2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE Owners Manual

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
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Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
M+S tyres ...................................... 337
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes ..................119
Replacing ....................................... 119
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 31124
Index

Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and reuse.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the systems found in your vehicle Introduction
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are listed in the original purchase agreement
of your vehicle
.Should you have any ques-
tions concerning equipment and operation,
please consult a Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre. Operating safety
Safety notes
G
WARNING
All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protec tyou and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working .The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Qualified specialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the information in the Service Book-
let.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
BenzS ervice Centre, it is possible that your
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Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Ben zas soon as possible
abouta ny change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correc
tuse G
WARNING
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components critical for vehicle operation are
equipped with fault data memories as stand-
ard. There are also data storage devices
which record the technical reactions of vehi-
cle components to certain driving situations
(e.g. airbag deployment or ESP ®
interven-
tion).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
Benz service network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. Introduction
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Cockpit
................................................. 30
Instrumen tcluster (4-button steer-
ing wheel) ............................................ 32
Instrument cluster (12-button
steering wheel) ................................... 35
Multifunction steering wheel .............38
Centre console .................................... 40
Overhea dcontrol panel ...................... 41
Door control panel .............................. 42 29At a glance