAlign housing cover : and turn it clock-wise until i

Exterior lightingSetting options ... 108see LightsExterior mirrorsAdjusting ...102Dippi

:Backup Light;Brake lamp=Parking lamp/brake lampXPress the respective bulb :, ; or = backand turn it counter-clockwise to remove itfrom the bulb holde

prevent you from observing the traffic condi-tions.Replacing the wiper bladesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf the windshield wipers begin to move whil

Problems with the windshield wipersProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe windshield wipersare jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, ma

Useful information ... 122Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 122Operati

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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate controlCanada only:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 126);Defrosts the windshield (Y page 127)=Switches

USA only:Sets the temperature, left (Y page 126);Defrosts the windshield (Y page 127)=Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 128)?Switches cooling wi

ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECObutton (Y page 139).iThe ECO start/stop function is not avail-able on AMG vehicles.Operating the climate co

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe ¿

bDirects the airflow through thedefroster, center and side air vents3aDirects air through the defroster andfootwell vents_Directs the airflow through

Heatingsee Climate controlHigh-beam headlampsChanging bulbs ... 116Display message ... 217Switchin

restored. Air-recirculation mode remainsdeactivated.orXPress the à button.The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goesout. Airflow and air distribution are

Problems with the rear window defrosterProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe rear windowdefroster has deactiva-ted prematurely or ca

Setting the center air vents:Center air vent, left;Center air vent, right=Center vent thumbwheel, right?Center vent thumbwheel, leftXTo open/close: tu

Useful information ... 132Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle... 132

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DrivingImportant safety notesGWARNINGObjects in the driver's footwell can restrict thepedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.The operating an

Key for the vehicle. The ignition is notswitched on. The engine cannot be started.KEYLESS-GOGeneral notesRDo not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:-with electro

XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop button : twice.i The power supply is switched off again if:Rthe driver's door is opened andRyou pres

iThe Start/Stop button can be used tostart the vehicle without inserting theSmartKey into the ignition lock. The Start/Stop button must be inserted in

The engine starts automatically when thedriver wants to pull away again. The ECOstart/stop function thereby helps you toreduce the fuel consumption an

Standing lamps ... 110Switching the daytime runninglamps on/off (on-board com-puter) ...

C 350 and C 350 4MATICIf the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N,the ECO start/stop function switches off theengine automatically.The ECO star

Rthe vehicle starts to roll.Rthe brake system requires this.Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-ates from the set range.Rthe system detects

Problems with the engineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine is not run-ning smoothly and ismisfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electroni

Transmission position and drive pro-gram display:Transmission position display;Drive program displayThe current position of the selector lever isshown

ANeutralDo not shift the transmission to Nwhile driving. The transmissioncould otherwise be damaged.No power is transmitted from theengine to the driv

iFor further information on the automaticdrive program, see (Y page 144).XPress program selector button : repeat-edly until the letter for the desired

Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ onMAG vehicles) is characterized by the follow-ing:Rsporty engine and automatic transmissionsettingsRthe vehi

and deceleration. To do this, the automatictransmission shifts down one or moregears.Manual drive programSwitching on the manual drive programThe manu

DownshiftingXBriefly press the selector lever to the lefttowards D–.orXPull the left-hand steering wheel paddleshifter (Y page 144).The automatic tran

Removing a wheel ... 328Securing the vehicle against roll-ing away ... 326MP3Operation ...

Problems with the transmissionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

You must make sure that fuel does not comeinto contact with your skin, eyes or clothingand that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuelvapors. Keep fu

XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuelpump nozzle into the tank, hook in placeand refuel.XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzleswitches off

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.The fuel line or the fuel tank

To ensure that the vehicle is secured againstrolling away unintentionally:Rthe parking brake must be applied.Rthe transmission must be in position P a

XTo apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.When the engine is running, the $ (USAonly) or J (Canada only) indicator lamplights up in the instrument clu

affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-ment.The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-dent is greatly increased when you drink ortake drugs

RAccelerationAcceleration (evaluation of all accelera-tion processes):-The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,especially at higher speeds-The bar emp

Wet roadsIf you have driven for a long time in heavy rainwithout braking, there may be a delayed reac-tion from the brakes when braking for the firstt

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you onlyhave brake pads/linings installed on yourvehicle which have been approved forMercedes-Benz vehicles or which cor

Problem (malfunction) ... 91Resetting ... 91Parking ...

