2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE width

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends only installing the following brake disks
and brake pads/linings:
Rbrake disks that havebeena pproved by
Mercedes-Benz
Rbrake pads/lining sthat hav ebeena pproved
by Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalent
standard of quality
Other brake disks or brake pads/lining scan
compromise the safety of your vehicle.
Alway sreplace al lbrake disks and brake pads/
linings on an axl eatthe sam etime. Always
install new brake pads/lining swhenr eplacing
brake disks.
The vehicle is equipped with lightweight brake
disks to which the wheel assembly with rim and
threaded connectio nismatched.
The use of brake disks other than those
approved by Mercedes-Benz can chang ethe
track width and is subject to approval ,ifappli-
cable.
Shock-typ eloads whe nhandling the brake
discs, such as whe nchanging wheels ,can lead
to areduction in comfortw hend riving with light-
weigh tbrake discs. Avoid shock-type loads on
the lightweight brake disks, particularly on the
brake plate.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that yo uonly use
brake fluid that has bee nspeciall yapproved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which corre-
sponds to an equivalent quality standard .Brake
fluid which has not bee napproved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
High-performance and ceramic brakes
(Mercedes AMG vehicles)
The AMG brake systems are designe dfor heavy
loads. Thism ay leadtonoisew henb raking. This
will depend on:
RSpeed
RBraking force
REnvironmental conditions, such as tempera-
ture and humidity
The wear of individua lcomponents of the brake
system, such as the brake pads/lining sorbrake
discs, depends on the individua ldriving style
and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state amile-
ag ethat will be valid under al lcircumstances. An aggressive driving styl
ewilll ea dtoh ighw ear.
You can obtain more information on this from a
qualified specialist workshop.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach thei roptimum braking effect afte rseveral
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Kee pthis in mind ,and adap tyou rd riving and
braking accordingly during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-
ingl yhighb rake wear. Observe the brake wear
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note
any brake statu smessages in the multifunction
display. Especiall yfor hig hperformance driving,
it is important to maintain and hav ethe brake
system checked regularly.
Drivin gonw etroads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to acertain depth on
the roads urface,there is adanger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
Ryo ud rive at low speeds.
Rthe tires hav eadequate treadd epth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rai norin
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
yo um ustd rive in the following manner:
Rlower your speed.
Ravoid ruts.
Ravoid sudden steering movements.
Rbrake carefully.
Drivin gonfloodedroads
!Bearinm ind that vehicles traveling in front
or in the opposite directio ncreate waves. This
may cause the maximum permissibl ewater
depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result in
damag etothe engine, electricals ystems and
transmission.
If yo uhavetod rive on stretche sofroadonw hich
water has collected ,please bea rinmind that:
Rin the case of standing water, the water level
may be no higher than the lower edg eofthe
vehicle body
Ryo us hould drive no faster than at awalking
pace
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Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
te d
:DISTRONIC PLU Sactive (tex tonlya ppears
when th ecruise control lever is actuated)
;Vehicl einfront,ifd etecte d
=Specified minimum distanc etothevehicl e
in front; adjustable
?Own vehicl e
In th eAssistance men u(
Ypage 212) of th eon-
boar dcom puter, you can select th eassistanc e
graphic sdisplay.
XSelec tthe Assistanc eGraphi cfunction
usin gthe on-boar dcom puter (Ypage 211).
You will see th estoreds peed fo rabout fiv esec-
onds when you activat eDISTR ONIC PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are severa lways to deactivat e
DISTRONIC PLUS:
XBriefly press th ecruise control lever for-
ward s:.
or
XBrake ,unless th evehicl eiss tationary
Whe nyou deactivat eDISTR ONIC PLUS, you will
see th eDISTRONIC PLU SOff
message in th emultifunction display fo
rapproximately fiv esec-
onds.
iThe last speed store dremain sstoredu ntil
you switch of fthe engine.
iDISTRONIC PLU Sisnotdeactivated if you
depress th eaccelerato rpedal.
DISTRONIC PLU Sisautomatically deactivated
if:
Ryou engage th eelectric parkin gbrak eorift he
vehicl eisautomatically secured wit hthe elec -
tric parkin gbrak e
RESP®intervenes or you deactivat eESP®
Rthet ransmissio nisintheP,Ror Nposition
Ryou pull th ecruise control lever toward syou
in order to pull away and th efront-pa ssenger
doo roro neof th ereard oors is ope n
Rthev ehicl eiss kiddin g
Ryou activat eActiv eParking Assis t
If DISTRONIC PLU Sisdeactivated, you will hear
aw arnin gtone. You will see th eDISTRONIC
PLU SO ffmessage in th emultifunction display
fo ra pproximately fiv eseconds.
