2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN sport

DoorsAutomatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 155
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 146
Display ........................................... 143
Manual ........................................... 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........210
Drive program selector ..................... 145
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................283
Symmetrical low beam ..................106
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 158
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............59
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 60
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 61
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 61
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 65Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................187
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................182
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 171
HOLD function ............................... 172
Lane Keeping Assist ......................185
Lane Tracking package ..................183
Parking Guidance ........................... 178
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........174
Rear view camera .......................... 181
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................144
Brakes ........................................... 156
Break-in period .............................. 136
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 170
Downhill gradient ........................... 156
Drinking and driving .......................155
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................158
Driving on wet roads ......................158
Exhaust check ............................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 155
General .......................................... 155
Hydroplaning ................................. 158
Icy road surfaces ........................... 159
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 157
Pedals ............................................ 155
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical low beam ..................106
Wet road surface ........................... 156
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 202
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 202
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1718Index

SettingsFactory (on-board computer) .........210
On-board computer .......................206
Setting the air distribution ............... 128
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 210
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 87
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................74
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................74
Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking .......70
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................137
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................139
Snow chains ...................................... 313
Sockets Points to observe before use .........263
Rear compartment .........................263
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 337
Storage location ............................ 293
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 199
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 195
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 206
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (manually) ........................99
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety notes ....................99
Paddle shifters ............................... 145
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 145
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 211
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ....................................... 254
Important safety information .........254
Parcel net ...................................... 256
Rear ............................................... 256
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 25616Index

Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 258
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 312
Sun visor ............................................ 260
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 195
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 335
Vehicle data ................................... 351
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 268
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 266
Important safety notes ..................264
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............270
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................270
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search & Send ............................... 269
Self-test ......................................... 265
System .......................................... 265
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............269
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 203
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............202
Number from the phone book ........ 203
Redialing ........................................ 203
Rejecting/ending a call .................203
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 210
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 210
Outside temperature ...................... 195
Setting (climate control) ................128
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Through-loading feature ................... 256
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 211
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....319
Checking manually ........................317
Display message ............................ 233
Maximum ....................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 315
Pressure loss warning ....................317
Recommended ............................... 313
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 321
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................333
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................331
Bar (definition) ............................... 331
Characteristics .............................. 331
Checking ........................................ 311
Definition of terms .........................331
Direction of rotation ......................334
Display message ............................ 233
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................334
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 330
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............331
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 332Index17

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................332
Important safety notes ..................310
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......332
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........332
Labeling (overview) ........................327
Load bearing index (definition) ......333
Load index ..................................... 330
Load index (definition) ...................332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 332
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 333
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 333
Maximum tire load .........................325
Maximum tire load (definition) .......333
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 333
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 333
Replacing ....................................... 334
Service life ..................................... 311
Sidewall (definition) .......................333
Speed rating (definition) ................332
Storing ........................................... 335
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 331
Temperature .................................. 327
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 333
Tire bead (definition) ......................333
Tire pressure (definition) ................333
Tire pressures (recommended) ......331
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 328
Tire tread ....................................... 311
Tire tread (definition) .....................333
Total load limit (definition) .............334
Traction ......................................... 326
Traction (definition) .......................334
Tread wear ..................................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 326Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................331
Unladen weight (definition) ............332
Wear indicator (definition) .............334
Wheel rim (definition) ....................332
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........302
Installing the towing eye ................303
Removing the towing eye ...............304
With the rear axle raised ................304
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......304
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............305
Important safety notes ..................302
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 304
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 288
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 199
Resetting (on-board computer) ......200
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................82
Important safety guidelines .............80
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate 18Index

U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 260
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 236
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................206
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 297
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 154
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 295
Reporting problems .........................24
Towing away .................................. 302
Transporting .................................. 304
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................71
Vehicle data ................................... 351
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 351
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 351
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 343
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 292
Video (DVD) ........................................ 202
VIN ...................................................... 343
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 241
Check Engine ................................. 246
Coolant .......................................... 247
Cruise control ................................ 160
Distance warning ........................... 249
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 249
ESP ®
.............................................. 243
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 244
Fuel tank ........................................ 246
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................164
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 246
Seat belt ........................................ 239
SPORT handling mode ...................244
SRS ................................................ 245
Tire pressure monitor ....................250
Warranty ............................................ 343
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 237
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 297
Wheel chock ...................................... 294
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 293
Checking ........................................ 311
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Important safety notes ..................310
Interchanging/changing ................334
Mounting a wheel .......................... 296
Removing a wheel ..........................296
Storing ........................................... 335
Tightening torque ........................... 297
Wheel size/tire size .......................335
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 219
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 286
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Windshield washer system .............. 281
Notes ............................................. 351
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................119
Rear window wiper ........................117Index19

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:÷ ESP®243M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
244
;Distance warning249=ESP ®
OFF243?Brakes (USA only)241ABrakes (Canada only)241BTurn signal109CABS242DSRS245ECheck engine246FunctionPageFTire pressure monitor250GSeat belt239HESP ®
on AMG vehicles243ICoolant247JRear fog lamp108KHigh-beam headlamps109LLow-beam headlamps107MFront fog lamps108NReserve fuel24630Instrument clusterAt a glance

Center consoleFunctionPage:Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions;c Seat heating98=s Seat ventilation98?5 PARKTRONIC
(Canada only)
175
A£ Hazard warning
lamps
109
B45 Indicator lamp42Cu Rear window roller
sunblind
261
FunctionPageDM Dynamic driving
package with sports mode
171
EStowage compartment254Ashtray262Cigarette lighter262Power socket263FSelector lever142GCup holder259HStowage compartment254IAudio/COMAND controllerJSelects the drive program14432Center consoleAt a glance

recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and Top Tether strap, or lower anchors
and Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with
the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front-
passenger seat:
R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
R A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the front-
passenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
R If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is deactivated. Should the 45
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while
the restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodically check the45 indicator lamp while driving to
make sure that the 45 indicator
lamp is illuminated. If the 45
indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do
not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
R If you place a child in a forward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
- move the seat as far back as possible
- use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
- secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
R For children larger than the typical 12-
month-old child, the front-passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag
also has to deploy.
The OCS may have detected that the seat:
R was empty or occupied by a person with a
weight of up to or less than that of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard
child restraint
R was occupied by a small individual, such as
a young teenager or a small adult
R was occupied by a child in a child restraint
system, whose weight is greater than that
of a typical 12-month-old child.
These are examples of when the OCS
deactivates the front-passenger front air bag.
Deactivation takes place although the
collision fulfills the criteria for deploying the
driver's air bag.44Occupant safetySafety