2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE ECU

X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage =.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top
Tether. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions when doing so. X
Route Top Tether belt Aunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook ?of Top Tether belt
A into Top Tether anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais not twis-
ted.
X Tension Top Tether belt A.Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
X Fold down cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
=.
X If necessary, move head restraint :back
down again slightly. Make sure that you do
not interferew ith the correct routing of Top
Tether belt A. Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statisticss
how that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you fit achild
restraint system on arear seat.
Vehicles with the automatic co-driver's front air-
bag deactivation system: if it is absolutely nec-
essary to fit achild restraint system to the co-
driver's seat, always observe the notes on the
"Automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system" (Y page 47). You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
ar esult of:
R ac hild restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic co-driver's front airbag
deactivation system
R the unintentional disabling of the co-driver's
front airbag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board. Please observe the warning notice on the co-
driver's sun visor, see the illustration. G
WARNING
If you secure achild on the co-driver's seat in
ar earward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
NEVERu searearward-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of
it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG ON indicator lamp is
lit, the co-driver's front airbag is enabled
(Y page 40). Children in the vehicle
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Vehicles withou
tautomatic co-driver's
fron tairbag deactivatio nsystem If the co-driver'
sseatofy ourv ehicl eisn ot
equipped with an automatic co-driver' sfront air-
ba gd eactivation system ,thisisi ndicated by a
specia lsticker. The sticker is affixe dtothe side
of the dashboard on the co-driver' sside. The
sticker is visible when yo uopent he co-driver's
door.
Never fit arearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the co-driver' sseatint hisc ase
(Y page 60).
Observe the following informatio nunder "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system "and
"Forward-facing child restraint system "and on
suitabl epositioni ng of the child restraint system
(Y page 60).
Rearward-facin gchild restrain tsystem If it is absolutely necessary to fit
arearward-
facing child restraint system to the co-driver's
seat, yo umusta lway smakes uret hatthe co-
driver' sfront airba gisdeactivated. The co-driv-
er' sfront airba gisonlyd isable difthe
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit
continuously (Y page 40).
Alway sobserve the informatio nabout suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 60 )asw ellast he child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installatio nand operating
instructions.
Forward-facin gchild restrain tsystem If it is absolutely necessary to secure
achild in a
forward-facing child restraint system on the co- driver' sseat, yo umusta lway smove the co-driv-
er' sseatasfar back as possible. Fully retract the
sea tcushion length. The base of the child
restraint system must li efully on the co-driver's sea
tcushion. The backres tofthe child restraint
system must li easflata gain st the co-driver's
sea tbackres tasp ossible. The child restraint
system ma ynot touch the roo forbeputunder
strain by the hea drestraint. Adjust the angle of
the sea tbackres tand the hea drestraint posi-
tio na ccordingly. Alway smakes uret hatthe
shoulde rbelts tra pisc orrectl yrouted from the
vehicl ebelts ashg uide to the shoulde rbelt
guid eont he child restraint system .The shoul-
de rb elts tra pm ustber outed forward sand
downward sfrom the vehicl ebelto utlet. If nec-
essary ,adjus tthe vehicl ebelts ashg uide and
the co-driver' sseata ccordingly.
Alway sobserve the informatio nabout suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 60 )asw ellast he child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer' sinstallatio nand operating
instructions. Suitabl
epositionin gofthe child
restrain tsystem
Introduction Onl
ychild restraint system sapproved in accord-
ance with the ECE standards ECE R44 or ECE
R12 9(i-Size child restraint systems) are permit-
ted for us einthe vehicle.
"Universal" categor ychild restraint system scan
be recognised by thei rorange approval labe land
the text "Universal" or an "i-Size "label. 60
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Example: approva
llabel sont he child restraint
system
ISOFI Xori-Size child restraint system sinthe
following “Universal“ category can be used on
seats labelled U, UF, IUF or i-U in accordance
with the following tables:
R Suitability of the seats for attaching belt-
secured child restraint systems
R Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX
child restraint system
R Suitability of the seats for attaching an i-Size
child restraint system
Semi-universa lchild restraint system sareindi-
cate dbyt he text "semi-universal" on the
approva llabel .These can be used if the vehicle
and the sea tare listed in the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's vehicl emodel list. For more
information, contact the child restraint system
manufacturer or visit their website.
If it is absolutely necessary to fit achild restraint
system to the front-passenge rseat:
X Alway spayattentio ntothe instructions under
"Child restraint system on the front-
passenge rseat" (Y page 59).
There yo uwillf ind instructions on how to cor-
rectl yroute the shoulde rbelts tra pfromt he vehicl
ebelto utlettot he shoulde rbeltg uide
on the child restraint system (Y page 60).
