2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN fuel reserve

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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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
ESP® 252
0003
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 253
0003
000A
Distance warning 259
0022
0015
ESP®
OFF 252
0021
000B
Brakes (USA only) 250
001F
0005
Brakes (Canada only) 250
0020
00070006
Turn signals 116
0012
0018
ABS 250
0013
001E
SRS 255
0014
000E
Check Engine 256
0015
0014
Tire pressure monitor 260 Function Page
0016
0012
Seat belt 248
0018
000D
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 253
0019
000C
Coolant 257
001A
000A
High-beam
headlamps 117
001B
000B
Low-beam
headlamps 115
001D
0014
Parking lamps 116
001E
000E
Rearfog lamp 116
0023
000C
Front fog lamps 115
0024
0010
Reserve fuel 25632
Instrument clusterAt a glance

The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
0010 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
To open X
Switch the engine off.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow 0002.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 0003.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
To close X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 0010reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. Amessage appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 236).
In addition, the 000ECheck Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 256). For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y
page 256). Fuel filler flap emergency release
X Open the trun klid. X
Open the right-hand side trim panel
(Y page 312).
X Pull emergency release 0002in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. Refueling
163Driving and parking Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0012
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 quart) AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X
Chec kthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 289).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 289).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 0010
Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 0008 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 0010
Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0002
Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or
alack of concentration on th epart of th edriver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 0002
Attention Assist
Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 236
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000E
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engin emay
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Chec kEngine warning
lamp lights up .This is due to the legal requirements in effect in
these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. In addition,
the 000E Check Engine
warning lamp may light
up. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 256
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g .engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washe rfluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids.
Components and service products must be
matched .You should therefor eonly use
products tha thave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information about tested and approved
products can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zby the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Model Total
capacity All models
17.4 US gal
(66.0 l) Model Of which
reserve C 63 AMG
Approx.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l) All other models
Approx.
2.1 US gal (8.0 l) 352
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data