2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350S coolant temperature

Locking/unlocking from inside ........75
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75
Certification label .............................. 332
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........59
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 59
Safety notes ..................................... 54
Tether anchorage points ..................57
Top tether ........................................ 57
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Clear button ....................................... 142
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 191
Air conditioning refrigerant ............354
Air distribution ............................... 194
Air recirculation mode ...................195
Air volume ..................................... 194
Automatic mode ............................ 192
Deactivating system ......................191
Front defroster .............................. 194
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........195
Temperature .................................. 192
Clock ............................................ 29, 132
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 269COMAND system
see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 93
Compass ............................................ 210
Control system .................................. 118
Multifunction display .....................120
Multifunction steering wheel .........118
Resetting to factory settings ..........130
Control system menus ...................... 121
AMG ............................................... 123
Audio ............................................. 126
Navi ............................................... 126
Service ........................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Telephone ...................................... 128
Trip ................................................ 121
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 135
Instrument cluster .........................131
Lighting .......................................... 133
Time/Date ..................................... 132
Vehicle ........................................... 135
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 136
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............357
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Temperature gauge ........................ 117
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 94
Cruise control .................................... 180
Activating ....................................... 181
Canceling ....................................... 181
Changing the set speed .................182
Last stored speed ..........................183
Lever .............................................. 181
Messages in the multifunction
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Sun visors .......................................... 208
T
Tachometer .................................. 28, 117
Overspeed range ........................... 117
Tail lamps ........................................... 314
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Tar stains ........................................... 261
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ....352, 354
Brake fluid ............................. 351, 354
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 349
Coolant .................................. 351, 356
Engine oil additives ........................353
Engine oils ............................. 350, 353
Fuel requirements .......................... 354
Gasoline additives .......................... 355
Identification labels .......................332
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........354
Rims and tires ................................ 344
Spare wheel ................................... 349
Vehicle specification C 250 ...........334
Vehicle specification
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 335
Vehicle specification
C 250 4MATIC Sport ...................... 336
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport .. 334
Vehicle specification C 300 ...........337
Vehicle specification
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 339
Vehicle specification
C 300 4MATIC Sport ...................... 340
Vehicle specification C 300 Sport .. 338
Vehicle specification C 350 ...........341
Vehicle specification
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 343
Vehicle specification C 350 Sport .. 342
Vehicle specification C 63 AMG ..... 343
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 352, 358
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 ............................................... 211
Emergency calls ............................. 212
Information button .........................215
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 213
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Remote door lock .......................... 216
Remote door unlock ......................215
Roadside Assistance button ..........214
Search & Send ............................... 215
SOS button .................................... 213
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..216
System self-test ............................. 212
Telephone .......................................... 167
Answering/ending a call ................128
Call lists ......................................... 176
Emergency calls “911” ..................173
Hands-free microphone ...................33
Making calls ................................... 177
Menu ............................................. 128
Operation ....................................... 128
Phone book ........................... 128, 174
Redialing ........................................ 129
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 117
Interior temperature ......................192
Outside .......................................... 118
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ................................... 203
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 321
Time setting ....................................... 132
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 252
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 238
Tire and loading terminology ........... 250
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:Combination gauge with: Fuel gauge1188 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp 304
Coolant temperature gauge117? Coolant temperature
warning lamp 305
Indicator/warning lamps:K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 93
L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 91
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 305
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only 300
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only300
;# Left turn signal
indicator lamp 93
FunctionPage=d ESP® warning lamp 62,
302
?Speedometer AMultifunction display120B! Right turn signal
indicator lamp93
CTachometer with: N Front fog lamps
indicator lamp 92
R Rear fog lamp
indicator lamp 92
å ESP OFF warning
lamp, C 63 AMG only
64,
302
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
234,
306
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
36,
302
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The automatic central locking function can
be switched off ( Y page 135).
Manual transmissionXDepress the brake pedal.XFully depress the clutch pedal.
! Only shift the manual transmission into
reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped.
Otherwise the manual transmission could
be damaged.
XShift the manual transmission into 1st gear
or reverse gear R.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XRelease the brake pedal.XSimultaneously slowly release the clutch
pedal and carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds.