X Mov ethe front-passenge rseata sfar back as
possibl eand full yretract the sea tcushion
length.
X Mov ethe backres ttoanalmostv ertica lposi-
tion.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always res tonthe sea tcushion of the
front-passenge rseat. The backres tofthe
forward-facing child restraint system must, as fa rasp ossible, be resting on the backres tof
the front-passenge rseat. The child restraint
system must not touch the roo forbeput
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the
angle of the sea tbackres tand the head
restraint positio naccordingly .Alsoo bserve
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installatio ninstructions.
X Mov ethe sea tcushion angle to the highest,
mos tvertica lposit ion. Children in the vehicle
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Suitability of the seats for attaching
abelt-secured child restraint system If you use
ababy car seat of category 0or0+orarearward-facing child restraint system of category
Ionar ear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch
the child restraint system.
If you use acategory I, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible (Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forward slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use is restricted. The maximum size settingoft he child restraint system is not possible due to possible
contact with the roof.
Always observe the notes in the "Childr estraint system" section (Ypage 56) and the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraint sagain immediately
(Y page 105). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraint scorrectly before beginning the
journey.
Legend for the table:
XS eat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in th e"Universal" categor ytha ta re approve dfor use in this
weigh tcategory.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belon gtothe"Universal" categor yand
are approve dfor use in this weigh tcategory.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see th e"Recommended child restraint
systems "table (Y page 64). Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems if th evehicle
and th eseat are listed in th echild restraint system manufacturer' svehicle model list. Weigh
tcategory Front-passenger seat Rea
rseat Front-
passenger
front airbag enabled Front-
passenger
front airbag
deactivated 1 Left
,right 0
up to 10 kg X U, L U, L
0+
up to 13 kg X U, L U, L
I
9kgto18kg UF
,L U, L U, L
II
15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L U, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L U, L
Suitabilit
yoftheseat sfor attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems If you use
ababy car seat of categor y0or0+orarearward-facing child restraint system of category
Ionar ear seat ,you must adjust th edriver' sorfront-pa ssenger seat so that th eseat does no ttou ch
th ec hild restraint system.
1 The vehicle is equipped wit hanautomatic front-passenger fron tairba gdeactivation system. The PASSENGER
AI RB AG OFFindicator lamp must be lit. 62
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If you use
acategory I, forward-facing child restraint system, you shouldr emove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible (Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Alwayso bserve the notes in the "Child restraint system" section (Y page 56) and the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraints again immediately (Y page 105). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before beginning the
journey.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary ,move the front seat forward
slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use
is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system is not possible due to possible
contact with the roof.
Legend for the table:
XI SOFIX position that is not suitabl efor ISOFIX chil drestraint systems in this weight category
and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX chil dseats ecuring systems that belong to the "Universal"
categor ywhich are approved for us einthis weigh tcategory.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX chil drestraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child
restraint systems "table (Y page 64).
The manufacturer will also recommend asuitabl eISOFIX chil drestraint system. For this ,your
vehicl eand the sea tmustb elisted in the chil drestraint system manufacturer' smodel list. For
more information, contac tthe chil drestraint system manufacturer or visit thei rwebsite. Weight category Size category Equipment Rear seat left,
right
Carry-cot
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
0
up to 10 kg up to approx.
6m
onths E ISO/R1 IL
0+
up to 13 kg up to approx.
15 months E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 I
9t
o18kga pprox. 9months to
4y ears D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 IUF
The chil
drestraint system mus tnot touch the roo forbeputunder strain by the hea drestraints.
Adjust the hea drestraint position accordingly .Also observe the chil drestraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions.
2 If yo uare using achildr estraint system of size categor yC(ISO/R3) ,move the front sea ttothe highes tposition
and move the backres ttoanupright position. Make sure that the front sea tbackres tdoesn ot rest against the
chil drestraint system. Childre
ninthe vehicle
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Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push abutton
or as witch, for example.
They could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is arisk of an
accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a
journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section,y ou will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 66)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 67)
R BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist ( Brake
Assist System PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist)
(Y page 67)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Y page 69)
R Adaptive brake lights (Y page 71)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 71)
R EBD ( electronic brakeforce distribution)
(Y page 75)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 75)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 75)
R STEERC ONTROL (Y page 77) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front,f or vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather condition sand maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.D rive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tyres and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa- tion regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tyres" section (Y page 353).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as effec-
tively as possible. ABS (Anti-loc
kBraking System)
General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such
away that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allowsy ou to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from aspeed of about 8km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
works on slippery surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 66). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristic smay be severely impaired. Addition-
ally,f urther driving safety systems are deac- 66
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Right-hand-drive vehicle:
turn the emergency
key element in the opposite direction in both
cases.
