2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE brake light

Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 219
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................137
Automatic headlamp mode ..............107
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............143
Changing gea r............................... 142
Display message ............................ 230
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode ..............147
Kickdow n....................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................145
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 142
Pulling away ................................... 136
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 147
Selector leve r................................ 140
Shift range s................................... 144
Starting the engine ........................135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......143
Transmission position displa y........ 141
Transmissio npositions .................. 141
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 147 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 218
Bag hook ............................................ 251
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 63
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes ....................74
Replacing ......................................... 75Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 290
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes ..................288
Jump starting ................................. 292
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................200
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 178
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 341
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 63
Brake fluid (notes) .........................341
Display message ............................ 209
Driving tips .................................... 154
High-performance brake system ....156
Important safety notes ..................154
Maintenance .................................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 151
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle Index
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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

E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................203
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 99
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 203
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 153
On-board computer .......................194
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................137
Automatic engine switch-off ..........137
Deactivating/activating .................138
General information .......................136
Important safety notes ..................136
Electronic brake force
distribution see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 79
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes ..................331
Storage location ............................ 332
Technical data ............................... 333
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .57
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 242
Display message ............................ 220
ECO start/stop function ................136
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregularr unning............................ 139Jump-starting
................................. 292
Starting problems ..........................139
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............135
Switching off .................................. 151
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 296
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 275
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 274
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 340
Notes about oil grades ................... 340
Notes on oil level/consumption ....274
Temperature (on-board computer) .204
Viscosity ........................................ 341
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...205
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 199
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................65
Display message ............................ 209
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ......................... 64, 65
Important safety information ...........65
Warning lamp ................................. 238
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 153
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 281
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights Index
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MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 192
Permanent displa y......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .191
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............195
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 132 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 204
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Audi omenu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu ..................203
Displaying a service message ........272
Display messages ..........................208
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............204
Important safety notes ..................190
Instrument cluster submenu ..........201 Lighting submenu
.......................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 208
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 205
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 200
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Video DVD operatio n..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........191
Overhead control panel ......................36 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...279
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parking ............................................... 150
Important safety notes ..................150
Parking brake ................................ 151
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rea rview camera .......................... 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 174
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 151 Index
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Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
143
0003
Combination switch 108
0022
Instrument cluster 31
0021
Horn
001F
PARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only)
171
0020
Overhead control panel 36
0012
Climate control systems 122
0013
Ignition lock 133
Start/Stop button
133 Function Page
0014
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 97
0015
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 97
0016
Cruise control lever 158
0018
Parking brake 151
0019
Diagnostics connection 25
001A
Opening the hood 274
001B
Releasing the parking brake 151
001D
Light switch 10630
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

X
Press down the rear of cover 0003in the
direction of the arrow.
Cover 0003is raised slightly at the front.
X Fold up cover 0003of Top Tether anchorage
0022. X
Hook Top Tether hook 0021into Top Tether
anchorage 0022.
X Depending on the model and version, and
according to the manufacturer's
installation instructions, route Top Tether
belt 001Fon the left and right past head
restraint 0002.
or
X Route Top Tether belt 001Fover the center of
the head restraint.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt 001Fis not
twisted.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so. Make sure that
Top Tether belt 001Fis tight. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram) R
EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain asafe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the note son tires,
recommended minimu mtire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 300).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Importan tsafety notes"
sectio n(Ypage 62). G
WARNING
If ABSi s faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents. 62
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Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, othe rsystems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative .Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 236) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 209).
ABSr egulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions .ABS works on slippery surfaces,
eve nify ou only brake gently.
The yellow 0018ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 62). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident. In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 62).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 203)
R operational
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
To prevent a front-end collision, BAS PLUS
calculates the brake force necessary if:
R you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected arisk of collision Driving safety systems
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for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side
.Inaddition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 62). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! When testing the electric parking brake
on a braking dynamometer, switch off the
ignition. Application of the brakes by
ESP ®
may otherwise destroy the brake
system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP ®
(Y page 295) when towing the
vehicle with a raised rear axle.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the 0015warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engin eis running.
If the 000D warning lamp and the 0015
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 238) and displaym essages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 209).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly. Characteristics of ESP General information
ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 000DESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any
circumstances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Vehicles with the ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously
selected status. Example:if ESP®
was
deactivated before the engin ewas switched
off, ESP ®
remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(except
AMG vehicles) Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
sectio n(Ypage 62).
You can select between the following
statuses of ESP:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following. Driving safet
ysystems
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