Winter drivingGWARNINGIf you shift down on a slippery road surface inan attempt to increase the engine's brakingeffect, the drive wheels could lo

Do not use cruise control:Rin road and traffic conditions which do notallow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.in heavy traffic or on winding roadsR

XPress the cruise control lever up : for ahigher speed or down ; for a lower speed.XTo adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre-ments (1 km/h increments):

Continue to drive carefully and be ready tobrake, in particular when warned to do so byDISTRONIC PLUS.GWARNINGDISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with

warranties, and is not permitted by theFCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use inany non-approved way.Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could

mine by the position of the acceleratorpedal.Pulling awayXIf the vehicle in front pulls away: removeyour foot from the brake pedal.XBriefly pull the c

XShift the transmission to position P to pre-vent the vehicle from rolling away.DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. The warn-ing message in the multifuncti

XTo increase: turn control ; in direction=.DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greaterdistance between your vehicle and thevehicle in front.XTo decrease:

Example: vehicles with automatic transmission:Vehicle in front, if detected;Specified minimum distance to the vehi-cle in front; adjustable=Own vehicl

Cornering, going into and coming out of abendThe ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-cles when cornering is limited. Your vehiclemay brake unexpe

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)Important safety notes ... 348RefuelingFuel gauge ... 31Impor

Crossing vehiclesDISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detectvehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat-ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights withcrossing t

HOLD functionGeneral notesThe HOLD function can assist the driver in thefollowing situations:Rwhen pulling away, especially on steepslopesRwhen maneuv

Rthe driver's door is open and the driver'sseat belt is unfastened.Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-matically switched off by

XTo cancel: pull the left steering wheel pad-dle shifter (Y page 144).orXTo confirm: pull the right steering wheelpaddle shifter (Y page 144).The RACE

safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park-ing space. When maneuvering, parking orpulling out of a parking space, make sure thatthere are no persons

Rear sensorsCenter Approx. 48 in (approx.120 cm)Corners Approx. 32 in (approx.80 cm)Minimum distanceCenter Approx. 8 in (approx.20 cm)Corners Approx.

If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC isdeactivated. Parking Guidance is also deacti-vated.iPARKTRONIC is automatically activatedwhen you turn the

Problems with PARKTRONICProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:Rthat are parallel to the direction of travelRthat are on straight roads, not bendsRthat are on the same level

ParkingXStop the vehicle when the parking spacesymbol shows the desired parking space inthe instrument cluster.XShift the transmission to position R.T

Service menu (on-board com-puter) ... 200Service productsBrake fluid ...

anceance CanceledCanceled message appears in the mul-tifunction display.Rear view cameraGeneral notes:Rear view cameraRear view camera : is an optical

ATTENTION ASSISTImportant safety notesATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to thedriver. It might not always recognize fatigueor increasing inattentiveness

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warningdisplay in the exterior mirrors draws yourattention to vehicles detected in the moni-tored area. If you then

Due to the nature of the system:Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv-ing close to crash barriers or similar solidlane borders.Rthe warning is ca

:Active Lane Keeping Assist cameraIf you select kmkm on the on-board computer inthe Display Unit Speed-/OdometerDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer func-tion

StandardIf StandardStandard is selected, no warning vibrationoccurs if:Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,the warnings are suppressed for

This device has been approved by the FCCas a "Vehicular Radar System". The radarsensor is intended for use in an automotiveradar system only

the bumpers, have the function of the sensorschecked at a qualified specialist workshop.Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not workproperly.Indicator and

Either a very slight course-correcting brakeapplication, or none at all, may occur if:Rthere are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crashbarriers, located on

The system may be impaired or may not func-tion if:Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-cient illumination of the road, or due tosnow, rain,

