2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE fuel

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

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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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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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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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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