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Automatic transmission Upshift indicator (C 63 AMG only) 115 i For maximum acceleration, press and hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction or pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration. i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off. In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from current gear : into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving. Kickdown AMG vehicles: Using the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M is not possible. All vehicles except AMG vehicles: You can also use the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M when you want maximum acceleration. X Downshifting G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. X U.S. vehicles: Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear. X Canada vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear. Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. Briefly pull left gearshift control : (Y page 112). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear. i You cannot shift with the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control when using the kickdown. or X i Vehicles with dynamic handling package: To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine's maximum speed would be exceeded. Z Controls in detail

Section	Page
Introduction	22
Product Information	22
Operator’s Manual	22
Notes	22
Vehicle equipment	22
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	23
Maintenance	23
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	23
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	24
Operating safety	24
Proper use of the vehicle	25
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console	33
Upper part	33
Lower part	34
Overhead control panel	34
Door control panel, seat adjustment	35
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	48
Seat belts	50
NECK-PRO active front head restraints (except C 63 AMG)	54
Correct driver seat adjustment	55
Children in the vehicle	56
Panic alarm	62
Driving safety systems	62
Introduction	62
ABS	63
BAS	63
Adaptive Brake	64
EBP	64
ESP®	64
Anti-theft systems	68
Immobilizer	68
Anti-theft alarm system	69
Canceling the alarm	70
Controls in detail	72
Vehicle equipment	72
Locking and unlocking	72
Notes	72
SmartKey	72
KEYLESS-GO	73
Checking SmartKey batteries	75
Loss of the SmartKey	75
Replacing the SmartKey	76
Opening the doors from the inside	76
Automatic central locking	76
Locking and unlocking from the inside	77
Opening the trunk	77
Closing the trunk	78
Trunk lid emergency release	78
Valet locking	79
Starter switch positions	79
SmartKey	79
KEYLESS-GO	80
Seats	81
Safety notes	81
Seat adjustment	82
Lumbar support	84
Seat with adaptive backrest	84
Rear seat head restraints	85
Seat heating	86
Multifunction steering wheel	86
Safety notes	86
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	87
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	87
Easy-entry/exit feature	87
Mirrors	88
Notes	88
Interior rear view mirror	88
Exterior rear view mirrors	88
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	89
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	89
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	90
Memory function	91
Notes	91
Storing positions into memory	91
Recalling positions from memory	92
Lighting	92
Notes	92
Exterior lamp switch	92
Combination switch	95
Hazard warning flasher	95
Headlamp cleaning system	95
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	96
Interior lighting in the front	97
Interior lighting in the rear	97
Wipers	98
Notes	98
Windshield wipers	98
Problems with wipers	99
Power windows	100
Opening and closing	100
Synchronizing door windows	101
Summer opening feature	101
Convenience closing feature	102
Driving and parking	103
Safety notes	103
Starting the engine	103
Driving off	105
Problems while driving	106
Parking	107
Turning off the engine	108
Manual transmission	109
Introduction	109
Gearshift lever	109
Automatic transmission	110
Introduction	110
Gear selector lever	110
Shifting procedure	111
Transmission positions	111
Driving tips	112
Gear ranges	113
Automatic shift program	113
One-touch gearshifting	114
Manual shift program	115
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	118
Transfer case	118
Instrument cluster	118
Introduction	118
Activating the instrument cluster	119
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	119
Coolant temperature gauge	119
Tachometer	119
Outside temperature indicator	120
Fuel gauge	120
Control system	120
Introduction	120
Multifunction steering wheel	120
Multifunction display	122
Menus and submenus	123
Trip menu	123
AMG menu	125
Navi menu	128
Audio menu	128
Tel menu	130
Service menu	131
Settings menu	132
Audio system	138
Audio and telephone operation	138
Audio system overview	139
Operating safety	139
Audio system components	139
Menu	144
Operation	146
SYS menu	149
Radio operation	150
Satellite radio	154
CD and MP3 mode	160
Audio AUX mode	168
Telephone	169
Emergency calls “911”	175
Phone book	176
Call lists	178
Making calls	179
Functions during a single call	181
Driving systems	182
Introduction	182
Cruise control	182
Hill-start assist system	185
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	185
Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode	186
Parktronic system (Parking assist)	187
Rear view camera	190
Climate control system	191
Control panel	191
Notes on climate control system	192
Deactivating the climate control system	193
Air conditioning	193
Automatic mode	194
Setting temperature	194
Adjusting air vents	194
Adjusting air distribution	196
Adjusting air volume	196
Front defroster	196
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	197
Air recirculation mode	197
Using driver-side settings for passenger side	198
Rear window defroster	198
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	198
Opening and closing	198
Synchronizing	201
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	201
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	201
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	202
Synchronizing	203
Loading and storing	204
Loading instructions	204
Roof rack	205
Parcel nets	205
Cargo tie-down rings	205
Hooks	205
Split rear seat bench	206
Front storage compartments	207
Rear storage compartments	208
Useful features	209
Cup holders	209
Sun visors	210
Rear window sunshade	210
Ashtrays	211
Cigarette lighter	211
Power outlets	212
Compass	212
Tele Aid	213
Garage door opener	218
Floormats	222
Operation	224
Vehicle equipment	224
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	224
At the gas station	224
Refueling	224
Check regularly and before a long trip	226
Engine compartment	226
Hood	226
Engine oil	227
Transmission fluid level	229
Coolant level	229
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	230
Brake fluid level	230
Tires and wheels	231
Safety notes	231
Important guidelines	231
Recommended tire inflation pressure	232
Checking tire inflation pressure	234
Maximum tire inflation pressure	239
Loading the vehicle	240
Maximum tire load	244
Direction of rotation	244
Tire care and maintenance	245
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	246
Rotating tires	247
Tire labeling	248
Load identification	251
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	251
Tire ply material	252
Tire and loading terminology	252
Winter driving	254
General information	254
Winter tires	254
Snow chains	255
Winter driving instructions	255
Driving instructions	256
Drive sensibly – save fuel	256
Drinking and driving	256
Pedals	256
Power assistance	257
Brakes	257
Driving off	259
Hydroplaning	259
Standing water	259
Driving abroad	259
Control and operation of radio transmitter	260
Emission control	260
Maintenance	260
Notes	260
Maintenance service indicator message	261
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	261
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	262
Vehicle care	262
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	262
Practical hints	270
Vehicle equipment	270
Where will I find ...?	270
First aid kit	270
Vehicle tool kit	270
Spare wheel	272
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	272
Notes	272
Text messages	274
Symbol messages	281
What to do if …	299
Lamps in instrument cluster	299
Lamp in center console	309
Unlocking/locking manually	311
Unlocking the vehicle	311
Locking the vehicle	312
Fuel filler flap	312
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	313
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	313
Replacing SmartKey batteries	314
Replacing bulbs	315
Safety notes	315
Bulbs	316
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	317
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	318
Replacing wiper blades	318
Safety notes	318
Removing wiper blades	319
Installing wiper blades	319
Flat tire	319
Safety notes	319
Preparing the vehicle	320
Mounting the spare wheel	320
Battery	323
Safety notes	323
Charging the battery	325
Jump starting	325
Towing the vehicle	327
Safety notes	327
Installing towing eye bolt	328
Towing with all wheels on the ground	329
Towing with front axle raised	329
Fuses	330
Introduction	330
Before replacing fuses	330
Fuse box in passenger compartment	330
Fuse box in trunk	331
Fuse box in engine compartment	331
Technical data	334
Vehicle equipment	334
Parts service	334
Warranty coverage	334
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	334
Identification labels	334
Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052)	336
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport (204.052)	336
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC (204.085)	337
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC Sport (204.085)	338
Vehicle specification C 300 (204.054)	339
Vehicle specification C 300 Sport (204.054)	340
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC (204.081)	341
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC Sport (204.081)	342
Vehicle specification C 350 (204.056)	343
Vehicle specification C 350 Sport (204.056)	344
Vehicle specification C 350 4MATIC (204.087)	345
Vehicle specification C 63 AMG (204.077)	345
Rims and tires	346
Notes	346
Same size tires	348
Mixed size tires	349
Spare wheel	351
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	351
Capacities	351
Approved engine oils	355
Engine oil additives	355
Air conditioning refrigerant	356
Brake fluid	356
Premium unleaded gasoline	356
Fuel requirements	356
Flexible Fuel Vehicles	357
Gasoline additives	357
Coolants	358
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	360

