Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class - Manual

Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety and special suitability...

contacting you in a timely manner should theneed arise.If you sell your Mercedes, please leave allliterature with the vehicle to make it availableto the next operator.If you bought this vehicle used, be sure tosend in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”found in the Service and WarrantyInformation B...

Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules: R the safety precautions in this manual R the “Technical data” section in this manual R traffic rules and regulations R motor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning! Variou...

This information helps, for example, todiagnose vehicle systems after a collision andto continuously improve vehicle safety.Daimler may access the information andshare it with others R for safety research or vehicle diagnosispurposes R with the consent of the vehicle owner orlessee R in response to ...

Exterior view ....................................... 26Cockpit ................................................. 27Instrument cluster .............................. 28Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29Center console .................................... 31Overhead control panel .............

Exterior view i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not beequipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page : Trunk:Locking and unlocking 70, 309 ...

Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel gearshiftcontrol 112 ; Cruise control lever 180 = Instrument cluster 116 ? Multifunction steeringwheel 118 A Horn B Front Parktronic warningindicators, Canada only 186 C Overhead control panel 32 D Glove box 205 E Glove box lock 206 F Center console 31 G Starte...

Instrument cluster Function Page : Combination gauge with: Fuel gauge 118 8 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 304 Coolant temperature gauge 117 ? Coolant temperature warning lamp 305 Indicator/warning lamps: K High-beam headlamp indicator lamp 93 L Low-beam headlamp indicator lamp 91 ; Engine malfuncti...

Function Page ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicatorlamp 61, 298 7 Seat belt telltale 51, 301 D Outside temperature(manual transmission) 118 Permanent display:Outside temperature orspeedometer(automatic transmission) 118, 132 E Outside temperature(automatic transmission) 118, 132 F Program mode ind...

Function Page ? Press button % briefly: to go to the next highermenu level 120 to confirm display message 120 to cancel the Voice ControlSystem 3 Press and hold button % to select the standard display 120 A Press button = or ; : 120 to call up line for mainmenusto scroll to the left or rightto selec...

Center console Upper part Function Page : Audio display cover 139 ; Hazard warning flasherswitch 93 = Alarm system indicatorlamp 67 ? Front passenger front airbag off indicator lamp, USAonly 42, 308 Front passenger front airbag off indicator lamp,Canada only 46, 307 A Electronic StabilityProgram (ES...

Lower part Function Page : Ashtray 209 Cigarette lighter 209 ; Gear shift lever for manualtransmission 107 Gear selector lever forautomatic transmission 108 = Cup holder 207 ? Front armrest storagecompartments 206 A Audio controller 140 COMAND controller (seeseparate operatinginstructions) B Program...

Function Page F Hands-free microphone forTele Aid (emergency callsystem), telephone andVoice Control System 4 G Roadside Assistancebutton (Tele Aid system) 214 H Left reading lamp on/off 95 I Front interior lighting on/off 95 Door control panel, seat adjustment Door control panel, vehicles with memo...

Function Page D Trunk opening switch 75 E Central locking switch 75 Seat adjustment, vehicles without memory function Function Page = Seat adjustment 80 34 Door control panel, seat adjustment At a glance 204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 34

Vehicle equipment .............................. 36Occupant safety .................................. 36Panic alarm .......................................... 60Driving safety systems ....................... 60Anti-theft systems .............................. 66 35 Safety and security 204_AKB; 5; 23...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you wi...

G Warning! The SRS self-check has detected amalfunction when the SRS indicator lamp 6 R does not come on at all R fails to go out after approximately4 seconds after the engine was started R comes on after the engine was started orwhile driving For your safety, we strongly recommend thatyou contact a...

you have any difficulties, please contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R Do not lean your head or chest close to thesteering wheel or dashboard. R Keep hands on the outside of the steeringwheel rim. Placing hands and arms insidethe rim can increase the risk and potentialseverity of hand/arm in...

Front air bags G Observe Safety notes, see page 37. Driver’s front air bag : and front passenger front air bag ; are designed to provide increased protection for the driver and frontpassenger against the risk of injuries to thehead and thorax.Driver and front passenger front air bag anddriver’s side...

injured or even killed if the front passengerfront air bag inflates. R If you have to place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front passengerseat, move the seat as far back as possible,use the proper child restraintrecommended for the age, size and weightof the child, and secure chi...

OCS Self-test After turning the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once ortwice, the 45 indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properlysitting on the front passenger seat and thesystem classifies the occupant as an adult,the 45 ...

If the 45 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system isnot functioning. You must see an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center before seating anychild on the front passenger seat. Moreinformation can be found in the “Practicalhints” section ( Y page 307). G Warning! Do not place po...

seat belt provide the best restraint when thewearer is in a position that is as upright aspossible and the seat belt is properlypositioned on the body. G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle thanthere are seat belts available. Make sureeveryone riding in the vehicle is correctlyrestrai...

around a person and another person orother objects at the same time. R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In acrash, you would not have the full width ofthe seat belt to distribute impact forces.The twisted seat belt against your bodycould cause injuries. R Pregnant women should also always use ...

X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks. X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to thecorrect height ( Y page 51). X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to asnug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seatbelt have special seat belt retractors tosec...

NECK-PRO active front head restraints and/or the deployment of the front side impact airbags or pelvis air bags.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor availability. When the NECK-PRO active front headrestraints have been triggered in an accident,the NECK-PRO active front head restraintsmust b...

Make sure: R The seat belt is always fitted snugly. R Adjust the seat belt so that the shouldersection is located as close as possible tothe middle of the shoulder. R Place the lap portion of the seat belt as lowas possible on your hips. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 79. X...

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargoincreases a child’s risk of injury in the eventof R strong braking maneuvers R sudden changes of direction R an accident Infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. We recommend all infants and children beproperly restrained at all ...

Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system andtighten top tether strap A according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. After removing the child restraint system andtop tether strap A : X Pull down and close anchorage ringc...

X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seataccording to the manufacturer’sinstructions.A rigid connection between the child seatand the body of the vehicle is established. X Make sure that the seat belt for the rearcenter seat can operate freely with a childseat installed. Child safety Child safety l...

Panic alarm X Activating: Press and hold ! button : for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exteriorlamps will operate. X Deactivating: Press ! button : again. or X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. or X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must...

vehicle. They cannot increase braking orsteering efficiency beyond that afforded bythe condition of the vehicle brakes and tiresor the traction afforded.Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver canprevent accidents.The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with thedriving safety systems described in...

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Only conduct operational or performancetests on a two-axle dynamometer. If suchtests are necessary, contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. You couldotherwise seriously damage the brakesystem or the transfer case which is notcovered by the Mercedes-Benz LimitedWarranty. ! ...

G Warning! Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not applyanymore. Otherwise the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skidor a wheel is spinning. When you switch off the ESP ® , R the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle R the engine output is ...

Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer.In the event that the engine cannot bestarted (yet the vehicle’s battery ischarged), the system is not operational.Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in theUSA) or 1-8...

i Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlockingthe vehicle: R The vehicle will be locked again. R The anti-theft alarm system will berearmed. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Press...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 70Locking and unlocking ....................... 70Starter switch positions ..................... 77Seats .................................................... 79Multifunction steering wheel ............. 84Mirrors .........................................

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes,...

Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any i...

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device. Any unau...

Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, no SmartKey outside the vehicle):When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle,the message Key Detected in Vehicle appears in the multifunction display. Thevehicle will not be locked. Factory setting X Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle. Unless y...

X Have the SmartKey deactivated by anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Report the loss of the SmartKey or themechanical key to your car insurancecompany immediately. X Have the mechanical lock replaced ifnecessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will beglad to supply you with a replacement. Fo...

turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourselfout when the vehicle is pushed or towed or ison a test stand. X Switching off: Press and hold central unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal sounds. X Switching on: Press and hold central locking switch ; until...

X Briefly press emergency releasebutton : . The emergency release button unlocks andopens the trunk while the vehicle is standingstill or in motion.Illumination of the emergency release button: R The button flashes for 30 minutes afteropening the trunk. R The button flashes for 60 minutes afterclosi...

2 Ignition (power supply for all electricalconsumers) and driving position 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps inthe instrument cluster come on. The low-beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beamheadlamp indicator lamp, turn signalindicator lamps, and the indicator lamps fort...

X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttoninto the starter switch (if not insertedalready). i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton. X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shiftthe manual transmission into the neutralposition (no gear selected). or X Vehicles...

this can be dangerous. You could slide underthe seat belt in a collision. If you slide underit, the seat belt would apply force at theabdomen or neck. That could cause seriousor fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seatbelts provide the best restraint when thewearer is in a position that is as upri...

i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat with an integrated head restraint. It istherefore not possible to set the height andangle of the head restraint. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction ofarrow : . X Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arro...

Vehicles with memory function X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction ofarrow = . X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction ofarrow ? . X Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ; . X Seat cushion tilt: Pr...

The contour of the front seat backrests canbe individually adjusted to provide optimumsupport for your back. X Switch on the ignition. X Upper back support: Use button : to adjust the upper back support to thedesired position. X Lumbar region support: Use button ; to adjust the lumbar region support...

Make sure R you can reach the steering wheel with yourarms slightly bent at the elbows R you can move your legs freely R all displays (including malfunction andindicator lamps) on the instrument clusterare clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment, manual : Release handle ; Adjusting steering wheel,...

feature, which could result in an accidentand/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,the steering wheel will return to its last setposition when you close the driver’s door withthe ignition switched on. The steering wheelwill also return to its last set position wheny...

X Switch on the ignition. X Briefly press button : . i You need to manually fold in the mirrors once, so that the automatic fold-in functionwill work, see “Setting fold-in function forexterior rear view mirrors” ( Y page 136). Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if...

Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory positionbutton 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On thedriver’s side, also wait for the steeringwheel and exterior rear view mirrors tomove to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position butt...

! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in adischarged battery. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched onand off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L . The followi...

In low ambient lighting conditions, thefollowing lamps will come on additionally: R Tail lamps R Parking lamps R License plate lamps R Side marker lamps With the daytime running lamp modeactivated and the engine running, you cannotswitch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada onlyYou can only s...

Combination switch Turn signals X Press the combination switch in directionof arrow ; or ? . The corresponding turn signal indicatorlamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes. The combination switch resets automaticallyafter major steering wheel movements.To signal minor directional changes: X Pr...

Interior lighting in the front : v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off B Front reading lamps C Front interior lighting Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~ . But...

: p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off = Left reading lamp ? Rear interior lamp A Right reading lamp X Switching rear reading lamps on/off: Press respective reading lamp switch p . Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulate...

the presence of water sprayed on thewindshield, and windshield wipers may bedamaged as a result. ! Vehicles with rain sensor: If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface ofthe rain sensor or optical effects may causethe windshield wipers to wipe in anundesired fashion. This could then d...

If the windshield wipers fail to function atall with the combination switch in position Ä or Å , R set the combination switch to the nexthigher wiper speed R have the windshield wipers checked atthe nearest authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened ...

X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window movesdownward or upward until you release theswitch. X Express operation: Press or pull switch : to ? past the resistance point and release.The corresponding door ...

tilt/sliding sunroof have reached thedesired position.The vehicle unlocks. X Release button % on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When roller sunblinds are extended: X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey.The vehicle unlock...

With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must belocated outside the vehicle withinapproximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold the sensor surface on anoutside door handle ( Y page 71) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroofor panorama roof with power tilt/s...

Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatictransmission” ( Y page 108). X Make sure the automatic transmission is inpark position P. With Smar...

Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with theSmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure. X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that may be open toallow for better detection of the SmartKey. o...

The automatic central locking function canbe switched off ( Y page 135). Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission couldbe damaged. X Shift t...

X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant ifnecessary ( Y page 227). In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under anycircumstances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from theroadway. X Notify local fire and/or pol...

X Releasing: Pull on release handle : . When the ignition is switched on or theengine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brakewarning lamp $ (USA only...

Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manualtransmission, see “Driving and parking”( Y page 101). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects areobstructing the pedals’ range of movement.Keep the driver’s footwell clear of allobstacles. If there are any floormats orcarpet...

Shifting into reverse gear R ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission couldbe damaged. X Stop the vehicle completely. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. X Shift the manual transmission into theneutral position (no gear sel...

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed.Only depressing the brake pedal releasesthe gear selector lever lock. i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmissionposition.The current transmission pos...

Effect B Park positionShift the automatic transmissioninto park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park positionis not intended to serve as a brakewhen the vehicle is parked. Rather,the driver should always engage theparking brake in addition to shiftingthe automatic transmission intop...

The current program mode appears in themultifunction display. : Program mode indicator You should only change the program modewhen the automatic transmission is in parkposition P. Automatic program mode S will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with theautomatic program mode S selected, th...

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to theleft in the D- direction. or X Briefly pull left gearshift control : . The automatic transmission will shift intothe next lower gear as permitted by theshift program. This action simultaneouslylimits the gear range of the automatictransmission. i To avoi...

Program mode selector switch on C 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving M Manual For manual gearshifting The current program mode appears in themultifunction display ( Y page 112). For information on automatic program mode( C or S), see “Automatic shift program” ( Y page 1...

Upshift indicator (C 63 AMG only) In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the enginereaches the overspeed range. Thus you candrive at the maximum engine speed for eachgear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmiss...

Deactivating manual shift program X Vehicles with dynamic handling package:Press the program mode selector switchonce more.The last selected automatic program mode C or S appears in the multifunction display. or X Restart the engine.The automatic transmission will go to thelast selected automatic pr...

R malfunction/warning messages R failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired.If you must continue to drive, do so with addedcaution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The language setting for the multifunctiondisplay can be changed with the audio syst...

Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature indicator isdisplayed in the multifunction display( Y page 120). G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is notdesigned to serve as an ice-warning deviceand is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.Indicated temperatures just above thefreezi...

Menus and submenus Function : Trip menu ( Y page 121) ; AMG 10 menu ( Y page 123) = Navi menu ( Y page 126) ? Audio menu ( Y page 126) A Tel menu ( Y page 128) B Service menu ( Y page 129) C Settings menu ( Y page 130) Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display for the speedomete...

X Press button % repeatedly until the standard display appears. or X Press and hold button % until the standard display appears. Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select From Start . : Distance driven since start ; Time el...

Remaining driving range and current fuel consumption X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the estimated remaining driving range andcurrent fuel consumption display.Note that the values are calculated basedon the current fuel tank level and thecurrent driving...

R SETUP ( Y page 124) R RACETIMER ( Y page 124) R Overall analysis ( Y page 125) R Lap analysis ( Y page 126) SETUP X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 to select SETUP. : Automatic transmission program modeindicator ; ESP mode indicator RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER f...

The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.The new lap begins to be timed as soon asthe intermediate time is called up. : Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Best lap time ? Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer stops. X Press button X . The lap time is reset t...

Lap analysis This function is only available if you havesaved at least two laps and have stopped theRACETIMER. X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 repeatedly until the lap analysis appears in the multifunctiondisplay. Each lap is shown in its own submenu. Thefastest lap is...

X Switch on the audio system ( Y page 144) and select radio mode.Vehicles with COMAND system:Refer to separate COMAND systemoperating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Audio menu. The currently tuned station appears in themultifunction display. Example illustration for FM radio : Sto...

Tel menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must alwaysbe his/her primary focus when driving. Foryour safety and the safety of others, werecommend that you pull over to a safelocation and stop before placing or taking atelephone call. If you choose to use thetelephone while driving, please ...

If you press and hold button : or 9 the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names (quick search). After holdingbutton : or 9 for a short while the scrolling speed increases. Release thebutton to stop the quick search. The searchstops automatically at the end of the list. Example illustration ...

operation of certain systems. They do notreplace the owner’s and/or driver’sresponsibility to maintain the vehicle’soperating safety. Have all requiredmaintenance and safety checks performed onthe vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center to address themalfunction and warning m...

X Press button : or 9 to select a submenu. Scroll down with button : , scroll up with button 9 . With the selection marker on the desiredsubmenu, use the button a to access the individual functions within that submenu.Once within the submenu, you can use button 9 to move to the next function or butt...

Vehicles with COMAND system:For information on setting the time in theCOMAND system, refer to the separateCOMAND system operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Settings menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Time/date submenu. X Press button a . X Press button : or 9 to select...

X Press button a to change the current status.Depending on the previous status, the Locator Lighting: function will be Enabled or Disabled . You can temporarily deactivate theheadlamps delayed shut-off feature: X Before exiting the vehicle, turn theSmartKey in the starter switch toposition 0. X Then...

Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivatethe easy-entry/exit feature ( Y page 85). G Warning! You must make sure no one can becometrapped or injured by the moving steeringwheel when the easy-entry/exit feature isactivated.To stop steering wheel movement, moveste...

G Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could leadto an accident, the driver should enter systemsettings with the vehicle at a standstill andoperate the system only when road and trafficconditions permit. Always pay full attention totraffic conditions first before operatingsystem controls whi...

The audio system consists of the following: R Audio control unit R Audio display R Audio controller with buttons k and 2 In addition, the audio system can also beoperated with the multifunction steeringwheel ( Y page 118). In these instructions, the keypad (right sideof audio control unit) and the f...

B KeypadTuning to a station via the stationmemory ( Y page 150) Storing stations manually( Y page 151) Entering a passcode ( Y page 171) Entering a phone number( Y page 177) Sending DTMF tones ( Y page 180) CD changer: Selecting a CD( Y page 162) CD: Entering a track number directly( Y page 164) C T...

X Opening: Press opening button : . Audio display cover ; opens, the audio display is visible, and the audio systemswitched on. X Closing: Press audio display cover ; down until it engages.If the audio system is still switched on, youcan continue to listen to the radio or a CDand operate the device ...

Operating audio controller Audio controller : features the following options: R press briefly or press and hold W R rotate to the left or right c V d R slide to the left or right X V Y R slide up or down Z V Æ i You cannot operate the audio system via audio controller : when the display cover is clo...

Clear button X Deleting an individual digit: Briefly press button 2 . X Deleting an entire entry: Press and hold button 2 until the entry is deleted. Menu The table below shows the structure of themodes and their menus. Each mode has abasic menu. Each menu item in turn hasseveral submenu items. Butt...

the frequency range. Frequencies withinthe current frequency range, but outsidethe current frequency step width arerounded to the next lower allowedfrequency. X Enter 1045 with the keypad on the audio control unit.The audio system tunes in to the frequencyentered. Operation In the following descript...

X Adjusting: Turn rotary control : . The volume will increase or decreasedepending on the direction turned. Adjusting volume for telephone callsIn hands-free mode, you can adjust thevolume of a telephone call while the call iscurrently active.During a telephone call: X Turn rotary control : . The vo...

Adjusting balance and fader X Changing setting: Slide Æ V Z or X V Y until desired balance/fader setting is achieved. X Exiting menu: Press W or button k . The balance/fader setting is stored for allaudio sources. Surround sound If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/kardon Logic 7 ® Surround S...

Menu Function Balance/Fader Surround Sound Switching to radio mode X Press button $ on audio control unit. The radio basic menu appears in the audiodisplay. The radio switches to the laststation you have listened to.Weather Band will automatically tune to thestrongest station in the area. Illustrati...

Selecting a station/channel The following functions are available: R Station search function R Channel list (Weather Band/satellite radio) R Station memory (except Weather Band) R Manual frequency entry (except WeatherBand/satellite radio) For using satellite radio see ( Y page 152). The station sea...

X Entering frequency with keypad: Enter desired frequency with buttons k to x on the keypad in audio control unit. The audio system tunes in to the frequencyentered. i It is not possible to enter a frequency in the respective wave band which is outsidethe frequency range. X Exiting menu without maki...

X Press button $ on audio control unit repeatedly until desired wave band hasbeen selected.The basic menu appears in the audiodisplay. X Press W when the main area is active. or X Select Presets . The station memory display appears in theaudio display. X Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d to select Autosto...

satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day,coast to coast, in the contiguous U. S. and Canada.This diverse, satellite-delivered programmingis available for a monthly subscription fee.For more information and service availabilitycall the SIRIUS XM Service Center at1-888-539-7474 ( Y page 157), or visit...

If a satellite receiver is not installed or notproperly installed: The message Device Unavailable will appear. i It is also possible to activate the satellite radio service online. To do so please visitSIRIUS XM Satellite Radio’s website atwww.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.ca (Canada). Previe...

X Calling up category list: $ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Cat . or X In Sat mode, slide X V Y or rotate c V d until Cat. is highlighted and press W . The category list appears. X Selecting a category: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Setting the selected category: Press W . The selected program cate...

Tuning in channels using the satellite radio channel list X $ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Sat Q Channel List . The channel list appears. The dot # in front of a list entry indicates the currentlyselected channel. X Select channel by rotating c V d or sliding Z V Æ . X Press W to confirm. i The cont...

X Selecting a preset position: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Storing a preset position: Press and hold W until you hear a signal. The channel is stored. or X Press and hold desired channel button k to x on keypad, until a brief signal tone sounds.The channel is stored. Displaying information X $ (...

CD and MP3 mode Submenu overview Menu Submenu CD or MP3 Normal TrackSequence Random Tracks Random Folders(MP3 mode only) AUX Track list (Audio CD) or Folder (MP3) Select track (CDmode only) Select folder and/ortracks (MP3 modeonly) Changer (with CD-changeronly) Select medium Eject all Fill empty slo...

! Do not affix stickers or labels to the CDs, they can become warped due to the heatthat develops in the CD drive or CDchanger.In certain situations, the CDs can then nolonger be ejected and cause damage to thedrive. Such damage is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Your CD drive or...

R WMA Pro R 5.1 Surround Notes on copyrightThe music tracks that you create and playback in the MP3 and WMA format aregenerally subject to copyright protection inaccordance with the applicable internationaland national regulations.In many countries, reproductions are notpermitted without the prior c...

i If the audio CD is printed on one side, this side must face upwards when loaded. Ifneither side is printed, the side to be playedmust face downwards.If a CD has been inserted incorrectly orcannot be read, Disc Unreadable appears in the display. X Loading a CD: Insert CD into CD slot : . The system...

X Press button h , or load/eject button ; ( Y page 161) on the audio control unit to finish the loading process.The CD changer plays the disc if it has beeninserted correctly and is permissible. X Interrupting loading procedure: Press load/eject button ; again. or X Press button k in the center cons...

X Press desired button k to p in the keypad to select a magazine compartment. or X Slide X V Y or rotate c V d the audio controller to select the desired CD. X Press W to confirm. The CD is ejected. X Remove the CD from CD slot : . If you do not remove the CD from the CDslot, the CD changer will aut...

X h Q Folder . or X Press W when the main area is selected. The track list of the current folder appears. X Move to the superordinate folder: Select the U symbol. The display now shows the next higherfolder level. X Selecting a folder: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d the audio controller, to select the ...

vehicle may be much louder. You may need todisable these system messages or adjust thevolume of these messages manually. X Selecting audio AUX mode: Press button h repeatedly until the main menu for AUX operation appears. or X In CD mode: Select CD / MP3 Q Aux . The audio AUX menu appears. The mediu...

system. Please make sure any otherBluetooth ® device linked with the mobile phone is switched off before you use thetelephone functions with the audio system. Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment...

X Activate Bluetooth ® connection on the mobile phone (see mobile phone operatinginstructions). X Press button % on the audio control unit to call up the telephone mode. i On certain mobile phones, not only you will have to activate the Bluetooth ® function but in addition, your own devicemust be ma...

X Select Options Q Details . The details screen for the device is shownin the audio display. X Closing details screen: Slide X V Y , rotate c V d or press W , or press button k . De-authorizing a Bluetooth ® device X % Q Tel Q Bluetooth Phones . X Select authorized device. X Select Options Q De-Auth...

R READY indicates that a call is possible. R NO SERVICE indicates that the mobile network is not available. Setting transmit and receive volume i These settings should normally not be changed as the factory settings arematched to most mobile phones. Find outabout the optimum settings for your mobile...

Placing a “911” emergency call with the mobile phone locked i If the mobile phone is locked, you only can make an emergency call on the mobilephone itself, without the use of the audiocontrol unit. Phone book You can save telephone numbers in the audiosystem’s phone book. i These entries are retaine...

X Switching from the search speller to the list: Slide Z V repeatedly. or X Select ¬ . X Switching from the list to the search speller: Press button k . Selecting an entry Selecting via search speller X If necessary, switch from the list to thesearch speller. X Switching search speller character set...

mobile phone and only use the audiosystem’s hands-free device, these calls willnot be listed. Calling up the list X % Q Call Lists . X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed . The appropriate list appears. i If there is a symbol with a telephone receiver in front of the phone number or thename, then ...

Aborting dial or ending a call X % Q ¢ and press W . or X Press button ~ on the audio control unit or on the multifunction steering wheel. Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of an incoming call by theringing tone and a message on the display. i Depending on the mobile phone you are us...

Sending DTMF tones i This function is not possible with all mobile phones. Answering machines or other devices can becontrolled via DTMF tones, e.g. for remotequery functions. X Transmitting individual characters: During a call select the requiredcharacters. or X Press the corresponding button on th...

The cruise control also switches offautomatically when R the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph(30 km/h) R the ESP ® is in operation R the ESP ® is switched off with the ESP ® switch R the ESP ® has switched off due to a malfunction R Vehicles with manual transmission: youengage neutral or depress the...

Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should onlybe set again if prevailing road conditions andlegal speed limits permit. Possibleacceleration or deceleration differencesarising from returning to the preset speedcould cause an accident and/or serious injury...

ground. Observe instructions for towing thevehicle with all wheels on the ground. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If suchtests are necessary, contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. You couldotherwise seriously damage the brakesystem and/or the transfer ...

Parktronic system (Parking assist) This feature is only available in Canadavehicles.The Parktronic system is an electronicparking aid with ultrasonic sensors designedto assist the driver during parking maneuvers.The Parktronic system indicates the relativedistance between the vehicle and an obstacle...

Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an obstaclein this range, all the distance war...

X Switch off the ignition. X Clean the Parktronic system sensors( Y page 263). X Switch on the ignition.or X Check the Parktronic system operation atanother location to rule out interferencefrom outside radio or ultrasonic signals. Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.The ...

“Cleaning the rear view camera lens”( Y page 263). Switching on or off X Switching on: Switch on the ignition. X Make sure the rear view camera is switchedon in the COMAND system. For moreinformation refer to separate COMANDoperating instructions. X Switch on the COMAND system. X Shift the automatic...

Function Recommendation/Notes = Ù on/off (USA only) ( Y page 195) º Adopting driver’s side settingsfor all zones (Canadaonly) ( Y page 196) ? AC cooling on/off i Switch on/off the air conditioning. ( Y page 191) A Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side win...

G Warning! Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)may require replacement of the filter beforeits scheduled replacement interval. A cloggedfilter will reduce the air volume to the interiorand the windows could fog up, impairingvisibility and endangering you and others.Have a clogged filter rep...

Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You candehumidify the interior air with the airconditioning. X Press button ¿ . The indicator lamp in the button comes on. i The evaporator will be vented when the air conditioning has been in use.Approximately 1 hour after locking thevehicle, the blower ...

For best possible performance of the climatecontrol: X Keep the air intake grille in front of thewindshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, andany other debris. X Always keep all air vents and grilles in thepassenger compartment free fromobstruction. i For draft-free ventilation, move the adjustable c...

: Thumbwheel ; Air vent X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel : clockwise or counterclockwise. Rear center console air vents : Thumbwheel for air volume control forrear center air vents ; Right rear center air vent, adjustable = Left rear center air vent, adjustable X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :...

i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the front door windows areclear again. X Activating: Press button ¬ . The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches to the followingfunctions automatically: R cooling on to dehumidify R most efficient blower speed an...

i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outsidetemperatures.The indicator lamp in button g is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switchedon automatically.A quantity of outside air is added afterapproximately 30 minutes. X Deactivating: Press button g again. The indica...

after it had been blocked two times will causethe tilt/sliding sunroof to close without anyreversal function for as long as you hold thesunroof switch. Synchronizing The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronizedafter a malfunction or if it does not opensmoothly. ! If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot ...

Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel,make sure there is no danger of anyone beingharmed by the opening/closing procedure.The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with theexpress op...

X Switch on the ignition. X Push and hold the roof panel switch indirection of arrow ; ( Y page 199) until the roller sunblinds are fully retracted. X Push and hold the roof panel switch indirection of arrow ; until the tilt/sliding panel is opened approximately 4 inch(10 cm). X Pull and hold the ro...

Roof rack For information about further roof rackequipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damageto the vehicle.Follow the manufacturer’s installationinstructions. Otherwise, an improperlyattached r...

Use retaining hooks to secure light-weightitems only. The maximum permissible weightper retaining hook is 6,6 lbs (3 kg). Split rear seat bench To expand the cargo volume, you can folddown the left and right rear seat backrests.The two sections can be folded downseparately. G Warning! When expanding...

! Make sure that the seat belt is not pinched. X Check for secure locking by pushing andpulling on the seat backrest. X Adjust head restraints, if necessary( Y page 83). X Adjust front seats to desired position( Y page 80). G Warning! Always lock the seat backrest in its uprightposition when the rea...

1 Glove box unlocked 2 Glove box locked Front armrest storage compartments i There is a small and a large storage compartment located underneath thearmrest. The small storage compartmentcan be removed for the purpose ofemptying. X Opening storage compartments: Press button : or ; . The armrest opens...

Storage bags G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light-weight items only.Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges orfragile objects may not be transported in thestorage bag. In an accident, during hardbraking, or sudden maneuvers, they could bethrown around inside the vehicle and causein...

X Switch on the ignition. X Open cover : ( Y page 209). X Push in cigarette lighter ; . Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically when hot. X Take out cigarette lighter ; . X Reinsert cigarette lighter ; in its socket after use. Power outlets The power outlets can be used toaccommodate 12V DC e...

Zone map North America Zone map South America X Press button = approximately 3 seconds. The currently selected zone appears incompass display ; . X Selecting zone: Press button = until the desired zone is selected.Do not press the button again until thedirection is indicated. X Compass calibration: ...

access to account information, remote doorunlock and more.The Tele Aid system is available if R it has been activated and is operational.Activation requires a subscription formonitoring services, connection andcellular air time R vehicle battery power is available R the relevant cellular phone netwo...

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canadaonly). An emergency call is initiated automaticallyfollowing an accident in which the EmergencyTensioning Devices (ETDs) or air bags havedeployed. i An automatically initiated Tele Aid emergency call cannot be canceled. An emerge...

X Terminating calls: Press button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. or X Press the respective button for ending atelephone call on the audio system or theCOMAND system. Roadside Assistance button X Press and hold Roadside Assistancebutton : for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz R...

Information button X Press and hold Information button : for longer than 2 seconds.A call to the Customer Assistance Centerwill be initiated. The indicator lamp inInformation button : will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction display and t...

X Contact the Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or1-888-923-8367 (Canada only).You will be asked to provide your password. X Then return to your vehicle at the timearranged with the Customer AssistanceCenter and pull the trunk lid handle for aminimum of 20 se...

and reverse features as required by U.S.federal safety standards (this includes anygarage door opener model manufacturedbefore April 1, 1982). A garage door thatcannot detect an object - signaling the doorto stop and reverse - does not meet currentU.S. federal safety standards.When programming a gar...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 222The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 222At the gas station ............................. 222Engine compartment ........................ 224Tires and wheels ............................... 229Winter driving ................................... 252Dri...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously ...

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a labelreading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the fuel filler flap):Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highlyflammable, poisonous and burn easily.Ethanol fuel can cause serious injuries ifignited or if you come into contact with it orinhale fumes of it. Avoi...

For more information, see also “Practicalhints” ( Y page 305). X Remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch.KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door. Thisputs the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from thestarter switch. The driver’s door then canbe closed again. X Opening: P...

G Warning! The engine is equipped with a transistorizedignition system. Because of the high voltageit is dangerous to touch any components(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnosticsocket) of the ignition system R with the engine running R while starting the engine R when the ignition is switche...

C 63 AMG X Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. X Add engine oil as required. Be careful notto overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.Avoid environmental damage caused by oilentering the ground or water. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to...

The coolant level is correct if the level R for cold coolant: reaches marking bar = in coolant expansion tank ; R for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in(1.5 cm) higher X Add coolant as required. X Screw cap : back on and tighten it. For more information on coolant, see the“Technical data” section...

The brake fluid level is correct when it isbetween lower mark (MIN) ; and upper mark (MAX) : of the brake fluid reservoir. Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor information on tested and recommendedrims and tires for summer and winteroperation. They can also off...

Recommended tire inflation pressure G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, adverselyaffect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being overheated.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflate...

Important notes on tire inflation pressure G Warning! If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly,check the tires for punctures from foreignobjects and/or whether air is leaking from thevalves or from around the rim. Tire temperature and tire inflation pressureare also increased while driving, d...

Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures specific to rim diameter Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, a...

Tire and Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 238). If necessary, add air to achieve therecommended tire inflation pressure. X If you have overfilled the tire, release tireinflation pressure by pushing the metalstem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.Then recheck the ...

tire blowout caused by a foreign object). Inthis case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefullyapplying the brakes and avoiding abruptsteering maneuvers. Restarting the tire pressure loss warning systemThe tire pressure loss warning system mustbe restarted in the following situations: R after you hav...

pressure displayed by the control systemapply to sea level. In high-altitudelocations, the reading on a tire pressuregauge will be higher than the reading issuedby the vehicle’s control system. Do notreduce the tire inflation pressure undersuch circumstances. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button...

The TPMS must be restarted when you haveadjusted the tire inflation pressure to a newlevel (e.g. because of different load or drivingconditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated tothe current tire inflation pressures.Restart the TPMS after adjusting the tireinflation pressure to the inflation pressure...

i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle andmay vary from data shown in aboveillustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflationpressure : for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflationpressure ( Y page 230) for proper tire inflation. L...

The Tire and Loading Information placardshowing load limit information : is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 238). X Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.”on the Tire and Loading Informationplacard. The combined wei...

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passengers) 5 3 1 Seating configuration front: 2rear: 3 front: 1rear: 2 front...

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. You can obtain the GVWR andGAWR from the certification label. Thecertification label can be found on the driver’sdoor B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section( Y page 332). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV...

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icyroad is always lower than on a dry road.You should pay particular attention to thecondition of the road whenever the outsidetemperature is close to the freezing point.Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires( Y page 252) with a minimum tread depth of approxim...

Index Speed rating H up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V up to 149 mph (240 km/h) W up to 168 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...(..Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR above 149 mph (240 km/h) R At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tirewith a speed capability above 14...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axleweight. The gross vehicle weight on each axlemust never exceed the GAWR for the frontand rear axle indicated on the certificationlabel located on the driver’s door B-pillar. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weigh...

Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread andthe bead. TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts bytire manufacturers to notify purchasers inrecall situations or other safety mattersconcerning tires and gives purchasers themeans to easily identify such tires...

