2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON turn signal

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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(12-button multifunction steering
wheel)
............................................ 241
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function .......................121
Automatic headlamp mode ............119
Cornering light function .................121
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Foglamps ....................................... 119
Foglamps (extended range) ...........122
Hazard warning lamps ...................121
Headlamp flasher ........................... 121
Headlamp range ............................ 120
Ligh tswitc h................................... 118
Main-beam headlamps ................... 120
Motorway mode ............................. 122
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 119
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 240
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................119
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 120
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 178
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 184
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................181Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................302
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage compartment floor opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, unde r....................... 312
Luggage cover ................................... 308
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 311
Luggage net ....................................... 304
Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 109
Luxu ry head restraint .......................107
Luxury multifunction steering
wheel
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Index
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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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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

special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a
transponder for automatic child seat recog-
nition has been fitted. In this case,
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled. G
WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
tor lamp does not light up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger airbag deploys, the child could be
seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or
R only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions/communicates correctly, never place
objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
i If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the belt tensioner G
WARNING
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being a child
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2.
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX
child restraint systems are fitted on the left
and right of the rear seats. G
WARNING
Ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using a three-point seat belt. G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be 60
Children in the vehicleSafety

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 28).Key
Key functions
Locking an dunlocking centrally The key centrally locks/unlocks:
R
the doors
R the boot lid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap 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
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open a door from inside the vehicle at any
time, even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using akey which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only
leaving it for a short time. G
WARNING
If a key ring is too heavy or too large, the
weight acting on the key could cause it to turn
in the ignition lock or catch on the steering
wheel. This could cause the engine to be
switched off suddenly. You may lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. Do not
attach any heavy or large key rings to the key
that is inserted in the ignition. :
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the boot lid/tailgate
= % To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 241).84
KeyOpening and closing

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 28).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
Fo rreasons of safety, Mercedes-Benzr ecom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Notes on driving abroad
Convert to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents glare to oncoming traf-
fic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as
large an area of the edge of the carriageway.
Convert the headlamps as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries
(Y page 240).
Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: convert the headlamps back
to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos-
sible after crossing the border when returning
(Y page 240). If the headlamps are converted to symmetri-
cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and
"extended range foglamps" functions (Intelli-
gent Light System) are not available. Light switch
Operation 1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X Right-hand parking lamps
3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp
CN Foglamps 8
The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and
the headlamp flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 120).
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
8 Only vehicles with fron tfoglamps have the "Foglamps" function. 118
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers