Mercedes-Benz 2010 C300 Sport Sedan инструкция обслуживания

C-Class Operator’s Manual 204_AKB; 5; 23, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 1[...]

Symbols Trademarks: R BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. R ESP ® is a registered trademark of Daimler. R HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. R Logic 7 ® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorpor[...]

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of[...]

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Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 69 Operation ........................................... 221 Pr[...]

1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 Emergency calls ........................ 173 A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61 Indicator lamp ................................ 298 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 280, 281 Accessory weight .............................. 250[...]

System settings ............................. 147 Telephone ...................................... 167 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 87 Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135 Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91 Automatic interior lighting control .... 95 Automatic locking when driving ...... 135 Automatic shift program .....[...]

Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75 SmartKey ......................................... 70 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75 Certification label .............................. 332 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ....................................[...]

Resume function ............................ 183 Setting current speed .................... 181 Cup holders ........................................ 207 Curb weight ....................................... 250 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23 Customer Relations Department ....... 23 D Dashboard see Instr ument cluster Data recording .........[...]

Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 22 Power outlets ................................. 210 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Program see ESP ® Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit .............................[...]

Power steering fluid ....................... 351 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 352 Fog lamps ............................................. 92 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 292, 294 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ...........................[...]

Delayed shut-off ............................ 134 Halogen ......................................... 314 High-beam flasher ............................ 93 High-beam headlamps ..................... 93 Low-beam headlamps ...................... 91 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292 Replacing bulbs ....[...]

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286 Opening, trunk ................................. 75 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof or the panorama roof ................................. 99 Opening and closing the windows .... 99 Remote control ................................ 70 Replacing ..[...]

M Maintenance ........................................ 21 Maintenance System Service indicator display ................ 259 Service indicator message ............. 259 Service term exceeded .................. 259 Manual headlamp mode (Low- beam headlamps) ................................ 91 Manual shift program ....................... 113 Manual tr[...]

N Navigation system see Separate operating instructions Navi menu .......................................... 126 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ............................................. 52 Resetting ....................................... 311 Nets, parcel ....................................... 203 Normal occupant weight ................[...]

Power assistance .............................. 255 Power outlets .................................... 210 Power seats see Sea ts Power steering Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288 Power tilt/sliding sunroof Operation ....................................... 196 Synchronizing ........................[...]

Satellite radio .................................... 152 Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52 Seat belts ............................................. 48 Children in the vehicle ..................... 54 Cleaning ......................................... 265 Fastening ......................................... 50 Height adjustment ...[...]

Sun visors .......................................... 208 T Tachometer .................................. 28, 117 Overspeed range ........................... 117 Tail lamps ........................................... 314 Cleaning lenses ............................. 263 Messages in the multifunction display .........................................[...]

Tire inflation pressure Checking ........................................ 232 Important notes on ........................ 231 Label on the inside of fuel filler flap ................................................ 231 Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 238 Tire labeling ....................................... 246 Tire load rating ..........[...]

U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .................................. 244, 252 Units Selecting speedometer display mode ............................................. 131 Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 354 Unlocking the vehicle KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71 Manually ........................................ 309 Smar[...]

Washer fluid ................................... 358 Wipers ............................................. 96 Windshield wipers Replacing wiper blades .................. 316 Winter driving Instructions .................................... 253 Snow chains .................................. 253 Tires ............................................... 252[...]

Product Information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable [...]

Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of r[...]

contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes- Benz Cus[...]

Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 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! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicl[...]

This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. Daimler may access the information and share it with others R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes R with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee R in response to an official request by law enforcement or ot[...]

Exterior view ....................................... 26 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Instrument cluster .............................. 28 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29 Center console .................................... 31 Overhead control panel ...................... 32 Door control panel, seat adju[...]

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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page : Trunk: Locking and unlocking 70, 309 Opening and closing 75 Valet locking 77 ; Rear[...]

Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel gearshift control 112 ; Cruise control lever 180 = Instrument cluster 116 ? Multifunction steering wheel 118 A Horn B Front Parktronic warning indicators, Canada only 186 C Overhead control panel 32 D Glove box 205 E Glove box lock 206 F Center console 31 G Starter switch 77 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 78 Fun[...]

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 malfunction indicator lamp 305 $ Brake warning lamp, USA on[...]

Function Page ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 61, 298 7 Seat belt telltale 51, 301 D Outside temperature (manual transmission) 118 Permanent display: Outside temperature or speedometer (automatic transmission) 118, 132 E Outside temperature (automatic transmission) 118, 132 F Program mode indicator (automatic transmission) 111 G Transm[...]

Function Page ? Press button % briefly: to go to the next higher menu level 120 to confirm display message 120 to cancel the Voice Control System 3 Press and hold button % to select the standard display 120 A Press button = or ; : 120 to call up line for main menus to scroll to the left or right to select menus Press button 9 or : briefly: 120 to s[...]

Center console Upper part Function Page : Audio display cover 139 ; Hazard warning flasher switch 93 = Alarm system indicator lamp 67 ? Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp, USA only 42, 308 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp, Canada only 46, 307 A Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) switch 63 B Audio system 136 or COMA[...]

Lower part Function Page : Ashtray 209 Cigarette lighter 209 ; Gear shift lever for manual transmission 107 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 108 = Cup holder 207 ? Front armrest storage compartments 206 A Audio controller 140 COMAND controller (see separate operating instructions) B Program mode selector switch for automatic transmiss[...]

Function Page F Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone and Voice Control System 4 G Roadside Assistance button (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 memory function Function Page : Inside door handl[...]

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-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 34[...]

Vehicle equipment .............................. 36 Occupant safety .................................. 36 Panic alarm .......................................... 60 Driving safety systems ....................... 60 Anti-theft systems .............................. 66 35 Safety and security 204_AKB; 5; 23, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-07-16[...]

