2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE suspension

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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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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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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Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Ashtray273
Cigarette lighter274
Socket274
Cup holder272
;Adjusts the volume257
Switches the sound on or off257
Vehicles with AMG Perform-
ance exhaust system:
ÜSwitches the multime-
dia system on/off257
=AMG performance exhaust
system can be selected132
Ü Switches the multime-
dia system on/off257
?è ECO start/stop func-
tion130
AMoves the seat-belt extender
forward47
FunctionPage
BTouchpad258
COpens stowage compart-
ment with Media Interface266
Då Activates/deactivates
ESP®68
M Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode68
Eà AMG RIDE CONTROL
(suspension tuning)169
FManual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)142
GDYNAMIC SELECT switch
(selects the drive program)134
H% Back button257
IController257
JgFavorites button259
40Center console
At a glance

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
display is pointing to the
red mark.The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 289). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
General information
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select the
drive program.
Available drive programs for Mercedes-
AMG C 43 4MATIC:
S+ Sport PlusParticularly sporty driving
characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-
tics
C ComfortComfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
EEconomyParticularly economical
driving characteristics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Available drive programs for Mercedes-
AMG C 63/C 63 S:
RACE
(S‑MODEL)Driving characteristics suit-
able for a race circuit
S+ Sport PlusParticularly sporty driving
characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-
tics
C ComfortComfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Depending on the drive program selected the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe driver assistance systems
RESP®(Mercedes-AMG C 63/C 63 S)
Rthe position of the exhaust flap (Mercedes-
AMG C 63/C 63 S)
Rthe setting of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe availability of gliding mode
Rthe climate control:
Further information for automatic drive program
characteristics (
Ypage 140).
Additionally, in drive program Iyou can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this under "DYNAMIC SELECT" in the
vehicle's Digital Operator's Manual.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 128).
134DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Driving and parking

Selecting the drive program
XPush DYNAMIC SELECT switch:forwards
or back until the desired drive program is
selected.
The status icon of the selected drive program
is shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed briefly in the multimedia system display.
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor-
mation on the manual drive program
(
Ypage 142).
Additional settings
:Position of the exhaust flap (Ypage 132)
;ECO start/stop function (Ypage 130)
=ESP®(Ypage 67)
?Suspension (Ypage 168)
APermanently activates manual gearshifting
(Ypage 142)
When you press buttons :-A the corre-
sponding setting is selected. The DYNAMIC
SELECT switch setting is overwritten.
If you switch to drive program I, all stored char-
acteristics will be accepted. This is also the case if you have previously pressed one of buttons
:
- A.
iMercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC In a few
countries, the ECO start/stop function is
deactivated at the factory due to the fuel
grade available. In this case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available in any drive pro-
gram, regardless of the display in the multi-
media system display.
All other models
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change the drive program.
Depending on the drive program selected the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe ECO start/stop function
Rthe climate control:
-the climate control settings
-the rear window defroster operation period
-the performance of the seat heating
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 128).
XPush DYNAMIC SELECT switch :forward or
back until the desired drive program is selec-
ted.
The status icon of the selected drive program
is shown in the multifunction display.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch135
Driving and parking
Z

Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
RYou depress the accelerator pedal.
RYou depress the brake pedal.
RYou change the transmission position
(Ypage 136).
Ryou switch to drive programRACE
(Mercedes-AMG C 63 S), S+orS
(
Ypage 134).
Ryou activate manual gearshifting
(Ypage 142).
Ryou leave the suitable speed range.
iIf you have selected the "Eco" or "Comfort"
setting (Mercedes-AMG C 63/C 63 S) for the
drive (engine and transmission management) in drive program I, you can also activate glide
mode. Information on DYNAMIC SELECT and
on configuring drive program Ivia the multi-
media system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
Drive programs
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
C 63/C 63 S
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program Ithe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
and therefore indirectly the availability of glid- ing mode and the properties of the driver
assistance systems
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe setting of the ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 130)
Rthe climate control:
To permanently shift the gears manually in drive
program Iusing the steering wheel paddle shift-
ers, select the M(Manual) setting for the drive
(except Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC).
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's Digital
Operator's Manual.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC).
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched off
(Ypage 130).
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits hard springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC).
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched on
(Ypage 130).
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability, for
example on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched on
(Ypage 130).
140Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rgliding mode is available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched on
(Ypage 130).
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive programIthe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
Rthe drive (engine management)
and therefore indirectly the availability of glid-
ing mode and the ECO start/stop function as
well as the properties of the driver assistance
systems
Rthe transmission management
RESP®(Ypage 67)
Rthe suspension
and therefore indirectly the steering
Ractivation of the exhaust flap
To permanently shift the gears manually in drive
program Iusing the steering wheel paddle shift-
ers, select the M(Manual) setting for the trans-
mission management.
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's Digital
Operator's Manual.
Manual gear shifting
General notes
You can change gear yourself using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be
in position hfor this.
Depending on which steering wheel paddle
shifter is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down or
up, if permitted.
To use manual shifting, you have two options:
Rtemporary setting
Rpermanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear and
p instead of transmission position h.
If you deactivate manual gearshifting, the gears
will be shifted automatically again.
Temporary setting
XTo activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
position h.
XPull steering wheel paddle shifter :or;.
Temporary setting will be active for a certain
amount of time. In certain conditions, the mini-
mum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, overrun mode or
driving on steep terrain.
XTo deactivate: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter ;and hold it in place.
or
XUse the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
transmission position.
or
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
the drive program.
Permanent setting (except Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
When configuring drive program I, select theM
(Manual) setting for the drive. When driving in
drive program I, you permanently shift the gears
manually using the steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's Digital
Operator's Manual.
Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
!In manual mode, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. When the engine limiting
speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
142Automatic transmission
Driving and parking