2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE service

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 253
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 169A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes ....................62
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................123
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 222
Function/informatio n.................... 180
Active Driving Assistance package .180
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 221
Function/informatio n.................... 183
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ...................110, 111
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Additives (engine oil) ........................336
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................40
Knee bag .......................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Pelvis airb ag................................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact airb ag.......................... 43
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 44Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 128
Important safet ynotes .................. 127
Rea r............................................... 128
Setting ........................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ...........128
Setting the side air vents ...............128
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....203
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 252
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........268
Hiding a service message ..............268
Notes ............................................. 268
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 268
Service message ............................ 268
Special service requirements ......... 269
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................69
Function .......................................... .69
Switching off the alarm ....................69
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 194
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

Drive program
Automati c...................................... 141
Display ........................................... 139
Manual .......................................... .143
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........203
Drive program selector .....................141
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................269
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................154
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .63
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 64, 65
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ...........61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .67
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 180
Active Driving Assistance package 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................176
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 220
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 157
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 165
HOLD function ............................... 166
Lane Keeping Assist ......................178
Lane Tracking package ..................176
Parking Guidance ........................... 172
PARKTRONI C................................. 169RAC
ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........167
Rea rview camera .......................... 175
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................140
Brakes ........................................... 152
Break-in period .............................. 130
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 152
Drinking and driving .......................150
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................ .155
Driving on flooded road s................ 154
Driving on wet road s...................... 154
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 151
Fuel ................................................ 150
General .......................................... 150
Hydroplaning ................................. 154
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 299
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......195
DVD video (on-board computer) ......195
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 165 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................202
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 202
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 151
On-board computer .......................192
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................135
Automatic engine switch-off ..........135
Deactivating/activating .................1368
Index

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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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults .............................................. .49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
System overview .............................. 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 47
Odometer ........................................... 191
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 203
Assistance menu ........................... 197
Audi omenu ................................... 194
Convenience submenu ..................202
Displaying a service message ........268
Display messages ..........................206
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings submenu .............203
Important safety notes ..................188
Instrument cluster submenu ..........199
Lighting submenu .......................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 191
Message memory .......................... 206
Navigation menu ............................ 193
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 204
Service menu ................................. 199
Settings menu ............................... 199
Standard displa y............................ 191
Telephone menu ............................ 195
Trip menu ...................................... 191
Vehicle submenu ........................... 201
Video DVD operatio n..................... 195
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating safety Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operating system
see On-board computer Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................21
Outside temperature display ...........189
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 332
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...275
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................87
Parking ............................................... 148
Important safety notes ..................148
Parking brake ................................ 149
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rea rview camera .......................... 175
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 172
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 208
Notes/function .............................. 149
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 222
Important safety notes ..................172
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................171
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................169
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Range of the sensors .....................170
Warning displa y............................. 170 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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MOExtended tires
..........................283
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 318
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 298
Sidewall (definition) .......................319
Speed rating (definition) ................318
Storing ........................................... 320
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 317
Summer tires ................................. 298
Temperature .................................. 313
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 319
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 319
Tire pressure (definition) ................319
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 317
Tire size (data) ............................... 324
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 314
Tire tread ....................................... 297
Tire tread (definition) .....................319
Total load limit (definition) .............319
Traction ......................................... 312
Traction (definition) .......................319
Trea dwear ..................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 317
Unladen weight (definition) ............318
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............319
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 317
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........290
Installing the towing eye ................291
Removing the towing eye. ..............291
With the rear axle raised ................291
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......291
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............292
Important safety notes ..................290Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................292
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .278
Trip computer (on-board computer) 191
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 191
Resetting (on-board computer) ......192
Trunk
Emergency release ....................82, 83
Important safety notes ....................80
Locking separatel y........................... 82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 82
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 229
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Opening dimensions ......................340
Trunk load (maximum) ......................340
Turn signals Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........252
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 228
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 199
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 308
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79 18
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. 20
Introduction

Have aftermarke
taccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not bee napproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system .Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 332) when ordering
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.B ear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC
enter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the term softhe following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Introduction
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