brake pads MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC 2010 W204 Owner's Manual

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 .................. 111
Automatic transmission ................... 108
Automatic shift program ................111
Gear range indicator ......................111
Gear ranges ................................... 111
Gear selector lever ........................108
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Kickdown ....................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..115
Manual shift program ..................... 113
One-touch gearshifting ..................112
Program mode indicator ................112
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............111
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..........113, 114
Shifting procedure .........................109
Steering wheel gearshift control ....112
Transmission position indicator .....109
Transmission positions ..................109
AUX socket ........................................ 166
Axle oils .............................................. 351
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Back button ....................................... 141
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 312
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 321
Charging ........................................ 323
Jump starting ................................. 323
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bluetooth ®
settings .......................... 147
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 228
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Brakes ................................................ 255
High-performance brake system ....256
Parking brake ................................ 105
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Break-in period .................................. 222
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) .............................. 128, 167
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 349
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 203
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265
CD player ............................................ 158
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 32
Upper part ....................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 135
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
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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 transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ...............270
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP ®
............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps .......................294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps .........................293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............276, 296
Tire pressure monitor ....................277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
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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
GWarning!
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion.
Brakes
Downhill grades
! When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes by
shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps prevent
overheating of the brakes and reduces
wear.
When using the engine’s braking power, a
drive wheel may not spin for an extended
period of time, e.g. on slippery road
surfaces. This may cause serious damage
to the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Continuous or hard braking
GWarning!
Resting your foot on the brake pedal will
cause excessive and premature wear of the
brake pads.
It can also result in the brakes overheating,
thereby significantly reducing their
effectiveness. It may not be possible to stop
the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an
accident.
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on
for some time, rather than immediately park,
so that the air stream will cool down the
brakes faster.
Wet roadsGWarning!
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake components, the
first braking action may be somewhat
reduced and increased pedal pressure may be
necessary to obtain expected brake effect.
Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in
front.
To help prevent brake disk corrosion after
driving on wet or salt-covered roads, it is
advisable to brake the vehicle with
considerable force prior to parking. The heat
generated serves to dry the brakes.
Salt-covered roads
GWarning!
A layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake
linings may cause a delay in the braking
effect, resulting in a significantly increased
braking distance, which could lead to an
accident.
To avoid this danger, you should:
R occasionally brake carefully when you are
driving on salt-covered roads, so that any
layer of salt that may have built up on the
brake discs and the brake linings is
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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 if the red brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on while the
engine is running and an acoustic warning
sounds. Observe additional messages in
the multifunction display that may appear.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the
reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
immediately. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only install brake pads and use brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
GWarning!
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe
braking is substantially impaired. This could
result in an accident.
! 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 ®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESP ®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer
or the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should occasionally test
the effectiveness of the brakes by applying
above-normal braking pressure at higher
speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the
brake pads.GWarning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) ( Y page 61).
High-performance brake system
The high-performance brake system is only
available on C 63 AMG.
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GWarning!
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 period.
Excessive high-demand braking will cause
correspondingly high brake wear. Please be
attentive to the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and brake condition
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performance driving, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly.
The high-performance brake system is
designed to operate under the extremely high
operating demands required to
accommodate the performance capabilities
of the vehicle.
The brakes may produce a squeaking-type
noise depending on the
R vehicle speed
R brake force applied
R ambient conditions, e.g. temperature and
humidity
As with any brake system, the wear of
individual brake system components such as
brake pads or disks strongly depends on your
driving style and the conditions under which
you operate the vehicle. Thus, a driving style
calling for high-demand braking will cause
your vehicle’s brakes to wear more quickly.
Driving off
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place
full load on the engine until the operating
temperature has been reached.
! When driving off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP ®
switched
off. Doing so may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes
reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer on
the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires. In heavy rain or
when conditions indicate possible
hydroplaning:
XReduce vehicle speed.XAvoid track grooves in the road.XApply brakes cautiously.
Standing water
! Do not drive through flooded areas.
Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
If you must drive through standing water,
drive slowly to prevent water from entering
the passenger compartment or the engine
compartment. Water in these areas could
cause damage to electrical components or
wiring of the engine or transmission, or
could result in water being ingested by the
engine through the air intake causing
severe internal engine damage. Any such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
Driving abroad
If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S.
or Canada, you should request dealer
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Light alloy wheels
If possible, clean wheels once a week.
XUse 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 immediately after
it has been cleaned. This applies especially
after the wheel rims have been cleaned
with wheel rim cleaner. Wheel rim cleaners
can lead to increased corrosion of the
brake disks and brake pads. Non-approved
wheel cleaners may also damage the wheel
paint if the vehicle is not driven after
cleaning.
Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
should always be warmed-up before it is
parked after cleaning. Drive your vehicle for
several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
When applying Mercedes-Benz approved
Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved
Wheel Care products, take care not to
spray them on the brake disks.
Plastic and rubber parts
XUse a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild
detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing
solution.XWipe with a cloth moistened in a lukewarm
solution.
The surface may temporarily change color.
If this is the case, wait for it to dry.GWarning!
Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays
containing solvents to clean the cockpit or the
steering wheel. Cleaners containing solvents
will make the surface porous and vehicle
occupants could suffer serious injuries from
plastic parts coming loose in the event of air
bag deployment.
! Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
surface.
Hard plastic trim items XUse Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care
on a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light
pressure.
Audio or COMAND display
! You must switch off the audio or
COMAND display and allow it to cool prior
to cleaning.
! Do not use any liquids or cleaning agents.
These can damage or even destroy the
audio or COMAND display screen.
XUse a standard microfiber cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
XWipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care.
Carpets
XUse Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and
Fabric Care for cleaning the carpets.
Headliner and shelf below rear window
XUse a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Seat belts
XOnly use clear, lukewarm water and soap.
! The seat belts must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the
seat belts at temperatures above 176‡
(80†) or in direct sunlight.
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Symbol messages
BrakeDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions#Check
Brake Pad
WearThe brake pads have reached their wear limit.XHave 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 the Maintenance Booklet.
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