2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE service

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

Maintenance and care......................286
Engine compartment ........................... 286
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 290
Care ..................................................... 291
Breakdown assistance .....................299
Where will I find...? .............................. 299
Flat tire ................................................ 300
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 305
Jump-starting ....................................... 308
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 310
Fuses ...................................................3 13
Wheels and tires............................... 316
Important safety notes ........................ 316
Operation ............................................ 316
Winter operation .................................. 318
Tire pressure ....................................... 319
Loading the vehicle .............................. 326
All about wheels and tires ................... 329
Changing a wheel ................................ 335
Wheel/tire combination ......................3 40
Technical data................................... 342
Information regarding technical data ... 342
Vehicle electronics .............................. 342
Identification plates .............................3 43
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 344
Vehicle data ......................................... 349
Contents3

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
4Index

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
Index5

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
Index9

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
Index11

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................5 7
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................5 4
Odometer ...........................................2 00
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 212
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 07
Assistance menu ........................... 208
Display messages .......................... 215
Displaying a service message ........2 90
Displays and operation ..................196
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 162
Factory settings ............................. 211
G-Meter ......................................... 212
Head-up display ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster menu ............... 211
Lights menu ................................... 211
Media menu ................................... 204
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 202
RACETIMER ................................... 214
Radio menu ................................... 204
Service menu ................................. 207
Settings menu ............................... 207
Standard display ............................ 200
Telephone menu ............................ 206
Trip menu ...................................... 200
Video DVD operation ..................... 205
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Ove rview .......................................... 28
Ve
hicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 343
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Operating ......................................... 91
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Rain closing feature ......................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 91
Parcel net ........................................... 271
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 149
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Switching off the engine ................ 148
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 176
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 176
16Index

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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