2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN lock

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 265
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 179A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes ....................64
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................131
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Display message ............................ 232
Function/informatio n.................... 190
Active Driving Assistance package .190
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Display message ............................ 231
Function/informatio n.................... 193
Active light function .........................113
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Additives (engine oil) ........................352
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 223
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 45Safety guidelines
............................. 41
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRF LOW ........................................... 132
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 137
Important safet ynotes .................. 137
Rea r............................................... 138
Setting ........................................... 137
Setting the center air vents ...........137
Setting the side air vents ...............137
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....212
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 263
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........282
Hiding a service message ..............282
Notes ............................................. 282
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 282
Service message ............................ 282
Special service requirements ......... 283
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................71
Function .......................................... .71
Switching off the alarm ....................71
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 185
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
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
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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

Driving tip
s.................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 239
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................161
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display ........................................... 149
Manual .......................................... .153
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........213
Drive program selector .....................151
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................283
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................164
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ...........64 Overview
.......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 190
Active Driving Assistance package 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................185
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 165
Display message ............................ 230
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 167
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 175
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Lane Tracking package ..................186
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
PARKTRONI C................................. 179
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........177
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................150
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving .......................161
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................ .165
Driving on flooded road s................ 164
Driving on wet road s...................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 160
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......204
DVD video (on-board computer) ......205
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1758
Index

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

Installing/removing (rear)
................99
Luxury .............................................. 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 225
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Hill start assist .................................. 144
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................. 176
Hood
Closing .......................................... .284
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes ..................283
Opening ......................................... 284
Hydroplaning ..................................... 164I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 209
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............198
Interior lighting ................................. 115
Automatic control ..........................116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 296
Using ............................................. 335
Jump starting (engine) ......................302 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............87
Display message ............................ 240
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 142
Starting the engine ........................143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 142
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 150
Manual drive program ....................154
Knee bag .............................................. 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................208
Display message ............................ 231
Function/informatio n.................... 188
Lane Tracking package .....................186
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................213
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 226
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 110
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .210
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............111
Cornering light function .................114
Display message ............................ 224
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111 Index
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Hazard warning lamps
...................113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 112
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 210
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................111
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........210
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......227
Loading guidelines ............................256
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 224
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Luxury head restraints .......................98 M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 289
mbrace Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading route s....................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 273
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........270
Search &Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
Speed alert .................................... 274
System .......................................... 268
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 273
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................204
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
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) ............205
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ...........297 12
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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