2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Owner's Manual

Display messagesBrakes ........................................... 189
Calling up (on-board computer) .....183
Clearing (on-board computer) ........183
Driving systems ............................. 197
Engine ............................................ 194
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 202
Lamps ............................................ 191
Safety systems .............................. 184
Service interval display ..................242
SmartKey ....................................... 201
Tires ............................................... 197
Vehicle ........................................... 200
Distance recorder ............................. 170
Door Automatic locking ............................ 78
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Doors
Important safety notes ....................77
Drinking and driving ......................... 151
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 141
Manual ........................................... 142
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........171
Drive program display ...................... 139
Driving abroad ................................... 155
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 66
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ...........61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 156
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Rear view camera .......................... 162
Driving tips ........................................ 139
Braking .......................................... 153
Downhill gradients .........................152
Driving on flooded roads ................154
Wet road surface ........................... 152
Winter ............................................ 155
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 175
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
Crash-responsive ............................. 99
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 146
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................144
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Emergency spare wheelStorage location ............................ 254
Emergency starting ........................... 266
Emergency tensioning device Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....18
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 136
Starting problems ..........................136
Starting the engine with the key ....133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133
Switching off .................................. 149
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........210
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 136
Engine number .................................. 304
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 240
Checking the oil level ..................... 239
Display message ............................ 196
Lubricant additives ........................309
Notes about oil grades ................... 308
Temperature (on-board computer) . 171
Viscosity ........................................ 309
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 64
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...171
Display message ............................ 184
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 207
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Exhaust check ................................... 151
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........100
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 182
Out of position ............................... 101
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........101
Exterior view ........................................ 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 253
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 255
MOExtended run-flat system .........259
Preparing the vehicle .....................254
Raising the vehicle .........................256
Floormat ............................................. 236
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 193
Fuel Additives ........................................ 308
Notes ............................................. 306
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 306
Refueling ........................................ 145
Specifications ................................ 307
Troubleshooting ............................. 148
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........170
Notes ............................................. 150
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 197
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................146
Opening/closing ............................ 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 170
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................267
Fuse allocation chart .....................267
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Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 267
Fuse box in the trunk .....................268
Notes ............................................. 266
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................235
Notes ............................................. 232
Opening/closing the garage door ..234
Programming the remote control ...232
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Gear lever ........................................... 137
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 248
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 302
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 248
Glove box ........................................... 216
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 109
Adding washer fluid .......................241
Notes ............................................. 310
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Misting up ...................................... 110
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
see NECK-PRO head restraints
(except AMG vehicles)
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
Hill start assist .................................. 135
Hood Closing ........................................... 239
Display message ............................ 200
Opening ......................................... 238
Hydroplaning ..................................... 154
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Submenu (on-board computer) ......178
Warning and indicator lamps ...........27
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 26
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Reading lamp ................................. 110
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 253
Using ............................................. 256
Jump-starting ..................................... 262
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 132
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 202
Locking ............................................ 71
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 132
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown ................................... 140, 143
Knee bag .............................................. 38
L
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 193
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LightsActivating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................180
Active light function .......................109
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 180
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 180
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 194
Loading guidelines ............................ 216
Locking Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 78
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 181
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 191
Luggage net ....................................... 217
Lumbar support ................................... 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 154
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 192
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Manual drive program ...................... 142
Manual transmission
Gear lever ...................................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 134
Shift recommendation ...................138
Starting .......................................... 133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Memory card (on-board computer) . 175
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 171
Assistance ..................................... 178
Audio ............................................. 175
DVD ............................................... 176
Navigation ..................................... 174
Overview of menus ........................169
Service ........................................... 178
Settings ......................................... 178
Telephone ...................................... 176
Trip ................................................ 170
Message memory .............................. 183
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 222
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 259
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....175
see separate operating instructions
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Multifunction steering wheelOperating the on-board computer . 167
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................174
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints (except
AMG vehicles) Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting triggered ..........................50
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 45
Operation ......................................... 41
System self-test ............................... 44
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 307
Odometer ........................................... 170
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 159
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 171
Assistance menu ........................... 178
Audio menu ................................... 175
Convenience submenu ..................181
Display messages ..........................183
Factory settings ............................. 182
Important safety notes ..................166
Instrument cluster submenu ..........178
Lighting submenu .......................... 180
Message memory .......................... 183
Navigation menu ............................ 174
Operating video DVD .....................176
Operation ....................................... 167
Overview of menus ........................169
Service menu ................................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 178
Standard display submenu ............170
Telephone menu ............................ 176
Time/Date submenu .....................179
Trip menu ...................................... 170
Vehicle submenu ........................... 181
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 167
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................60
P
Paint code number ............................ 303
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 245
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Parking ............................................... 148
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Rear view camera .......................... 162
Parking brake .................................... 149
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 193
Parking lock Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 144
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 101
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................161
Function/notes ............................. 159
Malfunction .................................... 162
Problem ......................................... 162
Range of the sensors .....................159
Warning display ............................. 160
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 46
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 41
Pedals ................................................. 151
Permanent display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 179
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 247
Power washers .................................. 244
Power windows see Side windows
Product information ............................ 18
Program selector button .................. 140
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................134
Manual transmission ...................... 134
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 172
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 175
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 170
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................124
Setting the air vents ......................127
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 193
Rear seat backrest Display message ............................ 201
Folding forwards/back ..................218
Rear seat backrest (display
message) ............................................ 201
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 162
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................99
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window blind ............................ 222
Rear window heating Malfunction .................................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Refueling ............................................ 145
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 232
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) ....137
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 193
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 89
Rear side windows .........................222
Rear window .................................. 222
Roof carrier ........................................ 220
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 249
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 174
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 41
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Adaptive ........................................... 97
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 249
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Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adaptive seat backrests (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually and
electrically) ...................................... 94
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Adjusting the lumbar support ..........97
Cleaning the cover .........................248
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 247
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 242
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 243
Service menu (on-board computer) . 178
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 309
Capacities ...................................... 305
Coolant (engine) ............................ 310
Engine oil ....................................... 308
Fuel ................................................ 306
Important safety notes ..................304
Notes ............................................. 304
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 309
Washer fluid ................................... 310
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........182
On-board computer .......................178
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 171
Shift ranges ....................................... 141Shift recommendation ...................... 138
Side impact air bag ............................. 39
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 193
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Resetting ......................................... 85
Troubleshooting ............................... 86
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........86
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................74
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .................70, 74
Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes ....................70
Malfunction ...................................... 76
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 154
Socket ................................................ 224
Dashboard ..................................... 224
Rear compartment .........................225
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 298
Storage location ............................ 254
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating
additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 179
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 171
Segments ...................................... 167
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SPORT handling modeActivating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 208
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 185
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................133
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (manually) ........................98
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 167
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Important safety notes ....................98
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 98
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 141
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 217
Glove box ....................................... 216
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 220
Important safety information .........216
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................219
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 181
Factory setting ............................... 182
Instrument cluster .........................178
Lights ............................................. 180
Standard display ............................ 170
Time/Date ..................................... 179
Vehicle ........................................... 181
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 221Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 180
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 167
Tailgate Display message (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........200
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 192
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 302
C 250 ............................................. 311
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 311
C 300 ............................................. 311
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 312
C 350 .................................... 312, 313
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 312
Tires/wheels ................................. 293
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 176
Display message ............................ 201
Menu (on-board computer) ............176
Number from the phone book ........ 177
Redialing ........................................ 177
Rejecting/ending a call .................177
Telephone compartment .................. 217
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 166
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 171
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