2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON air suspension

Variable .........................................2
19
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 184
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 183
Stationary vehicle .............................278
STEER CONTROL .................................. 85
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 365
Steering (display message) .............. 349
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 342
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 126
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 125
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 294
Cleaning ......................................... 403
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 126
Gearshift paddle s........................... 198
Important safety notes .................. 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 198
Stowage areas ................................... 368
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 370
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 370
Centre console .............................. 369
Cup holde r..................................... 376
Door ............................................... 370
Glove compartment ....................... 369
Important safety information ......... 368
Rear ............................................... 370
Spectacles compartment ............... 369
Stowage net ....................................... 370
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 370 Stowage well beneath the boot
floor
.................................................... 375
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 430
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 378
Sun visor ............................................ 378
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 235
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 173 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 330
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 468
Emergency spare wheel ................. 464
Information .................................... 466
Trailer load s................................... 478
Tyres/wheels ................................. 444
Vehicle data ................................... 476
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 305
Display message ............................ 349
Introduction ................................... 304
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 304
Number from the phone book ........ 305
Redialling ....................................... 306
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 305
Telephone compartment ................ 370
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 293
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 307
Outside temperature ...................... 293
Setting (climate control )................ 160
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 216
Through-loading feature ................... 371
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 409
Top Tether ............................................ 65
Total distance recorder .................... 29820
Index

X
Push AGILITY SELECT switch :up or down
until the desired drive program is selected. The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds
the display goes out and the status icon of
the selected drive program appears.
In addition, the current drive program set-
tings are displayed in the Audio 20/
COMAND Online display.
Available drive programs: I
Individual Individual settings
S+
Sport Plus Extremely sporty driving
characteristics
S
Sport Sporty driving character-
istics
C
Comfort Comfortable and econom-
ical driving characteristics E
Eco Particularly economical
driving characteristics
Additional information for drive programs
(Y page 192). Drive programs
Drive program I (Individual) In drive program
Ithe following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine and transmission man-
agement)
R the suspension
R the steering
R C 180 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition:
availability of the economical accelerator
pedal
Information about the selection of drive pro-
gram Iwith COMAND Online or Audio 20 can
be found in the Digital Owner's Manual. Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program
S+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits extremely sporty driv-
ing characteristics
R the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles
with AIRMATIC)
R the ECO start/stop function is not available
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program
Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
teristics
R the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC)
Drive program C (Comfort) Drive program
Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
Drive program E (Eco) Drive program
Eis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems are reduced. 192
Manual transmissionDriving and parking

Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program
S+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits extremely sporty driv-
ing characteristics
R the vehicle pulls away in first gear
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-sibly being higher
R the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles
with AIRMATIC)
R the ECO start/stop function is not available
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program
Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
teristics
R the vehicle pulls away in first gear
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-sibly being higher
R the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC)
Drive program C (Comfort) Drive program
Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel- erator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Drive program E (Eco) Drive program
Eis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
R during deceleration, the engine is discon-
nected from the drive train. The vehicle
uses kinetic energy and consumes less fuel
(overrun mode).
R the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems are reduced. Manual gearshifting
General notes :
Left steering wheel gearshift paddle:
shifts down
; Right steering wheel gearshift paddle:
shifts up 198
Automatic transmissionDriving and pa
rking

The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activa-
ted and:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function
R a system fault occurs
R the power supply is insufficient
Vehicles with automatic transmission : if a
fault occurs, then the transmission may also
be shifted into position Pautomatically.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The Brake immediately
Brake immediately message can also
appear in the multifunction display.
X Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message in the multifunc- tion display goes out.
The HOLD function is deactivated.
A horn will sound at regular intervals if you
turn off the engine, take off your seat belt or
open the driver's door when the HOLD func-
tion is activated. The horn alerts you to the
fact that the HOLD function is still activated.
If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone
becomes louder. The vehicle cannot be
locked until you have deactivated the HOLD
function.
i Once you have switched off the engine,
you cannot restart it until you have deacti-
vated the HOLD function. AIRMATIC
General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with
variable damping for improved driving com-
fort. All-round level control ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground
clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When
you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered auto-
matically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption. There is also the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level con-
trol and the Adaptive Damping System ADS.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
vehicle level can be set using the AGILITY
SELECT switch (Y page 197) or the level but-
ton (Y page 234). The setting always corre-
sponds to the last selected function.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
vehicle level can be set using the AGILITY
SELECT switch (Y page 191) or the level but-
ton (Y page 234). The setting always corre-
sponds to the last selected function.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches.
i If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is
not lowered.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of
80 km/h. Select the "Normal" setting for nor-
mal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving 234
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 27). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R type G
WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be
found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"
(Y page 444).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 202)
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 432)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is
heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tyre is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon 428
OperationWheels and tyres

Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel:
in the event of a flat tyre, the emergency
spare wheel is fitted according to the descrip-
tion under "Fitting a wheel" (Y page 438).Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels of
differing dimensions can render the general
operating permit invalid.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 438).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ depending on the operating conditions.Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5,000 to 10,000 km depending on the
degree of tyre wear. Ensure the direction of
rotation is maintained.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y
page 437)or the tyre pres-
sure monitor (Y page 435). Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store wheels in a cool, dry and preferably
dark place if they are not being used. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Fitting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Move the front wheels to the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X Make sure that in vehicles with AIRMATIC,
the vehicle level is set to "Normal"
(Y page 234).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the key having been removed. 438
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres

Winter tyres
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/60 R16 92 H M+Si
2 BA: 6.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+Si
3, 2 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 48
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/50 R17 94 H M+Si
3 BA: 7.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48.5
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/45 R18 95 H XL M+Si
3 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 44
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-
ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris-
tics. There is a risk of accident.
To prevent hazardous situations:
R Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimensions are
different to those of the wheel being
replaced.
R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimensions are different to those of the wheel being replaced. R
Do not switch off ESP ®
.
R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel in question replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop. Make sure
that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre
type are correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of all your tyres, including the emergency spare
wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-
rect the pressure as necessary (Y page 432).
The value on the wheel is valid. In addition, the
emergency spare wheel tyre pressure can be found under "Technical data" (Y page 464).
2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package (code P31), suspension for greater ground clearance (code
482) and sports suspension (code 486).
3 Available as MOExtended tyres. Emergency spare wheel
461Wheels and tyres Z