Section |
Page |
Introduction |
20 |
Product information |
20 |
Operator's Manual |
20 |
Notes on the Operator's Manual |
20 |
Vehicle equipment |
20 |
Service and vehicle operation |
20 |
Service and literature |
20 |
Information for customers in California |
21 |
Maintenance |
21 |
Breakdown assistance |
21 |
Change of address or ownership |
21 |
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada |
22 |
Operating safety |
22 |
Safety notes |
22 |
Problems with your vehicle |
23 |
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety |
23 |
Limited Warranty |
24 |
Data stored in the vehicle |
24 |
Information regarding electronic recording devices |
24 |
At a glance |
26 |
Exterior view |
26 |
Cockpit |
27 |
Instrument cluster |
28 |
Overview |
28 |
Warning and indicator lamps |
29 |
Multifunction steering wheel |
30 |
Center console |
31 |
Overhead control panel |
32 |
Door control panel |
33 |
Safety |
36 |
Vehicle equipment |
36 |
Occupant safety |
36 |
Overview of occupant safety |
36 |
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) |
36 |
Air bags |
38 |
Occupant classification system (OCS) |
43 |
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system |
48 |
NECK-PRO head restraints (except C63 AMG) |
51 |
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head restraints (except AMG vehicles) |
52 |
Seat belts |
52 |
Children in the vehicle |
57 |
Important safety notes |
57 |
Child restraint systems |
58 |
Child-proof locks |
62 |
Panic alarm |
63 |
Driving safety systems |
63 |
Overview of driving safety systems |
63 |
Important safety notes |
63 |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) |
64 |
BAS (Brake Assist) |
64 |
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) |
65 |
EBD |
68 |
Adaptive Brake |
68 |
Anti-theft systems |
68 |
Immobilizer |
68 |
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) |
69 |
Opening and closing |
72 |
Vehicle equipment |
72 |
SmartKey |
72 |
Important safety notes |
72 |
General information |
72 |
SmartKey functions |
72 |
KEYLESS-GO |
73 |
Changing the settings of the locking system |
75 |
Restoring the factory settings |
75 |
Mechanical key |
75 |
SmartKey battery |
76 |
Problems with the SmartKey |
78 |
Doors |
79 |
Important safety notes |
79 |
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside |
80 |
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside |
80 |
Automatic locking |
80 |
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) |
81 |
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) |
81 |
Trunk |
82 |
Important safety notes |
82 |
Opening and closing manually |
82 |
Automatic opening and closing from the outside |
83 |
Opening automatically from the inside |
83 |
Locking the trunk separately |
84 |
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) |
84 |
Emergency trunk release |
84 |
Side windows |
85 |
Important safety notes |
85 |
Opening and closing the side windows |
86 |
Convenience opening |
86 |
Convenience closing |
86 |
Resetting the side windows |
87 |
Problems with the side windows |
88 |
Sliding sunroof |
88 |
Important safety notes |
88 |
Operating the tilt/sliding sunroof |
90 |
Operating the panorama sliding sunroof |
91 |
Operating the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof |
91 |
Problems with the sliding sunroof |
92 |
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors |
94 |
Vehicle equipment |
94 |
Correct driver's seat position |
94 |
Seats |
95 |
Important safety notes |
95 |
Adjusting the seat manually and electrically |
96 |
Adjusting the seat electrically |
96 |
Adjusting the head restraints |
97 |
Adjusting the lumbar support |
99 |
Adaptive seat backrests (AMG vehicles) |
99 |
Switching the seat heating on/off |
99 |
Steering wheel |
100 |
Important safety notes |
100 |
Adjusting the steering wheel manually |
100 |
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically |
100 |
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT |
101 |
Mirrors |
101 |
Rear-view mirror |
101 |
Exterior mirrors |
102 |
Automatic anti-glare mirrors |
103 |
Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side |
103 |
Memory functions |
104 |
Storing settings |
104 |
Calling up a stored setting |
105 |
Lights and windshield wipers |
108 |
Vehicle equipment |
108 |
Exterior lighting |
108 |
Important safety notes |
108 |
Notes on driving abroad |
108 |
Light switch |
108 |
Combination switch |
110 |
Hazard warning lamps |
111 |
Headlamp cleaning system |
111 |
Active light function |
111 |
Cornering light function |
112 |
Headlamps fogged up on the inside |
112 |
Interior lighting |
112 |
Overview of interior lighting |
112 |
