steering MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 25 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........107 Climate control
................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................135 On-board computer and displays
....205 Stowing and features
.......................283 Maintenance and care
......................299 Breakdown assistance
.....................313 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 335 Technical data
................................... 349 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-button multifunction steering
wheel Operating the on-board computer .211
Overview .......................................... 39
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Overview .......................................... 38
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Operating the on-board computer .207 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............238
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................234
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes ....................65
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 127
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................124
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............259
Function/notes ............................. 194
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 222
Towing atrailer .............................. 197
Active Driving Assistance package .194
Active Lane Keeping Assist Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............258
Function/informatio n.................... 197
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 222
Towing atrailer .............................. 199
Active light function .........................111Active Service Syste
mPLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................71
Adaptive brake lamps .........................67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function/notes ............................. 112
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............251
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Additional speedometer ...................223
Additives (engine oil) ........................356
Adjusting the headlamp range .........110
Airbags Activation ......................................... 45
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............46
Kneebag .......................................... .48
Pelvis airbag .................................... 49
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Windowba g...................................... 49
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 133
Important safety notes ..................132
Rea r............................................... 133
Setting ........................................... 132
Setting the centre air vents ...........133
Setting the side air vents ...............133
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMGMenu (on-board computer) ....... 229
Anti-glare film .................................... 2974
Index

Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Immobilise r...................................... 73
Aquaplaning ....................................... 161
Ashtray ............................................... 290
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........305
Hiding service messages ...............305
Notes ............................................. 305
Service messages ..........................305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................73
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........73
Function .......................................... .73
Interior motion sensor .....................74
Switching off the alarm ....................73
Tow-away protection ........................ 73
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................222
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............256
Function/notes ............................. 188
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................218
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ................................................ .217
AUTO lights Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............250
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 142
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................141
Automatic headlamp mode ..............109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............147
Automatic drive program ...............148
Changing gea r............................... 146Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
................265
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode ..............152
Kickdow n....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Progra mselector button ................147
Pulling away ................................... 140
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 152
Selector leve r................................ 146
Shift range s................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................139
Steering wheel gearshif tpaddles ...148
Trailer towing ................................. 147
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Transmissio npositions .................. 146
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................152
Automatic transmissions Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating .................128
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 128
Important safety notes ..................128
Problem (display message) ............132
Remote control .............................. 129
Setting (on-board computer, 12-
button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 227
Setting the departur etime ............ .130
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating .................128
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 128
Problem (display message) ............132
Remote control .............................. 129
Axle load, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 363 Index
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B
Bag hook ............................................ 287
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 202
Folding out ..................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................66
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Battery (key) Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes ....................80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 328
Connecting .................................... 327
Disconnecting ................................ 327
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................252
Important safety notes ..................325
Jump starting ................................. 329
Location ......................................... 326
Removing/fitting ........................... 327
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........45
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 45
Function .......................................... .54
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................222
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............259
Notes/function .............................. 190
Trailer towing ................................. 192
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 300
Closing .......................................... .302
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............268Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
................266
Opening ......................................... 301
Boot
Emergency release ..........................87
Important safety guidelines .............85
Locking separatel y........................... 87
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 87
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................ .86
Boo tlid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................266
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening dimensions ......................360
Boot load (maximum)
see Technical data
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............241
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................236
Notes ............................................. 356
Brake lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............249
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................245
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .67
Changin gbulbs .............................. 118
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................356
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............238
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................234
Driving tips .................................... 159
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................1596
Index

Parking brake
................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................306
Display ........................................... 310
Exterior lighting ............................. 309
High-pressure cleaner .................... 307
Matt paintwork .............................. 308
Notes ............................................. 306
Paint .............................................. 307
Plastic trim .................................... 310
Reversing camera ..........................309
Seat bel t........................................ 311
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Tai lpipes ....................................... 309
Trim pieces .................................... 311
Wheels ........................................... 307
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 308
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 306
CD player/CD changer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 218
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 78
Centre console ..................................... 40 Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 118
Cornering light function .................117
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 116
Important safety notes ..................114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Overview of bul btypes .................. 115
Parking lamps (front) .....................117
Reversing lamps ............................ 118
Standing lamps .............................. 117
Child-proof locks
Child sea tlock ................................. 56
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................57
Child sea tlock ................................. 56
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............243
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................237
ISOFIX .............................................. 58
On the front-passenger sea t............ 57
Problem (malfunction) .....................61
Recommendations ...........................63
Suitable positions ............................ 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 291
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 309
Climate control
Activating/deactivating rear win-
dow heating ................................... 126
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 128
Controlling automatically ...............124
Convenience opening/closing (air
recirculation) ................................. 127
Cooling with aird ehumidification..124
Demisting the windows .................. 126
Demisting the windscreen .............126
Important safety notes ..................122
Indicator lamp ................................ 124
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................123
Overview of systems ......................122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 124 Index
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Problem with the rear window
heating
.......................................... 127
Setting the aird istribution.............125
Setting the airflow .........................125
Setting the airv ents...................... 132
Setting the temperature ................125
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 125
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 123
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................110
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lamps
Consumption statistics
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........215
On-board computer (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........210
Convenience closing feature ..............89
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 127
Convenience opening feature ............88
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 303
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............254
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................251
Notes ............................................. 356
Temperature display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel;
AMG )............................................. 229
Temperature gauge (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........210
Temperature gauge (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........206
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Cooling
see Climate control Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Cornering light function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............248
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................244
Function/notes ............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................256
Driving system ............................... 162
Important safety notes ..................162
LIM indicator lamp .........................162
Selecting ........................................ 163
Setting aspeed .............................. 164
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .163
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 289
Important safety notes ..................289
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 290 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 224
Daytime driving lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............250
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................247
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 210
Switching on/off (switch) ..............109 8
Index

Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (12-button multi-
function steerin gwheel) ................ 225
Interior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................225
Diesel ................................................. .154
Diesel particle filter ..........................159
Digital speedometer .........................215
Dipped beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................244
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............248
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 224
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Display (cleaning instructions) ........310
Display message (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 305
Calling up ....................................... 233
Driving systems ............................. 256
Engine ............................................ 254
General notes ................................ 232
Hiding ............................................ 232
Key ................................................ 271
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 271
Lights ............................................ .247
Safety systems .............................. 238
Tyres .............................................. 263
Vehicle .......................................... .267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 305
Calling up ....................................... 232
Driving systems ............................. 256
Engine ............................................ 251
General notes ................................ 232
Hiding ............................................ 232
Key ................................................ 270
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 270
Lights ............................................ .244
Safety systems .............................. 234Tyres
.............................................. 262
Vehicle .......................................... .265
Distance display (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .................................. 221
Distance recorder 12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 215
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 282
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............260
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 171
Drivin gtips .................................... 172
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Selecting ........................................ 166
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 170
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Door
Automatic door locking feature
(on-board computer, 12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......78
Control pane l................................... 42
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................266
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Important safety notes ....................83
Opening (from the inside) ................84
Drinks holder
see Cuph olders
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 148
Display ........................................... 146
Manual .......................................... .150
Drive program selector .....................148
Driver's door see Door Index
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Driver's seat
see Seats
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 194
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 306
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 108
Driving on flooded roads ..................161
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .66
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tio n.................................................. 71
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines .............65
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 71
Adaptive brake lamps ......................67
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............66
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....68
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .71
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............197
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............256
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................256
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 194
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 190
Cruise control ................................ 162
Distronic Plu s................................ 164
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 176
HOLD function ............................... 177
Lane Keeping Assist ......................192
Lane package ................................ 190
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
Parktroni c...................................... 179
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........178
Reversing camera ..........................186Speed Limi
tAssist ......................... 189
Speedtronic ................................... 173
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 161
Automatic transmission .................147
Brakes ........................................... 159
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 172
Downhill gradient ........................... 159
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................ .161
Driving on flooded road s................ 161
Driving on wet road s...................... 161
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 160
New brake pads/linings ................160
Running-in tips ............................... 136
Snow chains .................................. 338
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 108
Towing atrailer .............................. 199
Tyr egrip ........................................ 161
Wet road surface ........................... 160
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 176 E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..228
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..228
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Function/notes ................................ 71
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............240
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................23510
Index

ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activatin g................. 142
General information .......................140
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc ykey
Unlocking the driver's door ..............85
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 316
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 87
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................140
Emergency starting ........................333
Engine number ............................... 353
Running irregularl y......................... 143
Starting problems ..........................143
Starting the engine with the key ....139
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............139
Stopping ........................................ 158
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 351
Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Filling capacity ............................... 355Notes about oil grades ................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption
....302
Temperature (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................229
Topping up ..................................... 303
Viscosity ........................................ 356
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .25
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...229
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 221
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................68
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............238
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................234
ETS .................................................. 68
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines .............67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 68
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 309
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........104
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......104
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........103
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................228
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Parking position ............................. 104
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105 Index
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F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel fille rflap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 315
First-aid kit ......................................... 314
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 321
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................316
Raising the vehicle .........................322
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317
Floormat ............................................ .297
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 297
Mobile phone ................................. 351
Two-way radio ................................ 351
Fron tfoglamp
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............249
Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fron twindscreen
see Windscreen
Fuel
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........215
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........210
Important safety notes ..................354
Notes about consumption .............354
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Refuelling ...................................... .152
Tank content/reserve fuel .............354
Tank content display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........35
Tank content display (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........32Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 215
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 354
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 315
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 334
Before changing ............................. 334
Fuse box in the boot ......................334
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 334
Important safety notes ..................333 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................296
Frequencies ................................... 297
Notes ............................................. 294
Opening/closing the garage door ..295
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 294
Gear indicator (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................229
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........229
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........350
Glove compartment ..........................28512
Index