2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN brake fluid

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see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 227
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................145
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............151
Changing gea r............................... 150
Display message ............................ 238
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode ..............155
Kickdow n....................................... 150
Manual drive program ....................153
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ...................155
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 144
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 155
Selector leve r................................ 148
Shift range s................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......151
Transmission position displa y........ 149
Transmissio npositions .................. 149
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 155 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 226
Bag hook ............................................ 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 77Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 300
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................298
Jump starting ................................. 302
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................208
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 352
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 225
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................352
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 162
High-performance brake system ....164
Important safety notes ..................162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
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
Care
Carpets .......................................... 293
Car wash ........................................ 287 Index
5

Folding in/ou
t(electrically) ...........104
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Storing the parking position ..........105
Eyeglasses compartment .................257 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 297
Preparing the vehicle .....................297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 279
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics ..................201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 202
Displaying the range ......................202
Driving tips .................................... 160
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................350
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 349
Important safety notes ..................348
Notes for AMG vehicles .................349
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .349
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............348
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................157
Opening/closing ............................ 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
see Fuel tank
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 296
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 306
Before changing ............................. 306
Dashboard fuse box .......................307
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 307
Fuse box in the trunk .....................308
Important safety notes ..................306
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................278
Important safety notes ..................275
Opening/closing the garage door ..277
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 275
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 212
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 257 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....287
Cleaning system (function) ............113
Cleaning system (notes) ................353
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically). ....................98
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 9810
Index

Notes for AMG vehicles
.................349
Refueling proces s.......................... 156
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 155
Remote control Garage door opener .......................275
Programming (garage door opener) 275
Reporting safety defects ....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 250
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........136
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 148
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 89
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 85
Sliding sunroo f................................. 89
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Rea rside windows ......................... 263
Rea rwindow .................................. 263
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 293
Roof load (maximum) ........................355
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............203 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems ....................58Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................212
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
see Seat belts
Seats
Adaptive sea tbackrests (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically). ....................96
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ..................................... 96
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t................ 99
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Seat heating problem ....................101
Seat ventilation problem ................101
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Switching sea theating on/off .......100
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......291
Service menu (on-board computer) .208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Coolant (engine) ............................ 352
Engine oil ....................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 347 Index
15

Trunk
Emergency release ..........................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Locking separatel y........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 83
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 239
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ......................355
Trunk load (maximum) ......................355
Turn signals Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........262
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 238
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 208
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 321
Locking (in an emergency) ...............81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 335
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............335 Towing away
.................................. 304
Transporting .................................. 306
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74
Vehicle data ................................... 355
Vehicle data ....................................... 355
Vehicle dimensions ...........................355
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............346
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Video (DVD) ........................................ 205
VIN ...................................................... 346 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 250
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 246
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Seat bel t........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ...................247
SRS ................................................ 249
Tire pressure monitor ....................254
Warranty ............................................ 346
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 240
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........338
Wheel chock ...................................... 335
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 311
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) .........................334
Emergency spare wheel .................342
Important safety notes ..................310
Interchanging/changing ................334 Index
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High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
In the 0004position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0022. Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0002.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0002.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 121). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Active light function Exterior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z

Wet roads
If you have drive
nfor a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed
reaction from the brakes when braking for the
first time. This may also occur after the
vehicle has been washed.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions. This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and
brake pads. This can result in a significantly
longer braking distance.
R Brake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
R Carefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
R Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes !
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning messages in
the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop to arrange this.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you are
planning to have the vehicle tested on such
a dynamometer, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to obtain further
information first. Otherwise, you could
damage the drive train or the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1in the ignition
lock or Start/Stop button in position 0or
1) while the parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake
system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition system must be switched
off (SmartKey in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock or Start/Stop button in
position 0or 1) when:
R testing the parking brake on a brake
dynamometer.
R you intend to have the vehicle towed with
the front axle raised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake
system.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the
functionality of your brakes at regular
intervals. To do so, press firmly on the brake
pedal when driving at a high speed. This
improves the grip of the brake pads.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 65) or of BAS PLUS on
(Y page 65). Driving tips
163Driving and parking Z

Mercedes-Ben
zrecommends that you only
have brake pads/linings installed on your
vehicle which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benzv ehicles or which correspond
to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
pads/linings which have not been approved
for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles or which are not
of an equivalent quality could affect your
vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you only
use brake fluid that has been specially
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,
or which corresponds to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake fluid which has not been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which is not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.
High-performance brake system for
AMG vehicles The high-performance brake system is
installed only on the C 63 AMG.
The high-performance brake system is
designed for heavy loads. This may lead to
noise when braking. This will depend on:
R Speed
R Braking force
R Environmental conditions ,such as
temperature and humidity
The wear and tear on individual brake system
components, e.g. brake pads/linings or
discs, depends on:
R the individual driving style
R the operating conditions
Fo rthis reason, it is impossible to state a
mileage that will be valid under all
circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information about this from your authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and adapt your driving and braking accordingly
during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in
correspondingly high brake wear. Observe
the brake wear warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and note any brake status
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performance driving, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engin eorthe automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage. 164
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000C(USA
only)
0006(Canada
only)
Brake Immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
At
one may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 335) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
You can restart the engine. 000C(USA
only)0006(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the
000C(USA only)/0006 (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 158).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0007
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0008
mbrace Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Important functions of PRE-SAFE
®
have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
219On-board computer and displays Z