Mercedes-Benz C-Class User manual

C-Class

Operator’s Manual

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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.

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many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To

help assure your driving pleasure, and also

the safety of you and your passengers, we ask

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We extend our best wishes for many miles of

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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

Contents

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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

BabySmart

TM

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

BabySmart

TM

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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Front passenger front air bag............. 40

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 275

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp

................................... 31, 42, 46, 304, 305

Front seat head restraints

see Head restraints

Fuel...................................................... 227

Additives......................................... 351

Capacity, fuel tank.......................... 348

Drive sensibly–safe fuel.................. 256

Ethanol fuel (E85)........................... 350

Fuel consumption (Flexible Fuel

Vehicle)........................................... 350

Fuel consumption statistics............ 121

Fuel filler flap and cap.................... 227

Fuel tank reserve warning lamp...... 301

Premium unleaded gasoline

....................................... 227, 348, 350

Refueling......................................... 226

Requirements................................. 350

Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle)..... 350

Fuel filler flap...................................... 227

Opening manually........................... 307

Fuel gauge.................................... 28, 117

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities....................................... 345

Fuel tank

Capacity......................................... 348

Fuel filler flap and cap.................... 227

Refueling......................................... 226

Fuses................................................... 324

G

Garage door opener..................... 33, 220

Gasoline

see Fuel

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).... 253

Gear range.......................................... 109

Indicator......................................... 109

Limiting........................................... 111

Shifting into optimal....................... 112

Gear selector lever............................. 107

Cleaning......................................... 267

Gearshift pattern............................ 107

Lock....................................... 100, 107

Shifting procedure.......................... 107

Transmission position indicator...... 108

Transmission positions................... 108

Unlocking in an emergency............ 308

Gearshift lever.................................... 106

Gearshift pattern............................ 106

Generator

see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking

see Key, SmartKey

Glove box............................................ 208

Gross Axle Weight Rating

see GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight

see GVW

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

see GVWR

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)............. 253

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating)................................................. 253

H

Halogen headlamps

see Headlamps

Hard plastic trim items, cleaning..... 267

Hazard warning flasher....................... 92

Headlamp cleaning system................. 92

Headlamps

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps.............. 88

Automatic headlamp mode............... 89

Bi-Xenon................................... 88, 310

Cleaning lenses.............................. 265

Cleaning system............................... 92

Daytime running lamp mode............. 90

Delayed shut-off............................. 133

Halogen.......................................... 310

High-beam flasher............................. 91

High-beam headlamps...................... 91

Low-beam headlamps....................... 89

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

Switch............................................... 88

Headliner and shelf below rear

window, cleaning and care of........... 267

Head restraints..................................... 79

Active head restraints............... 52, 308

Adjusting.......................................... 81

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Folding back..................................... 82

Rear seat, removing and installing.... 82

Heated seats......................................... 83

Height adjustment

Seat belt outlet................................. 50

Seats................................................ 80

High-beam flasher................................ 91

High-beam headlamps................. 91, 310

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

High-mounted brake lamp................. 310

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

High-performance brake system...... 258

Hill start assist system...................... 183

Hood.................................................... 228

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 284

Horn....................................................... 27

Hydroplaning...................................... 259

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Identification labels........................... 328

Identification number, vehicle

(VIN).................................................... 329

Ignition.................................... 77, 78, 100

Immobilizer........................................... 66

Infant and child restraint systems

see Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure

see Tires, Inflation pressure

Inside door handle............................... 73

Instrument cluster....................... 28, 115

Illumination..................................... 116

Lamps............................................. 295

Multifunction display...................... 119

Instrument lighting

see Instrument cluster, Illumination

Instrument panel

see Instrument cluster

Instruments and controls

see Cockpit

Interior lighting

Delayed shut-off............................. 134

Emergency lighting........................... 94

Front................................................. 93

Front reading lamps.......................... 93

Rear.................................................. 94

Rear reading lamps........................... 94

Interior rear view mirror...................... 85

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors........ 86

Interior storage spaces

see Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers............................. 95