Vehicle equipment 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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most important facts about the [...]

G Warning! The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp 6 R does not come on at all R fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started R comes on after the engine was started or while driving For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately [...]

you have any difficulties, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. R Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when the driver front air bag inflates. [...]

replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and air bag G Warning! R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident m[...]

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 front passenger against the risk of injuries to the head and thorax. Driver and front passenger front air bag and driver’s side knee bag are deployed R in the event of c[...]

Side impact air bags G Observe Safety notes, see page 37. G Warning! The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addition of door speakers. Improper repair work on the doors or the modification or addition of components to th[...]

Pelvis air bags : are designed to provide increased protection for the pelvis. Pelvis air bags : are deployed R in instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration R on the impacted side of the vehicle R independently of whether the seat belt is in use R independently of the front air bags R independently of the ETDs Vehic[...]

occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat. The system does not deactivate R the front passenger side impact air bag R the pelvis air bag R the window curtain air bag R the Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) To be classified correctly, the front passenger must sit R with the seat belt properly faste[...]

If the 45 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed R in the event of certain frontal impacts R if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold R independently of the side impact air bags or pelvis air bag If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be inf[...]

injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates. R If you have to place a child in a forward- facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt [...]

OCS Self-test After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or twice, the 45 indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system classifies the occupant as an adult, the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out aft[...]

completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat. R If you must install a BabySmart™ compatible rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances requi[...]

If the 45 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section ( Y page 307). G Warning! Do not place powered-on laptops, mobile phones, electron[...]

seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a s[...]

around a person and another person or other objects at the same time. R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the seat belt to distribute impact forces. The twisted seat belt against your body could cause injuries. R Pregnant women should also always use a lap/shoulder belt. The lap belt portion sho[...]

X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks. X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the correct height ( Y page 51). X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors to secure child restraints properly. For more info[...]

If you and/or your passenger release the seat belt during driving, the seat belt telltale 7 starts flashing and the warning chime sounds as described before. If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding, the seat belt telltale 7 stops flashing but continues to be illumi[...]

NECK-PRO active front head restraints and/ or the deployment of the front side impact air bags or pelvis air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. When the NECK-PRO active front head restraints have been triggered in an accident, the NECK-PRO active front head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, the NECK-PRO active fro[...]

Make sure: R The seat belt is always fitted snugly. R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder. R Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible on your hips. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 79. X Position seat = and head restraint properly. S[...]

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of 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 be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Canada [...]

infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Occupants, esp[...]

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or[...]

Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap A according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap A : X Pull down and close anchorage ring cover ; from respective anchorage ring = . Chi[...]

X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A rigid connection between the child seat and the body of the vehicle is established. X Make sure that the seat belt for the rear center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed. Child safety Child safety locks G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. [...]

Panic alarm X Activating: Press and hold ! button : for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps 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 be inside the vehicle. i USA only: This device [...]

vehicle. They cannot increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the driving safety systems described in this section must never be exploited in a [...]

When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated. G Warning! If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still functions, but without the additional brake boost available that the BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. Adaptive Brake [...]

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Because the ESP ® op[...]

When you switch off the ESP ® , R the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle R the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip R the ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel R the ESP ® continues to operate when you are braking R the cruise control cannot be activa[...]

G Warning! Switch off ESP ® SPORT and switch on the ESP ® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise ESP ® SPORT will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning. When you switch on ESP ® SPORT R the ESP ® stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited extent [...]

G Warning! Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning. When you switch off the ESP ® , R the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle R the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels t[...]

Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm [...]

i Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle: R The vehicle will be locked again. R The anti-theft alarm system will be rearmed. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Press button % or & on the SmartKey. In vehicles [...]

Vehicle equipment .............................. 70 Locking and unlocking ....................... 70 Starter switch positions ..................... 77 Seats .................................................... 79 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 84 Mirrors ................................................. 86 Memory function ..............[...]

Vehicle equipment 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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. When unlocking or locking the [...]

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc[...]

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could vo[...]

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. The vehicle will not be locked. Factory setting X Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle. Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximatel[...]

X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately. X Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. For information on replacing the SmartKey, see [...]

turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on 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 an acoustic signal sounds. i If you press and [...]

A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside X Press and hold button F ( Y page 70) on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks and begins to open. or X Pull on handle : . In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. If the trunk does not open, it is still locked se[...]

X Briefly press emergency release button : . The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: R The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. R The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. The emergency release button d[...]

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for the fog lamps will only come on if activated.[...]

X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button into the starter switch (if not inserted already). i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position (no gear selected). or X Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift the autom[...]

this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly [...]

i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat with an integrated head restraint. It is therefore not possible to set the height and angle of the head restraint. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow : . X Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ; . X Seat cushion tilt: Turn handwheel = for[...]

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

The contour of the front seat backrests can be individually adjusted to provide optimum support for your back. X Switch on the ignition. X Upper back support: Use button : to adjust the upper back support to the desired position. X Lumbar region support: Use button ; to adjust the lumbar region support to the desired position. X Lateral support: Us[...]

Rear seat head restraints, removing and installing (vehicles with split foldable rear seat backrest) i The rear seat head restraints cannot be removed on vehicles which do not have the split foldable rear seat backrest. X Removing: Unlock the rear seat backrest ( Y page 204) and fold it slightly forward. X Pull head restraint to its highest positio[...]

Make sure R you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows R you can move your legs freely R all displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment, manual : Release handle ; Adjusting steering wheel, up or down = Adjusting steering wheel, in or o[...]

feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter sw[...]

