2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE ESP

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Before you drive off, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and read this
manual, especially the safety and warning
notes. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and
avoid endangering yourself and others.
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Temperature gauge ........................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ............................. 104
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 106
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................147
Deactivating ................................... 148
Display message ............................ 221
Driving system ............................... 146
Function/notes ............................. 146
Important safety notes ..................146
LIM indicator lamp .........................147
Setting a speed .............................. 147
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 147
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 247
Important safety notes ..................246
Rear compartment .........................247
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Switching on/off (switch) ..............101
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Interior lighting .............................. 196
Digital speedometer ......................... 187
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 274
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....201
Driving systems ............................. 216
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 201
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........201
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights ............................................. 210
Safety systems .............................. 202
Service interval display ..................268
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 187
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 219
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 155
Driving tips .................................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 148
Important safety notes ..................148
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................75
Opening (from inside) ......................76
Drinking and driving ......................... 142
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 134
Display ........................................... 131
Manual ........................................... 135
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........198
Drive program selector ..................... 133Index7

Driver's doorsee Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................269
Symmetrical low beam ..................100
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 145
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ...62
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....59
Important safety information ...........56
Overview .......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................174
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............177
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................169
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 170
Cruise control ................................ 146
Display message ............................ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 148
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
HOLD function ............................... 159
Lane Keeping Assist ......................172
Lane Tracking package ..................170
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 162
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........161
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................132
Brakes ........................................... 143
Break-in period .............................. 124
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 157Downhill gradient ........................... 143
Drinking and driving .......................142
Driving abroad ............................... 100
Driving in winter ............................. 145
Driving on flooded roads ................145
Driving on wet roads ......................145
Exhaust check ............................... 143
Fuel ................................................ 142
General .......................................... 142
Hydroplaning ................................. 145
Icy road surfaces ........................... 146
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 144
Pedals ............................................ 142
Snow chains .................................. 297
Symmetrical low beam ..................100
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 190
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 190
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................197
Function/notes ................................ 94
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 94
Switching on/off ........................... 197
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Trunk ............................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 77
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Emergency spare wheelStorage location ............................ 279
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 234
Display message ............................ 213
Emergency starting ........................291
Engine number ............................... 326
Irregular running ............................ 129
Starting problems ..........................129
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............127
Switching off .................................. 140
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 265
Additives ........................................ 330
Checking the oil level ..................... 265
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 265
Display message ............................ 215
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Notes about oil grades ................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption ....265
Temperature (on-board computer) . 198
Viscosity ........................................ 330
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...198
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 192
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................59
Display message ............................ 202
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety information ...........59
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59Exhaust check ................................... 143
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 273
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) .........................96
Folding in/out (automatically) .........96
Folding in/out (electrically) .............95
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....96
Setting ............................................. 96
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Storing the parking position ............. 96
F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 278
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 279
MOExtended run-flat system .........283
Preparing the vehicle .....................279
Raising the vehicle .........................281
Floormat ............................................. 261
Front fog lamps ................................. 102
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 329
Consumption statistics ..................187
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 187
Displaying the range ......................187
Driving tips .................................... 142
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................328
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 328
Problem (malfunction) ...................140
Refueling ........................................ 137
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Transmissionsee Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 290
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 274
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ......188
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................80
Important safety guidelines .............78
Locking separately ...........................80
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 79
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 247
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................194
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 306
Locking (in an emergency) ...............77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 141
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 281
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 288
Transporting .................................. 290
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........77
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................69
Vehicle data ................................... 332
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 332
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 332
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 325
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 278
Video (DVD) ........................................ 190
VIN ...................................................... 325
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Cruise control ................................ 147
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 231
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................151
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ...................232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor ....................238
Warranty ............................................ 325
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved. The use
of non-approved parts could affect your
vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz
therefore recommends that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and
accessories that have been approved for the
type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, approved conversion parts and
accessories are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive
advice about permissible technical
modifications, and the parts will be
professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
20Introduction

On-board diagnostics interfaceGWARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics interface, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics interface.
GWARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
interface can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could get
between the pedals in the event of sudden
braking or acceleration. You may then no
longer be able to brake, operate the clutch or
accelerate as intended. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
Connecting equipment to the on-board
diagnostics interface can lead to emissions
monitoring information being reset. This may
lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements at the next special emissions
test or main inspection.
If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the on-board diagnostic interface is used,
the starter battery may discharge.
The on-board diagnostics interface is only
intended for the connection of diagnostic
equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the service booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components
Proper use
GWARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
The proper use of the vehicle requires that
you familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
R safety notes in this Operator's Manual
R technical data in this Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
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