J

Jack...................................................... 271

Jump starting...................................... 320

K

Key, Mechanical................................. 306

Loss of.............................................. 73

Valet locking..................................... 76

Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp........................... 70

Checking batteries............................ 73

Factory setting............................ 71, 72

Global locking (KEYLESS-GO)

................................................... 72, 73

Global locking (SmartKey)................. 71

Global unlocking (KEYLESS-GO)

................................................... 72, 73

Global unlocking (SmartKey)............. 71

Important notes on KEYLESS-GO...... 71

Locking/unlocking............................ 70

Loss of.............................................. 73

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 284

Opening, Trunk................................. 75

Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof or the

panorama roof.................................. 98

Opening and closing the windows..... 98

Remote control................................. 70

Replacing batteries......................... 309

Restoring to factory setting........ 71, 73

Selective setting......................... 71, 73

Starter switch positions.................... 77

KEYLESS-GO

Starter switch positions.................... 77

Kickdown............................................ 109

Kickdown (manual shift program).... 114

Kilopascal (air pressure unit)............ 253

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Labels

Certification.................................... 328

Emission control information.......... 329

Lamps, exterior

Exterior lamp switch......................... 88

Front............................................... 310

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 290

Rear................................................ 310

Switching on/off............................... 88

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS........................................... 28, 295

Alarm system.................................... 31

Battery (SmartKey)........................... 70

Brakes.............................. 28, 296, 297

Center console................................. 31

Coolant..................................... 28, 302

Engine malfunction................... 28, 302

ESP

®

......................................... 28, 299

ESP

®

off............................................ 28

Fog lamps......................................... 90

Front passenger front air bag off

............................. 31, 45, 47, 304, 305

Fuel tank reserve...................... 28, 301

High beam........................................ 28

Instrument cluster.................... 28, 295

Low beam......................................... 28

Low tire pressure/TPMS

malfunction telltale................... 28, 303

Parktronic, front................................ 27

Seat belt telltale................. 28, 51, 298

SRS.................................... 28, 36, 299

Turn signals...................................... 28

LATCH-type child seat anchors

see Children in the vehicle

License plate lamps........................... 310

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 291

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

Light alloy wheels, cleaning.............. 266

Lighter

see Cigarette lighter

Lighting................................................. 88

Daytime running lamp mode............. 90

Exterior............................................. 88

Interior.............................................. 93

Limp-home mode............................... 114

Loading

see Vehicle loading

Locator lighting.................................. 133

Locking the vehicle........................ 70, 71

Manually......................................... 307

Loss of

Key................................................... 73

Service and Warranty Information

booklet........................................... 328

Low-beam headlamps.......................... 89

Exterior lamp switch......................... 88

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

Switching on..................................... 89

Lubricants........................................... 345

Lumbar support.................................... 81

M

Maintenance......................................... 20

Maintenance System......................... 260

Service indicator............................. 261

Service indicator, resetting ............ 262

Service indicator display................. 261

Service indicator message.............. 261

Service indicator message,

clearing........................................... 261

Service term exceeded................... 261

Manual headlamp mode (Low-

beam headlamps)................................. 89

Manual shift program........................ 112

Manual transmission......................... 105

Gearshift lever................................ 106

Hill start assist system................... 183

Maximum engine speed

see Vehicle specification

Maximum loaded vehicle weight...... 253

Maximum load rating (tires).............. 253

Maximum permissible tire

inflation pressure............................... 253

Mechanical key................................... 306

Media interface.................................. 209

Memory function............................ 34, 87

Menus

see Control system menus

Minispare wheel

see Spare wheel

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Mirrors

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors........ 86

Exterior rear view mirrors................. 86

Interior rear view mirror.................... 85

Memory function.............................. 87

MON (Motor Octane Number)........... 350

Motor Octane Number

see MON

MP3..................................................... 157

Multifunction display......................... 119

Symbol messages........................... 280

Text messages................................ 273

Vehicle status messages................ 272

Multifunction display messages

ABS........................................ 281, 282

Air bags.......................................... 275

Alternator....................................... 288

Backrests........................................ 284

Battery............................................ 288

Brake fluid...................................... 281

Brake pads...................................... 280

Coolant........................................... 286

Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps.............................................. 293

