2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON warning

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Unladen weight ................................. 384
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Electronics ..................................... 377
Equipment ....................................... 26
Implied warranty .............................. 29
Individua lsettings .......................... 238
Leaving parked up .........................175
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (key )................................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 344
Pulling away ................................... 155
Raising ........................................... 343
Registration ..................................... 28
Towing away .................................. 351
Tow-starting ................................... 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........91
Unlocking (key )................................ 84
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 384
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ...........................384
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............379
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Vehicle weights ................................. 384
Vents see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 234 Video DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel)
..........................234
VIN ...................................................... 379 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 293
Brakes ........................................... 293
Distance warning signa l................. 300
ESP ®
.............................................. 295
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 295
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 178
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................184
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........181
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................59
Reserve fuel ................................... 298
Seat bel t........................................ 291
SRS ................................................ 297
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................300
Warning triangle ................................ 334
Washer fluid Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............288
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................285
see Windscreen washer system
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........344
Wheel chock ...................................... 342
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................365
Changing awheel .......................... 341
Checking ........................................ 358
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Fitting awheel ............................... 344
Important safety notes ..................358
Removing awheel .......................... 344
Storing ........................................... 366
Tightening torque ........................... 344
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 366
Windowbag
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................254
Operation ........................................ .5124
Index

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
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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. General notes
The following information applies to all radio
system components in the vehicle and to
COMAND:
The radio system components in this vehicle
are compliant with the basic requirements
and all other relevant conditions of Directive
1999/5/EC. You can obtain further informa-
tion from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The equipment is approved by the vehicle
manufacturer in accordance with European
Automotive EMC Directive 95/54/EC. Oper-
ation according to its intended purpose is
thus approved for your vehicle. The equip-
ment does not require certification.
The equipment conforms to the relevant
equipment-specific EMC specifications in
accordance with the following European
standards:
R EN 55013
R EN 55020
Therefore, adherence to the relevant specifi-
cations for electromagnetic compatibility is
guaranteed for this device.
As a result, interference caused by your
equipment to other electrical/electronic
equipment and interference to your equip-
ment caused by other electrical/electronic
equipment can be largely prevented. Introduction
27 Z

On-Board diagnostic interface
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WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostic interface, it can affect the opera-
tion of the vehicle systems. This can impair
the operating safety of your vehicle while driv-
ing. There is a risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostic interface. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostic
interface may infringe on the space around
the pedals. The equipment or the cables could
get between the pedals in the event of sudden
braking or acceleration. You may then no lon-
ger be able to brake, operate the clutch or
accelerate as intended. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
Connecting equipment to the on-board diag-
nostic interface can lead to emissions moni-
toring information being reset .This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the require-
ments at the next emissions control test or
main inspection.
If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the on-board diagnostic interface is used,
the starter battery may discharge.
The on-board diagnostic interface is intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. Qualified specialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctl ycarry 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
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
infor myou about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
InformM ercedes-Benza s 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. 28
Introduction

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
164
;
Cruise control lever 178
=
Instrument cluster (4-but-
to
ns teering wheel) 34
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel)
37
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
196
B
Overhead control panel 43
C
Climate control systems 134
D
Ignitio
nlock 153
Start/Stop button 153
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
110
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
110
G
Combination switch 120
H
Parking brake
175 Function Page
I
On-board diagnostic inter-
face
28
J
Opens the bonnet 322
K
Releases the parking brake 175
L
Light switch 11832
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 43
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
196
=
Cruise control lever 178
?
Instrument cluster (4-but-
to
ns teering wheel) 34
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel)
37
A
Horn
B
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
164
C
Ligh
tswitch 118
D
Releases the parking brake
175 Function Page
E
Opens the bonnet 322
F
On-board diagnostic inter-
face
28
G
Ignitio
nlock 153
Start/Stop button 153
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
110
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
110
J
Combination switch 120
K
Parking brake 175
L
Climate control systems 134Cockpit
33At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
Reserve fuel 298
;
Coolant 298
=
ABS 293
?
Brakes 293
A
Seat belt 291
B
Turn signal 120
C
SRS
297 Function Page
D
Engine diagnostics 298
E
ESP
® 295
F
Rea
rfoglamp 119
G
Main-beam headlamps 120
H
Dipped-beam headlamps 119
I
Front foglamps 119
J
Diesel engine: preglow 15536
Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 295
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 296
;
·
Distance warning 300
=
å
ESP®
OFF 295
?
J
Brakes 293
A
#!
Turn signals 120
B
!
ABS 293
C
6
SRS 297
D
;
Engine diagnostics 298
E
h
Tyre pressure monitor 300
F
7
Seat belt 291 Function Page
G
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 155
÷
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 296
H
?
Coolant 298
I
R
Rearfoglamp 119
J
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 120
K
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 119
L
N
Front foglamps 119
M
8
Reserve fuel 298Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel)
39At a glance

Centre console
Function Page
:
Audio system/COMAND
Online; see separate oper-
ating instructions
;
c
Seat heating 109
=
s
Seat ventilation 110
?
c
PARKTRONIC 196
A
¤
ECO start/stop but-
ton 156
B
£
Hazard warning
lamps 121
C
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 59
D
u
Saloon :rear window
roller sunblind 316
M
Dynamic driving
package with sports mode 192 Function Page
E
&
Auxiliary heating 143
M
Dynamic driving
package with sports mode 192
F
Stowage compartment 302
Ashtray 316
Cigarette lighter 317
Power socket 317
G
Gear lever 160
Selector lever 162
H
Stowage compartment 302
Cup holder 314
I
Stowage compartment 302
J
Audio/COMAND controller
K
Selects the drive program 16342
Centre consoleAt a glance