2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of
f............................................ 129
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 136
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 275
Display message ............................ 219
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Temperature gaug e........................ 190
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function Changing bulb s.............................. 116
Display message ............................ 216
Function/note s............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 227
Driving system ............................... 158 Function/note
s............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 159
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes .................. 253
Rear compartment ......................... 253
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 202
Interior lighting .............................. 202
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 194
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 282
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 276
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 208
Driving systems ............................. 222
Engine ............................................ 219
General notes ................................ 208
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 208
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................. 216
Safety systems .............................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 228
Vehicle ........................................... 230
Distance recorder ............................. 193
see Odometer
see Trip odometer Index
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Distance warning (warning lamp)
.... 244
DISTRONIC PLUS Activation condition s..................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 225
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/note s............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 142
Manual ........................................... 146
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 205
Drive program selector ..................... 144
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 277
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 157
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65 EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 70
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 183
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 186
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 179
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179
Cruise control ................................ 158
Display message ............................ 222
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 160
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 168
HOLD function ............................... 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181
Lane Tracking package .................. 179
Parking Guidance ........................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 171
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 170
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 155
Break-in period .............................. 132
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 155
Drinking and driving ....................... 153
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................ 157
Driving on wet roads ...................... 157
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 153
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 157
Icy road surfaces ........................... 158
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 305 8
Index

Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 156
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 197
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 168 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 203
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 210
Function/note s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 154
On-board computer ....................... 194
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ......................................... 84, 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 338
Storage location ............................ 339
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 241
Display message ............................ 219
ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 343 Irregular running ............................ 140
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting problems .......................... 140
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 135
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 298
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 274
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 273
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 273
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grade s................... 345
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 273
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 67
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 205
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 209
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/note s................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281 Index
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Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ...................................... .102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 204
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 287
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 286
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 269
Fog lamps Switching on/of f........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics .................. 193
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 194
Displaying the range ...................... 194
Driving tip s.................................... 153
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Refueling ........................................ 148
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 344 Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 149
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 299
Before changing ............................. 299
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 299
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 298 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 269
General notes ................................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 266
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 68
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 266
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .204
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 282
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .249 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 275
Cleaning system (function) ............ 111
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 348
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
see NECK-PRO head restraints 10
Index

Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 169
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening ........................................ .272
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 157 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 201
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control .......................... 114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 286
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ......................294 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Display message ............................ 232
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 134
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .143
Manual drive program .................... 147
Knee bag .............................................. 45 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 181
Lane Tracking package ..................... 179
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 205
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Light function, active Display message ............................ 218
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 202
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Display message ............................ 216
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamp s................... 111
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110 Index
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Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 202
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 218
Loading guidelines ............................ 248
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 115
Display message ............................ 216
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98 M
M+S tires ............................................ 305
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 280 mbrace
Call priority .................................... 262
Display message ............................ 211
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 262
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 264
MB info call button ........................ 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263
Roadside Assistance button .......... 260
Search & Send ............................... 263
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert .................................... 265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 196
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended tires .............................. 287
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Mounting a new whee l................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
Raising the vehicl e......................... 326 12
Index

Removing a whee
l.......................... 328
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 192
Permanent display ......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 91
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered .......................... 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 132 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................52
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) ................................................. 41
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 204
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Audio menu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu .................. 203
Displaying a service message ........ 277
Display messages .......................... 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu ............. 204
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 201
Lighting submenu .......................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 208
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 205
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 201
Standard display ............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Video DVD operation ..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 191
Overhead control panel ...................... 36 P
Paint code number ............................ 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 279
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 91 Index
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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
Parking ............................................... 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 152
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1 04
Rear view camera .......................... 178
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 175
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 152
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................ .171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Range of the sensors ..................... 172
Warning displa y............................. 173
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 51
Problems (malfunction) .................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 282
Power washers .................................. 278
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 52 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 212
Function/note s................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Program selector button .................. 143
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 136 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 170
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 205
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 223
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 250
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 281
Function/note s............................. 178
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Switching on/of f........................... 128 14
Index