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

Specifications ................................ 329
Tank content/reserve fuel .............328
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 138
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ...................140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 278
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 291
Before changing ............................. 291
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk .....................292
Important safety notes ..................291
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................260
Notes ............................................. 256
Opening/closing the garage door ..259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Gasoline ............................................. 138
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 274
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 324
Glove box ........................................... 243
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 103
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 332
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....267
Cleaning system (function) ............103
Fogging up ..................................... 105
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (electrically) .....................91
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 211
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 159
Hood
Closing ........................................... 265
Display message ............................ 225
Opening ......................................... 264
Hydroplaning ..................................... 145
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 194
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 106
Automatic control ..........................106
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Emergency lighting ........................106
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 106
Reading lamp ................................. 106
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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
14Index

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
106
;| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
106
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
106
?3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and roller
sunblinds
85
Aï Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system)
254
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
252
CRear-view mirror95FunctionPageDIntegrated electronic
compass
260
EButtons for the garage door
opener
259
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 2GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
253
Hp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
106
Ic Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
1062 The Voice Control System is only available together with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions.Overhead control panel33At a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 23).
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment ( Y page 89).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
( Y page 90)
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 90)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 91).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment ( Y page 93).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually( Y page 93)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 94)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
( Y page 48).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 49).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors88Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

(Y page 95) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 97).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
Seats89Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)
Xanti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch : forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a
wider field of view). Objects in mirror are
closer than they appear. Check your interior
rear view mirror and glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress button : for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ; for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.XPress adjustment button = up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior
mirror is set to a position that provides you
with a good overview of traffic conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XBriefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than
9 mph (15 km/h), you can no longer fold in
the exterior mirrors.
Mirrors95Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Setting the exterior mirrors
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer ( Y page 197).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.XBriefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
( Y page 197):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i The mirrors do not fold out if they have
been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XVehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.XVehicles with electronically folding
mirrors 3
: press the mirror-folding button( Y page 95) repeatedly until you hear the
mirror engage in position.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
( Y page 95).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged.
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
3 Canada only96MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

XStop as soon as you hear a warning tone,
The vehicle has reached the position in
which you need to countersteer.
The Please steer to the left or
Please steer to the right message
appears in the multifunction display.XCountersteering: while the vehicle is
stationary, turn the steering wheel in the
specified direction until the arrow is white
and a warning tone sounds.XTo reverse into the parking space:
maintain the steering wheel angle and
reverse carefully.XStop as soon as you hear a warning tone,
at the latest when PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone.
The Parking Guidance finished
message appears in the multifunction
display and a warning tone sounds. You
may be asked to steer in a different
direction and then change gear. In this
case, further displays in the multifunction
display will direct you to the final position.XManeuver if necessary.XAlways observe the warning messages
displayed by PARKTRONIC ( Y page 163).
Canceling Parking Guidance
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console ( Y page 164).
Parking Guidance is canceled immediately
and PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
Parking Guidance is canceled automatically if
it is no longer possible to guide you into the
parking space, or if a malfunction occurs.
The parking space symbol goes out and a
warning tone sounds. The Parking
Guidance Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display.
GWARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
:Rear view camera
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirror-inverted manner, as in the rear-view
mirror.
GWARNING
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
R from a distorted perspective
R inaccurately
R may not display obstacles at all
The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R above the trunk handle
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