If yo uusethe emergency key element to unlock
and ope nthe driver' sdoor, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 78). Boot
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustio nengines emi tpoisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
li diso penw hent he engine is running, espe-
ciall yift he vehicle is in motion. There is arisk
of poisoning.
Alway sswitch off the engine before opening
the boo tlid.N eve rdrive with the boo tlid
open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently ,they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is ariskofi njury, especially
whe nbraking or abruptly changing directions.
Alway sstore objects so that they cannot be
flung around .Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The boo
tlid swings upwards whe nopened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boo tlid.
The opening dimensions of the boo tlid can be
found in the "Vehicl edata" section
(Y page 377).
You can limit the opening angl eofthe boo tlid in
the multimedi asystem (se ethe Digital Owner's
Manual).
Do not leave the key in the boot. You could oth- erwise lock yoursel fout.
Stow luggage or loads preferabl yinthe boot.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 308). Obstacl
edetection with boot lid
reversin gfeature
Vehicles with boot li dremote closing fea-
ture:
The boo tlid is equipped with automatic obstacle
detection with reversing feature .Ifasolid object
blocks or restricts the boo tlid whe nautomati-
cally opening, this procedure is stopped .Ifa
solid object blocks or restricts the boo tlid when
automaticall yclosing, the boo tlid opens again
automatically. The automatic obstacl erecogni-
tion with reversing function is only an aid. It is
not asubstitute for your attentivenes swhen
opening and closing the boo tlid. G
WARNING
The reversing function doe snot react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R over the last 8mmofthe closing path
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one being trapped in these situations in par-
ticular. There is ariskofi njury.
Whe nclosing make sure that no bod yparts
are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R press the Fbutton on the key or
R pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver' sdooror
R press the closing or locking button on the
boo tlid.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
It is also possible to stop the closing process by performing akicking movement under the rear
bumper. Opening and closin
gmanually
Opening X
Press the Fbutton on the key.
The boo tlid opens. Boot
89Opening and closing Z

Running-i
nnotes Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems ,the
sensors adjust automaticall ywhile acertain dis-
tance is being driven afte rthe vehicl ehasbeen
delivered or afte rrepairs. Ful lsystem effective-
ness is not reached unti lthe end of this teach-in
process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new or have bee nreplaced only achieve optimum
braking effect afte rsevera lhun dre dkilometres
of driving .Com pensate for the reduce dbraking
effect by applying greate rforce to the brake
pedal. The firs
t1,50 0km
If yo utrea tthe engine with sufficient care from
the very start, yo uwillber ewarded with excel-
lent performance for the remainder of the
engine's life.
R Drive at varying roa dspeeds and engine
speeds for the firs t1,500 km.
R Avoi doverstraining the vehicl eduring this
period, e.g. driving at ful lthrottle.
R Whe nchanging gears manually ,change up in
goo dtime ,before the rev counter needle rea-
ches Ôof the wa ytothe red are aofthe rev
counter.
R Do not shift dow nagearm anually in order to
brake.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: try to
avoid depressing the accelerato rpedal
beyond the point of resistance (kickdown).
Additiona lnotes on running in Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:
R For the firs t1,500 km do not drive at speeds
above 140 km/h.
R Only allo wthe engine to reach amaximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Drive the vehicl emainly in drive program Cfor
the firs t1,500 km.
After 1,500 km ,you may gradually accelerate
the vehicl etofullr oa da nd engine speeds.
Yo us houl dalsoo bserve thes enotes on running-
in if the engine or parts of the drive trai nonyour
vehicl ehaveb eenr eplaced.
Alway sobserve the maximum permissible
speed. Self-lockin
grear axl edifferential
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)
Your vehicl eisequipped with aself-locking dif-
ferentia lonthe rea raxle.
Chang ethe oi ltoimprove protectio nofthe rear
axl ed ifferential:
R afte rar unning-in perio dof3,000 km
R every 50,00 0kmo r3y ears
These oi lchanges prolong the service life of the
differential. Have the oi lchange carrie doutat a
qualified specialist workshop. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver' sfootwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedal sorblock a
depressed pedal .Thisj eopardise sthe oper-
ating and roa dsafety of the vehicle. There is a
ris kofana ccident.
Stow al lobjects securel yinthe vehicl esothat
they do not get into the driver' sfootwell.
Alway sfit the floormats securel yand as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient roo mfor the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place severa lfloor-
mats on top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitabl efootwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with hig hheels
R slippers
There is ariskofana ccident.
Wea rsuitabl efootwear to ensure correct
usag eoft he pedals. G
WARNING
If yo uswitch off the ignition whil edriving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations ,ornot at all. Thi scould affect,
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