Tips for drivin gwithD ISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in th efollowing traffic
situations:
RCornering, enterin gand exitin gabend: th e
abilit yofD ISTRONIC PLU Stodetectvehicles
when cornering is limited. Your vehicl emay
brak eunexpectedly or late.
RDriving on adifferen tline: DISTRONIC PLU S
may no tdetec tvehicles whic hare no tdrivin g
in th emiddle of their lane. The distanc etothe
vehicl einfrontwill be to oshort .
ROther vehicles changin glane: DISTRONIC
PLU Shas no tdetecte dthe vehicl ecutting in
yet .The distanc etothisv ehicl ewill be to o
short .
RNarrow vehicles: DISTRONIC PLU Sdoesn ot
detec tthe vehicl einfronton th eedgeoft he
roa dbecause of it snarrow width. The dis-
tance to th evehicl einf rontwill be to oshort .
RObstacles and stationary vehicles:
DISTRONIC PLU Sdoesn otbrak efor obsta-
cle sors tationary vehicles. If ,for example, th e
detecte dvehicl eturns acorner and reveals an
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Rif the cameralens is dirtyoro bstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 296)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camer aposition and setting
checked at aqualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other function softhe rear
view camer amay be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder,b icycle rack).
iThe rear view cameraisprotected fromr ain-
drops and dust by meansofaf lap. When the
rear view camer aisactivated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuveringp rocess
Ryou switchoff the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning (
Ypage 296).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camer ahas
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating th erearv iew
camera
XTo activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation byRgearfunction is selected in the multimedia system
(see the separateo perating instructions).
XEngage reverse gear.
The rear view camer aflap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behindt he vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image fromt he rear view camer aisavail-
able throughout the maneuveringp rocess.
To deactivate: the rear view camer adeacti-
vate sify ou shift the transmission to Por after
drivingf orwards ashortd istance.
Multimedia display
The rear view camer amay show adistorted view
of obstacles, show the mincorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camer adoes not show object sin
the followingp ositions:
Rvery closetothe rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin clos erang eabove the handle on the trunk
lid
!Object snot at groundl evel may appear to
be further away than the yactually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of aparked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of atrailer
Rthe ball couplin gofatrailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ras lanted post
Use the guideline sonly for orientation.
Approach object snofurther than the bottom-
most guideline.
:Yellow guide line at adistanc eofapprox-
imately 13 ft (4. 0m)fromthe rear of the
vehicle
;Whiteg uide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steeringw heel angle (dynamic)
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
AYellow guide line at adistanc eofapprox-
imately 3ft(1.0m)f romthe rear of the vehi-
cle
BVehicle center axle (marker assistance)
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CBumper
DRedg uide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rearofthe vehicle
The guid elines ar eshown when the transmis-
sion is in position R.
The distance specifications onl yapply to
objects thata reat ground level.
:Fron twarning display
;Additiona lPARKTRONI Cmeasurement
operational readines sindicator
=Rear warning display
Vehicle swithP ARKTRONIC: when
PARKTRONI Cisoperational (
Ypage 176), addi-
tional measurement operational readines sindi-
cator ;appear sinthe multimedia systemd is-
play .Ifthe PARKTRONI Cwarning displays are
active or light up ,warning displays :and =
ar ea lsoa ctive or light up correspondingl yinthe
multimedia systemd isplay.
"Reverse parking "function
Backin gupstraight into aparking space
without turning the steering wheel
:White guid elinew ithou tturning the steering
wheel, vehicl ewidth including the exterior
mirrors (static)
;Yellow guid elinef or the vehicl ewidth
including the exterio rmirrors, for current
steering whee langle (dynamic)
=Yellow guid elineatad istance of approx-
imately 3ft(1.0 m) fromt he rearofthe vehi-
cle
?Re dg uide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.3 0m)fromt he rea rofthe vehicle
XMake sure thatt he rearviewc amera is
switched on (Ypage 182).
The lane and the guid elines ar eshown.
XWith the help of white guid eline :,c heck
whether the vehicl ewillf it into the parking
space.
XUsing white guid eline: asag uide ,carefully
back up unti lyou reach the end position.
Re dg uide line?is thenatt he end of the
parking space .The vehicl eisalmostp aralle l
in the parking space.
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Reverse perpendicular parkingwitht he
steering wheel at an angle
:Parking space marking
;Yellow guid elinef or the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XDrive past the parking space and bring the
vehicle to astandstill.
XMake sure that the rea rviewc amera is
switched on (Ypage 182).
The lane and the guid elines are shown.
XWhile the vehicle is at astandstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the parking
space unti lyello wguide line;reaches park-
ing space marking :.
