2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

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Always store objects so tha tthey cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 246).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 0002and open glove box
flap 0003.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0003upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. X
To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
0006.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 0005.
i The glove box can be cooled
(Y page 128).
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: press left-hand button 0003or right-
hand button 0002.
The stowage compartmento pens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions). Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 246)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 246). Stowage areas
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Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the sea tbelt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 246).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward i
Vehicles with memory function :when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact. X
Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Open the trunk.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle 0002.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released. X
Fold rear seat backrest 0003forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged. 248
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X
Fold rea rseat backrest 0002back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster .Awarning tone also sounds.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do no tneed the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 246).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
There are four cargo tie down rings in the
trunk. Vehicle with through-loading feature in the rear
bench seat
0002
Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 11lbs (5kg) and should not be used to
secure a load. 0002
Bag hook Stowage well under the trunk floor
The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit,e tc. are
located in the stowage compartment. Sto
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X
To open: pull handle 0002up. X
Hoo khandle 0002into rain trough 0003.
! Unhook the handle before again before
closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely
to preven tthe handle flap from protruding.
Otherwise, you could damage the handle. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benzv
ehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the
vehicle.
Positio nthe load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the trunk lid fully
! To avoid damaging or scratching the
covers, do not use metallic or hard objects
to open them.
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load could become detached from the
vehicle. Therefore, always comply with the
installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the roof carrier.
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Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
X
Open covers 0002carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers 0002upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers 0002.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console 0002
Cup holder Cup holder in the rear stowage box
X
To open: slide cover 0002forwards. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0002
Mirror light
0003 Bracket
0022 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0021 Vanity mirror
001F Mirror cover Features
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Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light
0002only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0003and mirror cover
001F has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the su nvisor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer 0003.
X Swing the sun visor to the side. X
Pull or push the sun visor in the direction of
the arrow. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartmen tfor
stowage. X
To open: slide cover 0002forwards until it
engages.
X To remove the insert: hold insert0022by
the ribbing at the sides and lift it up 0003and
out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0022
into the holder until it engages.
X To close: briefly press cover 0002at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Rear-compartment ashtray X
To open: pull cover 0003out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: press release
button 0022and lift the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: install insert0002from
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages. 252
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Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating elemen torthe socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
permit. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 131).
X To open: slide cover 0002forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0003.
Cigarette lighter 0003will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: briefly press cover 0002at the
front.
The cover moves back. 12
Vsockets
General notes The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off
,the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 131).
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console X
Pull cover 0003out by its top edge.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0002. 115
Vsocket
Important safety notes G
DANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
11 5Vp ower socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock
if the connector cable or the 115 V power Features
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socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
R
Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
R When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
R Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified
specialized workshop if it is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
R Never plug the connector cable into a
115 Vpower socket that is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim. G
DANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is
a risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
! Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes 115 V power socket
0002provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 watts altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R the electronic device that you connect has
a suitable connector and conforms to
standards specific to the country you are
in.
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket 0002.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
R the on-board power supply is within a
permissible voltage range. Using the 115
Vpower socket X
To switch on: switch the ignitio non.
X Ope nflap 0022.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket 0002.
Indicator lamp 0003lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket 0002.
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