2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE battery

AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 135
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................135
Automatic headlamp mode ..............107
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............141
Changing gea r............................... 140
Display message ............................ 228
Driving tips .................................... 140
Emergency running mode ..............145
Kickdow n....................................... 140
Manual drive program ....................143
Overview ........................................ 138
Problem (malfunction) ...................145
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 140
Pulling away ................................... 134
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 145
Selector leve r................................ 138
Shift range s................................... 142
Starting the engine ........................133
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......141
Transmission position displa y........ 139
Transmissio npositions .................. 139
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 145 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 216
Bag hook ............................................ 249
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 63
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes ....................74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 286
Display message ............................ 219Important safety notes
..................284
Jump starting ................................. 288
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 222
Notes/function .............................. 177
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 337
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 215
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 63
Brake fluid (notes) .........................337
Display message ............................ 207
Driving tips .................................... 152
High-performance brake system ....154
Important safety notes ..................152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 149
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 279
Car wash ........................................ 274
Display ........................................... 278
Exterior lights ................................ 277
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 278 Index
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Rolle
rblind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closin g.............................. 89
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 250
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 279
Roof load (maximum) ........................340
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............193 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............52
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................202
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................94
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ..................................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................279Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................
.95
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat backres tdisplay message .....229
Seat heating problem ......................98
Seat ventilation problem ..................98
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching sea theating on/off .........96
Switching sea tventilation on/off ....98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......277
Service menu (on-board computer) .199
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 337
Coolant (engine) ............................ 337
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Fuel ................................................ 333
Important safety notes ..................333
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 339
Washer fluid .................................. .338
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........203
On-board computer .......................199
Setting the air distribution ...............124
Setting the airflow ............................125
SETUP (on-board computer) .............203
Side impact air bag .............................43
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 216
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 276
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........85
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................75
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................75
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........85
Display message ............................ 230 Index
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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged withou
tthe
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipmen tonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and 24
Introduction

and
R the vehicle speed is between
approximately 4mph (7 km/h) and
124 mph (200 km/h)
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/ h)PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
i If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application.
Automatic emergency braking is not
performed until immediately prior to an
imminent accident.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further.
R activating kickdown.
R releasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your 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.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrac eemergency call
system automatically notifies the
Customer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the
message or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. Theft deterrent locking system
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vehicle is unlocked
.This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 000Band000A buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 75) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 000Aor000B button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
000B button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the000B
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the000Abutton.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles
(Y page 73).
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the 000Band000A buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-
GO key, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y
page 69).
X To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
i With KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
beforehand.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch 0002in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key 0003from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes Mercedes-Ben
zrecommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children .If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Checking the battery
X
Press the 000Aor000B button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp 0002lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp 0002does no tlight up
briefly during the test, the battery is
discharged.
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal receptio nrange of the vehicle,
pressing the 000Aor000B button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
X Change the battery (Y page 75).
i You can get a battery at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 74). X
Press mechanical key 0003intothe SmartKey
opening in the direction of the arrow until
battery compartment cover 0002opens. Do
not hold battery compartment cover 0002
closed while doing so.
X Remove battery compartment cover 0002. X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery 0022falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery
compartment cover 0002into the housing
first and then press to close it.
X Insert mechanical key 0003into the
SmartKey.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. SmartKey
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control
function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the
driver's door handle from close range and press the 000Bor
000A button.
If this does not work:
X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 75) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 75).
X Lock (Y page 79) or unlock (Y page 79) the vehicle using
the mechanical key. The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock (Y page 79) or unlock (Y page 79) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the 000B/000A button. There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the 000B/000A button.
X Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
If this does not work:
X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 75) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 75).
X Lock (Y page 79) or unlock (Y page 79) the vehicle using
the mechanical key. You have lost a
SmartKey. X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the
mechanical key. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. 76
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 284).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 288).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While
doing this, turn the steering wheel in both directions. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. Ad
oor is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 246). Doors
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