2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON dimensions

Problem (display message)
............147
Remote control .............................. 144
Axle load, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 389 B
Bag hook ............................................ 308
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 218
Folding out ..................................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................73
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 73
Battery (key) Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes ....................86
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 349
Connecting .................................... 348
Disconnecting ................................ 348
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Important safety notes ..................346
Jump starting ................................. 350
Location ......................................... 347
Removing/fitting ........................... 348
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........47
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 47
Function .......................................... .56
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............276
Notes/function .............................. 205
Trailer towing ................................. 207
see Active Blind Spot Assist Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .323
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Opening ......................................... 322
Boot
Emergency release ..........................95
Important safety guidelines .............92
Locking separatel y........................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 94
Boot lid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening dimensions ......................386
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............258
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................252
Notes ............................................. 383
Brake lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............265
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .74
Changin gbulbs .............................. 128
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 73
BAS PLUS ........................................ 73
Brake fluid (notes) .........................383
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
Driving tips .................................... 1756
Index

Surround lighting (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
................241
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............80 T
Tailgate Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Emergency unlocking .......................95
Important safety notes ....................92
Limiting the opening angle ...............94
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening dimensions ......................386
Tail lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............265
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Fuel gauge (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................37
Fuel gauge (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................34
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 376
Trailer loads ................................... 388
Tyres/wheels ................................. 366
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 235
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............288
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Number from the phone book ....... .235
Redialling ....................................... 236Rejecting/ending
acall................. 235
Telephone compartment ................303
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pac kfix kit) ....312
Temperature Coolant (12-button multifunction
steering wheel; AMG) ..................... 245
Coolant (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Coolant (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 222
Engine oil (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................245
Outside temperature (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........227
Outside temperature (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........222
Setting (climate control) ................138
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 178
Through-loading feature ...................304
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................245
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 337
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Total distance recorder Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................231
Displaying (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................225
Tow-away protection ..........................81
Towing Important safety notes ..................351
With the rear axle raised ................353
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................212
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............215
Axle load, permissible ....................389
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 220
Lights display message (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..264
Lights display message (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........261
Trailer tow hitch display message
(4-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 28522
Index

Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 352
Removing the towing eye. ..............353
With both axles on the ground .......353
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............354
Fitting the towing eye. ...................352
Important safety notes ..................351
Removing the towing eye. ..............353
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 331
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 218
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 218
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP ®
................................................ 77
Folding in the ball coupling ............218
Folding out the ball coupling ..........217
Important safety notes ..................215
Mounting dimensions ....................387
Parking Guidance ........................... 202
Parktroni c...................................... 198
Power supply ................................. 219
Shift range ..................................... 163
Trailer loads ................................... 388
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................353
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .332
Trip computer On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........231
On-board computer (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Trip meter
Displaying/resetting (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........225
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................231
Resetting (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................232
Trip odometer
see Trip meter Turn signal
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............265
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 377
Installatio n..................................... 377
Transmission output (maximum) .... 377
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....363
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............281
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................280
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................340
Pressure loss warning ....................362
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................340
Recommended ............................... 361
Tyre pressure monitor
Function/notes ............................. 363
Restarting ...................................... 365
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 358
Directio nofrotation ...................... 366
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............281
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................280
Grip ................................................ 177
Important safety notes ..................358
Replacing ....................................... 365
Service life ..................................... 359
Storing ........................................... 366
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 366
Tyr etread ...................................... 359
see Flat tyre Index
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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

Boot/luggage compartment
Important safety notes
Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage
compartment. You could otherwise lock your-
sel fout. G
WARNING
Exhaust fumes could ente rthe vehicle interior
if the engine is running and the boot lid/tail-
gate is open. This could poison you. There-
fore, you should make sure that the boot lid/
tailgate is always closed when the engine is
running.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i You will find details on the boot lid/tail-
gate opening dimensions in the Technical
data section (Y page 386).
On the Saloon, the boot lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the emergency key element
On the Estate without EASY-PACK tail-
gate, the tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R unlocked from the inside with the emer-
gency key element
On the Estate with EASY-PACK tailgate,
you can:
R close the tailgate manually from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate from inside with the
emergency key element Opening/closing manually
Opening X
Press the %button on the key. Handle (example: Estate)
X Pull handle :.
X Raise the boot lid/tailgate.
Estate with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if you
pull handle :and keep it in this position, you
can open the tailgate manually.Ify ou release
the handle, the tailgate opens automatically.
Closing G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the tailgate. Recess (example: Estate)92
Boot/luggage compartmentOpening and closing

