2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN hood release

Vehicles with halogen headlamps
0043
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0044 High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0087 Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W Tail lamp (halogen headlamps)
0043
Turn signal: P 21 W
0044 Backup lamp: W 16 W Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn signal lamp.
X To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Turn rotary knob 0043180° outwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover 0044is released.
X Fold cover 0044upwards.
X To install: insert cover 0044into the left,
right and two lower catches.
X Turn rotary knob 0043180° inwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover 0044is locked.
Low-beam headlamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages. Changing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
131Lights and windshield wipers Z

High-beam headlamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Turn signal X
Remove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (Y page 131).
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise,
unlock it and pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (Y page 131). Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els Example: right-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the trunk
before you can change the bulbs in the tail
lamps.
X To open: release right or left side trim
panel 0043at the top and fold it down in the
direction of the arrow.
X To close: insert side panel 0043.
Tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the trunk.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 132).132
Changing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)Lights and windshield wipers

X
Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the0062or
0063 position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the 0063position, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the 0062
position, causing the windshield wipers to
wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper. Changing the windshield wiper blades Adjusting the wiper blades so that they
are vertical
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 157).
X Set the windshield wipers to position 00AA.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position, turn the SmartKey to position
0 and remove it from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wipers to position 00AA.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wiper starts.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position, press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
Removing the wiper blades X
Hold on to the wiper arm with one hand.
With the other hand, turn wiper blade in
direction of arrow 0043away from the wiper
arm as far as it will go.
X Slide catch 0044in the direction of arrow 0087
until it engages in the removal position with
a noticeable click. 134
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

R
the electric parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. ECO start/stop function
Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop-
ped under certain conditions.
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 0043
ECO start/stop display
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the
00D6 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 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
when:
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.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the engine has been switched off automatically. Itis then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase.
When you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking
effect of the HOLD function is deactivated.
The engine can be switched off automatically
a maximum of four times (first stop and three subsequent stops) in succession.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R you switch to drive program S+.
R in transmission position Dor Nthe brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal. Driving
161Driving an d parking Z

X
Press button 0084of garage door remote
control 0083for two seconds, then release it
for two seconds.
X Press button 0084again for two seconds.
X Repeat this sequence on button 0084of
remote control 0083until indicator lamp 0043
lights up green.
When indicator lamp 0043lights up green:
programming is finished.
When indicator lamp 0043flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The next step is to synchronize the rolling code.
X Release button 0084of remote control 0083of
the garage door drive.
If indicator lamp 0043lights up red: repeat the
programming process for the correspond-
ing button on the rear-view mirror. When
doing so, vary the distance between remote
control 0083and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote
control 0083and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be neces-
sary. You should test every position for at
least 25 seconds before trying another
position.
Problems when programming
If you are experiencing problems programing
the integrated garage door opener on the
rear-view mirror, take note of the following
instructions:
R Check the transmitter frequency used by
garage door drive remote control 0083and
whether it is supported. The transmitter
frequency can usually be found on the back
of the garage door drive remote control.
The integrated garage door opener is com- patible with devices that have units which
operate in the frequency range of 280 to
433 MHz.
R Replace the batteries in garage door
remote control 0083. This increases the like-
lihood that garage door remote control 0083
will transmit a strong and precise signal to
the integrated garage door opener. R
When programming, hold remote control
0083 at varying distances and angles from the
button which you are programming. Try var- ious angles at a distance between 2and
12 inches (5to 30 cm) or at the same angle
but at varying distances.
R If another remote control is available for the
same garage door drive, repeat the same
programming steps with this remote con-
trol. Before performing these steps, make
sure that new batteries have been installed in garage door drive remote control 0083.
R Note that some remote controls only trans-
mit for a limited amount of time (the indi-
cator lamp on the remote control goes out). Press button 0084on remote control 0083again
before transmission ends.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal recep- tion/transmission.
Opening/closing the garage door After it has been programmed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 157).
X Press button 0044,0087or0085 which you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp 0043lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp 0043flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal as long
as the button is pressed. The transmission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and
indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow. Press but-
ton 0044, 0087or0085 again if necessary.
Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle. Features
321Stowage and features Z

!
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. Example
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever 0043on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch han-
dle 0044up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. The
readings of the on-board-diagnostic system
may otherwise be inaccurate. Some of these
readings are required by law and must be
accurate at all times. Engine oil
General notes Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. Engine compartment
325Maintenance and care Z