2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE fuel consumption

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

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
21 Z

The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes C 250 and C 250 Sport
If the
00A7 symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off automati-
cally if the vehicle stops moving.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man- ually deactivated (Y page 139) or a malfunc-
tion has caused the system to be deactivated, the 00A7 symbol is not displayed.
C 350 and C 350 4MATIC
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the
00A7 symbol is shown in the multifunction
display.
Every time you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
Automatic engine switch-off C 250 and C 250 Sport
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in
Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically. The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the
00A7symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch- off are not all fulfilled, the 00A7symbol is
shown in yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automati-
cally. It is then not necessary to continue
applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
The 00A7 symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display after the engine has
been started automatically for the fourth
time. When the 00A7symbol is shown in
green in the multifunction display, auto-
matic engine switch-off is again possible. Driving
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i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 144).
X Press program selector button 0043repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
AMG vehicles Drive program selector with manual drive program
C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
S+
SportPlus Extremely sporty driving
style M
Manual Manual gear shifting
RS
RACE
START Optimal vehicle accelera-
tion from a standstill i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 144).
X Turn drive program selector 0043until the
desired drive program appears in the mul-
tifunction display in the speedometer.
The drive program indicator on drive pro-
gram selector 0043lights up in red.
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program Ceach time the
engine is started.
i RS
cannot be selected during normal driv-
ing. For further information on RACE
START, see (Y page 170). Steering wheel paddle shifters
0043
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
0044 Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
the steering wheel paddle shifters
(Y page 145).
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
or the selector lever (Y page 146).
i You can only change gear with the steer-
ing wheel paddle shifters when the trans-
mission is in position D. Automatic drive program
Drive program E(drive program Con MAG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
R comfort-oriented engine and automatic
transmission settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin. 144
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

Drive program
S(drive programs Sand S+on
MAG vehicles) is characterized by the follow-
ing:
R sporty engine and automatic transmission
settings
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points Shift ranges
Introduction When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion
D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range (Y page 145).
The shift range selected is shown in the mul- tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range: 0040
You can use the engine's braking
effect
0038
You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
R on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 0037
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches Restricting the shift range
X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D– .
or X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto- matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel- erate, the automatic transmission shifts up,
even if the shift range is restricted. This
prevents the engine from overrevving.
Extending the shift range X
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+.
or
X Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction X
Press and hold the selector lever towards
D+ until Dis shown once more in the mul-
tifunction display.
or X Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter until Dis shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D– and hold it in position.
or
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration Automatic transmission
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X
To apply: depress parking brake 0044firmly.
When the engine is running, the 0027(USA
only) or 004D(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X Pull release handle 0043.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the 0027(USA only) or
004D (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster. Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
X Connect a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the coun- try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
se cond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not nee-
ded.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can Driving tips
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affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci- dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine must be carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailing conditions. Your
driving style can significantly influence the
vehicle's consumption. Example: ECO display
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration Acceleration
R Constant
Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percent-
age indicates a more economical driving
style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
R load
R tire pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R electrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories: 154
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Menu bar
0044disappears after a few seconds.
Text field 0043shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND, see the separate operat- ing instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
0097 Gearshift recommendation, when
shifting manually (Y page 146)
0095005D0096 Parking Guidance (Y page 175)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 158)
00CE Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 112)
00A7 ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 136)
00D9 HOLD function (Y page 169) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 191).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 193)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 195)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 196)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 197)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 198)
R Service
Service menu (Ypage 200)
R Settings
Settings menu (settings) (Y page 201)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 204)
The Audio
Audio, Navi
NaviandTel
Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-
cles with COMAND. The examples given in
this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the
steering wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043 Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
From Start From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey,
whereas the values in the From Reset From Resetsub-
menu are calculated from the last time the
submenu was reset (Y page 194).
The From Start From Start trip computer is automati-
cally reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded. Menus and submenus
193On-board computer and displays Z