2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE Owner's Manual

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 163
General notes ................................ 155
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 263
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 264
Frequencies ................................... 342
Installation .....................................3 42
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 206
Transmission output (maximum) .... 342
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 7
MOExtended tires .............................. 301
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 340
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 36
Raising the vehicle ......................... 337
Removing a wheel .......................... 339 Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ............................
............ 336
MP3
Operati

on ....................................... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 98
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 197
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 57
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 202
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 125
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
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PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................5 7
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................5 4
Odometer ...........................................2 00
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 212
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 07
Assistance menu ........................... 208
Display messages .......................... 215
Displaying a service message ........2 90
Displays and operation ..................196
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 162
Factory settings ............................. 211
G-Meter ......................................... 212
Head-up display ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster menu ............... 211
Lights menu ................................... 211
Media menu ................................... 204
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 202
RACETIMER ................................... 214
Radio menu ................................... 204
Service menu ................................. 207
Settings menu ............................... 207
Standard display ............................ 200
Telephone menu ............................ 206
Trip menu ...................................... 200
Video DVD operation ..................... 205
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Ove rview .......................................... 28
Ve
hicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 343
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Operating ......................................... 91
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Rain closing feature ......................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 91
Parcel net ........................................... 271
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 149
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Switching off the engine ................ 148
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 176
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 176
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Sensor range ................................. 174
Warning display ............................. 175
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 149
Applying or releasing manually ...... 149
Display message ............................ 219
Electric parking brake .................... 149
Emergency braking ........................ 150
General notes ................................ 149
Releasing automatically ................. 150
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 174
Detecting parking spaces .............. 171
Exiting a parking space .................. 173
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Parking .......................................... 172
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 226
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 226
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 122
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 261
Vial ................................................ 122
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 296
Power washers .................................. 293
Power windows
see Side windows PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 223
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
Genera l note
s .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 129
General notes ................................ 129
Hill start assist ............................... 130
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 259
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 166
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 214
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 224
Radiator cover ................................... 287
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 204
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
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Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel).... 92
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 124
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 268
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 179
Cleaning instructions ..................... 295
Display in the multimedia system .. 177
General notes ................................ 177
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 180
Switching on/off ........................... 177
Wide-angle function ....................... 180
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 201
Reflective safety jacket .................... 299
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 348
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 145
Refueling process .......................... 146
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 282
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 283
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 112
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 113
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 112
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 113 Turn signals (front) ......................... 113
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Restrain t s
ystem
Display message ............................ 224
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 91
Roller sunblinds ............................... 92
Side windows ................................... 87
Sliding sunroof ................................. 91
Trunk lid ........................................... 83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 93
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Roof carrier ........................................ 271
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 298
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 349
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Route guidance active ...................... 202
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 265
Selecting ........................................ 205
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SD memory cardsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 95
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................4 8
Cleaning ........................................ .297
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 99
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 9
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 297
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 268
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 98
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat backrest display message ..... 242
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation .............................. 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 270
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission Selector le
ver
C
leaning ......................................... 297
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 295
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 211
On-board computer ....................... 207
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 213
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 228
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Important safety information ........... 87
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 87
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SIRIUS servicessee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming .............7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .78
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .75
Important safety notes .................... 75
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss .................................................7 9
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 275
General notes ................................ 274
Rear compartment .........................2 75
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Spe

edometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 211
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit ...............2 11SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 132
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 244
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 127
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 73
Steering
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamps ............................... 255
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 237
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 163
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 297
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214
Stowage areas ................................... 266
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 67
Center console .............................. 267
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Cup holders ...................................272
Door ............................................... 268
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 67
Glove box ....................................... 267
Important safety information ......... 266
Map pockets .................................. 268
Stowage net ................................... 268
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 268
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 271
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 318
Sun visor ............................................ 273
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 69
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 13
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 265
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Information .................................... 342
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 206
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 263
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 263 Display message ............................ 243
Introduction ................................... 206
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 206
Number from the phone book ........ 206
Redialing ........................................ 207
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 206
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 264
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 197
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 212
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................ 119
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 212
Through-loading feature ................... 268
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 214
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 323
Checking manually ........................ 322
Display message ............................ 238
Maximum ....................................... 322
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 303
Notes ............................................. 320
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 304
Recommended ............................... 319
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 302
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 323
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 325
Function/notes ............................. 323
Genera l note
s ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 326
Restarting ...................................... 325
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 325
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Tire pressure sensorsDisplay message ............................ 239
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 300
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 302
Storage location ............................ 300
Tire pressure not reached .............. 303
Tire pressure reached .................... 304
Using ............................................. 302
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 335
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 333
Bar (definition) ............................... 333
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Characteristics .............................. 333
Checking ........................................ 317
Curb weight (definition) ................. 334
Definition of terms ......................... 333
Direction of rotation ...................... 336
Display message ............................ 238
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 335
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 333
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 333
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 334
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 334
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 334
Important safety notes .................. 316
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 334
Information on driving .................... 316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 334
Labeling (overview) ........................ 330
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 335
Load index ..................................... 332
Load index (definition) ................... 334
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 334
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 334
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (defi nition) ............................. 334 Ma
ximum tire load ......................... 332
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 334
MOExtended tires .......................... 318
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 335
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 335
Replacing ....................................... 335
Service life ..................................... 317
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 335
Snow chains .................................. 319
Speed rating (definition) ................ 334
Storing ........................................... 336
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 333
Summer tires in winter .................. 318
Temperature .................................. 330
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 335
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 335
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 335
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 334
Tire size (data) ............................... 340
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 330
Tire tread ....................................... 317
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 335
Total load limit (definition) ............. 335
Traction ......................................... 329
Traction (definition) ....................... 335
Tread wear ..................................... 329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 334
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 335
Wheel and tire combination ........... 340
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 334
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 259
Character suggestions ................... 258
Deleting characters ....................... 258
Entering a space ............................ 258
Entering characters ....................... 258
Gesture control .............................. 258
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