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button ; for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have t[...]

X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R (manual transmission to reverse gear). The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button = so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. The exterior rear view mirror parking positi[...]

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 function will work, see “Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors” ( Y page 136). Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. X Switc[...]

Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1 , 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions i[...]

! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L . The following lamps come on: R Low-beam headlamps R Tail la[...]

In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: R Tail lamps R Parking lamps R License plate lamps R Side marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambien[...]

Combination switch Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow ; or ? . The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. To signal minor directional changes: X Press the combination switch only to the point o[...]

and R the windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid for the first time The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” ( Y page 228).[...]

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 ~ . Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other 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 accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or [...]

the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result. ! Vehicles with rain sensor: If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch [...]

If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å , R set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed R have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for al[...]

X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch. X Express operation: Press or pull switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely. X Stopping d[...]

tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired 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 unlocks. The door windows open and the roller sunblin[...]

With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold the sensor surface on an outside door handle ( Y page 71) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely. i Make sur[...]

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 “Automatic transmission” ( Y page 108). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P . With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal[...]

Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 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 to allow for better detection of the SmartKey. or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button fr[...]

The automatic central locking function can be 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 could be damaged. X Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse [...]

X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( Y page 227). In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any circumstances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage ca[...]

X Releasing: Pull on release handle : . When the ignition is switched on or the engine 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 brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster c[...]

Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Driving and parking” ( Y page 101). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped[...]

Shifting into reverse gear R ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged. X Stop the vehicle completely. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. X Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position (no gear selected). X Move the gearshift lever to the left u[...]

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock. i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmission position. The current transmission position P , R , N , or D appears in the multifun[...]

Effect B Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The [...]

Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P . Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program m[...]

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display. : Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P . Automatic program mode S will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the automatic program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will go to the autom[...]

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. or X Briefly pull left gearshift control : . The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission. i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting, t[...]

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 the multifunction display ( Y page 112). For information on automatic program mode ( C or S ), see “Automatic shift program” ( Y page 111) and “One-touch gearshifting” ( Y pa[...]

Upshift indicator (C 63 AMG only) 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 g[...]

Deactivating manual shift program X Vehicles with dynamic handling package: Press the program mode selector switch once 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 the last selected automatic program mode ( C or S ). X C 63 AMG: Press the [...]

R malfunction/warning messages R failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed with the audio system ( Y page 148) or with the COMAND system. Ve[...]

Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature indicator is displayed in the multifunction display ( Y page 120). G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surf[...]

Press button W X to set the volume to operate the RACETIMER 8 = Press button ? to activate the Voice Control System 9 ? Press button briefly % to cancel the Voice Control System 9 to go back to confirm messages Press and hold button % to select the standard display A Press button ; = to call up line for menus and to select menus Press button briefl[...]

Using the control system X To select a menu: Press button = or ; . X To select a submenu: Press button : or 9 . X To go to the next higher menu level: Press button % . X To select the standard display: Press button % repeatedly until the standard display featuring the odometer and speedometer appears. or X Press and hold button % until the standard[...]

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 speedometer and call up or reset your vehicle’s statistica[...]

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 elapsed since start = Average speed since start ? Av[...]

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 and current fuel consumption display. Note that the values are calculated based on the current fuel tank level and the current driving style. Make sure to refuel in time. If only v[...]

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 mode indicator ; ESP mode indicator RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions[...]

The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap. The new lap begins to be timed as soon as the 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 to “0”. Deleting all laps It is not possible[...]

Lap analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 repeatedly until the lap analysis appears in the multifunction display. Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol : . : Lap number[...]

X Switch on the audio system ( Y page 144) and select radio mode. Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Audio menu. The currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Example illustration for FM radio : Stored memory position ; Station frequency = Wave[...]

Tel menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands- free device and only use th[...]

If you press and hold button : or 9 the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names (quick search). After holding button : or 9 for a short while the scrolling speed increases. Release the button to stop the quick search. The search stops automatically at the end of the list. Example illustration : Selected name from the phone book X If the Sy[...]

operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. X Press button = or ; to sel[...]

X Press button : or 9 to select a submenu. Scroll down with button : , scroll up with button 9 . With the selection marker on the desired submenu, 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 button : to move to the previous function within tha[...]

X Press button a to change the setting. Depending on the previous setting the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be set to miles or km . The selected display unit is valid for: R Odometer and trip odometer R Trip computer R Digital speedometer in the trip menu R Cruise control R Navigation displays Showing or hiding additional speedometer (vehicles[...]

Vehicles with COMAND system: For information on setting the time in the COMAND system, refer to the separate COMAND 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 the Time function. X Press button a . The curr[...]

X Press button a . X Press button : or 9 to select the Daytime Running Lamps: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown. X Press button a to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the Daytime Running Lamps: mode will be Enabled or Disabled . With Daytime Running Lamps mode enabled and the exterior lamp switch [...]

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 the headlamps delayed shut-off feature: X Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 . X Then turn it to position 2 and back to position 0[...]

Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature ( Y page 85). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of[...]

G Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings with the vehicle at a standstill and operate the system only when road and traffic conditions permit. Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving. Bear in mind that at a speed of [...]

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 be operated with the multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 118). In these instructions, the keypad (right side of audio control unit) and the function buttons are referred to as “buttons?[...]

B Keypad Tuning to a station via the station memory ( 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 Tuning to a station via station search ( Y pa[...]

X Opening: Press opening button : . Audio display cover ; opens, the audio display is visible, and the audio system switched on. X Closing: Press audio display cover ; down until it engages. If the audio system is still switched on, you can continue to listen to the radio or a CD and operate the device via the buttons on the audio control panel as [...]

