2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE cooling

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 255
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 171A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes ....................62
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................125
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 224
Function/informatio n.................... 182
Active Driving Assistance package .182
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 185
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Additives (engine oil) ........................341
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Pelvis airb ag................................... 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 41Side impact airb
ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 130
Important safet ynotes .................. 129
Rea r............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ...........130
Setting the side air vents ...............130
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....204
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 254
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........272
Hiding a service message ..............272
Notes ............................................. 272
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 272
Service message ............................ 272
Special service requirements ......... 273
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function .......................................... .70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 177
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

Care
Carpet s.......................................... 283
Car wash ........................................ 277
Display ........................................... 281
Exterior lights ................................ 280
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 282
Interior ........................................... 281
Matte finish ................................... 279
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim .................................... 282
Power washer ................................ 278
Rea rview camera .......................... 281
Roof lining ...................................... 283
Seat bel t........................................ 283
Seat cover ..................................... 282
Sensors ......................................... 281
Steering wheel ............................... 282
Tai lpipes ....................................... 281
Trim pieces .................................... 282
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels ........................................... 279
Windows ........................................ 280
Wiper blades .................................. 280
Wooden trim .................................. 282
Cargo tie down rings .........................251
Car wash (care) ................................. 277
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 116
Cornering light function .................114
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Important safety notes ..................112
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Overview of bul btypes .................. 113
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 116
Standing lamps (front) ...................114Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............60
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 255
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 281
Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............126
Cooling with aird ehumidification..125
Defrosting the windows .................127
Defrosting the windshield ..............127
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 123
Important safety notes ..................122
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Maximum cooling .......................... 127
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Overview of systems ......................122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 125
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 343
Refrigerant filling capacity .............344
Setting the aird istribution.............126
Setting the airflow .........................126
Setting the airv ents...................... 129
Setting the temperature ................126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................1086
Index

Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 269
Calling up ....................................... 268
Setting ........................................... 268
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Convenience closing feature ..............85
Convenience opening feature ............84
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 276
Display message ............................ 220
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Important safety notes ..................341
Temperature (on-board computer) .204
Temperature gauge ........................ 190
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 109
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 112
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 227
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes ..................157
Setting aspeed .............................. 159
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .158
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes ..................253
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 253
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Switching on/off (switch) ..............107
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 202
Interior lighting .............................. 202
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................194
Display (cleaning instructions) ........281
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 272
Calling up (on-board computer) .....208
Driving systems ............................. 222
Engine ............................................ 220
General notes ................................ 208
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........208
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................ .216
Safety systems .............................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 232
Tires ............................................... 228
Vehicle .......................................... .230
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Distance recorder ............................. 193
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....245
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 161
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 225
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 159
Important safety notes ..................159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 245 Index
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Useful information
i 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To preven tthe windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof
closed.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (Y page 84).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out pollen.
Aclogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior .For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet .As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 122
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 126)
0003 To defros tthe windshield (Y page 127)
0022 To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 127)
0021 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 125)
001F To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)
0020 To set the temperature, right (Y page 126)
0012 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0013 To set the air distribution (Y page 126)
0014 To increase the airflow (Y page 126)
0015 To reduce the airflow (Y page 126)
0016 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 125)
0018 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 126) Overview of climate control systems
123Climate control

USA only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 126)
0003 To defrost the windshield (Y page 127)
0022 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 127)
0021 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 125)
001F To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)
0020 To set the temperature, right (Y page 126)
0012 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0013 To set the air distribution (Y page 126)
0014 To increase the airflow (Y page 126)
0015 To reduce the airflow (Y page 126)
0016 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 125)
0018 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 126)Notes on using dual-zone automatic
climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R
Activate climate control using the 0003and
0004 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0003 and0004 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well.T he
indicator lamp in the 0002button goes out. 124
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 138).
i The ECO start/stop function is not
available on AMG vehicles. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off .Only use this setting for a brief
period. The windows could otherwise fog up.
Only switch off climate control briefly to
prevent the windows from fogging up.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0003 button ( Ypage 126).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 133).
X To activate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up .A irflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Points to observe before use If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Only deactivate the cooling
with air dehumidification function for a short
time to prevent the windows fro mfogging up.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button lights
up.
i When the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function is activated,
one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary
heating button will light up on vehicles with
auxiliary heating.
X To deactivate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function When you press the
0004button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Operating the climate control systems
125Climate control

Setting climate control to automatic
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Only deactivate the cooling
with air dehumidification function for a short
time to prevent the windows from fogging up.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 133).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To selectm anually:press the 0013
button.
or
X Press the 0015or0014 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button goes
out. Automatic aird istribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 133).
X To increase/reduce: turn control0002and
0020 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings 0017
Directs air through the center and side
air vents
0016 Directs air through the footwell air
vents
0018 Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
0005 Directs air through the defroster vents
0012 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents 5
0011 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
0013 Directs air through the defroster,
center, side and footwell vents 5
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents .The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
Adjusting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 133).
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 133).
X To increase/reduce: press the0015or
0014 button.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. As soon as
the battery is sufficiently charged, full blower
output will be available.
5 Canada only. 126
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control