Cruise control................................. 278

Display malfunction........................ 272

Doors.............................................. 284

EBP................................................. 281

Engine oil........................................ 289

ESP

®

....................................... 273, 281

Fog lamps............................... 290, 292

Front passenger front air bag......... 275

Gas cap.......................................... 289

High-beam lamps............................ 291

Hood............................................... 284

License plate lamps........................ 291

Light sensor.................................... 292

Low-beam lamps............................. 292

Parking brake................................. 281

Parking lamps................................. 291

Power steering................................ 286

Reserve fuel.................................... 289

Reverse lamp.................................. 290

Side marker lamps.......................... 290

SmartKey........................................ 284

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO........... 284

SRS................................................. 282

Tail lamps....................................... 292

Tele Aid........................................... 282

Tire pressure.......................... 279, 294

Tire pressure monitor..................... 279

Tires....................................... 279, 294

TPMS...................................... 279, 294

Trunk.............................................. 284

Turn signals.................................... 293

Multifunction steering wheel

Adjusting.......................................... 84

Buttons........................................... 117

Cleaning......................................... 267

Easy-entry/exit feature............ 84, 135

Gearshift control............................. 111

Memory function.............................. 87

Overview........................................... 30

N

Navigation menu................................ 125

Nets, parcel........................................ 207

Night security illumination......... 91, 133

Normal occupant weight................... 253

Number, vehicle identification

(VIN).................................................... 329

O

Occupant Classification System

see OCS

Occupant distribution........................ 253

Occupant safety................................... 36

Air bags............................................ 37

BabySmart

TM

..................................... 46

Children and air bags........................ 37

Children in the vehicle...................... 54

Child seat anchors – LATCH-type..... 57

Fastening the seat belts................... 49

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp.................. 42, 304, 305

Infant and child restraint systems..... 54

OCS.................................................. 42

Seat belts................................... 39, 48

OCS (Occupant Classification

System)................................................. 42

Self-test............................................ 45

Odometer............................................ 120

Oil

see Engine oil

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Oil level

see Engine oil, Checking level

On-board computer

see Control system

One-touch gearshifting...................... 111

Operating safety................................... 21

Ornamental moldings, cleaning........ 265

Overhead control panel....................... 33

P

Paintwork, cleaning........................... 263

Paintwork code.................................. 329

Panic alarm........................................... 59

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel....................................... 203

Cleaning......................................... 266

Operation........................................ 203

Roller sunblinds.............................. 202

Synchronizing................................. 205

Parcel nets.......................................... 207

Parking................................................ 103

Parktronic system........................... 185

Parking brake..................................... 104

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 281

Parking position

Transmission position..................... 108

Parktronic system

Cleaning system sensors................ 265

Malfunctions................................... 187

Minimum distance.......................... 186

Range............................................. 186

System sensors.............................. 185

Warning indicators.................... 27, 186

Parts service....................................... 328

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

see Front passenger front air bag

off indicator lamp

Passenger safety

see Occupant safety

Pedals.................................................. 257

Pelvic air bags...................................... 41

Phone

see Telephone

Plastic parts, cleaning....................... 266

Power assistance............................... 257

Power outlets..................................... 213

Power seats

see Seats

Power steering

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 286

Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Operation........................................ 200

Synchronizing................................. 202

Power washer..................................... 263

Power windows.................................... 96

Cleaning......................................... 265

Operation.......................................... 96

Rear door window, Blocking

operation.......................................... 58

Synchronizing................................... 98

Practical hints.................................... 270

Problems

While driving................................... 103

With vehicle...................................... 22

Product information............................. 19

Production options weight................ 253

Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program................. 110

