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System settings ............................. 147
Telephone ...................................... 167
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 87
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91
Automatic interior lighting control .... 95
Automatic locking when driving ...... 135
Automatic shift program .................. 111
Automatic transmission ................... 108
Automatic shift program ................111
Gear range indicator ......................111
Gear ranges ................................... 111
Gear selector lever ........................108
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Kickdown ....................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..115
Manual shift program ..................... 113
One-touch gearshifting ..................112
Program mode indicator ................112
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............111
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..........113, 114
Shifting procedure .........................109
Steering wheel gearshift control ....112
Transmission position indicator .....109
Transmission positions ..................109
AUX socket ........................................ 166
Axle oils .............................................. 351
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Back button ....................................... 141
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 312
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 321
Charging ........................................ 323
Jump starting ................................. 323
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bluetooth ®
settings .......................... 147
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 228
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Brakes ................................................ 255
High-performance brake system ....256
Parking brake ................................ 105
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Break-in period .................................. 222
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) .............................. 128, 167
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 349
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 203
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265
CD player ............................................ 158
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 32
Upper part ....................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 135
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
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Resume function ............................ 183
Setting current speed ....................181
Cup holders ........................................ 207
Curb weight ....................................... 250
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 133
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 91
Switching on or off ......................... 133
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 195
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......194
Rear window .................................. 196
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 134
Interior lighting .............................. 135
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 104
With starting .................................. 102
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 242
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......259
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 270
Multifunction display .....................120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Trip computer ................................ 121
Vehicle status message memory ...129
Vehicle system settings .................130
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 59
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......215
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........309
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 250
Drinking and driving ......................... 254
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 257
Hydroplaning ................................. 257
Instructions ........................... 101, 254
In winter ........................................ 253
Problems ....................................... 104
Safety systems ................................ 60
Systems ......................................... 180
Through standing water .................257
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 101
Driving off .................................. 103, 257
Driving safety systems ....................... 60
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake ................................ 62
BAS .................................................. 61
EBP .................................................. 62
ESP ®
................................................ 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Driving systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 180
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode .........................184
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Parktronic system ..........................185
Rear view camera .......................... 188
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 110
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode ............................ 184
E
E85 (ethanol fuel) .............................. 355
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 85, 136
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 62
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Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 210
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire .......................................... 317
Hazard warning flasher ....................93
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 214
Towing the vehicle .........................325
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 212
Telephone ...................................... 173
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......215
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........76
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 333
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............222
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Compartment ................................ 224
Malfunction indicator lamp ............305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Number .......................................... 333
Starting .......................................... 101
Turning off ..................................... 106
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 226
Additives ........................................ 353
Checking level ............................... 226
Consumption ................................. 225Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
Oil dipstick ..................................... 226
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 353
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 280, 281, 283
Warning lamp ................................. 302
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Ethanol fuel (E85) .............................. 355
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 200
Power windows ................................ 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................196
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 90
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 86
Fold-in function ................................ 88
Parking position ............................... 87
Power-folding ................................... 88
Switching fold-in function on or
off .................................................. 136
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 268
Flat tire ............................................... 317
Lowering the vehicle ......................321
Mounting the spare wheel .............318
Preparing the vehicle .....................318
Spare wheel ........................... 317, 349
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ....................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 220
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 349
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Manual transmission oil .................350
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M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................259
Service indicator message .............259
Service term exceeded ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 91
Manual shift program ....................... 113
Manual transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ...............270
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP ®
............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps .......................294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps .........................293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............276, 296
Tire pressure monitor ....................277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
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N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 126
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 52
Resetting ....................................... 311
Nets, parcel ....................................... 203
Normal occupant weight .................. 251
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 333
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 251
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................54
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 308
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Seat belts .................................. 39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 46
Odometer ........................................... 121
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 112
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 263
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 261
Paintwork code ................................. 333
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 200
Roller sunblinds ............................. 199
Synchronizing ................................ 201
Parcel nets ......................................... 203
Parking ............................................... 105
Parktronic system ..........................185
Parking brake .................................... 105
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................87
Transmission position ....................109
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............263
Malfunction .................................... 187
Minimum distance .........................186
Sensor range ................................. 185
Switching on/off ........................... 187
System sensors ............................. 185
Warning indicators .........................186
Parts service ...................................... 332
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags ..................................... 41
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 265
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 244, 252
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 131
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 354
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 309
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 266
Useful features .................................. 207
V
Valet locking ........................................ 77
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 321
Care ............................................... 260
Control system .............................. 118
Identification Number (VIN) ...........332
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Lowering (wheel change) ...............321
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 325
Unlocking/locking manually ..........309
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 332
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 90
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 203
Instructions .................................... 202
Load limit ....................................... 239
Roof rack ....................................... 203
Split rear seat bench .....................204
Terminology ................................... 250
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 252
Vehicle specification
C 250 ............................................. 334
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 335
C 250 4MATIC Sport ...................... 336
C 250 Sport ................................... 334
C 300 ............................................. 337
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 339
C 300 4MATIC Sport ...................... 340
C 300 Sport ................................... 338
C 350 ............................................. 341
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 343
C 350 Sport ................................... 342
C 63 AMG ...................................... 343
Vehicle status message memory .... 129
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 268
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
W
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....51
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parktronic system ..........................187
Seat belt telltale ............................ 301
Warranty coverage ............................ 332
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 358
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio .................................... 358
Refilling .......................................... 228
Washing the vehicle .......................... 260
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 245
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 317
Removing ....................................... 320
Spare ............................................. 317
Tightening torque ........................... 321
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 344
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 229
Window curtain air bags ..................... 42
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 264
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 264
Defogging ...................................... 195
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
control112
;Cruise control lever180=Instrument cluster116?Multifunction steering
wheel118
AHorn BFront Parktronic warning
indicators, Canada only186
COverhead control panel32DGlove box205EGlove box lock206FCenter console31GStarter switch77KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button78
FunctionPageHSteering wheel release
handle (manual)85
ISteering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)85
JCombination switch:Turn signals93Wipers96High beam93KParking brake pedal105LParking brake release105MOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
NHood lock release224OExterior lamp switch90PDoor control panel and seat
adjustment/memory33
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! Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Because the ESP ®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESP ®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer
or the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! The ESP ®
will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
i The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESP ®
engages.Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS) GObserve Safety notes, see page 60.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are
components of the ESP ®
. The ETS/4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also
transfer more power to the wheel(s) with
traction.
When you switch off the ESP ®
, the
ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.
Switching the ESP ®
off or on (except
C 63 AMG)
GWarning!
The ESP ®
should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP ®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP ®
. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
R when driving with snow chains
R in deep snow
R in sand or gravel
GWarning!
Switch on the ESP ®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP ®
will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
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