2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN automatic transmission fluid

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 232
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................151
Automatic headlamp mode ..............115
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............157
Changing gea r............................... 156
Display message ............................ 244
Driving tips .................................... 156
Emergency running mode ..............161
Kickdow n....................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................159
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 150
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 161
Selector leve r................................ 154
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................149
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Transmission position displa y........ 155
Transmissio npositions .................. 155
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 161 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 232
Bag hook ............................................ 266
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................78
Replacing ......................................... 79Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes ..................302
Jump starting ................................. 306
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 238
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 231
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 168
High-performance brake system ....170
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 165
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 297
Car wash ........................................ 292 Index
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Reporting safety defects
....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........141
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 154
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 91
Roller sunblinds ............................... 93
Side windows ................................... 88
Sliding sunroo f................................. 91
Trunk lid .......................................... .84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Rea rside windows ......................... 269
Rea rwindow .................................. 269
Roof carrier ........................................ 267
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 297
Roof load (maximum) ........................358
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............209 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................218
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adaptive sea tbackrests (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 103
Adjusting (electrically). ..................100
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ................................... 100
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................297
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................105
Seat ventilation problem ................105
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Switching sea theating on/off .......104
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..105
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......295
Service menu (on-board computer) .215
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Fuel ................................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 357
Washer fluid .................................. .357
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS Index
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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. 170
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000B
(USA only)
0005 (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 164).
X Do not add brake fluid. Topping up will not remedy the
malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 0018
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.
BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function and
hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available. 250
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays