display MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2012 CL204 User Guide

Lumbar supportAdjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 91
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 24
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 272
mbrace Call priority .................................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 255
Emergency call .............................. 252
Important safety notes ..................250
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............256
MB info call button ........................254
Remote vehicle locking ..................256
Roadside Assistance button ..........253
Search & Send ............................... 255
Self-test ......................................... 251
System .......................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............255
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door ..............77
Memory card (audio) ......................... 190
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............190
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 283
MP3 Operation ....................................... 190
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 184
Permanent display .........................194
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 183
Overview .......................................... 31
Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons) see 4-button multifunction
steering wheel
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............188
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........47
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................52
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 329
Odometer ........................................... 187
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 198
Assistance menu ........................... 192
Audio menu ................................... 189
Convenience submenu ..................197
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Displaying a service message ........269
Display messages ..........................201
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
Factory settings submenu .............198
Important safety notes ..................182
Instrument cluster submenu ..........194
Lighting submenu .......................... 195
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 201
Navigation menu ............................ 188
Operation ....................................... 183
RACETIMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 194
Settings menu ............................... 194
Standard display ............................ 187
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 187
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation .....................190
On-board diagnostics interface .......... 23
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 109
Operating safety On-board diagnostics interface ........23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 183
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paint code number ............................ 325
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 271
Panic alarm .......................................... 56
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................84
Parcel net ........................................... 243
Parking ............................................... 140
Important safety notes ..................140
Parking brake ................................ 141
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 96
Rear view camera .......................... 168
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 204
Notes/function .............................. 141
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes ..................165
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 109
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................164
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 162
Problem (malfunction) ...................165
Range of the sensors .....................162
Warning display ............................. 163
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 142
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 274
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 62
Switching on/off ........................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 132
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................127
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
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R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 161
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 198
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................196
Display message ............................ 217
Radio
Selecting a station .........................189
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 106
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................122
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 244
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................273
Function/notes ............................. 168
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................95
Dipping (automatic) .........................96
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................120
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................137
Refueling process ..........................138
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 137
Remote control Garage door opener .......................256
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 130
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 246
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 275
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 332
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 188
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................52
Child restraint systems ....................52
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 51
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 51
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 50
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................90
Adjusting (manually and
electrically) ...................................... 90
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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 91
Adjusting the head restraint ............91
Cleaning the cover .........................274
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 91
Important safety notes ....................89
Seat backrest display message .....225
Seat backrest display message
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 225
Seat heating problem ......................92
Seat ventilation problem ..................93
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Switching seat heating on/off .........92
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....92
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 273
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........269
Hiding service messages ...............269
Notes ............................................. 269
Service messages ..........................268
Service menu (on-board computer) . 194
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 331
Capacities ...................................... 328
Coolant (engine) ............................ 331
Engine oil ....................................... 330
Fuel ................................................ 328
Important safety notes ..................326
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 330
Washer fluid ................................... 332
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........198
On-board computer .......................194
Setting the air distribution ............... 118
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 198
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 212Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............82
Convenience opening feature ..........82
Important safety information ...........81
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Problem (malfunction) .....................83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................72
Changing the programming .............71
Checking the battery .......................72
Convenience closing feature ............82
Convenience opening feature ..........82
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 74
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) .................125
Problem (malfunction) .....................74
Starting the engine ........................127
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets Points to observe before use .........249
Rear compartment .........................249
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 321
Storage location ............................ 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 187
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 183
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 194
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232Index15

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Starting (engine) ................................ 126
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually) ........................93
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 183
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Important safety notes ....................93
Paddle shifters ............................... 133
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 133
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Cup holders ................................... 246
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information .........242
Parcel net ...................................... 243
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 245
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 247
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 64T
Tachometer ........................................ 183
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 211
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 324
Tires/wheels ................................. 319
Vehicle data ................................... 332
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 255
Emergency call .............................. 252
Important safety notes ..................250
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............256
MB info call button ........................254
Remote vehicle locking ..................256
Roadside Assistance button ..........253
Search & Send ............................... 255
Self-test ......................................... 251
System .......................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............255
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 191
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............190
Number from the phone book ........ 191
Redialing ........................................ 191
Rejecting/ending a call .................191
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 182
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 198
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 198
Outside temperature ...................... 183
Setting (climate control) ................118
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Through-loading feature ................... 243
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 198
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST 16Index

Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) .....303
Checking manually ........................301
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Pressure loss warning ....................301
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 303
Restarting ...................................... 305
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................317
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................315
Bar (definition) ............................... 315
Characteristics .............................. 315
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms .........................315
Direction of rotation ......................318
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 314
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............315
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................316
Important safety notes ..................294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........316
Labeling (overview) ........................311
Load bearing index (definition) ......317
Load index ..................................... 314
Load index (definition) ...................316
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 316
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 317
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 317Maximum tire load .........................309
Maximum tire load (definition) .......316
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 317
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Replacing ....................................... 318
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) .......................317
Speed rating (definition) ................316
Storing ........................................... 319
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 315
Temperature .................................. 311
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Tire bead (definition) ......................317
Tire pressure (definition) ................317
Tire pressures (recommended) ......315
Tire size (data) ............................... 319
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 312
Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) .....................317
Total load limit (definition) .............318
Traction ......................................... 310
Traction (definition) .......................317
Tread wear ..................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................315
Unladen weight (definition) ............316
Wear indicator (definition) .............318
Wheel rim (definition) ....................316
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........288
Installing the towing eye ................289
Removing the towing eye ...............290
With the rear axle raised ................290
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......290
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............291
Important safety notes ..................288Index17

Transmissionsee Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 290
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 274
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ......188
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................80
Important safety guidelines .............78
Locking separately ...........................80
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 79
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 247
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................194
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 306
Locking (in an emergency) ...............77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 141
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 281
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 288
Transporting .................................. 290
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........77
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................69
Vehicle data ................................... 332
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 332
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 332
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 325
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 278
Video (DVD) ........................................ 190
VIN ...................................................... 325
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Cruise control ................................ 147
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 231
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................151
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ...................232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor ....................238
Warranty ............................................ 325
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Washer fluidDisplay message ............................ 225
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 283
Wheel chock ...................................... 280
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 279
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Important safety notes ..................294
Interchanging/changing ................318
Mounting a wheel .......................... 282
Removing a wheel ..........................282
Storing ........................................... 319
Tightening torque ........................... 283
Wheel size/tire size .......................319
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 272
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 119
Windshield washer system .............. 267
Notes ............................................. 332
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................112
Replacing the wiper blades ............111
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................296
Slippery road surfaces ...................146
Snow chains .................................. 297
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 296
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Important safety notes ..................111
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 274Index19

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
133
;Cruise control lever147=Instrument cluster29?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only)
162
BOverhead control panel33CClimate control systems114DIgnition lock125Start/Stop button125FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
93
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
93
GCombination switch103HParking brake141IOn-board diagnostic
interface
23
JOpens the hood264KReleases the parking brake141LLight switch10028CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge;Coolant temperature182=Speedometer with
segments
183
?Multifunction display184FunctionPageATachometer183BInstrument cluster lighting
brightness control: turn
clockwise or counter-
clockwiseInstrument cluster29At a glance