Stowage compartmentsArmrest (under) ... 249Cup holders ... 253Glove box ...

iA further lane-correcting brake applica-tion can only occur after your vehicle hasreturned to the original lane.No lane-correcting brake application

Useful information ... 190Important safety notes ... 190Displays and operation ... 190Menus

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The coolant temperature gauge is in theinstrument cluster on the left-hand side.Under normal operating conditions and withthe specified coolant level,

Left control panel=;RCalls up the menu and menu bar9:Press briefly:RScrolls in listsRSelects a submenu or functionRIn the AudioAudio menu: selects ast

Menu bar ; disappears after a few seconds.Text field : shows the selected menu orsubmenu as well as display messages.iYou can set the time using the a

The From ResetFrom Reset trip computer is automati-cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or99,999 miles.Displaying the range and current fuelco

"From start" trip computer, the values inthe ECO display are also reset.Navigation system menuDisplaying navigation instructionsIn the NaviN

able to complete the next two changes ofdirection without changing lane.Lane not recommended ?: you will not beable to complete the next change of dir

If you press and hold 9 or :, the rapidscrolling speed is increased. Not all audiodrives or data carriers support this function.If track information i

Publication detailsInternetFurther information about Mercedes-Benzvehicles and about Daimler AG can be foundon the following websites:http://www.mbusa

Warning lamp ... 245Warning message ... 311TiresAspect ratio (definition) ... 324Av

Rejecting or ending a callXPress the ~ button on the steeringwheel.You can end or reject a call even if you are notin the TelTel menu.Dialing an entry

Displaying the assistance graphicXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Assist.Assist. menu.XPress 9 or : to select Assist.Assi

XPress the a button.The current selection is displayed.XTo activate/deactivate: press the abutton again.When PRE-SAFE®Brake is deactivated, theassista

RCalling up display messages(Y page 208)RChecking the tire pressure electronically(Y page 309)RCalling up the service due date(Y page 276)Settings men

XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Sett.Sett. menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select theLightsLights submenu.XPress a to c

VehicleActivating/deactivating the automaticdoor locking mechanismXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Sett.Sett. menu.XPress

XPress the : or 9 button to select theEasy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exit function.If the Easy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exit function is activa-ted, the vehicl

XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the AMGAMG menu.Upshift indicator UPUP = indicates that theengine has reached the overrevvin

Stopping the RACETIMERXPress the % button on the steeringwheel.XPress a to confirm YesYes.The RACETIMER interrupts timing when youstop the vehicle and

This function is only available if you havestored at least two laps and have stopped theRACETIMER.XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to s

Trip computer (on-board com-puter) ... 193Trip odometerCalling up ...

Display messagesGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified fo

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thusincrease.If ESP®is not ope

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$(USAonly)J(Canadaonly)Brake immediatelyBrake immediatelyA malfunction has occurred while

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPRE-SAFEPRE-SAFEFunctions Cur‐Functions Cur‐rentlyrently LimitedLimited SeeSeeOperator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6FrontFront LeftLeft Malfunc‐Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequired or FrontFro

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag DisabledAirbag DisabledSeeSee Operator'sOperato

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFor further information about the Occupant Classification System,see (Y page 47).Front Pa

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-tem checks have been co

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftTurn SignalTurn Signal orCheck Front RightCheck Front Ri

WheelsChanging a wheel ... 325Checking ... 303Cleaning ...

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheckCheck LeftLeft ReverseReverseLampLamp or CheckCheckRight Reverse LampRight Reverse

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbSwitch Off LightsSwitch Off LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the ve

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?Coolant Stop vehi‐Coolant Stop vehi‐cle Switch enginecle Switch engineoffoffThe coolant

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#The battery is not being charged.A warning tone also sounds.Possible causes are:Ra defec

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions4Check Engine OilCheck Engine OilLevelLevel (Add(Add 11 quart)quart)AMG vehicles: the eng

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsëOffOffThe HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.A warning tone also soun

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsBlind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistCurrently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsParking GuidanceParking GuidanceCanceledCanceledParking Guidance is deactivated. Possible