Interior lighting control |
113 |
Crash-responsive emergency lighting |
113 |
Changing bulbs |
113 |
Important safety notes |
113 |
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types |
114 |
Changing the front bulbs |
115 |
Changing the rear bulbs |
116 |
Windshield wipers |
117 |
Important safety notes |
117 |
Switching the windshield wipers on/off |
118 |
Replacing the wiper blades |
118 |
Problems with the windshield wipers |
119 |
Climate control |
122 |
Vehicle equipment |
122 |
Overview of climate control systems |
122 |
Important safety notes |
122 |
Control panel for the dual-zone automatic climate control |
123 |
Operating the control systems |
124 |
Switching the control on/off |
124 |
Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off |
124 |
Setting climate control to automatic |
125 |
Setting the temperature |
125 |
Setting the air distribution |
125 |
Setting the airflow |
126 |
Switching the MONO function on/off |
126 |
Defrosting the windshield |
126 |
Maximum cooling MAX COOL |
126 |
Defrosting the windows |
127 |
Rear window heating |
127 |
Activating/deactivating air-recirculation mode |
127 |
Setting the air vents |
128 |
Important safety notes |
128 |
Setting the center air vents |
128 |
Setting the side air vents |
128 |
Setting the air vent in the glove box |
129 |
Setting the rear-compartment air vents |
129 |
Driving and parking |
132 |
Vehicle equipment |
132 |
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle |
132 |
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) |
132 |
AMG vehicles with rear axle locking differential |
132 |
Driving |
132 |
Important safety notes |
132 |
SmartKey positions |
133 |
Starting the engine |
135 |
Pulling away |
136 |
Problems with the engine |
138 |
Manual transmission |
139 |
Important safety notes |
139 |
Gear lever |
139 |
Engaging reverse gear |
139 |
Shift recommendation |
140 |
Automatic transmission |
140 |
Important safety notes |
140 |
Selector lever |
140 |
Transmission positions |
141 |
Gearshifting |
141 |
Driving tips |
141 |
Program selector button |
142 |
Steering wheel paddle shifters |
143 |
Automatic drive program |
143 |
Shift ranges |
143 |
Manual drive program |
144 |
Problems with the transmission |
146 |
Releasing the parking lock manually |
146 |
Transfer case |
146 |
Refueling |
147 |
Important safety notes |
147 |
gasoline |
147 |
Refueling |
148 |
Emergency fuel filler flap release |
148 |
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank |
150 |
Parking |
150 |
Important safety notes |
150 |
Switching off the engine |
151 |
Parking brake |
151 |
Parking up the vehicle |
152 |
Driving tips |
152 |
General driving tips |
152 |
Brakes |
153 |
Driving on wet roads |
156 |
Winter driving |
156 |
Driving abroad |
157 |
Driving systems |
158 |
Cruise control |
158 |
Dynamic handling package with sports mode |
160 |
PARKTRONIC |
161 |
Rear view camera |
164 |
On-board computer and displays |
168 |
Vehicle equipment |
168 |
Important safety notes |
168 |
Displays and operation |
168 |
Coolant temperature gauge |
168 |
Tachometer |
169 |
Outside temperature display |
169 |
Speedometer with segments |
169 |
Operating the on-board computer |
169 |
Multifunction display |
170 |
Menus and submenus |
171 |
Menu overview |
171 |
Trip menu |
172 |
AMG menu in AMG vehicles |
173 |
Navigation menu |
176 |
Audio menu |
177 |
Telephone menu |
178 |
Assistance menu |
179 |
Maintenance menu |
180 |
Settings menu |
180 |
Display messages |
185 |
Hiding display messages |
185 |
Message memory |
185 |
Safety systems |
186 |
Brakes |
191 |
Lights |
193 |
Engine |
196 |
Driving systems |
199 |
Tires |
199 |
Vehicle |
202 |
SmartKey |
203 |
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster |
205 |
Brakes |
205 |
Seat belts |
206 |
Safety systems |
208 |
Engine |
212 |
Tires |
214 |
Loading, stowing and features |
218 |
Vehicle equipment |
218 |
Loading guidelines |
218 |
Stowage compartments |
218 |
Important safety notes |
218 |
Stowage compartments in the front |
218 |
Stowage compartments in the rear |
219 |
Stowage areas |
219 |
Parcel nets |
219 |
Rear bench seat through-loading feature |
220 |
Securing cargos |
221 |
Stowage well under the trunk floor |
221 |
Roof carrier |
222 |
Features |
222 |
Cup holder |
222 |
Sun visors |
223 |
Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows |
224 |
Rear window roller sunblind (Sedan) |
224 |
Ashtray |
225 |
Cigarette lighter |
226 |
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228 |
Garage door opener |
234 |
Compass |
237 |
Floormat on the driver's side |
238 |
Maintenance and care |
240 |
Vehicle equipment |
240 |
Engine compartment |
240 |
Hood |