XKeepthe steering wheel in that position and
back up carefully.
:Yellow guid elinef or the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XStop the vehicle whe nitisalmost exactly in
front of the parking space.
The white lane shoul dbeasclose to parallel
with the parking space marking as possible.
:White guid elineatc urrent steering wheel
angle
;Parking space marking
XTurn the steering wheel to the center position
while the vehicle is stationary.
:Re dg uide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rearofthe vehicle
;White guid elinew ithou tturning the steering
wheel
=End of parking space
XBac kupcarefull yuntilyou have reache dthe
final position.
Re dg uide line:is thenate nd of parking
space =.The vehicl eisalmostp aralle linthe
parking space.
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XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2
in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation byRgearfunction is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
XTo show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the image
from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen view or full
screen mode
Switching between split screen views:
XTo switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide 5the controller.
XTo select avehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X180° ViewTurn and press the controller.
iThe full screen option is only available in the
following views:
RTop view with picture from the rear view
camera
RTop view with picture from the front camera
Multimedia display
Important safety notes
The camera system may show adistorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles are not shown by the system in the
following locations:
Runder the front and rear bumpers
Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers
Rin close range above the handle on the trunk
lid
Rvery close to the exterior mirrors
Rin the transitional areas between the various
cameras in the virtual top view
!Objectsn ot at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of aparked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of atrailer
Rthe ball coupling of atrailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ras lanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objectsnof urther than the bottom-
most guideline.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
:Yellow guide line at adistance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;Symbol for the split screen settin gwith top
view and rear view camera image
=Guidel ine for the maximum steering angle
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
AYellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
BVehicle center axle (marker assistance)
CYellow guide line at adistance of approx-
imately 3ft(1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
DBumper
ERed guide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position R.
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The distance specificationsonly apply to
object sthat are at ground level.
Top view with picturef rom the front cam-
era
:Symbol for the split screen setting with top
view and front camera image
;Yellow guide line at adistance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the front of the
vehicle
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steerin gwheel angle (dynamic)
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
ARed guide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the front of the vehicle
BYellow guide line at adistance of approx-
imately 3ft(1.0 m) from the front of the
vehicle
Top view and enlarged rear view
:Symbol for the split screen setting with top
view and rear view camera image enlarged
;Red guide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m)from the rear of the vehicle
This view assists you in estimating the distance
to the vehicl ebehind you.
iThis setting can als obeselected as an
enlarged front view.
Top vieww ithi mage from the side cam-
eras
:Symbo lfor the top view and forward-facing
side camera setting
;Yellow guide line for the vehicl ewidth
including the exterior mirrors (right side of
vehicle)
=Yellow guide line for the vehicl ewidth
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle)
iYou can als oselect the side camera setting
for the rear-facing view.
180°v iew
:Symbolfor the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
;Own vehicle
=PARKTRONIC warning displays
i180° view can als obeselected as front
view.
Select this view when you are driving out of an
exit and the view of crossing traffic is restricted,
for example.
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Turn on ESP®and adapt your driving style
accordingly. When the outside temperature
falls below 10 †, use M+S tires.
iDifferent driving styles may lead to high tire
wear and the tires may reach the minimum
tire tread depth after only ashort time.
Regular checking of wheels and tires
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As aresult, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is arisk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately.
Check wheels and tires for damage at least once
am onth. Check wheels and tires after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged wheels
can cause aloss of tire pressure. Pay particular
attention to damage such as:
Rcuts in the tires
Rpunctures
Rtears in the tires
Rbulges on tires
Rdeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of
the tire (
Ypage 317). If necessary, turn the
front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the
inner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have avalve cap to protec tthe
valve against dirt and moisture. Do not mount
anything ontot he valve other than the standard
valve cap or other valve caps approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any
other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure
monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tires par-
ticularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tire pres-
sure as necessary (
Ypage 319).
The service life of tires depends, among other
things, on the following factors:
Rdriving style
Rtire pressure
Rdistance covered
Notes on tire tread
GWARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction.
The tire is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk
of hydroplaning increases, in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the driving con-
ditions. There is arisk of accident.
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, tires
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tire tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tires.
Minimum tire tread depth for:
RSummer tires: âin (3 mm)
RM+S tires: ãin (4 mm)
For safety reasons, replace the tires before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tire tread depth is reached.
Marking :shows where the bar indicator
(arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire
tread.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. Six indicators are positioned on the tire tread.
They are visible once atread depth of approx-
imately áin (1.6 mm) has been reached. If this
is the case, the tire is so worn that it must be
replaced.
Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
ROnly mount tires and wheels of the same type
and make.
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