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Upshift indicator (C 63 AMG only)

In manual program mode

, upshift

indicator

;

in the multifunction display

advises you to upshift before the engine

reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can

drive at the maximum engine speed for each

gear without overrevving the engine.

Shift the automatic transmission from

current gear

into the next higher gear.

The fuel supply will otherwise be

interrupted to prevent the engine from

overrevving.

Downshifting

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in

order to obtain braking action. This could

result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle

control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent

this type of loss of control.

Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the

D-

direction.

Briefly pull left gearshift control

(

page 112).

The automatic transmission shifts into the

next lower gear.

Vehicles with dynamic handling package:

To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission

will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s

maximum speed would be exceeded.

For maximum acceleration, press and

hold the gear selector lever to the left in the

D-

direction or pull and hold the left

gearshift control. Depending on the engine

speed the automatic transmission selects

the optimal gear for maximum

acceleration.

When you brake or stop, the automatic

transmission shifts down into a gear from

which you can easily accelerate or take off.

Kickdown

AMG vehicles:

Using the kickdown while

driving in manual program mode

is not

possible.

All vehicles except AMG vehicles:

You can

also use the kickdown while driving in manual

program mode

when you want maximum

acceleration.

U.S. vehicles:

Fully depress the

accelerator pedal.

Depending on the engine speed the

automatic transmission shifts into a lower

gear.

Canada vehicles:

Depress the accelerator

pedal past the point of resistance.

Depending on the engine speed the

automatic transmission shifts into a lower

gear.

You cannot shift with the gear selector

lever or the steering wheel gearshift control

when using the kickdown.

Automatic transmission

115

Controls in detail