MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2012 CL204 Owner's Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 20At a glance ........................................... 27Safety ................................................... 35Opening/closing ................................. 67Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....87Lights and windshield wipers ............99Climate control ................................. 113Driving and parking ..........................123On-board computer and displays ....181Stowing and features .......................241Maintenance and care ......................263Breakdown assistance .....................277Wheels and tires ............................... 293Technical data ................................... 323
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 249
12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes ....................57
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 117
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Function/information ....................174
Active Driving Assistance package . 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information ....................177
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 212
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 330
Air bags Display message ............................ 209
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Window curtain air bag ....................42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 121
Important safety notes ..................120
Rear ............................................... 122
Setting ........................................... 120
Setting the center air vents ...........121
Setting the side air vents ...............121
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 198
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 248
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................64
Function ........................................... 64
Switching off the alarm ....................64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................193
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 169
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 189
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 213
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 1024Index

Automatic transmissionAutomatic drive program ...............134
Changing gear ............................... 132
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 132
Emergency running mode ..............137
Kickdown ....................................... 132
Manual drive program ....................135
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Program selector button ................132
Pulling away ................................... 127
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 137
Selector lever ................................ 130
Shift ranges ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......133
Transmission position display ........131
Transmission positions ..................131
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 137
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 245
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 286
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes ..................284
Jump starting ................................. 287
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................193
Notes/function .............................. 170
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 205
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake fluid level ................................ 268
Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) .........................331
Display message ............................ 202
Driving tips .................................... 143
High-performance brake system ....145
Important safety notes ..................143
Maintenance .................................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 141
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 275
Car wash ........................................ 270
Display ........................................... 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Gear or selector lever ....................274
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Matte finish ................................... 272
Notes ............................................. 269
Paint .............................................. 271
Plastic trim .................................... 274
Power washer ................................ 271
Rear view camera .......................... 273
Roof lining ...................................... 275
Seat belt ........................................ 275
Seat cover ..................................... 274
Sensors ......................................... 273
Steering wheel ............................... 274
Tail pipes ....................................... 273
Trim pieces .................................... 274
Washing by hand ........................... 270
Wheels ........................................... 271
Windows ........................................ 272
Wiper blades .................................. 272
Wooden trim .................................. 274
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 245
Car wash (care) ................................. 270
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 32
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 110
Cornering light function .................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Important safety notes ..................106
Low-beam headlamps ....................108
Overview of bulb types ..................107
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Reversing lamps ............................ 110
Standing lamps (front) ...................109
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 52
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 54
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 248Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification ..117
Defrosting the windows .................119
Defrosting the windshield ..............119
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
Important safety notes ..................114
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 116
Overview of systems ......................114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
Setting the air distribution .............118
Setting the airflow .........................118
Setting the air vents ......................120
Setting the temperature ................118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 120
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 103
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 261
Calling up ....................................... 260
Setting ........................................... 260
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................266
Display message ............................ 213
Notes ............................................. 331
Temperature (on-board computer) . 1986Index

Temperature gauge ........................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ............................. 104
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 106
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................147
Deactivating ................................... 148
Display message ............................ 221
Driving system ............................... 146
Function/notes ............................. 146
Important safety notes ..................146
LIM indicator lamp .........................147
Setting a speed .............................. 147
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 147
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 247
Important safety notes ..................246
Rear compartment .........................247
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Switching on/off (switch) ..............101
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Interior lighting .............................. 196
Digital speedometer ......................... 187
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 274
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....201
Driving systems ............................. 216
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 201
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........201
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights ............................................. 210
Safety systems .............................. 202
Service interval display ..................268
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 187
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 219
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 155
Driving tips .................................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 148
Important safety notes ..................148
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................75
Opening (from inside) ......................76
Drinking and driving ......................... 142
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 134
Display ........................................... 131
Manual ........................................... 135
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........198
Drive program selector ..................... 133Index7

Driver's doorsee Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................269
Symmetrical low beam ..................100
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 145
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ...62
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....59
Important safety information ...........56
Overview .......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................174
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............177
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................169
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 170
Cruise control ................................ 146
Display message ............................ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 148
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
HOLD function ............................... 159
Lane Keeping Assist ......................172
Lane Tracking package ..................170
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 162
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........161
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................132
Brakes ........................................... 143
Break-in period .............................. 124
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 157Downhill gradient ........................... 143
Drinking and driving .......................142
Driving abroad ............................... 100
Driving in winter ............................. 145
Driving on flooded roads ................145
Driving on wet roads ......................145
Exhaust check ............................... 143
Fuel ................................................ 142
General .......................................... 142
Hydroplaning ................................. 145
Icy road surfaces ........................... 146
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 144
Pedals ............................................ 142
Snow chains .................................. 297
Symmetrical low beam ..................100
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 190
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 190
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................197
Function/notes ................................ 94
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 94
Switching on/off ........................... 197
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Trunk ............................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 77
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