2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON lock

1, 2, 3 ...
12-button multifunction steering
wheel Operating the on-board computer .227
Overview .......................................... 41
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Overview .......................................... 40
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Operating the on-board computer .223
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 195
4MATIC off-road system ...................195 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 141
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................137
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............276
Function/notes ............................. 209
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 238
Towing atrailer .............................. 212
Active Driving Assistance package .209
Active Lane Keeping Assist Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............275
Function/informatio n.................... 212Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel)
.............................. 238
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Active light function .........................121
Active Service Syste mPLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................78
Adaptive brake lamps .........................74
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function/notes ............................. 122
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Additional speedometer ...................239
Additives (engine oil) ........................382
Adjusting the headlamp range .........120
Airbags Activation ......................................... 47
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Windowba g...................................... 51
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
AIRF LOW ........................................... 138
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 148
Important safety notes ..................147
Rea r............................................... 148
Setting ........................................... 147
Setting the centre air vents ...........148
Setting the side air vents ...............148 4
Index

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMGMenu (on-board computer) .......245
Anti-glare film .................................... 320
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Immobilise r...................................... 80
Aquaplaning ....................................... 177
Ashtray ............................................... 316
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........326
Hiding service messages ...............326
Notes ............................................. 326
Service messages ..........................326
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................80
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........80
Function .......................................... .80
Interior motion sensor .....................81
Switching off the alarm ....................80
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Function/notes ............................. 203
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................234
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ................................................ .233
AUTO lights Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 157
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................157
Automatic headlamp mode ..............119
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............163
Automatic drive program ...............164
Changing gea r............................... 163
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................283
Driving tips .................................... 163
Emergency running mode ..............168
Kickdow n....................................... 163
Manual drive program ....................166
Problem (fault) ............................... 168
Progra mselector button ................163
Pulling away ................................... 156
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 168
Selector leve r................................ 162
Shift range s................................... 165
Starting the engine ........................155
Steering wheel gearshif tpaddles ...164
Trailer towing ................................. 163
Transmission position displa y........ 162
Transmissio npositions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................168
Automatic transmissions Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............285
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143
Important safety notes ..................143
Problem (display message) ............147
Remote control .............................. 144
Setting (on-board computer, 12-
button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 242
Setting the departur etime ............ .145
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143 Index
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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

High-performance brake system
....177
Important safety notes ..................175
Parking brake ................................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................327
Carpets .......................................... 332
Display ........................................... 331
Exterior lighting ............................. 330
Gea rors elector lever .................... 332
High-pressure cleaner .................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 329
Notes ............................................. 327
Paint .............................................. 328
Plastic trim .................................... 331
Reversing camera ..........................330
Roof lining ...................................... 332
Seat bel t........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Tai lpipes ....................................... 331
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 328
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 327
CD player/CD changer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 234Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 242
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 84
Centre console ..................................... 42
Changing bulbs Brake lamps ................................... 128
Cornering light function .................127
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 126
Important safety notes ..................125
Main-beam headlamps ................... 127
Overview of bul btypes .................. 126
Parking lamps (front) .....................127
Reversing lamps ............................ 128
Standing lamps .............................. 127
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................71
Rea rdoors ....................................... 71
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 64
In the vehicle ................................... 57
Restraint systems ............................ 57
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................59
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Integrated ........................................ 63
Integrated, ICS padded pla ytable ....65
Integrated, side head restraints .......66
Integrated, storing ........................... 67
ISOFIX .............................................. 60
On the front-passenger sea t............ 58
Problem (malfunction) .....................63
Recommendations ...........................70
Suitable positions ............................ 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 317
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 331
Climate control
Activating/deactivating rear win-
dow heating ................................... 141
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 143
Controlling automatically ...............138 Index
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Setting the specified minimum
distance
......................................... 188
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Door
Automatic door locking feature
(on-board computer, 12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........242
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .90
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......84
Control pane l................................... 44
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking .......................91
Important safety notes ....................89
Opening (from the inside) ................90
Drinks holder
see Cuph olders
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 162
Manual .......................................... .166
Drive program selector .....................164
Driver's door see Door
Driver's seat
see Seats
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist .................209
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 327
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 118
Driving on flooded roads ..................177
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .73
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tio n.................................................. 78
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 75
Important safety guidelines .............72Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 78
Adaptive brake lamps ......................74
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............73
Overview .......................................... 72
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .78
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............212
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................272
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 209
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cruise control ................................ 178
Distronic Plu s................................ 183
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 192
HOLD function ............................... 193
Lane Keeping Assist ......................208
Lane package ................................ 205
Parking Guidance ........................... 199
Parktroni c...................................... 196
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........194
Reversing camera ..........................202
Speed Limi tAssist ......................... 204
Speedtronic ................................... 180
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 177
Automatic transmission .................163
Brakes ........................................... 175
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Driving in winter ............................ .177
Driving on flooded road s................ 177
Driving on wet road s...................... 177
General .......................................... 175
Icy road surfaces ........................... 178
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 176
New brake pads/linings ................176
Running-in tips ............................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 36010
Index

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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Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 380
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 335
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 355
Before changing ............................. 355
Dashboard fuse box .......................355
Fuse box in the boot ......................356
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 355
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 356
Important safety notes ..................354 G
Gear indicator (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................245
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........245
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........376
Glove compartment ..........................303 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................121
Headlamp Cleaning system (function) ............120
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 123
Topping up the cleaning system ....325
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Adjusting (electrically). ..................107
Adjusting (manually). .....................107Adjusting (rear)
.............................. 107
Fitting/removing (rear) ..................108
Luxury ............................................ 107
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................328
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................272
Function/notes ............................. 193
Hook ................................................... 308 I
ICS padded play table .........................65
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 298
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 300
Engine diagnostics .........................298
Fuel tank ........................................ 298
Overview (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................39
Overview (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) ................................ 36
SPORT handling mode ...................296
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....323
Instrument cluster (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Indicator and warning lamps ............39
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 239
Instrument cluster (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) Indicator and warning lamps ............36
Overview .......................................... 34 Index
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Instrumen
tcluster lighting
Multifunction steering wheel with
12 buttons ....................................... 37
Multifunctio nsteering wheel with
4b utton s......................................... 34
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Integrated child seat
ICS padded pla ytable ...................... 65
Important safety guidelines .............63
Side hea drestraints ........................ .66
Storing, IC Spadded play table and
side head restraint s......................... 67
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g(12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..240
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .240
Interior lighting ................................. 124
Automatic control system ..............124
Delayed switch-off (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........241
Emergency lighting ........................125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 124
Reading lamp ................................. 124
Interior motion sensor ........................81
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....60 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 335
Using ............................................. 343
Jump starting (engine) ......................350 K
Key Changing the battery .......................87
Checking the battery .......................87
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........97
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................288
Door central locking/unlocking .......84 Emergency key element ................... 86
Loss
................................................. 88
Modifying the programming .............85
Positions (ignition lock) .................153
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Starting the engine ........................155
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................98
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio ndisplay) .......................... 289
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 288
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
Starting the engine ........................155
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 153
KEYLESS GO .................................. 153
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............289
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 163
Manual drive program ....................167
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............275
Function/informatio n.................... 208
Lane package ..................................... 205
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................245
Lashing eyelets ................................. 307
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off 14
Index