240 |
Engine oil |
241 |
Checking and adding other service products |
242 |
Maintenance |
244 |
Service interval display |
244 |
Care |
245 |
Notes on care |
245 |
Exterior care |
246 |
Interior care |
249 |
Breakdown assistance |
254 |
Vehicle equipment |
254 |
After an accident |
255 |
Where will I find...? |
255 |
First-aid kit |
255 |
Vehicle tool kit |
255 |
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel |
256 |
Flat tire |
256 |
Preparing the vehicle |
256 |
Changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel |
257 |
MOExtended run-flat system |
261 |
Battery |
261 |
Important safety notes |
261 |
Charging the battery |
263 |
Jump-starting |
264 |
Towing and tow-starting |
266 |
Important safety notes |
266 |
Installing/removing the towing eye |
266 |
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised |
267 |
Towing vehicles with both axles on the ground |
267 |
Transporting the vehicle |
268 |
Tow-starting (emergency engine starting) |
268 |
Fuses |
268 |
Important safety notes |
268 |
Before changing a fuse |
269 |
Fuse box in the dashboard |
269 |
Fuse box in the engine compartment |
269 |
Fuse box in the trunk |
270 |
Tires and wheels |
272 |
Vehicle equipment |
272 |
Important safety notes |
272 |
Directives to be observed |
273 |
Maintenance and care of wheels and tires |
273 |
Checking wheels and tires |
273 |
Service life of tires |
273 |
Tire tread |
273 |
Storing tires |
274 |
Cleaning tires |
274 |
Tire pressures |
274 |
Recommended tire pressures |
274 |
Important notes on tire pressures |
275 |
Tire pressure too low or too high |
276 |
Checking tire pressures |
277 |
Tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) |
277 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (USA only) |
279 |
Maximum tire pressures |
282 |
Loading the vehicle |
282 |
Instruction labels for tires and loads |
282 |
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating |
283 |
Number of seats |
283 |
Determining the maximum load |
284 |
Vehicle identification plate |
285 |
Trailer load/noseweight |
286 |
Maximum tire load |
286 |
Direction of rotation |
286 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards |
286 |
Overview of tire quality standards |
286 |
Tread wear |
287 |
Traction |
287 |
Temperature |
287 |
Interchanging the wheels |
288 |
Tire labeling |
288 |
Overview of tire labeling |
288 |
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed index |
289 |
Load index |
291 |
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) |
291 |
Tire ply material |
292 |
Definitions for tires and loading |
292 |
Tire ply composition and material used |
292 |
Bar |
292 |
DOT (Department of Transportation) |
292 |
Average weight of the vehicle occupants |
292 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards |
292 |
Recommended tire pressure |
292 |
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment |
293 |
Wheel rim |
293 |
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
293 |
Speed index |
293 |
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) |
293 |
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) |
293 |
Maximum loaded vehicle weight |
293 |
Kilopascal (kPa) |
293 |
Load index |
293 |
Unladen weight |
293 |
Maximum tire load |
293 |
Maximum permissible tire pressure |
294 |
Maximum load on one tire |
294 |
PSI (pounds per square inch) |
294 |
Aspect ratio |
294 |
Tire pressure |
294 |
Tire tread |
294 |
Tire bead |
294 |
Sidewall |
294 |
Weight of optional extras |
294 |
TIN (Tire Identification Number) |
294 |
Load bearing index |
294 |
Traction |
294 |
Wear indicator |
294 |
Distribution of the vehicle occupants |
295 |
Maximum permissible payload weight |
295 |
Wheel/tire combinations |
295 |
Points to remember |
295 |
Tires of the same dimensions |
297 |
Mixed size tires |
297 |
Spare wheel |
300 |
Technical data |
304 |
Vehicle equipment |
304 |
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts |
304 |
Warranty |
304 |
Vehicle identification plates |
305 |
Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number |
305 |
Vehicle identification number (VIN) |
305 |
Engine number |
306 |
Service products and capacities |
306 |
Important safety notes |
306 |
Capacities |
307 |
Fuel |
308 |
Engine oil |
310 |
Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system |
311 |
Brake fluid |
311 |
Coolant |
312 |
Windshield and headlamp cleaning system |
312 |
Vehicle data |
313 |
Vehicle data, C 250 |
313 |
Vehicle data, C 250 4MATIC |
313 |
Vehicle data, C 300 |
313 |
Vehicle data, C 300 4MATIC |
314 |
Vehicle data, C 350 |
314 |
Vehicle data, C 350 4MATIC |
314 |
Vehicle data, C 63 AMG |
315 |
Internet |
319 |