2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN brake sensor

Display
........................................... 291
Exterior lights ................................ 290
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 292
Interior ........................................... 291
Matte finish ................................... 289
Notes ............................................. 287
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 288
Rea rview camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 293
Seat bel t........................................ 293
Seat cover ..................................... 292
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tai lpipes ....................................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 292
Washing by hand ........................... 288
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 290
Wooden trim .................................. 292
Cargo tie down rings .........................259
Car wash (care) ................................. 287
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 120
Cornering light function .................119
High-beam headlamps ...................118
Important safety notes ..................116
Low-beam headlamps ....................118
Overview of bul btypes .................. 117
Parking lamps ................................ 119
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps (front) ...................119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................63
Rea rdoors ....................................... 63Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 264
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 291
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...132
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130
Controlling automatically ...............132
Cooling with aird ehumidification..131
Defrosting the windows .................135
Defrosting the windshield ..............134
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 127
Important safety notes ..................126
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Maximum cooling .......................... 135
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 128, 131
Overview of systems ......................126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 136
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 354
Refrigerant filling capacity .............354
Setting the aird istribution.............133
Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 137
Setting the temperature ................133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 136
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual hea ton/off ......136
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster 6
Index

Parking
............................................... 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 218
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................181
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes ..................179
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Range of the sensors .....................180
Warning displa y............................. 180
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .292
Power washers .................................. 288
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 219
Operation ........................................ .52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button ..................150Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................144 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....213
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 231
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 239
Folding the backres tforwards/
back ............................................... 259
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................291
Function/notes ............................. 185
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Rear window blind ............................263
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) Important safety notes ..................354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................15614
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
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
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functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64). 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 depresse dfirmly 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. BA Sis deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake AssistS
ystem
PLUS)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
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 211)
R operational
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of yourv ehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BASP LUS 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
At as pee dless than 20 mp h(30 km/h) : if
you depress the brake pedal, BASP LUS is
activated. Braking is performed as late as
possible.
At a speed greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h):ify ou depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual, if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Driving safety systems
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In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the fron tend of the
vehicle, have the configuratio nand operation
of the rada rsensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the fron tofthe vehicle. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, 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 64). 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 305) when towing the
vehicle with a raised rear axle.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified 66
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Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the 000DESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R the engine's torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels can spin in a
controlled manner. The spinning of the
wheels results in a cuttin gaction, which
provides bette rgrip.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 000DESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin without
restriction. The spinning of the wheels
results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available; nor is it
activated if you brake with assistance from
ESP ®
.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available;
nor is it activated if you brake with
assistance from ESP ®
.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt yourd riving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe informatio nregarding indicator and
warning lamps ( Ypage 244) as well as
display messages (Y page 218).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 176) and hill start assist
(Y page 144). For further information, see
"Driving tips" (Y page 162). PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
If PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is to aid you, the radar
sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 211)
R operational
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time. Driving safet
ysystems
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In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-
board computer (Y page 207).
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is activated, the
0001 symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated (Y page 176).
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
0001 symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
22 mph (35 km/h).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example. Theft deterrent locking system
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