2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE display

ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activatin g................. 142
General information .......................140
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc ykey
Unlocking the driver's door ..............85
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 316
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 87
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................140
Emergency starting ........................333
Engine number ............................... 353
Running irregularl y......................... 143
Starting problems ..........................143
Starting the engine with the key ....139
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............139
Stopping ........................................ 158
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 351
Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Filling capacity ............................... 355Notes about oil grades ................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption
....302
Temperature (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................229
Topping up ..................................... 303
Viscosity ........................................ 356
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .25
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...229
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 221
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................68
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............238
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................234
ETS .................................................. 68
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines .............67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 68
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 309
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........104
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......104
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........103
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................228
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Parking position ............................. 104
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105 Index
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F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel fille rflap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 315
First-aid kit ......................................... 314
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 321
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................316
Raising the vehicle .........................322
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317
Floormat ............................................ .297
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 297
Mobile phone ................................. 351
Two-way radio ................................ 351
Fron tfoglamp
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............249
Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fron twindscreen
see Windscreen
Fuel
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........215
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........210
Important safety notes ..................354
Notes about consumption .............354
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Refuelling ...................................... .152
Tank content/reserve fuel .............354
Tank content display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........35
Tank content display (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........32Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 215
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 354
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 315
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 334
Before changing ............................. 334
Fuse box in the boot ......................334
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 334
Important safety notes ..................333 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................296
Frequencies ................................... 297
Notes ............................................. 294
Opening/closing the garage door ..295
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 294
Gear indicator (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................229
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........229
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........350
Glove compartment ..........................28512
Index

H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Headlamp Cleaning system (function) ............110
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 113
Topping up the cleaning system ....304
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................307
Hill start assist .................................. 140
HOLD function Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................256
Function/notes ............................. 177 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 280
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 282
Engine diagnostics .........................280
Fuel tank ........................................ 280
Overview (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................37
Overview (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) ................................ 34
SPORT handling mode ...................278
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals Instrument cluster (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Indicator and warning lamps ............37
Overview .......................................... 35
Settings ......................................... 223
Instrument cluster (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) Indicator and warning lamps ............34
Overview .......................................... 32
Instrument cluster lighting
Multifunctio nsteering wheel with
12 buttons ....................................... 35
Multifunctio nsteering wheel with
4b utton s......................................... 32
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g(12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..224
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............250
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .224
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ..............114
Delayed switch-off (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........225
Emergency lighting ........................114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 114
Reading lamp ................................. 114
see Interior lighting
Interior motion sensor ........................74
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....58 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 315
Using ............................................. 322
Jump starting (engine) ......................329 K
Key Changing the battery .......................81
Checking the battery .......................81
Convenience closing feature ............89 Index
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Convenience opening feature
..........88
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................270
Door central locking/unlocking .......78
Emergency key element ................... 80
Loss ................................................. 82
Modifying the programming .............79
Positions (ignition lock) .................137
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Starting the engine ........................139
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................89
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio ndisplay) .......................... 271
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 270
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 137
Starting the engine ........................139
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 137
KEYLESS GO .................................. 137
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Kneebag ............................................... 48L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................222
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............258
Function/informatio n.................... 192
Lane package ..................................... 190
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................229
Lashing eyelets ................................. 287Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 225
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 224
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 225
Active light function .......................111
Automatic headlamp mode ............109
Cornering light function .................111
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 109
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Foglamps ....................................... 109
Foglamps (extended range) ...........112
Hazard warning lamps ...................111
Headlamp flasher ........................... 111
Headlamp range ............................ 110
Ligh tswitc h................................... 108
Main-beam headlamps ................... 110
Motorway mode ............................. 112
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 109
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 225
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................224
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................210
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................109
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 225
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting 14
Index

Light sensor
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............250
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................247
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 162
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 166
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................174
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................284
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 226
Luggage net ....................................... 285
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 99
Luxury multifunction steering
wheel
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel M
M+S tyres ........................................... 337
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............249
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 145
Gea rlever ...................................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 139
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 145
Shift recommendatio n................... 145
Starting the engine ........................138
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..308
Memory card (audio) .........................218
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 233
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 232
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 351
Installatio n..................................... 351
Menu (on-board computer) ............219
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 292
Transmission output (maximum) .... 351
Modifying the programming (key) .....79
MOExtended run-flat system ...........324
Motorway mode ................................ 112
MP3 Operating ...................................... .218
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 207
Permanent display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........223
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 212
Multifunction steering wheel (12-
button)
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel Index
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Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)
see 4-button multifunction steer-
ing wheel N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............216
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........216
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..136 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes ....................44
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 209
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
RACETIMER ................................... 229
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
AMG menu ..................................... 229
Assist menu ................................... 220
Audi omenu ................................... 217
Convenience submenu ..................228
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 171
Important safety notes ..................206
Instrument cluster submenu ..........223
Lights submenu ............................. 224
Menu overview .............................. 214
Navigation menu ............................ 216
Operating ...................................... .211
Operating the vide oDVD ............... 218
Range ............................................ 215
Service menu ................................. 222
Standard display submenu ............215 Telephone menu
............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 215
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........305
Display messages ..........................232
Heating submenu ........................... 227
Message memory .......................... 233
Vehicle submenu ........................... 225
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 223
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 228
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes ..................206
Menu overview .............................. 209
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 210
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........305
Display messages ..........................232
Individual vehicle settings ..............207
Message memory .......................... 232
Operating ...................................... .207
Range ............................................ 210
Standard displa y............................ 209
Trip computer ................................ 210
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 211
Display (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 207
Overhead control panel ......................41 P
Pain tcode .......................................... 352
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...307 16
Index

Panoramas
liding sunroof
Important safety information ...........90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Rain closing feature .........................91
Resetting ......................................... 92
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
Parking
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Reversing camera ..........................186
see Parking
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............240
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................235
Notes/function .............................. 159
see Parking brake
Parking Guidance
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............259
Important safety notes ..................183
Trailer towing ................................. 186
Parking lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............250
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......117
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................182
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
Problem (fault) ............................... 183
Sensor range ................................. 180Trailer towing
................................. 182
Warning displa y............................. 181
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 57
Petrol .................................................. 153
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .310
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventative occupant
protection) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............241
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................236
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Function/notes ................................ 71
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............242
Switching on/off ........................... 221
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Preventive occupant safety sys-
tem
see PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occu-
pant safety system)
Program selector button ..................147
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................140
Manual transmission ..................... .139 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............178
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....229
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................226
Country overview ........................... 363
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257 Index
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Radio
Selecting a station (12-button
multifunction steering wheel )........ 217
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 91
Range (fuel) Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................215
Displaying (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................210
Reading lamp ..................................... 114
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 54
Rear foglamp Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............249
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 286
Rear-view mirror Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........104
Dipping (manual )........................... 103
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes ..................152
Refuelling proces s......................... 155
see Fuel
Releasing the parking loc kman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........152
Remote control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 129
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 130
Garage door opene r....................... 294
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 130
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 210
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 206
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 146
Engaging (manual transmission) ....145
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................309
Function/notes ............................. 186
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............250
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 92
Roof carrier ........................................ 288
Roof load (maximum) see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............216 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems 18
Index