2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON fuel cap release

Symmetrical dipped beam
.............118
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Tyr egrip ........................................ 177
Wet road surface ........................... 176
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 192 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Crash-responsive ........................... 112
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ...........310
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Function/notes ................................ 78
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................251
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................158
General information .......................156
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............91
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 91Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 172
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 369
Storage location ............................ 336
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 95
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................156
Emergency starting ........................354
Engine number ............................... 379
Running irregularl y......................... 159
Starting problems ..........................159
Starting the engine with the key ....155
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............155
Stopping ........................................ 174
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 298
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 377
Problem (fault) ............................... 159
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 382
Checking the oil level ..................... 323
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Filling capacity ............................... 382
Notes about oil grades ................... 381
Notes on oil level/consumption ....323
Temperature (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................245
Topping up ..................................... 324
Viscosity ........................................ 382
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .26
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...245
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76 Index
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Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles
)................................ 237
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................75
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety guidelines .............75
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 295
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 331
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........114
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......113
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........113
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................244
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...113
Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 335
First-aid kit ......................................... 334
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 341
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 345
Preparing the vehicle .....................337Raising the vehicle
.........................343
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 337
Floormat ............................................ .319
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 377
Two-way radio ................................ 377
Fron tfoglamp
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............266
Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Fron twindscreen
see Windscreen
Fuel
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Important safety notes ..................380
Notes about consumption .............380
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Refuelling ...................................... .168
Tank content/reserve fuel .............380
Tank content display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........37
Tank content display (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........34
Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................172
Opening/closing ............................ 171
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................26912
Index

carry ou
tthe work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
X Correct the tyre pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the values,
see the fuel filler flap).
X To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the tyre inflation compressor. Example: TIREFIT kit, version 2
X
To reduce the tyre pressure: press pres-
sure release button :next to pressure
gauge ;.
X TIREFIT kit version 1: pull the tyre sealant
bottle from the recess of the tyre inflation
compressor.
X TIREFIT kit version 1: unscrew the hose
from the tyre inflation compressor to the
flange of the tyre sealant bottle. TIREFIT kit version 2 X
TIREFIT kit version 2: to remove the tyre
sealant bottle from the tyre inflation com-
pressor, press together the locking tabs on
the yellow cap.
X TIREFIT kit version 2: pull the tyre sealant
bottle out of the tyre inflation compressor.
The filler hose stays on the tyre sealant
bottle.
X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla-
tion compressor and the warning triangle.
X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tyre changed there.
X Have the tyre sealant bottle and the filler
hose replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. H
Environmental note
Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Changing
awheel and fitting the spare
wheel
Preparing the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheel and tyre size of the emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel may diffe rto that of
the damaged wheel. When using an emer-
gency spare wheel/spare wheel the handling
characteristics of the vehicle may change.
Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that dif-
fers in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel of a differing size briefly and do not
switch off ESP ®
. Flat tyre
341Breakdown assistance
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