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 closed. Symbol How to use the audio controller W X P[...]

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 the modes and their menus. Each mode has a basic menu. Each menu item in turn has several submenu items. Button Mode/Menu $ Radio mode Radio (FM/AM) ( Y pag[...]

X Moving through the menu bar: Slide X V Y or rotate c V d . The currently selected item is highlighted. X Confirming the selected menu item: Press W . X Exiting the menu bar without confirming a selection: Slide Z V in the opposite direction of the list orientation. or X Press button k . Vertical submenus X Moving through the submenu: Slide Z V Æ[...]

the frequency range. Frequencies within the current frequency range, but outside the current frequency step width are rounded to the next lower allowed frequency. X Enter 1045 with the keypad on the audio control unit. The audio system tunes in to the frequency entered. Operation In the following description, an operation step is described as in th[...]

X Adjusting: Turn rotary control : . The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. Adjusting volume for telephone calls In hands-free mode, you can adjust the volume of a telephone call while the call is currently active. During a telephone call: X Turn rotary control : . The volume will increase or decrease depending on t[...]

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 all audio sources. Surround sound If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/ kardon Logic 7 ® Surround Sound system, you can choose between Logic7 ® [...]

deviate from conventional stereo playback. SYS menu System settings menu overview Menu System Display ( Y page 147) Brightness Day Mode Night Mode Automatic Activate Bluetooth ® ( Y page 147) Reset ( Y page 147) Language ( Y page 148) Display settings You can adapt the brightness of the audio display to the prevailing light conditions. Setting the[...]

X i Q System Q Reset . A prompt appears asking whether you really want to reset. X Select Yes or No . If you select Yes another prompt will appear asking whether you really want to reset. X Select Yes or No . If you select Yes , the audio system will be reset and restarted. Setting the system language X i Q Language . The language list appears. A d[...]

Menu Function Balance/Fader Surround Sound Switching to radio mode X Press button $ on audio control unit. The radio basic menu appears in the audio display. The radio switches to the last station you have listened to. Weather Band will automatically tune to the strongest station in the area. Illustration: Radio mode in FM wave band : Status line ;[...]

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 Weather Band/satellite radio) For using satellite radio see ( Y page 152). The station search proceeds in the following frequency increment[...]

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 frequency entered. i It is not possible to enter a frequency in the respective wave band which is outside the frequency range. X Exiting menu without making an entry: Press button k in the center consol[...]

X Press button $ on audio control unit repeatedly until desired wave band has been selected. The basic menu appears in the audio display. X Press W when the main area is active. or X Select Presets . The station memory display appears in the audio display. X Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d to select Autostore . X Press W . The audio system searches fo[...]

satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to coast, in the contiguous U. S. and Canada. This diverse, satellite-delivered programming is available for a monthly subscription fee. For more information and service availability call the SIRIUS XM Service Center at 1-888-539-7474 ( Y page 157), or visit www.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.ca[...]

If a satellite receiver is not installed or not properly installed: The message Device Unavailable will appear. i It is also possible to activate the satellite radio service online. To do so please visit SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio’s website at www.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.ca (Canada). Preview Channel i If the satellite radio service ha[...]

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 category (alphabetical order) will appear in the audi[...]

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 currently selected channel. X Select channel by rotating c V d or sliding Z V Æ . X Press W to confirm. i The contents of the channel list depends on which channe[...]

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 $ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Info (if available).[...]

CD and MP3 mode Submenu overview Menu Submenu CD or MP3 Normal Track Sequence Random Tracks Random Folders (MP3 mode only) AUX Track list (Audio CD) or Folder (MP3) Select track (CD mode only) Select folder and/or tracks (MP3 mode only) Changer (with CD-changer only) Select medium Eject all Fill empty slots Sound Treble Bass Balance/Fader Surround [...]

! Do not affix stickers or labels to the CDs, they can become warped due to the heat that develops in the CD drive or CD changer. In certain situations, the CDs can then no longer be ejected and cause damage to the drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Your CD drive or CD changer has been designed to play CDs wh[...]

File structure on a disc When you create an MP3/WMA disc, the MP3/WMA tracks can be organized in folders. A folder can also contain other folders. A disc can contain a maximum of 255 folders. A folder can contain a maximum of 255 tracks and 255 subfolders. A data medium may contain a maximum of 500 tracks. The directory depth may not exceed a maxim[...]

R WMA Pro R 5.1 Surround Notes on copyright The music tracks that you create and play back in the MP3 and WMA format are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable international and national regulations. In many countries, reproductions are not permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder, not even fo[...]

i If the audio CD is printed on one side, this side must face upwards when loaded. If neither side is printed, the side to be played must face downwards. If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot be read, Disc Unreadable appears in the display. X Loading a CD: Insert CD into CD slot : . The system automatically pulls the CD into the CD slot :[...]

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 been inserted correctly and is permissible. X Interrupting loading procedure: Press load/eject button ; again. or X Press button k in the center console ( Y page 141). X Filling an empty magazine c[...]

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 CD slot, the CD changer will automatically pull the CD back in after a short whil[...]

Example display in audio CD mode : Track number ; Track name (only if saved on the disc) = Elapsed track time ? Disc name (only if saved on the disc) A Disc number (CD changer only) B Disc type Example display in MP3 mode : Track number ; File name = Elapsed track time ? Current playback option (visible if activated) A Folder name (only if saved on[...]