Manual shift program...................... 112

Proximity key

see Key, SmartKey

PSI (air pressure unit)........................ 253

Push-start

see Tow-start

R

RACETIMER......................................... 123

Radio................................................... 148

Satellite radio................................. 152

Selecting stations........................... 125

Radio transmitters............................. 260

Rain sensor........................................... 95

Rear axle oil........................................ 347

Rear center console ashtray

see Ashtrays

Rear doors

Child safety locks............................. 58

Rear door window

Blocking operation............................ 58

Rear fog lamp

see Fog lamps

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Rear lamps

see Tail lamps

Rear seat head restraints

see Head restraints

Rear window defroster...................... 199

Recommended tire inflation

pressure...................................... 233, 253

Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid)............................................. 220

Refrigerant, air conditioning............. 349

Refueling............................................. 226

Regular checks................................... 228

Reminder, Seat belt

see Seat belts, Telltale

Remote control

see Key, SmartKey

Remote door unlock (Tele Aid).......... 219

Replacing bulbs.................................. 310

Reporting safety defects..................... 22

Research Octane Number

see RON

Reserve fuel

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 289

Warning lamp.................................. 301

Reset tool (active head restraints)... 308

Restraint systems

see Occupant safety

Retaining hooks.................................. 207

Rims............................................ 254, 340

Roadside Assistance.................... 20, 217

Roller sunblinds................................. 202

RON (Research Octane Number)...... 350

Roof rack............................................. 206

Route guidance

see Navigation system

Rubber parts, cleaning...................... 266

Run Flat Indicator............................... 236

S

Safety

Driving safety systems...................... 60

Occupant safety................................ 36

Reporting defects............................. 22

Safety belts

see Seat belts

Satellite radio..................................... 152

Seat belt force limiter.......................... 51

Seat belts.............................................. 48

Children in the vehicle...................... 54

Cleaning......................................... 267

Fastening.......................................... 49

Height adjustment............................ 50

Proper use of.................................... 48

Safety guidelines.............................. 39

Safety notes...................................... 48

Telltale............................................ 298

Warning lamp.................................. 298

Seating capacity................................. 241

Seats...................................................... 79

Adjusting.................................... 34, 80

Easy-entry/exit feature..................... 84

Heating............................................. 83

Memory function.............................. 87

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 284

Split rear seat bench...................... 207

Securing cargo

Cargo tie-down rings....................... 207

Selective setting

see Key, SmartKey

Selector lever

see Gear selector lever

Self-test

BabySmart

TM

..................................... 47

OCS.................................................. 45

Tele Aid........................................... 216

Service

see Maintenance

Service, parts..................................... 328

Service and warranty information...... 19

Service intervals

see Maintenance System, Service

indicator

Service life (tires)............................... 245

Service menu...................................... 128

Settings

Date................................................ 132

Factory setting (SmartKey)......... 71, 72

Individual (vehicle).......................... 129

Memory function.............................. 87

Menu.............................................. 129

Selective setting (SmartKey)....... 71, 73

Time................................................ 132

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Shelf below rear window, cleaning... 267

Side impact air bags............................ 40

Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses.............................. 265

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 290

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

Sidewall (tires)................................... 254

Side windows

see Power windows

SmartKey

see Key, SmartKey

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

see Key, SmartKey

Snow chains....................................... 255

Snow tires

see Winter tires

Spare wheel................................ 271, 340

Mounting........................................ 315

Speedometer........................................ 28

SRS........................................................ 36

Indicator lamp.......................... 36, 299

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 282

Standing water, driving through....... 259

Starter switch positions...................... 77

Starting difficulties (engine)............. 101

Starting the engine............................ 100

Steering column

see Multifunction steering wheel,

Adjusting

Steering wheel

see Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel gearshift control...... 111

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services..... 220

Storage compartments...................... 208

Storing tires........................................ 246

Sunroof

see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sunshade, rear window..................... 212

