2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE fog light

High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 217
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing .......................................... .274
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes ..................273
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 156I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 201
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............190
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Emergency lighting ........................112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111J
Jack Storage location ............................ 286
Using ............................................. 325
Jump starting (engine) ......................292 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 232
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
Starting the engine ........................135
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 133
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................146
Knee bag .............................................. 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 180
Lane Tracking package .....................178
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................205
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 218
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .202
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................109
Display message ............................ 216
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 107
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ...................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 108 Index
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Rear fog lamp
................................ 108
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 202
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 201
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................107
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 202
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........202
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......219
Loading guidelines ............................248
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 216
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 302
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 279mbrace
Call priority .................................... 261
Display message ............................ 211
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading route s....................... 264
Emergency call .............................. 258
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Important safety notes ..................257
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 263
MB info call button ........................260
Remote vehicle locking ..................262
Roadside Assistance button ..........260
Search &Send ............................... 262
Self-test ......................................... 258
Speed alert .................................... 264
System .......................................... 258
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 265
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............262
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) .........................196
Memory function ............................... 102
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ...........287
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................328
Mounting anew wheel ................... 327
Preparing the vehicle .....................324
Raising the vehicle .........................325
Removing awheel .......................... 327
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 32512
Index

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).Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Notes on driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R
the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 108)
R the on-board computer (Y page 201)
Light switch Operation
0005000F
Left-hand standing lamps
00060011 Right-hand standing lamps
00070014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumen tcluste rlighting
000B0003 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000C000B Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0020000E Rear fog lamp
0012000C Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0003.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey fro mthe ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0. 106
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
When the ligh tswitch is set to 0003, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, tur nthe light switch to
000B.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
0003 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0003.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light: if you turn the light switch to
0014, you turn on the
daytime running lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 000B, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 201).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0014or000B, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0003, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
000B.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
000B position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000B.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrumentc luster lights up.
Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve
visibility as well as making it easier for other
road users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together Exterior lighting
107Lights and windshield wipers Z

with the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps.
X
To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignitio nlock to position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0003.
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The green 000Cindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the 000C button.
The green 000Cindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0003.
X Press the 000Ebutton.
The yellow 000Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
000E button.
The yellow 000Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start.A lways park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0014parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0011 right or the 000Fleft standing lamp. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to
0014.
Depending on the equipmen tlevel, the
green indicator lamp or the scale
illumination in the instrument cluster light
up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 000F(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0011(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0022 High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0003or0021.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0003or0021. 108
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 0003
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interio
rlighting Overview of interior lighting
0002
0001 Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
0003 001C Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0022 0013 Switches the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
0021 0004 Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
001F 0013 Switches the left-hand fron treading
lamp on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to preven
tthe vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To activate/deactivate: press the001C
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. Interior lighting
111Lights and windshield wipers Z

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