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailableSeeSee Operator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCruise controlCruise controlInoperativeInoperativeCruise control is defective.A warning t

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.The obje

TiresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCorrectCorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at least one

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsWarningWarningTire MalfunctionTire MalfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires has

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsShiftShift toto 'P''P' oror 'N''N'to Start

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions_Front left seatFront left seatbackrest notbackrest notlockedlocked or FrontFrontright se

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÂObtain a New KeyObtain a New KeyThe SmartKey needs to be replaced.XVisit a qualified spe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÂKey Not DetectedKey Not Detected(white display mes-sage)The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be det

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsüThe red seat belt warn-ing lamp flashes and anintermittent audiblewarning sounds.The driver or fr

Safety systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake systemwarning lamp comes onwhile the engine

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS,

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.EBD is not

You could jeopardize the operating safety ofyour vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheelsas well as accessories relevant to safetywhich have not bee

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷äThe yellow ESP®warn-ing lamp flashes whilethe vehicle is in motion.ESP®or traction control has i

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷ä åThe yellow ESP®andESP®OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS,

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP®andESP®OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, PRE‑SAFE®,

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp lights up whilethe engine is runningand the coolant tem-perature ga

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.The coolant level is too low.I

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is notblocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.XC

TiresProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionshThe yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pres

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Useful information ... 248Loading guidelines ... 248Stowage areas ...

Information for customers in Califor-niaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or l

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Stowage areasStowage spacesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf you do not correctly store objects in thevehicle interior, they can slip or be flungaround

Stowage netStowage nets are located in the front-passenger footwell and on the left-hand sideof the trunk.Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 248)a

Folding the seat backrest backXMove the driver's or front-passenger seatforward if necessary.!Make sure that the seat belt does notbecome trapped

:Bag hookStowage well under the trunk floorThe TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. arelocated in the stowage compartment.XTo open: pull handle : u

Attaching the roof carrierVehicles with a steel roofVehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/slid-ing panelXOpen covers : carefully in the direct

Sun visorsOverviewGWARNINGIf the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is foldedup when the vehicle is in motion, you could beblinded by incident light. T

XTo re-install the insert: press insert =into the holder until it engages.XTo close: briefly press cover : at thefront.The cover moves back.Rear-compa

Socket in the rear-compartment centerconsoleXPull cover ; out by its top edge.XLift up the cover of socket :.115 V socketImportant safety notesGDANGER

Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.Features257Stowage and featuresZ

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-63

Problems with the 115 V power socketProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe warning lamp onthe 115 V power socketis not lit.The on-boa

The mbrace systemTo adjust the volume during a call, proceed asfollows:XPress the W or X button on the mul-tifunction steering wheel.orXUse the volume

General notesAn emergency call is dialed automatically if anair bag or Emergency Tensioning Device istriggered.iYou cannot end an automatically trig-g

XPress Roadside Assistance button :.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistancebutt

If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:Rcurren

work is available and data transfer is pos-sible.iThe destination download function canonly be used if the vehicle is equipped witha navigation system

USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can belocked via:Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online"sectionRthe telephone application (e.g. for iP

complete. If necessary, you will be contactedat a later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or phone.Another function of the vehicle remote mal-func

Triggering the vehicle alarmWith this function, you can trigger the vehi-cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarmsounds and the exterior ligh

XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 133).XSelect one of buttons ; to ? to use tocontrol the garage door drive.XTo start pro

If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-tronics, the general operating permit is ren-dered invalid.!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:Rt

Proceed as follows:Rif you live in CanadaRif you have difficulties programing thegarage door opener (regardless of whereyou live) when using the progr

Garage door system with a rolling code:indicator lamp : flashes green.The transmitter will transmit a signal as longas the button is pressed. The tran

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Useful information ... 272Engine compartment ... 272ASSYST PLUS ... 276

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!Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XMake sure th

Example: AMG vehiclesXPark the vehicle on a level surface.To check the oil level with the engine atoperating temperature, switch the engineoff and wai

