tire MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2011 W204 Owner's Manual

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 18At a glance ........................................... 23Safety ................................................... 33Opening and closing ...........................69Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91Lights and windshield wipers ..........105Climate control ................................. 119Driving and parking ..........................129On-board computer and displays ....165Loading, stowing and features ........215Maintenance and care ......................237Breakdown assistance .....................251Tires and wheels ............................... 269Technical data ................................... 301
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 225
12 V socket ........................................ 224
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 159
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Accident (notes) ................................ 253
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 194
Active service system see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Additional speedometer ................... 179
Air bags Display message ............................ 187
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 37
Important safety notes ....................36
Knee bag .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................41
Pelvis air bag ................................... 40
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Side impact air bag ..........................39
Window curtain air bag ....................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 122
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 123
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 124
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 126
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................125
Air vents ............................................. 126
Glove box ....................................... 127
Important safety information .........126
Rear ............................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ...........126
Setting the side air vents ...............126
Alarm system
see ATA
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 171
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Ashtray ............................................... 223
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 178
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function ........................................... 67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 175
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 244
Automatic transmission Display message ............................ 200
Driving tips .................................... 139
Emergency running mode ..............144
Kickdown ....................................... 140
Malfunction .................................... 144
Program selector button ................140
Pulling away ................................... 134
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 144
Selector lever ................................ 138
Starting .......................................... 133
B
Backrest (display message) ............. 201
Bag hook ............................................ 219
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
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BatteryCharging ........................................ 261
Checking (SmartKey) .......................74
Display message ............................ 196
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Jump-starting ................................. 262
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................74
Safety notes .................................. 259
Belt
see Seat belts
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 309
Brake fluid level ................................ 242
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 192
Brakes ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................309
Display message ............................ 190
High-performance brake system ....153
Important safety notes ..................151
Maintenance .................................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 149
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 115
Brake lamp .................................... 115
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Overview ........................................ 112
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Replacing ....................................... 114
Side marker lamp .......................... 115
Standing lamps (front) ...................114
Tail lamp ........................................ 115
Turn signal lamp ............................ 115
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 249
Car wash ........................................ 244
Display ........................................... 247
Gear or selector lever ....................248
Headlamps ..................................... 246
Matte finish ................................... 245
Notes ............................................. 243
Paint .............................................. 245
Plastic trim .................................... 247
Power washer ................................ 244
Rear view camera .......................... 247
Roof lining ...................................... 249
Seat belt ........................................ 249
Seat covers .................................... 248
Sensors ......................................... 247
Steering wheel ............................... 248
Tail pipes ....................................... 247
Trim strips ..................................... 248
Washing by hand ........................... 244
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 246
Wiper blades .................................. 246
Wooden trim .................................. 248
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 175
Center console ..................................... 29
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 139
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Display messagesBrakes ........................................... 189
Calling up (on-board computer) .....183
Clearing (on-board computer) ........183
Driving systems ............................. 197
Engine ............................................ 194
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 202
Lamps ............................................ 191
Safety systems .............................. 184
Service interval display ..................242
SmartKey ....................................... 201
Tires ............................................... 197
Vehicle ........................................... 200
Distance recorder ............................. 170
Door Automatic locking ............................ 78
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Doors
Important safety notes ....................77
Drinking and driving ......................... 151
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 141
Manual ........................................... 142
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........171
Drive program display ...................... 139
Driving abroad ................................... 155
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 66
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ...........61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 156
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Rear view camera .......................... 162
Driving tips ........................................ 139
Braking .......................................... 153
Downhill gradients .........................152
Driving on flooded roads ................154
Wet road surface ........................... 152
Winter ............................................ 155
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 175
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 181
Crash-responsive ............................. 99
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 146
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................144
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Emergency spare wheelStorage location ............................ 254
Emergency starting ........................... 266
Emergency tensioning device Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....18
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 136
Starting problems ..........................136
Starting the engine with the key ....133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133
Switching off .................................. 149
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........210
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 136
Engine number .................................. 304
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 240
Checking the oil level ..................... 239
Display message ............................ 196
Lubricant additives ........................309
Notes about oil grades ................... 308
Temperature (on-board computer) . 171
Viscosity ........................................ 309
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 64
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...171
Display message ............................ 184
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 207
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Exhaust check ................................... 151
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........100
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 182
Out of position ............................... 101
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........101
Exterior view ........................................ 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 253
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 255
MOExtended run-flat system .........259
Preparing the vehicle .....................254
Raising the vehicle .........................256
Floormat ............................................. 236
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 193
Fuel Additives ........................................ 308
Notes ............................................. 306
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 306
Refueling ........................................ 145
Specifications ................................ 307
Troubleshooting ............................. 148
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........170
Notes ............................................. 150
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 197
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................146
Opening/closing ............................ 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 170
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................267
Fuse allocation chart .....................267
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LightsActivating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................180
Active light function .......................109
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 180
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 180
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 194
Loading guidelines ............................ 216
Locking Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 78
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 181
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 191
Luggage net ....................................... 217
Lumbar support ................................... 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 154
