2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN brake 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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Eyeglasses compartment
.................263 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 300
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 301
Preparing the vehicle .....................301
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 284
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 115
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 353
Consumption statistics ..................207
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 208
Displaying the range ......................208
Driving tips .................................... 166
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................354
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 353
Important safety notes ..................352
Notes for AMG vehicles .................353
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .353
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Refueling ........................................ 162
Tank content/reserve fuel .............352
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................163
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 352
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 300
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Dashboard fuse box .......................311Fuse box in the engine
compartment
................................. 311
Fuse box in the trunk .....................312
Important safety notes ..................310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................284
Important safety notes ..................281
Opening/closing the garage door ..283
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 282
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 219
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 296
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 263 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....291
Cleaning system (function) ............117
Cleaning system (notes) ................357
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............103
Luxury ............................................ 102
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Hill start assist .................................. 15010
Index

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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Trunk
Emergency release ....................86, 87
Important safety notes ....................84
Locking separatel y........................... 86
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 86
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 85
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 245
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Opening dimensions ......................358
Trunk load (maximum) ......................358
Turn signals Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........268
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 326
Locking (in an emergency) ...............83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 342
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 166
Pulling away ................................... 150
Raising ........................................... 339
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............339 Towing away
.................................. 308
Transporting .................................. 310
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................76
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Vehicle data ....................................... 358
Vehicle dimensions ...........................358
Vehicle emergency locking ................83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............350
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 300
Video (DVD) ........................................ 211
VIN ...................................................... 350 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 250
Brakes ........................................... 250
Check Engine ................................. 256
Coolant .......................................... 257
Distance warning ........................... 259
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 259
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 253
Fuel tank ........................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................47
Reserve fuel ................................... 256
Seat bel t........................................ 248
SPORT handling mode ...................253
SRS ................................................ 255
Tire pressure monitor ....................260
Warranty ............................................ 350
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 246
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........342
Wheel chock ...................................... 339
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 338
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Cleaning (warning) .........................338
Emergency spare wheel .................346
Important safety notes ..................314
Interchanging/changing ................338
Mounting anew wheel ................... 341 Index
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High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
In the 0004position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0022. Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0002.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0002.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 125). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Active light function Exterior lighting
117Lights and windshield wipers Z

Wet roads
If you have drive
nfor a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed
reaction from the brakes when braking for the
first time. This may also occur after the
vehicle has been washed.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions. This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and
brake pads. This can result in a significantly
longer braking distance.
R Brake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
R Carefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
R Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes !
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning messages in
the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop to arrange this.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you are
planning to have the vehicle tested on such
a dynamometer, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to obtain further
information first. Otherwise, you could
damage the drive train or the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1in the ignition
lock or Start/Stop button in position 0or
1) while the parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake
system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition system must be switched
off (SmartKey in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock or Start/Stop button in
position 0or 1) when:
R testing the parking brake on a brake
dynamometer.
R you intend to have the vehicle towed with
the front axle raised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake
system.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the
functionality of your brakes at regular
intervals. To do so, press firmly on the brake
pedal when driving at a high speed. This
improves the grip of the brake pads.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 66) or of BAS PLUS on
(Y page 66). Driving tips
169Driving and parking Z

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

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000B(USA
only)
0005(Canada
only)
Brake Immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
At
one may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 339) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
You can restart the engine. 000B(USA
only)0005(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the
000B(USA only)/0005 (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0006
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0008
Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Important functions of PRE-SAFE
®
have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
225On-board computer and displays Z