Indicated temperatures just above thefreezing point do not guarantee that the roadsurface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift inorder to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip a...

obstacles. If there are any floormats orcarpets in the footwell, make sure that thepedals still have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,the objects could get caught between thepedals. You could then no longer brake oraccelerate. This could lead to accidents andinjury. Po...

removed without putting other road usersat risk R maintain a greater distance to the vehicleahead and drive with particular care R carefully apply the brakes at the end of atrip and immediately after commencing anew trip, so that salt residues are removedfrom the brake disc Brake service ! The brake...

network information for your destination fromany authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes G Warning! Please do not forget that your primaryresponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’sattention to the road must always be his/herprimary focus when ...

X Switch on the ignition.The standard display of the control systemappears ( Y page 121). X Press button = or ; on the multifunction steering wheel to select the Service menu. X Press button : or 9 to select ASSYST PLUS . X Press button a on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm.The maintenanc...

normally be done every 3 to 5 months,depending on the climate and washingdetergent used.Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleanershould be applied if the paint surface showssigns of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss).Do not apply any of these products or wax ifyour vehicle is parked in the sun or if the ...

After running the vehicle through anautomatic car wash, wipe any wax off of thewindshield and the wiper blade inserts. Thiswill prevent smears and reduce wiping noisewhich can be caused by residual wax on thewindshield. Ornamental moldings X For regular cleaning and care of ornamentalmoldings, use a...

Be careful not to apply wax to rear viewcamera lens : when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using theMercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo withplenty of water. ! Do not clean the camera and the area around the camera R with a high-pressure cleaner R with a dry cloth and strong pressure ...

Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care,a soft bristle brush and a strong spray ofwater for cleaning the light alloy wheels. ! Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid may cause corrosion or damage theclear coat. ! The vehicle should not b...

G Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this mayseverely weaken them. In a crash they maynot be able to provide adequate protection. Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearingclothing that have the tendency to give offcoloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause theupholstery to become pe...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 268Where will I find ...? .......................... 268Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 270What to do if … .................................. 297Unlocking/locking manually ........... 309Resetting activated N...

X Removing vehicle tool kit box: Pull tab : in direction of arrow ; and lift vehicle tool kit box C . X Remove vehicle tool kit box C from luggage bowl D . X Opening vehicle tool kit box cover: Pull tab A in direction of arrow ? and open vehicle tool kit box cover = . X Installing vehicle tool kit b...

Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 317. The spare wheel is located in the spaceunderneath the trunk floor. X Removing: Open the trunk ( Y page 75). X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle. X Engage the trunk floor handle on the uppertrunk lip. ! To prevent damage, always disengage th...

Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual USA only:The front passenger front air bag is activated while drivingeven though a child, small individual, or object below thesystem’s weight threshold is ...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions classification sensed by the OCS, the 45 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.If above conditions are not met, the system is not workingproperly. Have the system checked at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible...

Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions P Shift to 'P' You have turned off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the automatic transmission in neutralposition N and opened the driver’s door. orYou have attempted to switch off the engine with theKEYLESS-G...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Correct Tire Pressure The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.orThe tire inflation pressures of the individual tires differ fromeach other significantly.The tire inflation pressure values are shown in themultifunction ...

Symbol messages Brake Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # Check Brake Pad Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit. X Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qual...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canadaonly) Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.Risk of accident! X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safeto do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not drive an...

Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ESC Inoperativ e See Operator's Manual In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp d comes on. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the BAS, the ESP ® , and the hill-start assist system a...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 Front Right SRS Malfunctio n Service Required Components of the front passenger’s supplemental restraintsystem may not work properly. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. 6 Rear Left SRS Malfunctio n...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¥ Check Washer Fluid The water level has dropped to approximately 1.1 US qts(1.0 l). X Add washer fluid ( Y page 228). D Power Steering Malfunctio n See Operator's Manual Power assistance for the steering system is not available. Aconside...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Coolant Low Stop Vehicle! Turn Engine Off The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking brake. X Only start the engine again after the mess...

Lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Active Headlamps Inoperativ e The active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon aspossible. b Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse Lamp The left or right backup l...

G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You maylose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-upand possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underin...

Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,the ESP ® , and the EBP are also switched off. The brake system is still functioning normally but without thesyste...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The ABS is temporarily not available. The ESP ® , the BAS, and the EBP are also unavailable.The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet.The brake system is still functioning norma...

Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The red seat belttelltale comeson for amaximum of6 seconds afterstarting theengine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fastenyour seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whethe...

i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illuminates continuously. The seat belt telltale will only go out if both, thedriver and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a frontdoor is opened. P...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolanttemperaturewarning lampcomes on whenthe engine isrunning and anacousticwarning sounds. The coolant temperature has exceeded 248‡ (120†). X Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engineand coolant to cool down. G...

G Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked at least once a monthwhen cold and inflated to the inflationpressure recommended by the vehiclemanufacturer on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or the tire inflation pressure label on thein...

G Warning! If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of atypical 12-month-old child in a standard childrestraint or less on the front passenger seat,do not transport a child on the frontpassenger seat until the system has beenrepaired. Unlocking/locking manually Unl...

X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove it from the trunk lid lock. Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with theSmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it asfollows: X Open the driver’s door. X Close the front passenger door, the reardoors, and the trunk. X Press the central locking switch(...

Manually unlocking the gear selector lever If the vehicle’s electrical system ismalfunctioning, the gear selector lever couldremain locked in park position P. In this case the gear selector lever can be unlockedmanually, e.g. to tow the vehicle. X Engage the parking brake. ! Do not use sharp objects...

X Fold the head restraint cushion by the top,back firmly until it engages : . X Repeat this procedure on the NECK-PROactive front head restraint for the secondfront seat. For information on NECK-PRO active fronthead restraints, see “NECK-PRO active fronthead restraints” ( Y page 52). For information...

Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends on properexterior lighting and signaling to a largedegree.Correct headlamp adjustment is extremelyimportant. Have headlamps checked andreadjusted at regular intervals and when abulb has been replaced. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Cent...

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rearlamp, do the following: X Switch off the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ . X Open the trunk. Tail lamp unit X Driver’s side: Lift up the bottom and pull outthe trim panel covering the driver side rear...