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 192
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Manual drive program ...................... 142
Manual transmission
Gear lever ...................................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 134
Shift recommendation ...................138
Starting .......................................... 133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Memory card (on-board computer) . 175
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 171
Assistance ..................................... 178
Audio ............................................. 175
DVD ............................................... 176
Navigation ..................................... 174
Overview of menus ........................169
Service ........................................... 178
Settings ......................................... 178
Telephone ...................................... 176
Trip ................................................ 170
Message memory .............................. 183
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 222
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 259
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....175
see separate operating instructions
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SPORT handling modeActivating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 208
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 185
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................133
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (manually) ........................98
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 167
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Important safety notes ....................98
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 98
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 141
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 217
Glove box ....................................... 216
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 220
Important safety information .........216
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................219
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 181
Factory setting ............................... 182
Instrument cluster .........................178
Lights ............................................. 180
Standard display ............................ 170
Time/Date ..................................... 179
Vehicle ........................................... 181
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 221Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 180
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 167
Tailgate Display message (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........200
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 192
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 302
C 250 ............................................. 311
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 311
C 300 ............................................. 311
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 312
C 350 .................................... 312, 313
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 312
Tires/wheels ................................. 293
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 176
Display message ............................ 201
Menu (on-board computer) ............176
Number from the phone book ........ 177
Redialing ........................................ 177
Rejecting/ending a call .................177
Telephone compartment .................. 217
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 166
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 171
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Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 171
Outside temperature ...................... 167
Setting ........................................... 123
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Through-loading feature ................... 218
Tilt/sliding sunroof Opening/closing .............................. 88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Time (on-board computer) ................ 179
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 172
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....277
Checking manually ........................275
Display message ............................ 197
Maximum ....................................... 280
Notes ............................................. 273
Pressure loss warning ....................275
Recommended ............................... 272
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 277
Restarting ...................................... 279
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................292
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................290
Bar (definition) ............................... 290
Characteristics .............................. 290
Checking ........................................ 271
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Definition of terms .........................290
Direction of rotation ......................284
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................293
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 289
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............290
Flat tire .......................................... 254
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 291
Guidelines to be observed .............271
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 291
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................291Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......291
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........291
Labeling (overview) ........................286
Load bearing index (definition) ......292
Load index ..................................... 289
Load index (definition) ...................291
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 291
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 292
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 292
Maximum tire load .........................284
Maximum tire load (definition) .......291
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 292
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 292
Replacing ....................................... 286
Service life ..................................... 271
Sidewall (definition) .......................292
Speed index (definition) .................291
Storing ........................................... 272
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 290
Temperature .................................. 285
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 292
Tire bead (definition) ......................292
Tire pressure (definition) ................292
Tire pressures (recommended) ......290
Tire size (data) ............................... 293
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................287
Tire tread ....................................... 271
Tire tread (definition) .....................292
Total load limit (definition) .............293
Traction ......................................... 285
Traction (definition) .......................292
Tread wear ..................................... 285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 284
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................290
Unladen weight (definition) ............291
Wear indicator (definition) .............292
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Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 270
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........264
Installing the towing eye ................264
Removing the towing eye ...............265
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............266
Installing the towing eye ................266
Removing the towing eye ...............266
Transfer case ..................................... 144
Transmission position display ......... 138
Transmission positions .................... 139
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 170
Resetting (on-board computer) ......171
Trunk
Automatic opening ........................... 81
Emergency release ..........................82
Important safety guidelines .............80
Locking separately ...........................82
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 200
Turn signal (display message) ......... 191
Turn signals ....................................... 108
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 222
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 22
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 18
Exterior view .................................... 24
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Loading .......................................... 280
Lowering ........................................ 258
Maintenance .................................... 19
Parking up ..................................... 150
Raising ........................................... 256
Reporting problems .........................21
Towing away .................................. 264
Tow-starting ................................... 264
Transporting .................................. 266
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 303
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 253
Video (DVD) ........................................ 176
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 176
VIN ...................................................... 303
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 206
Brakes ........................................... 203
Check Engine ................................. 210
Coolant .......................................... 210
ESP ®
.............................................. 207
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 208
Fuel tank ........................................ 210
Overview .......................................... 27
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................41
Reserve fuel ................................... 210
Seat belt ........................................ 204
SPORT handling mode ...................208
SRS ................................................ 209
Tire pressure monitor ....................212
Warranty ............................................ 302
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 258
Wheel chock ...................................... 255
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................286
Changing a wheel .......................... 255
Checking ........................................ 271
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Cleaning ......................................... 245
Guidelines to be observed .............271
Mounting a wheel .......................... 258
Removing a wheel ..........................257
Tightening torque ........................... 258
Wheel size/tire size .......................293
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 186
Operation ......................................... 40
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 246
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 124
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 201
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................241
Notes ............................................. 310
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................115
Replacing the wiper blades ....116, 117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Troubleshooting ............................. 117
Winter operation ............................... 155
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 154
Wiper blades
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