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
5
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. 154
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