XReplace cap : on the filler neck and turnclockwise.Ensure that the cap locks into placesecurely.XCheck the oil level again with the oil dip-stick (Y

GWARNINGWindshield washer concentrate could ignite ifit comes into contact with hot engine compo-nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk offire a

Displaying service messagesXSwitch on the ignition.XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Serv.Serv. menu.XPress the 9 or : but

requirements of the next emissions test dur-ing the main inspection.Qualified specialist workshopAn authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified spec

should drive for a few minutes after clean-ing. Braking heats the brake discs and thebrake pads/linings, thus drying them. Thevehicle can then be park

Do not use power washers with circular jetnozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damagedtires or chassis components replaced imme-diately.!Vehicles with d

XUse a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MBTouch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage tothe paintwork quickly and provisionally.Matte finish careIf your vehi

!Do not clean wiper blades too often anddo not rub them too hard. Otherwise, thegraphite coating could be damaged. Thiscould cause wiper noise.!Hold t

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burnyourself. There is a risk of injury.Always be particularly careful around theexhaust tail pipe and the

can lose their shine if chrome polish isused. Use a damp, lint-free cloth insteadwhen cleaning the trim pieces.If the chrome-plated trim pieces are ve

XUse clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-tion.Cleaning the headliner and carpetsXHeadliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brushor a cleaning agent r

Useful information ... 286Where will I find...? ... 286Flat tire ...

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MOExtended tires (tires with run-flatproperties)General notesWith MOExtended tires (tires with run flatcharacteristics), you can continue to driveyour

Limited Warranty!Follow the instructions in this manualabout the proper operation of your vehicleas well as about possible vehicle damage.Damage to yo

TIREFIT kitImportant safety notesTIREFIT is a tire sealant.You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tir

XPull plug ? with the cable and hose A outof the housing.XScrew hose A onto flange B of tire seal-ant bottle :.XPlace tire sealant bottle : head down-

GWARNINGA tire temporarily sealed with tire sealantimpairs the driving characteristics and is notsuitable for higher speeds. There is a risk ofacciden

removal and installation. You should there-fore have all work involving the battery car-ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.GWARNINGWork carri

HEnvironmental noteBatteries contain dangeroussubstances. It is against thelaw to dispose of them withthe household rubbish. Theymust be collected sep

iRemove the SmartKey if you park thevehicle and do not require any electricalconsumers. The vehicle will then use verylittle energy, thus conserving b

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the

ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.RIf the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery tha

XClose cover : of positive terminal ; after removing the jumper cables.XHave the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.iJump-starting is

could otherwise be locked out when push-ing or towing the vehicle.Installing/removing the towing eyeInstalling the towing eyeGWARNINGThe exhaust tail

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the lessee. Exceptions to this representationinclude responses to subpoenas by lawenforcement; by federal, state or local gov-ernment; in connection w

XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-tion lock and remove the SmartKey fromthe ignition lock.XWhen leaving the vehicle, take the Smart-Key or

Before changing a fuseXSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Y page 151).XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in th

XTo open: release cover : at the top andopen it downwards in the direction of thearrow.300FusesBreakdown assistance

Useful information ... 302Important safety notes ... 302Operation ...

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tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-cate that the wheels or tires are damaged.If you suspect that a tire is defective,reduce your speed imme

Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required bylaw. Six indicators are positioned on the tiretread. They are visible once a tread depth ofapproximately á i

M+S tiresGWARNINGM+S tires with a tire tread depth of less thanã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winterand do not provide sufficient traction. T

Tire pressureTire pressure specificationsGWARNINGUnderinflated or overinflated tires pose thefollowing risks:Rthe tires may burst, especially as the l

Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensionsSome tire pressure tables show only the rimdiameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.R18. The rim

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tem, the tire pressure can be checked usingthe on-board computer.The tire temperature and pressure increasewhen the vehicle is in motion. This is depe

:Example: maximum permissible tire pres-sureiThe actual values for tires are vehicle-specific and may deviate from the values inthe illustration.Check

vehicle has tires of a different size than thesize indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation placard or the tire pressure label, youshould determ

