tow MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2015 CL205 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....93 Lights and windshield wipers
..........107 Climate control
................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................131 On-board computer and displays
....189 Stowage and features
......................247 Maintenance and care
......................271 Breakdown assistance
.....................285 Wheels and tires
............................... 301 Technical data
................................... 341 Contents
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Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 218
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............278
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .138
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Automatic drive program .............. .144
Changing gear ............................... 143
Display message ............................ 230
Driving tips ................................... .143
Emergency running mode .............. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual drive program .................... 146
Overview ........................................ 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 136
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 148
Selector lever ................................ 141
Shift ranges ................................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position displa y........ 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 148 B
Backup lamp Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 218
Bag hook ............................................ 251
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
.................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 293
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes .................. 290
Jump starting ................................. 294
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 57
Function ........................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 179
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 346
Brake lamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 217
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 346
Display message ............................ 209
High-performance brake system .... 157
Important safety notes .................. 155
Maintenance .................................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 152
Riding tips ...................................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Brightness control knob (instru-
ment cluster lighting, multifunc- Index
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Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 156
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 197
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 168 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 203
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 210
Function/note s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 154
On-board computer ....................... 194
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ......................................... 84, 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 338
Storage location ............................ 339
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 241
Display message ............................ 219
ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 343 Irregular running ............................ 140
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting problems .......................... 140
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 135
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 298
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 274
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 273
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 273
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grade s................... 345
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 273
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 67
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 205
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 209
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/note s................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281 Index
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 200
Service products Brake fluid .....................................3 46
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 345
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 204
On-board computer ....................... 201
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ........................................ .88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305 Sockets
General notes ................................ 255
Rear compartment .........................2 56
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 339
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) .............. 231
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 24916
Index

Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Stowage net ................................... 250
Stowage net ....................................... 250
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 52
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 254
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .202
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129 T
Tachometer ........................................ 191
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 217
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 343
Emergency spare wheel ................. 340
Information ................................... .342
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 349
TELEAID
Call priority ................................... .262
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 262
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .264
MB info call button ........................ 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263 Roadside Assistance button .......... 260
Search & Send ............................... 263
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert ................................... .265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .197
Display message ............................ 231
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Number from the phone book ....... .198
Redialing ........................................ 198
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 198
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 190
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 204
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 204
Outside temperature ..................... .191
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Through-loading feature ................... 250
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 205
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 288
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 309
Maximum ....................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 307
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 289
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 289
Recommended ............................... 306
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 311
Function/notes ............................ .309
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 312
Restarting ...................................... 311 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 245
Warning message .......................... 311
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 324
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 322
Bar (definition) ...............................3 22
Changing a wheel .......................... 325
Characteristics .............................. 322
Checking ........................................ 303
Curb weight (definition) ................. 323
Definition of terms ......................... 322
Direction of rotatio n...................... 325
Display message ............................ 228
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 324
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 321
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 322
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 323
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 323
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 323
Important safety notes .................. 302
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 322
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 323
Labeling (overview) ........................ 318
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 324
Load index ..................................... 321
Load index (definition) ................... 323
M+S tire s....................................... 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 323
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 323
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 323
Maximum tire load ......................... 316
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 323
MOExtended tire s.......................... 304
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 324
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 323 Replacing ....................................... 325
Service life ..................................... 304
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 324
Speed rating (definition) ................ 323
Storing ........................................... 325
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 322
Summer tire
s................................. 304
Temperature .................................. 318
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 324
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 324
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 324
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 322
Tire size (data) ............................... 329
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 319
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 324
Total load limit (definition) ............. 324
Traction ......................................... 317
Traction (definition) ....................... 324
Tread wear ..................................... 317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 322
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 324
Wheel and tire combination ........... 331
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 322
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 296
Installing the towing eye ................ 297
Removing the towing eye ............... 297
With both axles on the ground ....... 297
With the rear axle raised ................ 297
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 298
Important safety notes .................. 296
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 298
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 282 18
Index

Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 193
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 194
Trunk
Emergency release .................... 84, 85
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 230
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 349
Turn signals Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 254
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 201
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 329
Maintenance .................................... 23 Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 326
Reporting problems ........................
.26
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Towing away .................................. 296
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle data ....................................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video (DVD) ........................................ 197
VIN ...................................................... 342 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 235
Brakes ........................................... 235
Check Engine ................................. 241
Coolant .......................................... 242
Distance warning ........................... 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 244
ESP ®
.............................................. 237
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 238
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 47
Reserve fue l................................... 241
Seat belt ........................................ 233
SPORT handling mod e................... 238
SRS ................................................ 240
Tire pressure monitor .................... 245
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 231
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 329
Wheel chock ...................................... 326 Index
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If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
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 and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the Introduction
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Center console, lower section
Function Page
006D
Stowage compartment 249
Ashtray 254
Cigarette lighter 255
006E
Selector lever 141
006F
Cup holder 253
0070
Stowage compartment with
Media Interface 249 Function Page
0071
Audio/COMAND control-
ler; see the separate oper-
ating instructions
0072
00C8
Selects the drive pro-
gram 143Center console
35At a glance

In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment thresh-
olds, the air bags will not deploy. The driver
and passenger will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also nee- ded to provide the best possible protection in
a rollover.
Air bags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
belts regardless of whether your vehicle is
equipped with air bags or not.
It is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployed air bags replaced
and to have any malfunctioning air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air
bags continue to perform their protective
function for the vehicle occupants in the
event of a crash.
i After an air bag has been deployed, have
the vehicle towed to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, even if your vehicle is
ready to drive.
Front air bags The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front passenger's head and
chest. Driver's air bag
0043deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag 0044deploys in front of and above the glove
box. They are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
R if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt
R independently of other air bags in the vehi-
cle
The release time of the front air bags is
dependent upon the use of the seat belt.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle decelera-
tion. In the first deployment stage, the front
air bag is filled with enough propellant gas to
reduce the risk of injuries. The front air bag is
fully deployed if a second deployment thresh- old is exceeded within a few milliseconds.
The deployment of front-passenger front air
bag 0044is also influenced by the weight cate-
gory of the front passenger, which is deter-
mined by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (Y page 47).
The lighter the passenger-side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
(predicted at the start of the impact) for sec- ond stage inflation of the front-passenger
front air bag. In the second stage, the front air
bags are inflated with the maximum amount
of propellant gas available.
The front air bags are not deployed in situa-
tions where a low impact severity is predic-
ted. You will then be protected by the fas-
tened seat belt.
The front-passenger front air bag will only be deployed if:
R the system, based on the OCS weight sen-
sor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp on the center console is not lit
(Y page 47)
R the air bag control unit predicts a high-
impact severity 44
Occupant safetySafety