ESP MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

of skidding orhydroplaning onwetroads isincreased.
In addition,the tire grip is greatlyreduced ata low outsidetemperature and tirerunningtemperature.
Switch onthe ESP®and adaptyourdrivingstyle accordingly.
Use M+S tire at outsidetemperaturesof lessthan10°C (50 °F).
Observethefollowing when selecting, installingandreplacing tires:
ROnly use tires and wheels ofthe same type(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtendedtires) andthe same make.
ROnly install wheels ofthe same size on oneaxle (left andright).
It is only permissibletoinstall a differentwheel size intheevent of aflat tire in ordertodrivetothe specialistworkshop.
ROnly install tires ofthe correct size ontothewheels.
RVehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:All installed wheels must be equip‐ped with functioning sensorsforthe tirepressure monitoring system.
RAttemperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win‐ter tires or all-season tires marked M+Sforall wheels.
Winter tires bearingtheMsnowflake sym‐bol in additiontothe M+S marking providethe best possible grip in wintryroad condi‐tions.
RFor M+S tires, only use tires withthe sametread.
RObservethe maximum permissible speedforthe M+S tires installed.
Ifthis is belowthevehicle's maximum speed,this must be indicatedbyan appropriatelabel inthe driver'sfield of vision.
RBreak in new tires at moderate speedsforthefirst 60 miles (100 km).
RReplacethe tires after sixyears atthe latest,regardless ofwear.
RWhenreplacing with tires that do notfea‐turerun-flatcharacteristics:vehicles withMOExtended tires are not equipped with aTIREFIT kit atthefactory.Equipthevehiclewith a TIREFIT kit afterreplacing with tiresthat do notfeaturerun-flatcharacteristics,e.g. winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, con‐tact aqualified specialistworkshop.
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:
RNotes on tire pressure (page 392)
RTireand Loading Information placard(page 399)
RTiresize designation, load-bearing capacity,speedrating and load index(page 406)
RTirepressuretable (page 393)
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Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:RThevehicle is preparedfor a wheelchange(page415).
Plastic hub cap
Toremove:turnthe center cover ofthe hubcap counter-clockwise andremovethe hubcap.
Toinstall:make surethatthe center cover ofthe hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Positionthe hub cap and turnthe centercover clockwise untilthe hub cap engagesphysically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
Toremove:position socket2on hub cap1.
The socket can befound inthe tire-changetool kit.
Position wheel wrench3on socket2.
Using wheel wrench3, turn hub cap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
Toinstall:position hub cap1and turn untilit is completelyflush withthe wheel.
Position socket2on hub cap1.
Attachwheel wrench3tosocket2andtightenthe hub cap clockwise.Specified tighteningtorque:18lb-ft(25 Nm).
Raisingthevehicle whenchanging a wheel
Requirements:RThere are no persons inthevehicle.
RThevehicle has been preparedfor a wheelchange (page415).
RThe hub caps havebeenremoved(page416).
Important notes on usingthe jack:
RUse onlythevehicle-specific jackthat hasbeentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benztoraisethevehicle.
RThe jack is only designedforraising andholdingthevehiclefor a short time while awheel is beingchanged and notfor mainte‐nanceworkunderthevehicle.
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Operatingfluids
Notes on operatingfluids
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:be suretoobservethe information inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dangers.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom operatingfluids harmfulto your health
Operatingfluids may be poisonous and harm‐fulto your health.
Observethetext onthe original con‐tainers when using,storing or disposingof operatingfluids.
Alwaysstore operatingfluids sealed intheir original containers.
Alwayskeepchildrenawayfrom operat‐ingfluids.
ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentalpollution causedbyenvironmentally irre‐sponsible disposal
Dispose of operatingfluids in an envi‐ronmentallyresponsible manner.
Operatingfluids includethefollowing:
RFuels
RLubricants
RCoolant
RBrakefluid
RWindshieldwasherfluid
RClimate control systemrefrigerant
Only use products approvedbyMercedes-Benz.Damage causedbythe use of productsthat havenot been approved is not coveredbytheMercedes-Benzwarranty or goodwillgestures.
You can identify operatingfluids approvedbyMercedes-Benzbythefollowing inscriptions onthe container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51 )
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operatingfluidsisavailable atthefollowing locations:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluidsbyenteringthe designation
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
\nWARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromfuel
Fuels are highlyflammable.
Fire, openflames, smoking and creationof sparksmust beavoided.
Switchoffthe ignition and, ifavailable,thestationary heater, before and whilerefuelingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardousto yourhealth.
Technical data425

