2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE tow bar

Warning lamp ................................. 245
Warning message .......................... 311
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 324
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 322
Bar (definition) ...............................3 22
Changing a wheel .......................... 325
Characteristics .............................. 322
Checking ........................................ 303
Curb weight (definition) ................. 323
Definition of terms ......................... 322
Direction of rotatio n...................... 325
Display message ............................ 228
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 324
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 321
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 322
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 323
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 323
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 323
Important safety notes .................. 302
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 322
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 323
Labeling (overview) ........................ 318
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 324
Load index ..................................... 321
Load index (definition) ................... 323
M+S tire s....................................... 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 323
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 323
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 323
Maximum tire load ......................... 316
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 323
MOExtended tire s.......................... 304
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 324
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 323 Replacing ....................................... 325
Service life ..................................... 304
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 324
Speed rating (definition) ................ 323
Storing ........................................... 325
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 322
Summer tire
s................................. 304
Temperature .................................. 318
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 324
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 324
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 324
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 322
Tire size (data) ............................... 329
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 319
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 324
Total load limit (definition) ............. 324
Traction ......................................... 317
Traction (definition) ....................... 324
Tread wear ..................................... 317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 322
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 324
Wheel and tire combination ........... 331
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 322
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 296
Installing the towing eye ................ 297
Removing the towing eye ............... 297
With both axles on the ground ....... 297
With the rear axle raised ................ 297
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 298
Important safety notes .................. 296
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 298
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 282 18
Index

Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
R On narrow roads, drive as close to the park-
ing space as possible.
R Parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R Pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 173) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R When transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R Never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel moun-
ted.
R Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
R The way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the curb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at a
sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires. Detecting parking spaces 0043
Detected parking space on the left
0044 Parking symbol
0087 Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol 0044as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an arrow towards the right 0087or the left 0043also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
R that are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 50 ft (15 m) away from it. 176
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ance
ance
Canceled
Canceled message appears in the mul-
tifunction display. Rear view camera
General notes 0043
Rear view camera
Rear view camera 0043is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle in the COMAND display.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme- diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show objects in the following positions:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
Activating the rear view camera X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the rear view camera func-
tion is selected in COMAND (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions for COMAND).
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display. 178
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow- age well under the trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 252).0043
Vehicle tool kit tray
0044 Stowage well
0087 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R One pair of gloves
R Lug wrench
R Towing eye Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat prop-
erties) (Y page 287)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires
R an emergency spare wheel (only for certain
countries) (Y page 338)
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 325).
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 151).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 134).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. 286
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X
Pull plug 0085with the cable and hose 0083out
of the housing.
X Screw hose 0083onto flange 0084of tire seal-
ant bottle 0043.
X Place tire sealant bottle 0043head down-
wards into recess 0044of the tire inflation
compressor. X
Remove the cap from valve 006Bon the faulty
tire.
X Screw filler hose 006Conto valve 006B.
X Insert connector 0085into the cigarette
lighter socket (Y page 255) or into a 12 V
socket (Y page 255) in your vehicle.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
X Press on/off switch 0087on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
i First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure can briefly rise to approx-
imately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
X Allow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has been attained after five minutes, see "Tire
pressure reached" (Y page 289).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been attained after five minutes, see"Tire pressure not reached" (Y page 289).i
If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It
can then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been attained after five minutes:
X Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
X Pump up the tire again.
After a maximum of five minutes the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has been attained after five minutes:
X Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
! After use, excess tire sealant may run out
of the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag that contained the TIREFIT kit.
X Stow the tire sealant bottle, the tire infla-
tion compressor and the warning triangle.
X Pull away immediately. Flat tire
289Breakdown assistance Z

G
WARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.
The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
instrument cluster in the driver's field of
vision.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tire is too
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In cases such as the one mentioned
above, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Can-
ada).
X Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's side B-pillar or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values.
X To increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor. X
To reduce the tire pressure: depress
pressure release button 006Dnext to pres-
sure gauge 006E.
X When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew
the filler hose from the valve of the sealed
tire.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve of
the sealed tire.
X Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire
inflation compressor.
The filler hose remains attached to the tire
sealant bottle.
X Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop and have the tire changed there.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. H
Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are
required when working on the battery, e.g. 290
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X
Close cover 0043of positive terminal 0044after removing the jumper cables.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar. G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R the towing eye could detach itself
R the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle
weight of your vehicle can be found on the
vehicle identification plate (Y page 342).
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The to wing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded. If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the
SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton. Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock and shift the automatic trans- mission to N. Then, turn the SmartKey back
to 0and leave it in the ignition lock.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion Nwhen the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
Release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P(Y page 148).
i Disarm the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (Y page 81). You296
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