If the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning,it may take more than ten minutes for the tirepressure warning lamp to inform you of themalfunction by

the currently set tire pressures as the refer-ence values for monitoring. In most cases, thetire pressure monitor will automaticallydetect the new ref

of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-pants, the fuel and the cargo. You canalso find information about the maximumgross axle weight rating on the f

XStep 1: Locate the statement "The com-bined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." onyour vehicle’s Tire and

Example: steps 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and num

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Step 3 Permissible load andtrailer load/nose-weight (maximumpermissible load rat-ing from the Tire andLoading Information

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-ardsOverview of Tire Quality GradingStandardsUniform Tire Quality Grading Standards areU.S. government specificatio

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 144;Combination switch 110=Instrument cluster 31?HornAPARKTRONIC warning dis-play 171BOverhead cont

ered with ice or snow. Take appropriate carewhen driving.!Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damageto the drive train.TemperatureGWARNINGThe temperatur

Tire size designation, load-bearingcapacity and speed rating:Tire width;Nominal aspect ratio in %=Tire code?Rim diameterALoad bearing indexBSpeed rati

adapt your driving style to the traffic condi-tions.Summer tiresIndex Speed ratingQ up to 100 mph (160 km/h)R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)S up to 112 mph

Load indexiTire data is vehicle-specific and may devi-ate from the data in the example.In addition to the load-bearing index, loadindex : may be impri

Tire characteristicsiTire data is vehicle-specific and may devi-ate from the data in the example.This information describes the type of tirecord and t

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weightrating. The actual load on an axle must neverexceed the gross axle weight rati

Aspect ratioRelationship between tire height and tirewidth in percent.Tire pressureThis is pressure inside the tire applying anoutward force to each s

Changing a wheelFlat tireYou can find information on what to do in theevent of a flat tire in the "Flat tire" section(Y page 286).Informatio

Mounting a wheelPreparing the vehicleXStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery andlevel ground.XApply the parking brake.XBring the front wheels into th

jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.There is a risk of injury.Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-ing point of the vehicle. The bas

Instrument clusterDisplays and controlsFunction Page:Fuel gage;Coolant temperature 190=Speedometer with seg-ments 191Function Page?Multifunction displ

XPosition jack = at jacking point ;.XMake sure the foot of the jack is directlybeneath the jacking point.XTurn crank ? clockwise until jack = sitscomp

XClean the wheel and wheel hub contactsurfaces.XPlace the new wheel on the wheel hub andpush it on.XTighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-ger-tig

Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tiresmay only be used on wheels that have beenspecifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.Only use tires, wheels or accesso

TiresC 250Summer tiresR 16Tires WheelsBA: 205/55 R16 91 W BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)R 17Tires WheelsBA: 225/45 R17 91 W6, 7BA: 7.5

All-weather tiresR17Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+SRA: 245/40 R17 91 H M+S8FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2Wh

R18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S i BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2Wheel offset

Winter tiresR18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S i BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2

All-weather tiresR17Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+SRA: 245/40 R17 91 H M+S8FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2Wh

C 350 4MATICSummer tiresR 17Tires WheelsBA: 225/45 R17 91 W6, 7BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)FA: 225/45 R17 91 WRA: 245/40 R17 91 W7,

R18Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+SRA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S8, 9FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offs

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:÷ ESP®237M SPORT handlingmode in AMG vehicles 238;· Distance warning244=å ESP®OFF237?$ Brakes (USA only)235AJ

R 19Tires WheelsFA: 235/35 ZR19 XLRA: 255/30 ZR19 XL8FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)RA: 9.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)FA: 2

When using an emergency spare wheel orspare wheel of a different size, you must notexceed the maximum speed of 50 mph(80 km/h).Snow chains must not be

Technical dataAll vehicles (except AMG vehicles)"Minispare" emergency spare wheelTires Alloy wheelsT 125/90 R16 98 MTire pressure: 420 kPa (

