technical data MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2014 CL204 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 119 Driving and parking
..........................129 On-board computer and displays
....187 Stowage and features
......................245 Maintenance and care
......................267 Breakdown assistance
.....................281 Wheels and tires
............................... 295 Technical data
................................... 331 Contents
3

Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ............................. 109
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 112
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 157
Display message ............................ 225
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes ............................. 155
Important safety notes ..................155
Setting aspeed .............................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .156
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 251
Important safety notes ..................251
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 251
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Switching on/off (switch) ..............107
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 200
Interior lighting .............................. 201Diagnostics connection
......................24
Digital speedometer .........................192
Display (cleaning instructions) ........278
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 268
Calling up (on-board computer) .....206
Driving systems ............................. 220
Engine ............................................ 217
General notes ................................ 206
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........206
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 230
Lights ............................................ .214
Safety systems .............................. 207
SmartKey ....................................... 230
Tires ............................................... 226
Vehicle .......................................... .228
Distance recorder ............................. 191
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....243
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 223
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 164
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes ..................157
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 229
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Drinking and driving .........................150
Drinks holder see Cuph older Index
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General informatio
n....................... 135
Important safety notes ..................135
Introduction ................................... 134
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, 83
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 328
Important safety notes ..................328
Storage location ............................ 329
Technical data ............................... 330
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 240
Display message ............................ 217
ECO start/stop function ................134
Engine number ............................... 333
Irregularr unning............................ 137
Jump-starting ................................. 288
Starting problems ..........................137
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133
Switching off .................................. 149
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 292
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 271
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking the oil level ..................... 270
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219Filling capacity
............................... 336
Notes about oil grades ................... 336
Notes on oil level/consumption ....270
Temperature (on-board computer) .203
Viscosity ........................................ 336
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...203
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................65
Display message ............................ 207
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ......................... 64, 65
Important safety information ...........64
Warning lamp ................................. 236
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 151
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 278
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......101
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........101
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...102
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position ..........102 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 282
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 283
Preparing the vehicle .....................283
see Emergency spare wheel Index
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Door central locking/unlocking
.......72
Important safety notes ....................72
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 299
Sockets General notes ................................ 253
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 253
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 329
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 59
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the unit of measurement 199
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 210
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
Steering (display message) ..............230
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually )........................ 99Button overview
............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes ....................98
Paddle shifters ............................... 141
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........141
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 204
Stowage areas ................................... 246
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 247
Cuph olders ................................... 251
Glove box ...................................... .247
Important safety information .........246
Stowage net ................................... 247
Stowage net ....................................... 247
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 249
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 298
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 127
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............69 T
Tachometer ........................................ 189
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 215
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 333
Emergency spare wheel .................330
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 324
Vehicle data ................................... 340
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 259
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading route s....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
Geo fencing ................................... 26216
Index

qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
agai nwith a Mercedes-Ben zCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzC
anada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 57 5pursuan tto the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA )in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds tha ta
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
aboutt he proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the Introduction
25 Z

Winter tires Alloy wheels V
1 V
2 V
3 V
4 BA 225/40 R18 92 H M+S0002 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
BA 225/40 R18 92 V XL
M+S0002 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) — — — 001C
BA 235/40 R18 95 V XL
M+S0002
10 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) — — — 001C
FA
RA 235/40 R18 95 V XL
M+S0002
255/35 R18 94 V XL
M+S0002
10 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) — — — 001C
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt you rdriving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 300). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (Y page 324).
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed whee lfor a few
minutes. The value displayed for the
10 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the section on snow chains. 328
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Technical data
"Minispare
"emergency spare wheel 12Tires Wheels V
1 V
2 V
3 V
4 T 125/9
0 R16 98 M
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) 001C
— 001C
—
T 125/80 R17 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — 001C
— —
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — — — 001C
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
12 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the section on snow chains. 330
Emergenc
yspare wheelWheels and tires

Useful information
............................332
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 332
Warranty ............................................ 332
Identification plates .........................332
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 333
Vehicle data ...................................... 340 331Technical data

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 24).Information regarding technical data
General information
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws) Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0002.332
Identification platesTechnical data

Example: vehicle identification plate (US
Aonly) Example
:vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
0003 VIN
0022 Paint code
i The data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is differen tfor
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. VIN X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering 0002upwards.
You will see VIN 0003.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 333)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 332) Engine number
0002
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0003 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
0022 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. Service products and filling capacities
333Technical data Z