Sun visors........................................... 211

T

Tachometer................................... 28, 116

Overspeed range............................ 116

Tail lamps............................................ 310

Cleaning lenses.............................. 265

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 292

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

Tar stains............................................ 263

Technical data

Air conditioning refrigerant..... 348, 349

Brake fluid.............................. 347, 349

Capacities fuels, coolants,

lubricants etc.................................. 345

Coolant................................... 347, 352

Engine oil additives......................... 349

Engine oils.............................. 346, 348

Fuel requirements........................... 350

Gasoline additives.......................... 351

Identification labels........................ 328

Premium unleaded gasoline............ 350

Rims and tires................................. 340

Spare wheel.................................... 345

Vehicle specification C 230............ 330

Vehicle specification

C 230 4MATIC................................ 331

Vehicle specification

C 230 4MATIC Sport....................... 332

Vehicle specification C 230 Sport... 330

Vehicle specification C 300............ 333

Vehicle specification

C 300 4MATIC................................ 335

Vehicle specification

C 300 4MATIC Sport....................... 336

Vehicle specification C 300 Sport... 334

Vehicle specification C 350............ 337

Vehicle specification

C 350 4MATIC................................ 339

Vehicle specification C 350 Sport... 338

Vehicle specification C 63 AMG...... 340

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system.................................... 348, 353

Technical data (dimensions)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (electrical system)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (engine)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (weights)

see Vehicle specification

Tele Aid............................................... 215

Emergency calls.............................. 216

Information button.......................... 218

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Initiating an emergency call

manually......................................... 217

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 282

Remote door unlock....................... 219

Roadside Assistance button........... 217

Search and send............................. 219

SOS button..................................... 217

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services... 220

System self-test.............................. 216

Telephone..................................... 30, 167

Answering/ending a call................. 127

Call lists.......................................... 176

Emergency calls “911”................... 173

Hands-free microphone.................... 33

Making calls.................................... 177

Menu.............................................. 127

Operation........................................ 127

Phone book............................ 127, 174

Redialing......................................... 128

Temperature

Coolant........................................... 116

Interior temperature....................... 194

Outside........................................... 116

Tether anchorage points

see Children in the vehicle

Tie-down rings.................................... 207

Tightening torque

Wheels............................................ 317

Time setting........................................ 132

TIN (Tire Identification Number)....... 254

Tire and Loading Information

Placard................................................ 240

Tire and loading terminology............ 252

Tire Identification Number

see TIN

Tire inflation pressure

Checking......................................... 235

Important notes on......................... 234

Placard on driver’s door B-pillar...... 240

Tire labeling........................................ 248

Tire load rating................................... 254

Tire ply composition and material

used..................................................... 254

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)................................................. 237

Messages in the multifunction

display.................................... 279, 294

Tires............................................ 232, 340

Air pressure.................................... 233

Care and maintenance.................... 245

Cleaning......................................... 246

Direction of rotation, spinning........ 244

Important notes on tire inflation

pressure......................................... 234

Inflation pressure............................ 235

Information placard........................ 240

Inspection....................................... 245

Labeling.......................................... 248

Load rating..................................... 254

Messages in the multifunction

display.................................... 279, 294

Ply composition and material used. 254

Problems under-/overinflation....... 235

Retreads......................................... 232

Rims and tires (technical data)....... 340

Rotation.......................................... 247

Run Flat Indicator........................... 236

Service life...................................... 245

Sizes............................................... 340

Snow chains................................... 255

Speed rating........................... 249, 254

Storing............................................ 246

Temperature........................... 234, 247

Terminology.................................... 252

Tire Identification Number.............. 254

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)............................................ 237

