oil MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2013 CL204 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 255
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 171A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes ....................62
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................125
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 224
Function/informatio n.................... 182
Active Driving Assistance package .182
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 185
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Additives (engine oil) ........................341
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Pelvis airb ag................................... 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 41Side impact airb
ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 130
Important safet ynotes .................. 129
Rea r............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ...........130
Setting the side air vents ...............130
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....204
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 254
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........272
Hiding a service message ..............272
Notes ............................................. 272
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 272
Service message ............................ 272
Special service requirements ......... 273
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function .......................................... .70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 177
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................203
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 99
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 203
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 153
On-board computer .......................194
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................137
Automatic engine switch-off ..........137
Deactivating/activating .................138
General information .......................136
Important safety notes ..................136
Electronic brake force
distribution see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 79
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes ..................331
Storage location ............................ 332
Technical data ............................... 333
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .57
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 242
Display message ............................ 220
ECO start/stop function ................136
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregularr unning............................ 139Jump-starting
................................. 292
Starting problems ..........................139
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............135
Switching off .................................. 151
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 296
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 275
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 274
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 340
Notes about oil grades ................... 340
Notes on oil level/consumption ....274
Temperature (on-board computer) .204
Viscosity ........................................ 341
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...205
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 199
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................65
Display message ............................ 209
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ......................... 64, 65
Important safety information ...........65
Warning lamp ................................. 238
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 153
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 281
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights Index
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MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 192
Permanent displa y......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .191
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............195
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 132 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 204
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Audi omenu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu ..................203
Displaying a service message ........272
Display messages ..........................208
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............204
Important safety notes ..................190
Instrument cluster submenu ..........201 Lighting submenu
.......................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 208
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 205
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 200
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Video DVD operatio n..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........191
Overhead control panel ......................36 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...279
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parking ............................................... 150
Important safety notes ..................150
Parking brake ................................ 151
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rea rview camera .......................... 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 174
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 151 Index
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Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................87
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 252
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 283
Roof load (maximum) ........................344
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............195 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................204
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
see Seat belts Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................95
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ..................................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................282
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................ .95
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat backres tdisplay message .....231
Seat backres tdisplay message
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 231
Seat heating problem ......................96
Seat ventilation problem ..................97
Storing settings (memory function) 102
Switching sea theating on/off .........96
Switching sea tventilation on/off ....97
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......281
Service menu (on-board computer) .200
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................337
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 343
Washer fluid .................................. .342
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........204
On-board computer .......................200
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................126
SETUP (on-board computer) .............205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 84 Index
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Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337
Emergency spare wheel .................333
Information .................................... 336
Tires/wheels ................................. 328
Vehicle data ................................... 344
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 261
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading route s....................... 264
Emergency call .............................. 258
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Important safety notes ..................257
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 263
MB info call button ........................260
Remote vehicle locking ..................262
Roadside Assistance button ..........260
Search &Send ............................... 262
Self-test ......................................... 258
Speed alert .................................... 264
System .......................................... 258
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 265
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............262
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 197
Display message ............................ 232
Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Number from the phone book ....... .198
Redialing ........................................ 198
Rejecting/ending acall................. 197
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 190
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 204
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 204
Outside temperature ..................... .191
Setting (climate control) ................126
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilize r...................................... 69
Through-loading feature ...................250
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................205
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....308 Checking manually
........................307
Display message ............................ 228
Maximum ....................................... 306
Notes ............................................. 305
Pressure loss warning ....................307
Recommended ............................... 303
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................307
Restarting ...................................... 308
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 310
Function/notes ............................. 308
Restarting ...................................... 310
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Warning message .......................... 310
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................323
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................321
Bar (definition) ............................... 321
Changing awheel .......................... 324
Characteristics .............................. 321
Checking ........................................ 301
Definition of terms .........................321
Directio nofrotation ...................... 324
Display message ............................ 228
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................323
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .320
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............321
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 322
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 322
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................322
Important safety notes ..................300
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......321
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........322
Labeling (overview )........................ 317
Load bearing index (definition) ......323
Load index ..................................... 320 Index
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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 Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 72
SmartKeyOpening and closing

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 Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Notes on breaking-in
anew vehicle Important safety notes
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. The first 1,000miles (1,500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
R Ideally, for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),
drive in program E(for AMG vehicles drive
program C).
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g .driving at full
throttle, during this period.
R Change gearing ood time, before the
tachometer needle is 0001of the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
R Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle. R
If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
R Only select shift ranges 3,2or 1when
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
After 1,000 miles (1,500 km), you can
increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed.
Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
R Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h) for the first 1000 miles
(1500 km).
R Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Change gear in good time.
i You should also observe these notes on
breaking in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
i Always observe the respective speed
limits. AMG vehicles with self-locking rear
axle differential
Your vehicle is equipped with aself-locking
differential on the rear axle. Change the oil
after a breaking-in period of 2,000 miles
(3,000 km) to improve protection of the rear
axle differential. This oil change prolongs the
service life of the differential. Have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident. 132
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Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident .Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train. !
AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡(+20 †), the
maximu mengine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine .To protec tthe
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold. Key positions
SmartKey 000D
To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position P)
0005 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
0006 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0007 To start the engine
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
i The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case Driving
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Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Releasing the parking lock manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, it is
possible to release the selector lever lock
manually to move it out of position P.This is
the case, for example, if you wish to tow the
vehicle away. !
Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
remove the selector lever gaiter from the
center console. This could damage the
selector lever gaiter.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Pry off selector lever gaiter 0002with a flat,
blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver wrapped in cloth) from the right-hand edge. Pull
selector lever gaiter
0002up and out.
X Press release button 0003down and
simultaneously move the selector lever out
of position P.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P. Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury. Refueling
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speed and driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation You can activate RACE START if:
R
the doors are closed
R the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †) This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R SPORT handling mode is activated
(Y page 66)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
R the transmission is in position D
Activating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(Y page 142) until the RSlamp lights up.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears
in the multifunction display.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
multifunction display shows the RACESTART Canceled message.X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 143).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 143).
The RACE START Available Depress gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The RACE START Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the RACE START Canceled message.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE START Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual message appears in the multifunction
display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available 170
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