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 higher folder level. X Selecting a folder: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d the audio controller, to select the desired folder. X Press W to confirm. You will s[...]

vehicle may be much louder. You may need to disable these system messages or adjust the volume 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 medium in the external audio source is heard, provide[...]

i The functions and services available to you while using the mobile phone depend on your service provider and the type of mobile phone you are using. Also see separate operating manual of your mobile phone for instructions on how to use your mobile phone. When the mobile phone is connected via the Bluetooth ® interface to the audio system, you ca[...]

system. Please make sure any other Bluetooth ® device linked with the mobile phone is switched off before you use the telephone functions with the audio system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The head unit internal Bluetooth ® tran[...]

X Activate Bluetooth ® connection on the mobile phone (see mobile phone operating instructions). 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 device must be made "visible" for other devices. Each[...]

i The passcode is any one- to sixteen-digit number, which you can set yourself. For the quality of coding of the connection it is recommend to use a passcode of at least four digits. You must enter the same passcode into the audio system and the device to be authorized. Also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phone. On the audio syst[...]

X Select Options Q Details . The details screen for the device is shown in 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-Authorize . A prompt appears asking whether you real[...]

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 are matched to most mobile phones. Find out about the optimum settings for your mobile phone at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i [...]

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 mobile phone itself, without the use of the audio control unit. Phone book You can save telephone numbers in the audio system’s phone book. i These entries are retained even if you use the audio system with a[...]

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 the search speller. X Switching search speller character set: Select C . Depending on the previous setting, [...]

Selecting subentries X Select an entry with the symbol G from the list and press W . Symbol G changes to I and the subentries appear. : Phone book entry with subentries X Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d the audio controller until the desired subentry is highlighted. X Press W to confirm and a call will be initiated. Depending on the mobile phone and t[...]

mobile phone and only use the audio system’s hands-free device, these calls will not 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 the name, then you have missed this call (e.g. in the highli[...]

X Deleting an entire entry: Press and hold button 2 until the entire entry has been deleted. or X Press button ~ . Entering phone number via the audio controller In addition to the actual menu bar, the telephone main menu features a second bar containing numbers, the number menu. When the bar is active (highlighted), you can select elements. X Ente[...]

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 the ringing tone and a message on the display. i Depending on the mobile phone you are using, the audio system’s ringing tone may diffe[...]

Sending DTMF tones i This function is not possible with all mobile phones. Answering machines or other devices can be controlled via DTMF tones, e.g. for remote query functions. X Transmitting individual characters: During a call select the required characters. or X Press the corresponding button on the audio control unit. Every selected character [...]

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Ac[...]

The cruise control also switches off automatically 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: you engage neutral or depress the clutch pedal for more than 6 seconds durin[...]

Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. X Briefly pull the cruise[...]

ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Ben[...]

Parktronic system (Parking assist) This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. The Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. The Parktronic system indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly. The Parktronic system[...]

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 obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning s[...]

Automatic transmission: Current transmission position Warning indicator D Front area activated R or N Front and rear area activated As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the seventh distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. R Front area: An int[...]

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 at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals. Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND[...]

“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 switched on in the COMAND system. For more information refer to separate COMAND operating instructions. X Switch on the COMAND system. X Shift the automatic transmission to reverse gear R . The area[...]

Function Recommendation/Notes = Ù on/off (USA only) ( Y page 195) º Adopting driver’s side settings for all zones (Canada only) ( 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 windows are clear again. ( Y page 194) B Temper[...]

G Warning! Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior and the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized M[...]

Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the interior air with the air conditioning. 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 the vehicle, the blower switches on automatically. The blower will ru[...]

For best possible performance of the climate control: X Keep the air intake grille in front of the windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and any other debris. X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the passenger compartment free from obstruction. i For draft-free ventilation, move the adjustable center and side air vents to the middle positi[...]

: Thumbwheel ; Air vent X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel : clockwise or counterclockwise. Rear center console air vents : Thumbwheel for air volume control for rear center air vents ; Right rear center air vent, adjustable = Left rear center air vent, adjustable X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel : upward or downward. Adjusting air distribution T[...]

i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the front door windows are clear again. X Activating: Press button ¬ . The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches to the following functions automatically: R cooling on to dehumidify R most efficient blower speed and heating power, depending on outside temperatu[...]

i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outside temperatures. The indicator lamp in button g is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switched on automatically. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes. X Deactivating: Press button g again. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. i The manual[...]

The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently when the sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked” section for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof switch was moved past the resistance po[...]

Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow ; . X Release the sunroof switch when the desired position is reached. X Express operation: To open the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow ; and release. X Stopping durin[...]

after it had been blocked two times will cause the tilt/sliding sunroof to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the sunroof switch. Synchronizing The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized after a malfunction or if it does not open smoothly. ! If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authori[...]

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 being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If th[...]

i When the tilt/sliding panel is open, resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the position of the tilt/ sliding panel or open a window slightly. Raising X Raising manually: Press and hold the roof panel sw[...]

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

Roof rack For information about further roof rack equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. G Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes- Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become [...]

Use retaining hooks to secure light-weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per retaining hook is 6,6 lbs (3 kg). Split rear seat bench To expand the cargo volume, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded down separately. G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, always fold the seat cushi[...]

! Make sure that the seat belt is not pinched. X Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling 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 upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended carg[...]

1 Glove box unlocked 2 Glove box locked Front armrest storage compartments i There is a small and a large storage compartment located underneath the armrest. The small storage compartment can be removed for the purpose of emptying. X Opening storage compartments: Press button : or ; . The armrest opens to the left and the right side automatically. [...]

Storage bags G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light- weight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Storage bags can[...]

! Close the cup holder before folding the armrest upwards. Otherwise you could damage the cup holder. Sun visors G Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. : Vanity mirror lamp ; Mounting = Holder, e.g. for gas cards[...]

