2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE automatic transmission

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 3
Opening and closing...........................75
SmartKey ............................................... 75
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 82
Side windows ......................................... 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 90
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Correct driver's seat position ............... .95
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 101 Mirrors ................................................. 103
Memory function ................................. 106
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 117
Overview of climate control systems ... 117
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Air vents .............................................. 123
Driving and parking ..........................125
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 125
Driving ................................................. 125
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 136
Refueling ............................................. 145
Parking ................................................ 147
Driving tips .......................................... 150
Driving systems ................................... 155
On-board computer and displays ....196
Important safety notes ........................ 196
Displays and operation ........................ 196
Menus and submenus ......................... 200
Display messages ................................ 215
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 244
Multimedia system ...........................256
General notes ...................................... 256
Important safety notes ........................ 256
Function restrictions ............................ 256
Operating system ................................ 257
Stowage and features ......................266
Stowage areas ..................................... 266
Features .............................................. 272
2Contents

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
6Index

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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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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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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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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