2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE lock

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
15

Couplin
gupatrailer...................... 202
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 202
Driving tips .................................... 199
ESP ®
................................................ 70
Folding in the ball coupling ............202
Folding out the ball coupling ..........201
Important safety notes ..................199
Mounting dimensions ....................361
Parking Guidance ........................... 186
Parktroni c...................................... 182
Power supply ................................. 203
Shift range ..................................... 147
Trailer loads ................................... 362
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................332
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .311
Trip computer On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........215
On-board computer (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........210
Trip meter
Displaying/resetting (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........209
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................215
Resetting (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................216
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signal
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............248
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................245
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 351
Installatio n..................................... 351
Transmission output (maximum) .... 351
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....342
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................319
Pressure loss warning ....................340
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................320
Recommended ............................... 339
Tyre pressure monitor
Function/notes ............................. 342
Restarting ...................................... 343
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 336
Direction of rotatio n...................... 344
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Grip ................................................ 161
Important safety notes ..................336
Replacing ....................................... 344
Service life ..................................... 337
Storing ........................................... 344
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 345
Tyr etread ...................................... 337
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight see Technical data
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............290
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Electronics ..................................... 351
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individua lsettings .......................... 22322
Index

Leaving parked up
.........................159
Locking (in an emergency) ...............85
Locking (key )................................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 324
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 322
Registration ..................................... 26
Towing away .................................. 330
Tow-starting ................................... 330
Transporting .................................. 332
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........85
Unlocking (key )................................ 78
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................85
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............352
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 315
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Vents
see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 218
Video DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................218
VIN ...................................................... 352W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 275
Distance warning signa l................. 282
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 277
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 162
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................166
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........174
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................57
Reserve fuel ................................... 280
Seat bel t........................................ 273SRS ................................................ 279
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................282
Warning triangle ................................ 314
Washer fluid Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................267
see Windscreen washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........324
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................344
Changing awheel .......................... 321
Checking ........................................ 336
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Fitting awheel ............................... 323
Important safety notes ..................336
Removing awheel .......................... 323
Storing ........................................... 344
Tightening torque ........................... 324
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 345
Windowbag
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............244
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................237
Operation ........................................ .49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 126
Windscreen washe rfluid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............269
Windscreen washe rsystem ............. 304
Windscreen wipers Problem (malfunction) ...................120
Replacing the wiper blades ............119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Winter operation
Important safety notes ..................337
Slippery road surfaces ...................162
Snow chains .................................. 338 Index
23

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
148
;
Cruise control lever 162
=
Instrument cluster (4-but-
to
ns teering wheel) 207
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel)
211
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
179
B
Overhead control panel 41
C
Climate control systems 122
D
Ignitio
nlock 137
Start/Stop button 137
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
101
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
101
G
Combination switch 110
H
Parking brake
159 Function Page
I
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
J
Opens the bonnet 301
K
Releases the parking brake 159
L
Light switch 108
M
Headlamp range adjust-
ment
11030
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 41
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
179
=
Cruise control lever 162
?
Instrument cluster (4-but-
to
ns teering wheel) 207
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel)
211
A
Horn
B
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
148
C
Headlamp range adjust-
ment
110
D
Ligh
tswitch 108 Function Page
E
Releases the parking brake 159
F
Opens the bonnet 301
G
On-board diagnostics con-
nection
H
Ignitio
nlock 137
Start/Stop button 137
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
101
J
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
101
K
Combination switch 110
L
Parking brake 159
M
Climate control systems 122Cockpit
31At a glance

Instrumen
tcluster (4-button steering wheel) Displays and controls
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 206
=
Speedometer
?
Rev counter 206
A
ECO start/stop function 140
Automatic transmission:
Transmission position and
drive program
146
Manual transmission:
Gearshif
trecommendation 145
Outside temperature 207
HOLD function 177
Stored limit speed 173
B
Multifunction display
207 Function Page
C
Time
Automatic transmission:
Outside temperature (vehi-
cles for the United King-
dom: speed in km/h) 207
HOLD function 177
Stored limit speed 173
D
Brightness control knob for
the instrument cluster light-
ing: turn clockwise or anti-
clockwise 32
Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)At a glance

i
Instrument cluster: miles Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 206
=
Speedometer
?
Rev counter 206
A
ECO start/stop function 140
Automatic transmission:
Transmission positio
nand
drive program Manual transmission:
Gearshift recommendation 145
Outside temperature 207
HOLD function 177
Stored limit speed
173 Function Page
B
Multifunctio
ndisplay 207
C
Time
Automatic transmission:
Outside temperature (vehi-
cles for the United King-
dom: speed in km/h)
207
HOLD function 177
Stored limit speed 173
D
Brightness control knob for
the instrumen
tcluster light-
ing: turn clockwise or anti-
clockwise Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)
33At a glance