2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class instrument cluster

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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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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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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Exterior view ....................................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Instrument cluster ..............................26
Multifunction steering wheel .............28
Center console .................................... 29
Overhead control panel ......................30
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
141
;Cruise control lever156=Instrument cluster26?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only)
159
BOverhead control panel30COperates the automatic
climate control system
120
DIgnition lock131Start/Stop button132FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
98
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
98
GCombination switch108HParking brake148IOn-board diagnostics
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Instrument cluster
Overview
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge;Coolant temperature gauge166=Speedometer167?Segments167AMultifunction display168BTachometer167COutside temperature3167DOutside temperature167Additional speedometer 3179FunctionPageEGear indicator and drive
program display 3
139
FClock179GBrightness control knob for
the instrument cluster
lighting: turn clockwise or
anti-clockwise3 Vehicles with automatic transmission.26Instrument clusterAt a glance
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:High beam108;ESP®
OFF207=Low beam107?Turn signal108AESP ®207BTurn signal108CSPORT handling mode in
AMG vehicles
208
DTire pressure monitor212ESRS209FunctionPageFABS206GSeat belt204HFog lamp108IRear fog lamp108JCoolant210KBrakes (USA only)203LBrakes (Canada only)203MCheck Engine210NReserve fuel210Instrument cluster27At a glanceBA 204 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 5, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T09:17:30+02:00 - Seite 27

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER air bag OFF indicator lamp
- USA only: front passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Canada only: front passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the systems work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
GWarning
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
( Y page 55) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS warning lamps
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running.
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