NOTEPrematurewear causedbyunlea‐dedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline:
Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andrefill assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐miumgradegasoline.
Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3,000rpm.
Further information on fuel isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only: at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
Capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models17.4gal (66.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models1.8gal (7.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
Technical data427

NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
Do not use engine oils or oilfiltersotherthanthose which meetthe specifica‐tions necessaryforthe prescribedservice intervals.
Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
Do not use additives.
Havethe engine oilchanged aftertheprescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havetheoilchange carried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Further information on engine oil and oilfilters isavailable atthefollowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluidsbyenteringthe designation:
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
Gasoline engine MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.51,229.52,229.61,229.71
Thefollowingvaluesrefertoan oilchange,includingthe oilfilter.
Replacement amount
ModelReplacementamount
C 3007.0 US qt (6.6 liters)
C 300 4MATIC 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters)
Notes on brakefluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetovapor pocketsforming inthe brake sys‐tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisturefromthe air. This lowersthe boiling point ofthe brakefluid. Ifthe boiling point istoo low,vapor pockets mayforminthe brake systemwhenthe brakes are applied hard.
This causesthe braking effecttobeimpaired.
Havethe brakefluidrenewed atthespecified intervals.
Havethe brakefluidregularlyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.Only use brakefluid approvedbyMercedes-BenzaccordingtoMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brakefluidinthefollowing places:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
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Display messages
Introduction
Notes on display messagesDisplay messages appear onthe multifunctiondisplay.
Displaymessages with graphic symbols are sim‐plified inthe Operator's Manual and may differfromthe symbols onthe multifunction display.The multifunction display showshigh-priority dis‐play messages inred. Certain display messagesare accompaniedbyawarningtone.
Pleaserespond in accordance withthe displaymessages andfollowthe additional notes inthisOperator's Manual.
For some display messages, a symbol is alsoshown:
R

Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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(Canada only)
Turn On the Ignition toRelease the Parking Brake
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
Parking Brake See Opera-tor's Manual
*Theyellow$indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Toapply:
Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
Applythe electric parking brake manually (page169).
If it isnot possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.Theyellow$andtheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamps are lit. The electric parkingbrake is malfunctioning.
Torelease:
Switchoffthe ignition and switch it back on.
Releasethe electric parking brake manually (page169).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
or
Releasethe electric parking brake automatically (page168).If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.Theyellow$indicator lamp is lit andtheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp isflashing.The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
The electric parking brake could not be applied orreleased.
Switchoffthe ignition and switch it back on.
Toapply:
Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (page169).
Torelease:
Apply andthenreleasethe electric parking brake manually.
Ifthe electric parking brake cannotbe applied ortheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampcontinuestoflash:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.Theyellow$indicator lamp is on andtheredIindicator lamp (USA only) orthe$indicator lamp (Can‐ada only)flashesfor approximatelyten seconds afterthe electric parking brake has been applied orreleased. Itthenremains lit or goes out. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Ifthe batterychargelevel istoo low:
Chargethe battery.
Toapply:
Switch offthe ignition.The electric parking brake is applied automatically.
Ifthe electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. whenwashingthevehicle in an automatic carwash or whenhavingthevehicletowed, leavethe ignition switched on. This does not include havingthevehicletowed withtherear axleraised.
Ifthe electric parking brake is not applied automatically:
Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (page169).
If it isstill not possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.
Torelease:
Ifthe conditionsfor automaticrelease are fulfilled andthe electric parking brake is notreleased automatically,releasethe electric parking brake manually (page169).
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