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XSlide the right-hand front seat to its rear-most position.XFold floor covering : upwards.You will see VIN ;.The VIN can also be found in the followin

and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating beforerefueling.GWARNINGFuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.There is a risk of injury.You must make su

If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila-ble and you have to refuel with unleadedgasoline of a lower grade, observe the fol-lowing precautions:ROnly

Model EnginemodelMBApprovalC 250C 250 Sport271 229.5C 350C 350 4MATIC276 229.5C 63 AMG156 229.5Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oilsfor AMG vehi

Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.Information about approved brake fluid canbe obtained at any qualified s

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 192;Audio/COMAND display;see the separate operatinginstructions= ?Switches on the Voic

Filling capacitiesModel CapacityC 250C 250 SportApprox. 8.1 US qt(7.7 l)C 350C 350 4MATICApprox. 10.1 US gal(9.6 l)C 63 AMGApprox. 12.4 US qt(11.7 l)i

Always have work on the climate control sys-tem carried out at a qualified specialist work-shop.Refrigerant instruction labelExample: refrigerant inst

Missing values were not available at time ofgoing to print.All models (exceptfor AMG vehicles)Vehicle length182.4 in (4633 mm)Vehicle widthincluding e

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Center consoleCenter console, upper sectionFunction Page:Audio system/COMAND;see the separate operatinginstructions;c Seat heating98=s Seat ventilatio

Center console, lower sectionFunction PageEStowage compartment 249Ashtray 254Cigarette lighter 255FSelector lever 141GCup holder 253HStowage compartme

Overhead control panelFunction Page:u Switches the rear-compartment interior light-ing on/off114;| Switches the auto-matic interior lighting con-trol

Door control panelFunction Page:Opens the door 80;%& Unlocks/locksthe vehicle 80=Adjusts the seats electri-cally 96?r45=Stores settings for the se

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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)IntroductionSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:RThe 6 SRS warning lampRAir bagsRAir bag control unit (with cr

cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,door trim panels, or door frame trims.RDo not install additional electrical/elec-tronic equipment on or near

generally does not constitute a health hazardand does not indicate that there is a fire in thevehicle. In order to prevent potential breath-ing diffic

In the event of other types of impacts andimpacts below air bag deployment thresh-olds, the air bags will not deploy. The driverand passenger will the

Driver's knee bagThe driver's knee bag increases protection ofthe driver against:Rknee injuriesRthigh injuriesRlower leg injuriesDriver&apos

Rindependently of the use of the seat beltRindependently of the front air bagsRindependently of the ETDsSide impact air bags will not deploy in sideim

Window curtain air bags : are deployed:Ron the side on which an impact occursRat the start of an accident with a high rate oflateral vehicle decelerat

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remain illuminated. This indicates that thefront passenger front air bag is deactivated.When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat is classified

front air bag inflates in a collision whichcould occur under some circumstances,even with the air bag technology installed inyour vehicle. The only me

In order to ensure proper operation of the airbag system and OCS:RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in aposition that is as upright as possible

Problems with the Occupant Classification SystemProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlights up and re

GWARNINGIf the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or l

GWARNINGThe function of the head restraint may beimpaired if you:Rattach objects such as coat hangers to thehead restraints, for exampleRuse head rest

iSee "Children in the vehicle"(Y page 58) for further information oninfants and children traveling in the vehicleas well as on child restrai

In a frontal crash, your body would movetoo far forward. That would increase thechance of head and neck injuries. The seatbelt would also apply too mu

XAdjust the seat and move the backrest toan almost vertical position (Y page 94).XPull the seat belt smoothly through beltsash guide :.XWithout twisti

the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-aged seat belts can no longer fulfill theirprotective function and must be replaced.Visit a qualified speci

1, 2, 3 ...115 V socket ... 25612 V socketsee Sockets4ETSsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-tion System)4MATIC (permanen

The ETDs can only be activated when:Rthe ignition is switched onRthe restraint systems are operational; see"SRS warning lamp "(Y page 41)Rth

possible. Regardless of seating position, chil-dren 12 years old and under must be seatedand properly secured in an appropriate infantrestraint, toddl

designed for them. Only replace damagedcovers with genuine covers.GWARNINGIf the child restraint system is installed incor-rectly or is not secured, i