X Switch on the ignition. X Extending/Retracting: Press rear window sunshade switch : briefly. Ashtrays Center console ashtray i A storage compartment is located under the ashtray insert. ! The storage compartment is not heat- proof. When smoking always make sure the ashtray insert is present and properly inserted. X Opening: Press cover ; forward [...]

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 to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobi[...]

Zone map North America Zone map South America X Press button = approximately 3 seconds. The currently selected zone appears in compass display ; . X Selecting zone: Press button = until the desired zone is selected. Do not press the button again until the direction is indicated. X Compass calibration: Make sure you are in an area where you can driv[...]

access to account information, remote door unlock and more. The Tele Aid system is available if R it has been activated and is operational. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services, connection and cellular air time R vehicle battery power is available R the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the[...]

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada only). An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) or air bags have deployed. i An automatically initiated Tele Aid emergency call cannot be canceled. An emergency call can also be initiated manually ( Y p[...]

X Terminating calls: Press button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. or X Press the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or the COMAND system. Roadside Assistance button X Press and hold Roadside Assistance button : for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated[...]

Information button X Press and hold Information button : for longer than 2 seconds. A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The indicator lamp in Information button : will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction display and the COMAND system is muted. i The audio system o[...]

X Contact the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada only). You will be asked to provide your password. X Then return to your vehicle at the time arranged with the Customer Assistance Center and pull the trunk lid handle for a minimum of 20 seconds until the indicator lamp in the SOS b[...]

and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object - signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. When programming a garage door opener, park vehicle outside the g[...]

garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. X Step 7: To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the ?[...]

control, or simply for continued use as a hand-held remote control to operate the respective device in other situations. Reprogramming a single signal transmitter button To program a device using a signal transmitter button previously trained, follow these steps: X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button ( ; ,[...]

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user[...]

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

Vehicle equipment 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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in p[...]

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the fuel filler flap): Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Ethanol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with it or inhale fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of ethanol fumes and skin conta[...]

For more information, see also “Practical hints” ( Y page 305). X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door. This puts the starter switch in position 0 , same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The driver’s door then can be closed again. X Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the poin[...]

G Warning! The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition system R with the engine running R while starting the engine R when the ignition is switched on and the engine is turned manually X Pull [...]

at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off R with the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off Checking engine oil level X Open the hood ( Y page 224). X Pull out oil dipstick : . X Wipe oil dipstick : clean. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstic[...]

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

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 ( Y page 351) and ( Y page 356). Washer sys[...]

The brake fluid level is correct when it is between lower mark (MIN) ; and upper mark (MAX) : of the brake fluid reservoir. Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase[...]

Recommended tire inflation pressure G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and rid[...]

Important notes on tire inflation pressure G Warning! If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly, check the tires for punctures from foreign objects and/or whether air is leaking from the valves or from around the rim. Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving, depending on the driving speed and the tire loa[...]

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 tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and a[...]

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

tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system The tire pressure loss warning system must be restarted in the following situations: R after you have changed the tire inflation pressure R after[...]

The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. G Warning! The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the supplemental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fue[...]

pressure displayed by the control system apply to sea level. In high-altitude locations, the reading on a tire pressure gauge will be higher than the reading issued by the vehicle’s control system. Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure under such circumstances. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button = or ; on the multifunction steering whee[...]

The TPMS must be restarted when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level (e.g. because of different load or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures. Restart the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the inflation pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condi[...]

i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure : for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( Y page 230) for proper tire inflation. Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle [...]

The Tire and Loading Information placard showing load limit information : is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 238). X Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and[...]

number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1 500 lbs. This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard ( Y page 239). 240 Tires and wheels Operation 204_AKB; 5; 23, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009[...]

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: 2 rear: 3 front: 1 rear: 2 front: 1 Occupants weight Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupan[...]

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the certification label. The certification label can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section ( Y page 332). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the vehicle, [...]

Tire care and maintenance G Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. Check the tire inflation pre[...]

Storing tires ! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and fuels. Cleaning tires ! Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire. Always replace a damaged tire. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards[...]

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperature is close to the freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( Y page 252) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for[...]

Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on wheel change, see “Flat tire” ( Y page 317). Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be f[...]

Letter “T” preceding the size designation: Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Tire width Tire width : indicates the nominal tire width in millimeters. Aspect ratio Aspect ratio ; is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in [...]

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 tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the [...]

Load identification i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. In addition to the load index, special load identification : may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the speed symbol B ( Y page 246). R No specification given: abs[...]

Tire type code Tire type code ? may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Date of manufacture The date of manufacture A identifies the week and year of manufacture. The first two figures identify the week, starting with “01” to represent the first full week of [...]

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spar[...]

Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily identify such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s[...]

Always use winter tires at temperatures below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tires you use show the mountain/ snowflake i marking on the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Asso[...]

Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface 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 in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s [...]

obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Power assistance G Warning! There is no power[...]

removed without putting other road users at risk R maintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead and drive with particular care R carefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip, so that salt residues are removed from the brake disc Brake service ! The brake fluid level in the reservoir may be too low [...]

G Warning! New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Until that time, you may need to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Please be aware of this and adjust your driving and braking accordingly during this break-in per[...]

network information for your destination from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes G Warning! Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of o[...]

Maintenance service indicator message Information on maintenance work and maintenance intervals are specified in the Maintenance Booklet. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for additional information. The maintenance service indicator message will notify you when the next maintenance service is required. S[...]

X Switch on the ignition. The standard display of the control system appears ( 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 maintenance service indicator display with the maintenanc[...]

