2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE fuel fill door release

General informatio
n....................... 135
Important safety notes ..................135
Introduction ................................... 134
Electronic brake force
distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 79
Trunk ......................................... 82, 83
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 328
Important safety notes ..................328
Storage location ............................ 329
Technical data ............................... 330
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 240
Display message ............................ 217
ECO start/stop function ................134
Engine number ............................... 333
Irregularr unning............................ 137
Jump-starting ................................. 288
Starting problems ..........................137
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133
Switching off .................................. 149
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 292
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 271
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking the oil level ..................... 270
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219Filling capacity
............................... 336
Notes about oil grades ................... 336
Notes on oil level/consumption ....270
Temperature (on-board computer) .203
Viscosity ........................................ 336
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...203
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................65
Display message ............................ 207
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ......................... 64, 65
Important safety information ...........64
Warning lamp ................................. 236
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 151
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 278
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......101
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........101
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...102
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position ..........102 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 282
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 283
Preparing the vehicle .....................283
see Emergency spare wheel Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).SmartKey
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. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 72
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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
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Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a
door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 69). X
To unlock a front door: pull door
handle 0003.
Locking knob 0002pops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X To open a front door: pull door
handle 0003.
X To unlock a rear door: pull up locking
knob 0002.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X To open a rear door: pull door handle0003. Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. X
To unlock: press button 0002.
X To lock: press button 0003.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the anti-
theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 69).
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
R the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not
unlocked when the release button for the
central locking is used. Automatic locking feature
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle's 78
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X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0005.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Trunk
Important safety notes
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. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion .There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. !
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 340).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 246).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button Trunk lid reversing feature
The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the
closing procedure. The trunk lid opens again
automatically .The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it
is closing. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/3 in(8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. 80
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