2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE tow

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

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

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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SIRIUS servicessee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming .............7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .78
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .75
Important safety notes .................... 75
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss .................................................7 9
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 275
General notes ................................ 274
Rear compartment .........................2 75
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Spe

edometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 211
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit ...............2 11SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 132
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 244
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 127
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 73
Steering
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamps ............................... 255
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 237
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 163
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 297
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214
Stowage areas ................................... 266
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 67
Center console .............................. 267
20Index

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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Handwriting recognition ................ 258
Operating the touchpad ................. 258
Overview ........................................ 258
Quick access for Audio .................. 259
Switching ....................................... 258
Switching input line ....................... 258
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 313
Important safety notes .................. 310
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 310
Installing the towing eye ................ 311
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 313
Removing the towing eye ............... 311
Transporting the vehicle ................ 312
With both axles on the ground ....... 312
With the rear axle raised ................ 311
Towing eye ......................................... 300
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster display ............. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 145
Transmission
Display message ............................ 241
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 212
Transmission position display ......... 138
Transporting the vehicle .................. 312
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 201 Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 200
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 86
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 86
Openi
ng/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 84
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 85
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 242
Object detection .............................. 83
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Reversing feature ............................. 83
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 342
Installation ..................................... 342
Transmission output (maximum) .... 342
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 265
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 273
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 240
Electronics ..................................... 342
Equipment ....................................... 28
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