To avoid paint damage, you should immediately remove: R Grease and oil R Fuel R Coolant R Brake fluid R Bird droppings R Insects R Tree resins etc. Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences. More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions: R near the ocean R in[...]

normally be done every 3 to 5 months, depending on the climate and washing detergent used. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss). Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot. X Use the appropriate MB[...]

After running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the windshield and the wiper blade inserts. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield. Ornamental moldings X For regular cleaning and care of ornamental moldings, use a damp cloth. ! Do not use chrome cleaner on [...]

Be careful not to apply wax to rear view camera lens : when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty 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 R with aggressive cleaning agents You could oth[...]

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 of water for cleaning the light alloy wheels. ! Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat. ! The vehicle should not be parked for an extended period of time immedia[...]

G Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats wit[...]

Vehicle equipment ............................ 268 Where will I find ...? .......................... 268 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 270 What to do if … .................................. 297 Unlocking/locking manually ........... 309 Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints ......[...]

Vehicle equipment 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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. Where will I find ...? First aid kit i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at [...]

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 box: Slide vehicle tool kit box C into the recess o[...]

Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 317. The spare wheel is located in the space underneath 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 upper trunk lip. ! To prevent damage, always disengage the floor handle from the upper trunk lip and lowe[...]

R malfunction/warning messages R failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear. For y[...]

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 driving even though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front p[...]

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 working properly. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. G Warning! If the 45 indicator lamp remains o[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator’s Manual USA only: The front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a dec[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Child Seat Position See Operator's Manual Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only): The BabySmart™ child seat is not positioned correctly. Risk of injury! X Install the BabySmart™ child seat in correct position. Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only): The sensor for chil[...]

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 neutral position N and opened the driver’s door. or You have attempted to switch off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the autom[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes The tire inflation pressure is being checked by the Advanced TPMS. X Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. Tire Press. Monitor Inoperativ e The Advanced TPMS is malfunctioning. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized M[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Correct Tire Pressure The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire. or The tire inflation pressures of the individual tires differ from each other significantly. The tire inflation pressure values are shown in the multifunction display. X Check and correct tire inflation p[...]

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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in th[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ABS and ESC Inoperativ e See Operator’s Manual In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp d and the yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ® , and the hill-st[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ABS and ESC Currently Unavailabl e See Operator’s Manual In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp d and the yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on. The brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ® [...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) 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 safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not drive any further. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Ben[...]

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 a malfunction, the BAS, the ESP ® , and the hill-start assist system are unavailable. X Continue driving with a[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ESC Currently Unavailabl e See Operator's Manual In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp d comes on. The self-diagnosis may not be completed yet. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the BAS, the ESP ® , and the hill-start assist system available. X Dri[...]

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

Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions N The trunk is open. X Close the trunk ( Y page 76). M You are driving with the hood open. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so. X Close the hood ( Y page 225). There is otherwise danger of an accident. ; You are driving with at least one door open[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions + Close Doors To Lock Vehicle You tried to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed. X Close doors and lock the vehicle again. + Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle The SmartKey in the starter switch does not belong to the vehicle. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. + Replac[...]

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. A considerably higher degree of effort is necessary[...]

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 message disappears. You could otherwise damage the eng[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Coolant Low Stop Vehicle! Turn Engine Off The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to a[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. X Check the engine oil level ( Y page 225) and add engine oil as required ( Y page 226). X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. If the message Check Engine O[...]

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 as possible. b Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse Lamp The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Front Left Sidemarker Lamp or Check Front Right Sidemarker Lamp The front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. b Check Rear Left Sidemarker Lamp or Check Rear Right Sidemarker Lamp The rear left s[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Left License Plate Lamp or Check Right License Plate Lamp The left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. b Auto Lamp Function Inoperativ e The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on automati[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Left Tail Lamp or Check Right Tail Lamp The left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313). b Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps The left or right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace t[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Front Left Turn Signal or Check Front Right Turn Signal The left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313). b Check Left Mirror Turn Signal or Check Right Mirror Turn Signal The turn signal in the left or right exterio[...]

G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessive[...]

Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. 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 the systems specified above available. If the ABS co[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. 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 normally but without the systems specified above[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! d The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. In addition, the yellow ABS indicator lamp, and the yellow ESP ® warning lamp come on and an acoustic warning sounds. The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) switched off due to a malfunction. The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP ® are also switc[...]

Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the s[...]

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, the driver and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a front door is opened. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solu[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions d å C 63 AMG only: The yellow ESP ® warning lamp and the yellow ESP OFF warning lamp come on while the engine is running. The ESP ® has been switched off. Risk of accident! When the ESP ® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to ski[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions d The yellow ESP ® warning lamp flashes while driving. The ESP ® or the ETS/4-ETS has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. X Adapt your speed and d[...]

Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. There may be a malfunction in R the fuel management system R the ignition system R the emission control system R systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on when the engine is running and an acoustic warning sounds. The coolant temperature has exceeded 248‡ (120†). X Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down. G Warning! Driving when your engine is [...]

G Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B- pillar or the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your veh[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Canada only: 45 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not illuminate or does not remain illuminated with a BabySmart TM child seat properly installed on the passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. X Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat. X Check [...]

G Warning! If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the v[...]

X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove it from the trunk lid lock. Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as follows: X Open the driver’s door. X Close the front passenger door, the rear doors, and the trunk. X Press the central locking switch ( Y page 75). The locking knobs of the front [...]

Manually unlocking the gear selector lever If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P . In this case the gear selector lever can be unlocked manually, e.g. to tow the vehicle. X Engage the parking brake. ! Do not use sharp objects to loosen the gear selector lever cover in [...]

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

Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling to a large degree. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment. G Warning! Bulb[...]