X
Pull the boot lid/tailgate down using
recess :.
X Estate: push the tailgate closed from out-
side the vehicle.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the key (Y page 84) or
with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 85).
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
boot/luggage compartment, the boot lid/
tailgate will not lock.
Saloon: the boot lid then opens again. Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key, the double lock
function is activated as standard. It is then not
possible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle.
Therefore, do not leave any people behind in
the vehicle, particularly children, elderly peo-
ple or people in need of special assistance if
the vehicle has been locked with the key. As
a result, they may not be able to free them-
selves in the event of an emergency. As a
result, they could be seriously or even fatally
injured by prolonged exposure to extremely
high or low temperatures, for example. In this
case, rescuing people from outside the vehi-
cle is difficult.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor before
you lock the vehicle with the key. The doors
can then be opened from the inside after the
vehicle has been locked from the outside with
the key. G
WARNING
Monito rthe tailgate opening and closing pro-
cedures to make sure that nobody can become trapped. To stop the opening or clos-
ing procedure, press the closing button on the
tailgate again or pull the handle on the outside
of the tailgate.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i You will find details on the boot lid/tail-
gate opening dimensions in the Technical
data section (Y page 386).
Opening You can open the boot lid/tailgate automati-
cally with the key or the handle in the boot
lid/tailgate.
Estate with EASY-PACK tailgate:
open/
close the tailgate fully using the automatic
function after stopping the tailgate in an inter-
mediate position.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the boot lid/tailgate opens.
or
X If the boot lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle of the boot lid/tailgate and let it go
again immediately.
Closing You can close the tailgate automatically using
the closing button
5
or the locking button 6
.
5 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
6 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only. Boot/luggage compartment
93Opening and closing Z

X
Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 86).
i You will find details on the tailgate open-
ing dimensions in the Technical data sec-
tion (Y page 386). !
When opening, the tailgate swings up and
out. Therefore, make sure that there is suf-
ficient clearance above and behind the tail-
gate.
X Insert emergency key element ;into
opening in trim :.
X Turn emergency key element ;90° clock-
wise.
X Push emergency key element ;in the
direction of the arrow and open the tail-
gate. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
when a side window is opened. Do not touch
or lean against the side window during the
opening procedure. You could become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side window moves down. If
there is a risk of becoming trapped, release
the switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close a side window. If there is a risk
of becoming trapped, release the switch or
press it again to open the side window again. G
WARNING
Children may injure themselves if they open
or close the side windows.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could:
R be seriously or even fatally injured on parts
of the vehicle
R be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extremely high or
extremely low temperatures
If children open a door, they could:
R seriously or even fatally injure other people
R get out of the vehicle and injure them-
selves, or be seriously or even fatally
injured by a passing vehicle
Activate the child-proof locks/override fea-
ture if children are travelling in the vehicle.
They could otherwise open doors or side win-
dows while the vehicle is in motion and
thereby injure themselves or others. 96
Side windowsOpening and closing

General information
i
When towing a trailer, set the tyre pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for a maximu mload; see the tyre pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 361).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 387).
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight on the ball coupling is 75 kg.
However, the actual noseweight must not
exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch
and trailer identification plates. The lowest
weight applies.
! Use a noseweight as close as possible to
the maximum permissible noseweight. Do
not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg,
otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Bear in mind that the payload and the rear
axle load are reduced by the actual nose-
weight.
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARK-
TRONIC (Y page 196), parking guidance
(Y page 199) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 205) are only available with limita-
tions, or not at all.
i The height of the ball coupling changes
with the load of the vehicle. If necessary,
use a trailer with a height-adjustable draw-
bar.
Driving tips i
Observe the notes on ESP ®
trailer stabi-
lisation (Y page 77).
In Germany, the maximum permissible speed
for vehicle/trailer combinations depends on
the type of trailer, and is either 80 km/h or
100 km/h. In some countries, higher maxi-
mum speeds are permissible for vehicle/
trailer combinations. Before beginning the
journey, check the trailer's documents to see
what the maximum permitted speed is.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical
data" section to find out whether this applies
to your vehicle. If you utilise any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,
the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for
reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
to when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R consumes more fuel
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
must shift to a lower gear in good time, or on
vehicles with automatic transmission, select
the shift range 1,2or 3.
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to maintain
the speed. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly. If you need
additional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously. 216
Towing
atrailerDriving an d parking