2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE tow

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 20At a glance ........................................... 27Safety ................................................... 35Opening/closing ................................. 67Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....87Lights and windshield wipers ............99Climate control ................................. 113Driving and parking ..........................123On-board computer and displays ....181Stowing and features .......................241Maintenance and care ......................263Breakdown assistance .....................277Wheels and tires ............................... 293Technical data ................................... 323
Contents3

Automatic transmissionAutomatic drive program ...............134
Changing gear ............................... 132
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 132
Emergency running mode ..............137
Kickdown ....................................... 132
Manual drive program ....................135
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Program selector button ................132
Pulling away ................................... 127
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 137
Selector lever ................................ 130
Shift ranges ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......133
Transmission position display ........131
Transmission positions ..................131
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 137
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 245
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 286
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes ..................284
Jump starting ................................. 287
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................193
Notes/function .............................. 170
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 205
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake fluid level ................................ 268
Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) .........................331
Display message ............................ 202
Driving tips .................................... 143
High-performance brake system ....145
Important safety notes ..................143
Maintenance .................................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 141
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 275
Car wash ........................................ 270
Display ........................................... 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Gear or selector lever ....................274
Index5

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Starting (engine) ................................ 126
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually) ........................93
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 183
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Important safety notes ....................93
Paddle shifters ............................... 133
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 133
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Cup holders ................................... 246
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information .........242
Parcel net ...................................... 243
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 245
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 247
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 64T
Tachometer ........................................ 183
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 211
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 324
Tires/wheels ................................. 319
Vehicle data ................................... 332
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 255
Emergency call .............................. 252
Important safety notes ..................250
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............256
MB info call button ........................254
Remote vehicle locking ..................256
Roadside Assistance button ..........253
Search & Send ............................... 255
Self-test ......................................... 251
System .......................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............255
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 191
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............190
Number from the phone book ........ 191
Redialing ........................................ 191
Rejecting/ending a call .................191
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 182
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 198
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 198
Outside temperature ...................... 183
Setting (climate control) ................118
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Through-loading feature ................... 243
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 198
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST 16Index

Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) .....303
Checking manually ........................301
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Pressure loss warning ....................301
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 303
Restarting ...................................... 305
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................317
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................315
Bar (definition) ............................... 315
Characteristics .............................. 315
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms .........................315
Direction of rotation ......................318
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 314
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............315
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................316
Important safety notes ..................294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........316
Labeling (overview) ........................311
Load bearing index (definition) ......317
Load index ..................................... 314
Load index (definition) ...................316
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 316
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 317
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 317Maximum tire load .........................309
Maximum tire load (definition) .......316
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 317
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Replacing ....................................... 318
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) .......................317
Speed rating (definition) ................316
Storing ........................................... 319
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 315
Temperature .................................. 311
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Tire bead (definition) ......................317
Tire pressure (definition) ................317
Tire pressures (recommended) ......315
Tire size (data) ............................... 319
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 312
Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) .....................317
Total load limit (definition) .............318
Traction ......................................... 310
Traction (definition) .......................317
Tread wear ..................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................315
Unladen weight (definition) ............316
Wear indicator (definition) .............318
Wheel rim (definition) ....................316
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........288
Installing the towing eye ................289
Removing the towing eye ...............290
With the rear axle raised ................290
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......290
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............291
Important safety notes ..................288Index17

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
18Index

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Safety notes
GWARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
22Introduction

Center consoleFunctionPage:Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions;c Seat heating92=s Seat ventilation92?5 PARKTRONIC
(Canada only)
162
A£ Hazard warning
lamps
103
B45 Indicator lamp42CM Dynamic driving
package with sports mode
158
å AMG vehicles: ESP ®60FunctionPageDStowage compartment242Ashtray248Cigarette lighter248Power socket249ESelector lever130FCup holder246GStowage compartment242HAudio/COMAND controllerISelects the drive program13232Center consoleAt a glance

seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.XAdjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position ( Y page 88).XPull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.XWithout twisting it, guide the shoulder
section of the seat belt across the middle
of your shoulder and the lap section across
your hips.XEngage belt tongue ; in buckle =.XIf necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. For further information on special
seat belt retractors, see ( Y page 54).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
seat belts" ( Y page 50).
Releasing seat beltsXPress release button ?(Y page 49) and
guide belt tongue ; back towards belt
sash guide :.
i
If you have guided the seat belt back, it is
turned 180°. This is necessary in order to
guarantee that the seat belt is not twisted
and that it is routed correctly when the belt
is fastened.
! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Consult an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts
already, the 7 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for 6 seconds after every engine
start. It then goes out if the driver and the
front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone goes out
after approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
50Occupant safetySafety