2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 170
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................2 95
Display in the multimedia system .. 182
Function/notes .............................1 80
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 264
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 119
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes .............................1 90
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 208
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 209
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 253 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Function/information .................... 193
Active light function
Display message ............................ 228
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 169
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 168
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Additional speedometer ................... 211
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 347
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
A

djusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 257
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 226
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 124
Setting ........................................... 123
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Setting the center air vents ........... 124
Setting the side air vents ............... 124
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 250
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 167
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 168
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 168
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 169
Performance Seat ............................ 99
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 132
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 212
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 267
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Assistance system
see Driving systems ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 290
Driving abroad ............................... 291
Hiding a service message .............. 290
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Special service requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Di

splay message ............................ 233
Displaying level .............................. 185
Function/notes ............................. 184
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 291
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 131
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 139
Changing gear ............................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 240
Double-clutch function .................. 139
Drive program ................................ 140
Drive program display .................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 145
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 137
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 144
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Gliding mode ................................. 139
Kickdown ....................................... 139
Manual shifting .............................. 142
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 212
Overview ........................................ 136
Permanent setting ......................... 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Pulling away ................................... 129
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 138
Transmission positions .................. 138
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 145
B
Back button ....................................... 257
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 228
Bag hook ............................................ 270
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 308
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 264 Searching for a mobile phone ........ 263
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Telephony ...................................... 263
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 222
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 347
Display message ............................ 217
EBD .................................................. 70
High-performance brake system .... 154
Hill start assist ............................... 130
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 149
Riding tips ...................................... 152
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 299
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brig htnes
s control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 197
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
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Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................2 6
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedometer .........................201
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 290
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Driving systems .............................2 33
Engine ............................................ 229
General notes ................................ 215
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 215
Introduction ................................... 215
Lights ............................................. 228
Safety systems .............................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 243
Tires ............................................... 238
Vehicle ...........................................2 40
Distance control
see Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Display Message ............................ 235
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 161
Driving tips ....................................1 63
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC ....................................1 60
Function/notes .............................1 57
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting a speed .............................. 161
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 161
Stopping ........................................ 160
Switching off .................................. 162
with Steering Pilot ......................... 163
Distance recorder .............................2 00
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 253Distance warning
function
Fu
nction/notes ................................ 65
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 2
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .75
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 242
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 151
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 140
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 291
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 190
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Crosswind Assist ............................. 70
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 70
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
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Individual settings .......................... 207
Limited Warranty .............................32
Loading .......................................... 326
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 340
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 147
Parking for a long period ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 129
Raising ........................................... 337
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 336
Technical data ............................... 342
Towing away .................................. 310
Transporting .................................. 312
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 75
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 343
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
Display message ............................ 233
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
VIN
Seat ............................................... 344
Type plate ...................................... 343
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 247
Active Brake Assist ........................ 253
Airbag ............................................ 250 Brakes ........................................... 246
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
Engine diagnostics ......................... 250
ESP
®.............................................. 247
ESP®OFF ....................................... 249
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
General notes ................................ 244
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Restraint system ............................ 250
Seat belt ........................................ 245
SPORT handling mode ................... 249
Steering ......................................... 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 243
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 340
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 340
Wheel chock ...................................... 336
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 317
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Important safety notes .................. 316
Information on driving .................... 316
Interchanging/changing ................ 335
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Mounting a wheel .......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 339
Snow chains .................................. 319
Storing ........................................... 336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 340
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
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Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments19 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP®OF F247
÷ ESP®24 7
· Distanc ewarning25 3
Ð Powersteering assis-
tance malfunctioning25 5
6 Restrain tsystem44
ü Seat belt no tfastene d245
K High-beam headlamps109
L Low-beam headlamps109
T Parking lamp s109
R Rear fog lamp109
h Tirepressur emonitor25 4
;#! Turn signals109
=Multifunction display198
?Tachometer197
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)25 0
FunctionPag e
! ABSmalfunctioning24 7
; CheckEngin e250
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)25 0
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)24 6
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)24 9
ACoolan ttemperature gauge19 7
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold25 1
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel wit hfuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side )
250
iInformation on displayin gth eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be foun
dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 197).
36Instrument cluster
At a glance

occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt
force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are
synchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of
the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise
lead to the triggering of the Emergency Ten-
sioning Device in the event of an accident,
which will then need to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 46)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 95)
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
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Front side impact air bags:and rear side
impact air bags ;deploy next to the outer bol-
ster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection. However, it does
not protect the:
RHead
RNeck
RArms
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on
the side on which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys under the following conditions:
Rthe OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags :are integrated into
the side of the roof frame and deployed in the
area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed
on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 55).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as
flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
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