GWARNINGIf the child restraint system is subjected todirect sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-dren may burn themselves on these parts,particularl

Install the child restraint system in accord-ance with the manufacturer's instructions.Attach the child restraint system to bothsecuring rings.An

XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) childrestraint system with Top Tether. Alwayscomply with the child restraint systemmanufacturer's installation i

iThe driving safety systems described onlywork as effectively as possible when thereis adequate contact between the tires andthe road surface. Please

The brakes will function as usual once yourelease the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.BAS PLUS (Brake Assist SystemPLUS)General informationiObserve th

When driving at a speed above 20 mph(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedalsharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises thebrake pressure to a value adapt

Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the noteson ESP®(Y page 297) when towing the vehi-cle with a raised rear axle.ESP®is deactivated if the å warning lam

Audio systemsee separate operating instructionsAuthorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialist workshopAuthorized workshopsee Qualified specia

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivatedIf ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheelsstart to spin, the ÷ ESP®warning lamp inthe instrument cluster does

The SPORT handling modeSPORT handling mode messageappears in the multifunction display.XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:briefly press button :.The M

ADAPTIVE BRAKEADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safetyand offers increased braking comfort. In addi-tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKEalso has

the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-sions at low speeds where there is no visibledamage to the f

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed and you open:Ra doorRthe vehicle with the mechanical

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The turn signals flash once when unlockingand three times when locking.When it is dark, the surround lighting alsocomes on if it is activated in the o

i If the setting of the locking system ischanged within the signal range of the vehi-cle, pressing the & or % button:Rlocks orRunlocks the vehicle

Checking the batteryXPress the & or % button.The battery is working properly if batterycheck lamp : lights up briefly.If battery check lamp : does

tion steering wheel with 12 but-tons) ... 31Bulbssee Replacing bulbsCCaliforniaImportant notice for

Problems with the SmartKeyProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-esse

Unlocking and opening doors fromthe insideYou can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked.You can open a door from inside the ve

Automatic locking featureThe vehicle is locked automatically when theignition is switched on and the vehicle'swheels are turning at a speed in ex

XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far asit will go to position 1.XTurn the mechanical key back and removeit.XMake sure that the doors and the trun

If somebody becomes trapped:Rpress the F button on the SmartKey, orRpress the remote operating switch on thedriver's door, orRpress the closing o

OpeningYou can open the trunk lid automaticallyusing the SmartKey or the handle in the trunklid.XPress and hold the F button on theSmartKey until the

XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwisefrom position 1 as far as it will go to posi-tion 2.The trunk is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back to p

Additionally, children could set the vehicle inmotion if, for example, they:Rrelease the parking brake.Rshifting the automatic transmission out ofpark

Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblindRswitch on the seat ventilation for the driv-er's seatiThe convenien

Switching air-recirculation modeon/off ... 129Switching on/off ... 125Switching the r

XTouch recessed sensor surface : on thedoor handle until the side windows and thepanorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel are fully closed.iMake sur

If a side window is obstructed again duringclosing and reopens again slightly:XImmediately after the window blocks, pullthe corresponding switch again

Operating the sliding sunroofOverhead control panel:To raise;To open=To close/lowerThe sliding sunroof can only be operatedwhen the roller sunblind is

Opening and closingOverhead control panel:Opens;Opens=ClosesXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.XPress or pull the 3 switch in t

resistance and hold it until the sliding sun-roof is closed.The sliding sunroof is closed without theanti-entrapment feature.!If the sliding sunroof s

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settings with the memory function(Y page 105).SeatsImportant safety notesGWARNINGChildren could become trapped if they adjustthe seats, particularly w

i Further related subjects:RRear bench seat through-loading feature(Y page 250)Adjusting the seats manually andelectricallyYou can only adjust the fro

Do not rotate the head restraints of the frontand rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjustthe height and angle of the head restraints tothe correct po