2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE ESP

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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STEER CONTROL ............................. 73
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 163
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 166
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 180
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 169
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 233
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 190
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Lane Tracking package .................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Brakes ........................................... 152
Break-in period .............................. 125
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 163
Downhill gradient ........................... 152
Drinking and driving ....................... 151
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 154
Exhaust check ............................... 151
Fuel ................................................ 151
General .......................................... 150
Hydroplaning ................................. 154
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 319
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 153
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 125 Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Climate control (du
al-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 118
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-ENTRY system ............................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 151
On-board computer ....................... 201
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 130
Deactivating/activating ................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Introduction ................................... 130
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
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Emissions controlService and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .250
Display message ............................ 229
ECO start/stop function ................ 130
Engine number ............................... 344
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Starting (important safety notes) ... 128
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 128
Starting via smartphone ................ 129
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 128
Switching off .................................. 148
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 313
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 88
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 287
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 288
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 347
General notes ................................ 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 287
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 12
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 213
Characteristics ................................. 67
Crosswind Assist .............................7 0Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............6
8
Deactivating/activating (note
s,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 68
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 208
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 247
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 151
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 267
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 259
Features ............................................. 272
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 335
MOExtended tires .......................... 301
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
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TIREFIT kit ...................................... 302
Floormats ...........................................2 85
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 342
Two-way radio ................................ 342
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 113
Front wheel arch cover
Installing/removing ....................... 113
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 346
Consumption statistics .................. 201
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 201
Displaying the range ......................2 01
Driving tips ....................................1 51
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 345
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Refueling ........................................ 145
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 345
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 47
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 345
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 15
Before changing .............................3 13
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 314
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 314
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 314
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 315
Important safety notes .................. 313
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 212Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 285
General notes ................................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 282
Opening/closing the garage door .. 284
Problems when programming ........2 84
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 283
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 283
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 212
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 67
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 85
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 259
Touchpad ....................................... 258
Hazard warning lamps ......................110
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 97
General notes .................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 97
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 210
Displays and operating .................. 199
Function/notes .............................1 99
Important safety notes .................. 199
Selecting displays .......................... 210
Setting the position ....................... 210
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching on or off ......................... 199
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Handwriting recognition ................ 258
Operating the touchpad ................. 258
Overview ........................................ 258
Quick access for Audio .................. 259
Switching ....................................... 258
Switching input line ....................... 258
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 313
Important safety notes .................. 310
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 310
Installing the towing eye ................ 311
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 313
Removing the towing eye ............... 311
Transporting the vehicle ................ 312
With both axles on the ground ....... 312
With the rear axle raised ................ 311
Towing eye ......................................... 300
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster display ............. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 145
Transmission
Display message ............................ 241
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 212
Transmission position display ......... 138
Transporting the vehicle .................. 312
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 201 Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 200
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 86
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 86
Openi
ng/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 85
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 242
Object detection .............................. 83
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Reversing feature ............................. 83
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 342
Installation ..................................... 342
Transmission output (maximum) .... 342
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 265
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 273
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 240
Electronics ..................................... 342
Equipment ....................................... 28
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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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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts27
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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