2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON mirror

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 26 At
ag lance ........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 45 Opening and closing
...........................83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..103 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........117 Climate control
................................. 133 Driving and parking
..........................151 On-board computer and displays
....221 Stowing and features
.......................301 Maintenance and care
......................321 Breakdown assistance
.....................333 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 357 Technical data
................................... 375 Contents
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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

Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear. ..................161
Gea rlever ...................................... 160
Pulling away ................................... 155
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 161
Shift recommendatio n................... 161
Starting the engine ........................154
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..329
Memory card (audio) .........................234
Memory function ............................... 115
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 249
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 248
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 377
Installatio n..................................... 377
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 318
Transmission output (maximum) .... 377
Modifying the programming (key) .....85
MOExtended run-flat system ...........345
Motorway mode ................................ 122
MP3 Operating ...................................... .234
see Separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 108
Multifunction display 4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 223
Permanent display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 228Multifunction steering wheel (12-
button)
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)
see 4-button multifunction steer-
ing wheel N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........52
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........52
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..152 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes ....................46
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 225
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
RACETIMER ................................... 245
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audi omenu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu ..................243
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 189
Important safety notes ..................222
Instrument cluster submenu ..........239
Lights submenu ............................. 23916
Index

Menu overview
.............................. 230
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating ...................................... .227
Operating the vide oDVD ............... 234
Range ............................................ 231
Service menu ................................. 238
Standard display submenu ............231
Telephone menu ............................ 235
Trip menu ...................................... 231
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........326
Display messages ..........................248
Heating submenu ........................... 242
Message memory .......................... 249
Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 238
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 244
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes ..................222
Menu overview .............................. 225
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 226
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........326
Display messages ..........................248
Individual vehicle settings ..............223
Message memory .......................... 248
Operating ...................................... .223
Range ............................................ 226
Standard displa y............................ 225
Trip computer ................................ 226
On-board diagnostic interface ...........28
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 127
Operating safety On-board diagnostic interface .......... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer Outside temperature
Display (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Display (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 222
Overhead control panel ......................43
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 72 P
Pain tcode .......................................... 379
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...328
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........99
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Rain closing feature .......................101
Resetting ....................................... 102
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 199
Parking ............................................... 174
Important safety notes ..................174
Parking brake ................................ 175
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 114
Reversing camera ..........................202
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake .................................... 175
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................251
Notes/function .............................. 175
Parking Guidance
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............276
Important safety notes ..................199
Trailer towing ................................. 202 Index
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Rear foglamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear seat
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........114
Dipping (manual )........................... 112
Rear window blind ............................316
Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes ..................168
Refuelling proces s......................... 171
see Fuel
Releasing the parking loc kman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........168
Remote control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 144
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 145
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 145
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Residual heat (climate control) ........142
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Rev counter
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 222
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 162
Engaging (manual transmission) ....161
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................330
Function/notes ............................. 202
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 101
Rea rwindow .................................. 316
Roof carrier ........................................ 313
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Roof load (maximum) ........................384
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............232 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 57
Child restraint systems ....................57
Safety net .......................................... .309
Attaching ....................................... 310
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backres t(rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............306 Index
19

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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

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interio rlighting on/off 125
;
|
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 124
=
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 124
?
ë
Deactivates tow-
away protection 81
A
3
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 100 Function Page
3
Opens/closes the
panorama sliding sunroof
with roller sunblinds 101
B
Rear-view mirror 112
C
ê
Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor 81
D
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 124
E
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 125Overhead control panel
43At a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
:
Opens the door 90
;
%&
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 90
=
Adjusts the seat electrically 106
?
r45=
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel 115
A
7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally
112
B
W
Opens/closes the
side windows 97
C
n
Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment 72
D
o
Saloon: opens the
boot lid 94
q
Estate with the EASY-
PACK tailgate: opens/
closes the tailgate 9444
Doorc
ontrol panelAt a glance