G Warning! Wiper blades are components that are subjectto wear and tear. Replace the wiper bladestwice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.Otherwise the windshield will not be wipedproperly. As a result, you may not be able toobserve surrounding traffic conditions andcould cause an accident. !...

not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph(80 km/h).Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have thespare wheel replaced with a regular roadwheel.Never operate the vehicle with more than onespare wheel mounted.Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare wheel is mounted. Pr...

Lowering the vehicle X Lower the vehicle by turning the crankcounterclockwise until the vehicle isresting fully on its own weight. X Remove the jack. X Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,following the diagonal sequence illustrated( : to A ), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of...

Charging the battery G Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed inthe vehicle unless the accessory batterycharge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz isbeing used. Gases may escape duringcharging and could cause an explosion thatmay result in personal injury, paint damage orcorrosion.An acces...

of the other vehicle, provide jump startpower by an external battery or starterpack. R Jump starting should only be performedwhen the engine and catalytic converterare cold. R Do not jump start the engine or charge thebattery if the battery is frozen. Let thebattery thaw out first. R Only jump start...

X Connect negative terminal ? of charged battery B with negative terminal A with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable tonegative terminal ? of charged battery B first. X Start engine of the vehicle with thedischarged battery and run at idle speed.You can now turn on the electricalconsumers. Do not switch...

Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ; . X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with all wheels on the ground G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehiclewith all wheels ...

X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shiftthe manual transmission into the neutralposition (no gear selected). or X Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shiftthe automatic transmission into neutralposition N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the autom...

X Open the driver’s door. X Opening: Using your hands, pull fuse box cover : in direction of arrow = and remove in direction of arrow ; . X Closing: Hook fuse box cover : into the opening at the front. X Press fuse box cover : back on until it engages. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positione...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 332Parts service ..................................... 332Warranty coverage ........................... 332Identification labels .......................... 332Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052) ........................................... 334Vehicle s...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersm...

Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. i The C 250 is available in Canada only. Engine C 250 Engine, type 272 Mode of operation 4-stroke...

Engine C 250 Sport Engine, type 272 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 Bore 3.46 in (88.00 mm) Stroke 2.69 in (68.40 mm) Total piston displacement 152.3 cu in (2 496 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 11.4:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 23 201 hp/6 100 rpm (150 kW/6 100 rpm)...

Engine C 250 4MATIC Total piston displacement 152.3 cu in (2 496 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 11.4:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 25 201 hp/6 100 rpm (150 kW/6 100 rpm) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 181 lb-ft/ 2 900 - 5 500 rpm (245 Nm/ 2 900 - 5 500 rpm) Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm Firing order 1-4...

Electrical system C 300 Alternator 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Battery 12 V/74 Ah Spark plugs, type Bosch Y 7 MPP33 Spark plugs, electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Spark plugs, tightening torque 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions C 300 Overall vehicle length 182.8 in (4 630 mm) Overall...

Electrical system C 300 Sport Alternator 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Battery 12 V/74 Ah Spark plugs, type Bosch Y 7 MPP33 Spark plugs, electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Spark plugs, tightening torque 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions C 300 Sport Overall vehicle length 182.8 in (4 630...

Main dimensions C 300 4MATIC Overall vehicle length 182.3 in (4 630 mm) Overall vehicle width 36 79.2 in (2 012 mm) Overall vehicle height 57.0 in (1 449 mm) 37 56.9 in (1 445 mm) 38 Wheelbase 108.7 in (2 760 mm) Track, front 60.4 in (1 533 mm) 37 60.7 in (1 541 mm) 38 Track, rear 60.5 in (1 536 mm)...

Main dimensions C 350 Track, front 60.4 in (1 533 mm) Track, rear 60.5 in (1 536 mm) Turning circle 35.4 ft (10.8 m) Weights C 350 Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Vehicle specification C 350 Sport (204.056) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an ...

Weights C 350 Sport Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Vehicle specification C 350 4MATIC (204.087) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. i The C...

Engine C 63 AMG Engine, type 156 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 Bore 4.02 in (102.20 mm) Stroke 3.72 in (94.60 mm) Total piston displacement 378.8 cu in (6 208 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 11.3:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 47 450 hp/6 800 rpm (336 kW/6 800 rpm) M...

Same size tires Model C 250 49 C 250 4MATIC 49 16" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 7 J x 16 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 50 205/55 R16 91H M+S Winter tires 50,51 205/55 R16 91H M+S i Model C 300 52 C 300 4MATIC 52 C 350 49 C 350 4MATIC 49 17" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offs...

Mixed size tires Model C 250 Sport 53 C 250 4MATIC Sport 53 C 300 53 C 300 Sport 54 C 300 4MATIC 53 17" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 7.5 J x 17 H21.85 in (47 mm) All-season tires 55 225/45 R17 91H M+S Rear axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 8.5 J x 17 H22.28 in (58 mm) All-s...

Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the valuesgiven in this Operator’s Manual, inflate...

Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for theirsuitability in our engines and durability for ourservice intervals. Therefore, only useapproved engine oils and oil filters requiredfor vehicles with the Maintenance System.For a listing of approved engine oils and oilfilters, contact...

Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAGlubricating oil are used in the air conditioningsystem. ! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to thesystem will occur. Brake fluid G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling point ofthe brak...

Flexible Fuel Vehicles All models of the C 300 with automatictransmission are Flexible Fuel Vehicles.Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a labelreading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the fuel filler flap.These vehicles are designed to operate onpremium unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel(E85), ...

the use of quality gasoline containingadditives that prevent the build-up of carbondeposits.After an extended period of using fuelswithout such additives carbon deposits canbuild up, especially on the intake valves andin the combustion area, leading to engineperformance problems such as: R Warm-up h...

system checked for signs of leakage). Pleasemake sure the mixture is in accordance withlabel instructions.The water in the cooling system must meetminimum requirements, which are usuallysatisfied by normal drinking water.If you are not sure about the water quality,contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...