This may result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Shift gear in a timely manner.
For more information on driving, see “Driving
instructions” ( Y page 254).
Automatic transmission
GWarning!
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of park position P or neutral
position N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! Only shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R or park position P when the
vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the
automatic transmission could be damaged.
XDepress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.XShift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
i
Shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P is only possible with the
brake pedal depressed.
Only depressing the brake pedal releases
the gear selector lever lock.
XWait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission
shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows
the catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature earlier.
For more information on driving, see “Driving
instructions” ( Y page 254).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
R An ignition cable may be damaged.
R The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
R Unburned gasoline may have entered the
catalytic converter and damaged it.
XGive very little gas.XHave the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡ (120†)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.XTurn off the engine immediately.104Driving and parkingControls in detail
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Rmalfunction/warning messages
Rfailure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed with the audio system
(Y page 148) or with the COMAND system.
Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to
separate operating instructions.
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
Ropen the driver’s door
Rswitch on the ignition
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
XTo brighten illumination: Turn
dimmer : clockwise.
XTo dim illumination: Turn dimmer :
counterclockwise.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(Y page 28).
GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†), i.e close to the
red zone of the temperature gauge.
! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display.
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†),
i.e. in the red zone of the coolant
temperature gauge. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(Y page 28) denotes excessive engine speed.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds,
as it may result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted if the engine is operated within
the red marking.
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Remaining driving range and current
fuel consumption
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
estimated remaining driving range and
current fuel consumption display.
Note that the values are calculated based
on the current fuel tank level and the
current driving style. Make sure to refuel in
time.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the estimated remaining driving
range.
:Current fuel consumption11;Estimated remaining driving range
Digital speedometer
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
digital speedometer.
Example illustration for upshift indicator
:Upshift indicator12;Digital speedometerThe shift indicator is meant as a
recommendation for an economical driving
style. Always observe traffic conditions, as
your driving style is determined in the first
instance by the traffic situation.
AMG menu
This function is only available in AMG
vehicles.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift indicator?Engine oil temperature indicatorACoolant temperature indicator
The engine oil temperature flashes if the
engine oil temperature has not yet reached
176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving
at full engine speed.
The upshift indicator = indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range.
The upshift indicator = blocks other
messages in the multifunction display until
you have shifted up.
Use buttons : or 9 to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
11Not available on AMG vehicles.12Vehicles with manual transmission only
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For more information, see also “Practical
hints” ( Y page 305).XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch. The driver’s door then can
be closed again.XOpening: Press fuel filler flap : at the
point indicated by the arrow.XTurn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise.XTake off fuel filler cap ;.
!
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could
damage the vehicle paint finish.
XPlace fuel filler cap ; in direction of arrow
into holder =.XFully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.XOnly fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out – do not top off or overfill .XClosing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise
until it audibly engages.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will
prevent closing the fuel filler flap.
XClose fuel filler flap :.
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” ( Y page 349).
Check the following:
R Engine oil level ( Y page 225)
R Tire inflation pressure ( Y page 232)
R Coolant level ( Y page 227)
R Vehicle lighting ( Y page 313)
R
Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system ( Y page 228)
R Brake fluid ( Y page 228)
Engine compartment
Hood
GWarning!
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/or others.
Opening
GWarning!
Do not open the hood when the engine is
overheated. You could be seriously injured.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge to
determine whether the engine may be
overheated. If you see flames or smoke
coming from the engine compartment, move
away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine
has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department.
GWarning!
You could be injured when the hood is open –
even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool completely
before touching any components on the
vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions.
GWarning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades.
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at least 5 minutes with the engine turned
off
Rwith the engine not at operating
temperature, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 30 minutes with the
engine turned off
Checking engine oil level
XOpen the hood (Y page 224).XPull out oil dipstick :.XWipe oil dipstick : clean.XSlowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the
dipstick guide tube.
XPull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark = and upper (max)
mark ; of oil dipstick :.
iAll models (except C 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
C 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
XIf necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.”
(Y page 349).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 291).
Adding engine oil
! Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The following will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty:
RUsing engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
RChanging of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System.
RUsing any oil additives.
All models (except C 63 AMG)
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