TPMS low tire pressure/

malfunction telltale......................... 303

Traction.................................. 246, 254

Tread.............................................. 254

Tread depth............................ 245, 254

Treadwear indicators.............. 245, 254

Vehicle maximum load on............... 254

Wear pattern................................... 247

Winter tires............................. 254, 340

Tire speed rating........................ 249, 254

Top tether

see Children in the vehicle

Total load limit.................................... 254

Towing eye bolt.................................. 322

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Towing the vehicle............................. 321

Tow-start..................................... 320, 321

Traction............................................... 254

Transfer case...................................... 115

Transmission

see Automatic transmission or

Manual transmission

Transmission fluid level..................... 231

Transmission gear selector lever

see Gear selector lever

Transmission positions..................... 108

Traveling abroad................................ 260

Tread (tires)........................................ 254

Tread depth (tires)..................... 245, 254

Treadwear indicators (tires)..... 245, 254

Trip computer menu.......................... 120

Trunk

Closing.............................................. 75

Fuse box......................................... 325

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 284

Opening............................................ 75

Tie-down rings................................ 207

Trunk lid emergency release............. 76

Unlocking in an emergency............ 306

Valet locking..................................... 76

Turning off the engine....................... 104

Turn signals.......................................... 91

Additional in mirrors....................... 310

Bulbs.............................................. 310

Cleaning lenses.............................. 265

Indicator lamps................................. 28

Messages in the multifunction

display............................................ 293

Replacing bulbs.............................. 310

U

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards................................... 246, 254

Units, Settings

Speedometer.................................. 130

Unleaded gasoline, premium............ 350

Unlocking the vehicle.................... 70, 71

Manually......................................... 306

Upholstery, cleaning.......................... 267

Useful features................................... 210

V

Valet locking......................................... 76

Vehicle

Battery............................................ 318

Care................................................ 262

Control system............................... 117

Individual settings........................... 129

Locking/unlocking..................... 70, 71

Locking/unlocking manually.......... 306

Lowering (wheel change)................ 317

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety............................... 21

Towing............................................ 321

Vehicle dimensions

see Vehicle specification

Vehicle jack

see Jack

Vehicle lighting..................................... 88

Vehicle loading

Cargo tie-down rings....................... 207

Instructions.................................... 205

Load limit........................................ 241

Roof rack........................................ 206

Split rear seat bench...................... 207

Terminology.................................... 252

Vehicle maximum load on the tire.... 254

Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid)............................................. 220

Vehicle specification

C 230.............................................. 330

C 230 4MATIC................................ 331

C 230 4MATIC Sport....................... 332

C 230 Sport.................................... 330

C 300.............................................. 333

C 300 4MATIC................................ 335

C 300 4MATIC Sport....................... 336

C 300 Sport.................................... 334

C 350.............................................. 337

C 350 4MATIC................................ 339

C 350 Sport.................................... 338

C 63 AMG....................................... 340

Vehicle status message memory..... 128

Vehicle tool kit................................... 270

Vehicle washing

see Vehicle care

Vehicle weights

see Vehicle specification

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W

Warning sounds

Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt...... 51

Parking brake................................. 281

Parktronic system........................... 187

Seat belt telltale............................. 298

Warranty coverage............................. 328

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system................................................. 353

Washer fluid

Mixing ratio..................................... 353

Refilling........................................... 232

Wiping............................................... 96

Washing the vehicle........................... 262

Wear pattern (tires)........................... 247

Weights (vehicle)

see Vehicle specification

Wheel

Changing........................................ 314

Removing........................................ 317

Spare.............................................. 314

Tightening torque............................ 317

Wheels, sizes...................................... 340

Wheels, Tires and............................... 232

Window curtain air bags...................... 42

Windows

see Power windows

Windows, cleaning............................. 265

Windshield

Cleaning wiper blades..................... 265

Defogging....................................... 198

Washer fluid.............................. 96, 353

Wipers.............................................. 95

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor....................................... 95

Replacing wiper blades................... 313

Winter driving

Snow chains................................... 255

Tires................................................ 254

Winter driving instructions............... 255

Winter tires................................. 254, 340

Wood trims, cleaning......................... 268

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