Bulbs You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Halogen headlamps Type : Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W ; Turn signal lamp: 3457A Bi-Xenon headlamps Type : Turn signal lamp: Turn signal lamp: 3457A Rear lamps Type : Passenger side: Tail lamp P 21 W Driver’s side: Tail lamp and rear fog lamp P 21 W ; Side marker lamp: W 5 W = Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W[...]

G Observe Safety notes, see page 313. R Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. R Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. R Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. R If the newly installed bulb does not come on,[...]

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, 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 out the trim panel covering the driver side rear light. X Passenger side: Open the fuse box in[...]

G Warning! Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. ! Never open the hood when a wiper arm is fol[...]

not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare wheel is mounted. Preparing the vehicle X Whenever possible, [...]

away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle. Always engage the parking brake firmly and block the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects before raising the vehicle with the jack. Do not disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised. [...]

X Place jack = on firm ground. X Position jack = under take-up bracket ; so that it is always vertical as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline. X Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = is fully seated in take-up bracket ; and the jack base evenly meets the ground. X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in [...]

Lowering the vehicle X Lower the vehicle by turning the crank counterclockwise until the vehicle is resting 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 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). G Warning! Have the tighte[...]

Keep children away. Follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual. A battery contains materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. A large 12 V storage battery contains lead. Recycling of the battery is the preferred method of disposal. Many states (USA only) or provinces (Canada only) require sellers of batteries to acc[...]

Charging the battery G Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and could cause an explosion that may result in personal injury, paint damage or corrosion. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted [...]

of the other vehicle, provide jump start power by an external battery or starter pack. R Jump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic converter are cold. R Do not jump start the engine or charge the battery if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw out first. R Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating[...]

X Connect negative terminal ? of charged battery B with negative terminal A with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal ? of charged battery B first. X Start engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery and run at idle speed. You can now turn on the electrical consumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. X R[...]

Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located underneath the trunk floor ( Y page 268). X Take the vehicle tool kit out of the tr[...]

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 vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: R th[...]

X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position (no gear selected). or X Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N . X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the automatic central locking ( Y page 135). X Switch [...]

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 positioned as described. Otherwise, moisture or dirt coul[...]

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

Vehicle equipment 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 be equipped with all features described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Pa[...]

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found R on certification label : on the driver’s door B-pillar R embossed underneath the carpet in the front passenger footwell ( Y page 333) R on the lower edge of the windshield ( Y page 333) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) ; VIN = Paintwork code Example certification label (Canada vehi[...]

Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special 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, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 [...]

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) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 181 lb-ft/ 2 90[...]

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 1-4-3-6-2-5 Poly-V-belt 2 401 mm Electrical system C [...]

Engine C 250 4MATIC Sport 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 1-4-3-6-2-5 Poly-V-belt 2 401 mm Electrical system C 250 4MATIC 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, elect[...]

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 vehicle width 30 79.2 in (2 012 mm) Overall vehic[...]

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 mm) Overall vehicle width 34 79.2 in (2 012 mm) O[...]

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) 37 60.8 in (1 544 mm) 38 Turning circle 35.4 ft ([...]

Main dimensions C 300 4MATIC Sport Overall vehicle length 182.3 in (4 630 mm) Overall vehicle width 40 79.2 in (2 012 mm) Overall vehicle height 57.0 in (1 449 mm) Wheelbase 108.7 in (2 760 mm) 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 300 4MATIC Sport Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Tru[...]

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 standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for the correspo[...]

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 standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. i The C 350 4MATIC is available in Canada only. Engine[...]

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) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 443 lb-ft/5 000 r[...]

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as R poor handling characteristics R increased noise R increased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimensional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to c[...]

Same size tires Model C 250 49 C 250 4MATIC 49 16" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 7 J x 16 H2 1.69 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 offset 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.85 in (47 mm) 7.5 J x 17 H2 [...]

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 H2 1.85 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 H2 2.28 in (58 mm) All-season tires 55,56 245/40 R17 91H M+S Model C [...]

Model C 300 Sport 57 C 300 4MATIC Sport 57 C 350 58 C 350 Sport 57 C 350 4MATIC 58 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 8 J x 18 H2 1.97 in (50 mm) All-season tires 59 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 8.5 J x 18 H2 2.13 in (54 mm) All-season tires 59,60 255/35 R18 94H XL (Ext[...]

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 values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pr[...]

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine with oil filter C 250 64 C 250 Sport 64 C 300 C 300 Sport 65 C 350 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Approved engine oils C 250 4MATIC 64 C 250 4MATIC Sport 64 C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport 65 C 350 4MATIC 64 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) C 63 AMG 66 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Manual transmission C 250 64 C 250 Sport 64 1.3 US [...]

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Front axle C 250 4MATIC 64 C 250 4MATIC Sport 64 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) Hypoid gear oil (SAE 85W-90) C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport 65 C 350 4MATIC 64 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Rear axle C 250 64 C 250 Sport 64 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Hypoid gear oil (SAE 85W-90) C 250 4MATIC 64 C 250 4MATIC Sport 64 C 300 C 300 Spor[...]

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel tank All models 17.4 US gal (66.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91 [Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) C 300, all models (with automatic transmission): Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the fuel filler flap). Alternative fuel: Ethan[...]

Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit[...]

Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system. ! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur. Brake fluid G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the ab[...]

Flexible Fuel Vehicles All models of the C 300 with automatic transmission are Flexible Fuel Vehicles. Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the fuel filler flap. These vehicles are designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel (E85), or on any mixture of these two. Ethanol fuel[...]

the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: R Warm-up hesitation R Unstable idle R Knocking/pingin[...]

system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehi[...]

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”. X Mix with water for temperatures above freezing point. X Mix with[...]

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Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz C[...]

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