2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS oil type

Control ...........................................117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ......................325
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 136
Start/Stop button .......................... 137
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Locking ............................................ 79
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 137
Start function ................................... 80
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Manual gearshifting ....................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information .................... 202
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 200
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 228LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors
................................................ 62
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 242
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 242
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 113
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 113
Cornering light function ................. 115
Fogged up headlamps .................... 116
General notes ................................ 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 115
High beam flasher .......................... 114
High-beam headlamps ................... 114
Light switch ................................... 113
Low-beam headlamps .................... 114
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 114
Setting exterior lighting ................. 113
Standing lamps .............................. 114
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Turn signals ................................... 114
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 280
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 242
Replacing bulbs ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar suppo rt
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justing the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
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Suspension tuningSETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .................................................1 30
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 279
T
Tachometer ........................................ 211
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 361
Information .................................... 359
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 278
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 220
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 211
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226 Through-loading feature
................... 283
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 228
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 340
Checking manually ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 252
Maximum ....................................... 339
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 321
Notes ............................................. 337
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 321
Recommended ............................... 336
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 320
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Restarting ...................................... 340
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 342
Function/notes ............................. 340
Genera l note
s ................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 343
Restarting ...................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Warning message .......................... 342
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 253
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 317
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 319
Storage location ............................ 317
Tire pressure not reached .............. 321
Tire pressure reached .................... 321
Using ............................................. 320
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 352
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 350
Bar (definition) ............................... 350
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Characteristics .............................. 350
Checking ........................................ 334
Curb weight (definition) ................. 351
Definition of terms ......................... 350
Direction of rotation ...................... 353
Display message ............................ 252
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Traction systemsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 222
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster display ............. 200
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 255
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 329
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 314
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 214
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 216
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 86
Locking separately ........................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 88
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 256
Object detection .............................. 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 242 Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 279
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 254
Electronics ..................................... 359
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 222
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 343
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 357
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 161
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 353
Technical data ............................... 359
Towing away .................................. 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
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XIf necessary, add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap:and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 365).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Example: adding liquid to the windshield
washer system
XTo open: pull cap:upwards by the tab and
open.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum fluid level of 1.1 US qt (1.0 l),
a message appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to add washer fluid (
Ypage 257).
Further information on washer fluid
(
Ypage 366).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book-
let).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (
Ypage 304).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for several seconds, e.g.:
RService A in XX Days
RService A Due
RService A Overdue by XX Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter A
orB, possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, indicates the type of
service. A
stands for a minor service and Bfor a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
XNote down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
XPress the aor% button on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
XSwitch on the ignition.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
ASSYST PLUS307
Maintenance and care
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For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R ‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise, the climate
control system may be damaged.
Service work, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
:Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacity
=Applicable standards
?PAG oil part number
AType of refrigerant Warning symbol
:advises you about:
RPossible dangers
RHaving service work carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop
Filling capacities
ModelRefrigerant
Mercedes-AMG
C 63
Mercedes-AMG
C 63 S21.5 ± 0.4 oz
(610 ± 10 g)
Allot her models22.2 ± 0.4 oz
(630 ± 10 g)
ModelPAG oil
Mercedes-AMG
C 63
Mercedes-AMG
C 63 S4.2 oz
(120 g)
All other models2.8 oz (80 g)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
RThe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-Tires
-Load
-Condition of the suspension
-Optional equipment
ROptional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
Vehicle data367
Technical data
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