2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE wheel

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 119 Driving and parking
..........................129 On-board computer and displays
....187 Stowage and features
......................245 Maintenance and care
......................267 Breakdown assistance
.....................281 Wheels and tires
............................... 295 Technical data
................................... 331 Contents
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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

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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Interior
........................................... 278
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 273
Paint .............................................. 275
Plastic trim .................................... 278
Power washer ................................ 275
Rea rview camera .......................... 277
Roof lining ...................................... 279
Seat bel t........................................ 279
Seat cover ..................................... 279
Sensors ......................................... 277
Steering wheel ............................... 278
Tai lpipes ....................................... 278
Trim pieces .................................... 278
Washing by hand ........................... 274
Wheels ........................................... 275
Windows ........................................ 276
Wiper blades .................................. 276
Wooden trim .................................. 278
Cargo tie down rings .........................249
Car wash (care) ................................. 274
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 115
Cornering light function .................114
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Standing lamps (front) ...................114
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............59
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 253Cleaning
Mirro rturn signal ........................... 277
Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............124
Cooling with aird ehumidification..123
Defrosting the windows .................126
Defrosting the windshield ..............125
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 121
Important safety notes ..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 124
Maximum cooling .......................... 126
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............122
Overview of systems ......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 124
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 127
Refrigerant ..................................... 339
Refrigerant filling capacity .............339
Setting the aird istribution.............124
Setting the airflow .........................125
Setting the airv ents...................... 127
Setting the temperature ................124
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 126
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 191
Convenience closing feature ..............85
Convenience opening feature ............85
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 272
Display message ............................ 217
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Important safety notes ..................337
Temperature (on-board computer) .203 6
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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Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 214
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 298
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 276
mbrace Call priority .................................... 259
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading route s....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
General notes ................................ 255
Geo fencing ................................... 262
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 261
MB info call button ........................258
Remote vehicle locking ..................260
Roadside Assistance button ..........258
Search &Send ............................... 260
Self-test ......................................... 256
Speed alert .................................... 262
System .......................................... 256
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 263
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............260
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) .........................195
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............195
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ...........283
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................324
Mounting anew wheel ................... 323
Preparing the vehicle .....................320
Raising the vehicle .........................321
Removing awheel .......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent displa y......................... 200
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .189
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............193
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 13012
Index

Door central locking/unlocking
.......72
Important safety notes ....................72
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 299
Sockets General notes ................................ 253
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 253
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 329
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 59
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the unit of measurement 199
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 210
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
Steering (display message) ..............230
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually )........................ 99Button overview
............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes ....................98
Paddle shifters ............................... 141
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........141
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 204
Stowage areas ................................... 246
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 247
Cuph olders ................................... 251
Glove box ...................................... .247
Important safety information .........246
Stowage net ................................... 247
Stowage net ....................................... 247
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 249
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 298
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 127
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............69 T
Tachometer ........................................ 189
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 215
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 333
Emergency spare wheel .................330
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 324
Vehicle data ................................... 340
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 259
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading route s....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
Geo fencing ................................... 26216
Index

Locating
astolen vehicl e............... 261
MB info call button ........................258
Remote vehicle locking ..................260
Roadside Assistance button ..........258
Search &Send ............................... 260
Self-test ......................................... 256
Speed alert .................................... 262
System .......................................... 256
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 263
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............260
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 255
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 196
Display message ............................ 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............195
Number from the phone book ....... .196
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending acall................. 196
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 203
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 203
Outside temperature ..................... .189
Setting (climate control) ................124
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........69
Immobilize r...................................... 69
Through-loading feature ...................248
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................204
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....304
Checking manually ........................303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................304
Maximum ....................................... 302
Notes ............................................. 301
Pressure loss warning ....................303
Recommended ............................... 300
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 303
Important safety notes ..................303
Restarting ...................................... 304Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 306
Function/notes ............................. 304
General notes ................................ 304
Important safety notes ..................305
Restarting ...................................... 307
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning message .......................... 307
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................319
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................317
Bar (definition) ............................... 317
Changing awheel .......................... 320
Characteristics .............................. 317
Checking ........................................ 297
Definition of terms .........................317
Directio nofrotation ...................... 320
Display message ............................ 226
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................319
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .316
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............317
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 318
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 318
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................318
Important safety notes ..................296
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......317
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........318
Labeling (overview )........................ 313
Load bearing index (definition) ......319
Load index ..................................... 316
Load index (definition) ...................318
M+S tires ....................................... 298
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 318
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 318
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 318
Maximum tire loa d......................... 311
Maximum tire load (definition) .......318 Index
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