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

Doors
Automati clocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 231
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from inside) ......................77
Drinking and driving .........................152
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 143
Display ........................................... 141
Manual .......................................... .145
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........205
Drive program selector .....................143
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................273
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................156
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .63
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 64, 65
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ...........62
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .68
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 182
Active Driving Assistance package 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............185 ATTENTION ASSIST
........................177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 178
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 222
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 159
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 167
HOLD function ............................... 168
Lane Keeping Assist ......................180
Lane Tracking package ..................178
Parking Guidance ........................... 174
PARKTRONI C................................. 171
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........169
Rea rview camera .......................... 177
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................142
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 132
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving .......................152
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................ .157
Driving on flooded road s................ 156
Driving on wet road s...................... 156
Exhaust check ............................... 153
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 156
Icy road surfaces ........................... 157
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 303
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 155
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......196
DVD video (on-board computer) ......197
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1678
Index

Problem (malfunction)
.....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................75
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................75
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 232
Door central locking/unlocking .......72
Important safety notes ....................72
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) .................133
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................135
Snow chains ...................................... 303
Sockets General notes ................................ 255
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 255
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 332
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 60
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measurement 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 239
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41 Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) ..............232
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................98
Adjusting (manually )........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes ....................97
Paddle shifters ............................... 143
Storing settings (memory function) 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........143
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 248
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Cuph olders ................................... 253
Glove box ...................................... .249
Important safety information .........248
Stowage net ................................... 249
Stowage net ....................................... 249
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 251
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 302
Sun visor ............................................ 253
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............70 T
Tachometer ........................................ 191
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 217
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 3116
Index

V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 254
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 200
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 311
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 328
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 325
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............325
Towing away .................................. 294
Transporting .................................. 296
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................72
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Vehicle data ....................................... 344
Vehicle dimensions ...........................344
Vehicle emergency locking ................79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video (DVD) ........................................ 197
VIN ...................................................... 336W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 236
Brakes ........................................... 236
Check Engine ................................. 242
Coolant .......................................... 243
Distance warning ........................... 245
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 245
ESP ®
.............................................. 238
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 239
Fuel tank ........................................ 242 Overview
.......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Reserve fuel ................................... 242
Seat bel t........................................ 234
SPORT handling mode ...................239
SRS ................................................ 241
Tire pressure monitor ....................246
Warranty ............................................ 336
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 232
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........328
Wheel chock ...................................... 325
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 301
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Cleaning (warning) .........................324
Emergency spare wheel .................331
Important safety notes ..................300
Interchanging/changing ................324
Mounting anew wheel ................... 327
Mounting awheel .......................... 324
Removing awheel .......................... 327
Storing ........................................... 324
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 328
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 213
Operation ........................................ .46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 127
see Windshield
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............277
Notes ............................................. 342
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................119
Replacing the wiper blades ............117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 302
Slippery road surfaces ...................157
Snow chains .................................. 303 Index
19

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
ESP® 238
0003
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 239
0003
000B
Distance warning 245
0022
0015
ESP®
OFF 238
0021
000C
Brakes (USA only) 236
001F
0006
Brakes (Canada only) 236
0020
00070006
Turn signals 108
0012
0018
ABS 236
0013
001E
SRS 241
0014
000C
Check Engine 242
0015
0012
Tire pressure monitor 246 Function Page
0016
0012
Seat belt 234
0018
000D
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 239
0019
000A
Coolant 243
001A
000A
High-beam
headlamps 109
001B
000B
Low-beam
headlamps 107
001D
0014
Parking lamps 108
001E
000E
Rearfog lamp 108
0023
000C
Front fog lamps 107
0024
000E
Reserve fuel 24232
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0002
Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
0003
0009
Seat heating 96
0022
0011
Seat ventilation 97
0021
0005
PARKTRONIC
(Canada only) 171 Function Page
001F
001A
Hazard warning
lamps 109
0020
0019001B
Indicator lamp 46
0012
0003
Dynamic driving
package with sports mode 167
0013
0015
AMG vehicles: ESP ® 6634
Center consoleAt a glance

It may be best to deactivate ESP
®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
You can activate and deactivate ESP ®
using
the on-board computer.
X To deactivate: (Ypage 199).
The 0015 ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate: (Ypage 199).
The 0015 ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 000DESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. Deactivating/activating ESP
®
(AMG
vehicles) Important safety notes
You can select betwee
nthe following
statuses of ESP:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on designated roads when the vehicle's
own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply.E SP®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin. 66
Driving safety systemsSafety

Deactivating/activating ESP
®X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button 0002.
The 0003 SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrumen tcluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button 0002.
The 0003 SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrumen tcluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button 0002until
the 0015 ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The 000DOFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button 0002.
The 0015 ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrumen tcluster goes out. The 000D
ESP ®
ON message appears in the
multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the 000DESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes .ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicl eto a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated. R
the engine's torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels can spin in a
controlled manner. The spinning of the
wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 000DESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin without
restriction .The spinning of the wheels
results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available;
nor is it activated if you brake with
assistance from ESP ®
.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 62). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 236) as well as
display messages (Y page 210). Driving safety systems
67Safety Z

R
Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
- The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- The bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant (assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
- The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
- The bar empties: frequent braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration and
Constant :
R observe the gearshift recommendations.
R drive in drive program E.
i On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constantwill change.
i The ECO display summaries the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. For this reason, the bars
change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are
fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,
carry out a manual reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 194). Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.
Drive on for a short while.T his allows the
airflow to cool the brakes more quickly. 154
Driving tipsDriving and parking

DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the
vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this
vehicle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the
vehicle in front on the edge of the road,
because of its narrow width .The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for
example, the detected vehicle turns a corner
and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle,
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect
vehicles that are crossing your lane.
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights
with crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable damping system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
R
your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R your individual selection; see the following
description
The dynamic handling package with sports
mode also includes steering wheel paddle
shifters (Y page 143) with a manual drive
program (Y page 145). Driving systems
167Driving and parking Z

Example: positio
nofdynamic handling package
with sports mode button
X Start the engine.
Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures eve nbetter contact
with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
X Press button 0003.
Indicator lamp 0002lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected. Depending
on the engine output, the accelerator pedal
is more responsive. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, drive program Sis
selected.
Comfort tuning In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable.
Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Select
comfort mode also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of
freeway.
X
Press button 0003.
Indicator lamp 0002goes out. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles
with automatic transmission ,drive
program Eis selected. HOLD function
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
R there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
R the HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator peda lorthe brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
R the electrical system in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 169).
General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
R
when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R when maneuvering on steep slopes
R when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away. 168
Driving systemsDriving and parking