checking oil MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2017 CL205 Owner's Manual
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AMG sportsexhaust system ............ 137
Anti-lock braking system
see AB S(Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
Anti-Thef tAlarms ystem
see AT A(Anti-Theft Alarmsystem)
Arm rest
St owage compartment. .................269
Asht ray.............................................. .275
Assistanc edisplay (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 11
Assistanc emenu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 12
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying aservice message ........2 91
Driving abroad ............................... 292
Hiding aservice message .............. 291
Resetting the service intervald is-
pla y................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Specia lservice requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function ...........................................7 3
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTIO NASSIS T
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Displa ymessage ............................ 236
Function/note s............................. 189
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ymessage ............................ 231
see Lights
Automatic car was h(care) ............... 292
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopf unction) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopf unction).......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator peda lposition ............. 143
Changing gea r............................... 143
DIREC TS
ELEC
T lever ..................... 141
Displa ymessage ............................ 243
Double-clutch function .................. 143 Drive progra
m................................ 144
Drive progra mdisplay .................... 142
Driving tip s.................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mod e.............. 149
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gea r................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gliding mod e................................. 144
Kickdown. ...................................... 144
Manua lshifting .............................. 146
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AM Gvehicles) ..... 216
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Pulling away ................................... 134
Rocking the vehicl efree ................ 144
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Steering wheelp addleshifters ...... 146
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmissio nemer-
gencym ode....................................... 149
B
Back button ....................................... 259
Bag hook ............................................ 272
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-TrafficA ssist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
TrafficA ssist)
Function/note s................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Displa ymessage ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 308
4Index
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EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .156
On-board computer ....................... 205
EC Os tart/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 136
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electroni cStability Program
see ESP
®(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measure safter an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 2
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Servicea nd warranty information ....2 6
Engine
CheckE nginew arning lamp .......... .252
Display message ............................ 232
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine numbe r............................... 344
Irregularr unning ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Starting (important safety notes) ... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 133
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 313
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) .............. ..... 138
E
ngine oil
Adding ...........................................2 89
Additives ........................................ 347 Checking the oil leve
l..................... 288
Checking the oil leve lusing the
dipstick .......................................... 289
Display message ............................ 234
Filling capacity ............................... 347
General notes ................................ 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 288
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 16
Entering an address
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 58
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 216
Characteristics ................................. 67
Crosswind Assist .............................7 0
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMGv ehicles).............6 8
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles )................. 67
Deactivating/activating (on-
boar dcomputer, except
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles)............... 212
Display message ............................ 220
Function/note s................................ 67
Genera lnotes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Exhaust
see Exhaus tpipe
Exhaustc heck................................... 156
Exhaustp ipe
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 295
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 107
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 107
Outofp osition (troubleshooting )... 107
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
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Engine oil(on -boar dcomputer,
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles)............... 216
Outside temperatur e...................... 201
Setting (climate control) ................ 124
Transmission oi l(on -boar dcom-
puter, Mercedes-AMGv ehicles)..... 216
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................217
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 323
Checking manually ........................ 322
Display message ............................ 241
Maximum ....................................... 322
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 303
Notes ............................................. 321
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 304
Recommended ............................... 319
Tire pressure los swarning system
General notes ................................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 323
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 325
Function/notes .............................3 23
General notes ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 324
Restarting ...................................... 325
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Warning message .......................... 325
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 302
Storage location ............................ 300
Tire pressure not reached .............. 303
Tire pressure reached .................... 304
Using ............................................. 302
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 335
Averag eweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 333
Bar (definition) ............................... 333
Changing awheel .......................... 335
Characteristics .............................. 333
Checking ........................................ 317
Curb weight (definition) ................. 334
Definition of terms ......................... 333
Direction of rotatio n...................... 336
Disp la
y
m essage ............................ 241 Distribution of the vehicl
eoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 335
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 333
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 333
GAW R(GrossA xle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 334
GV W( GrossV ehicl eWeight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 334
GVWR (Gros sVehicl eWeight Rat-
ing )(de finition) .............................. 334
Important safety notes .................. 316
Increased vehicl eweigh tdue to
optionale quipment (definition) ...... 334
Information on driving .................... 316
Kilopascal( kPa)(de finition) ........... 334
Labeling (overview) ........................ 330
Loadb earing index (definition) ...... 335
Loadi ndex ..................................... 332
Loadi ndex (definition) ................... 334
Maximu mloadona tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 334
Maximu mloaded vehicleweigh t
(definition) ..................................... 334
Maximu mpermissibl etire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 334
Maximu mtire load ......................... 332
Maximu mtire load (definition) ....... 334
MOExtended tire s.......................... 318
Optionale quipmentweight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 335
PSI (pounds pe rsquare inch )(de f-
inition) ........................................... 335
Replacing ....................................... 335
Service life ..................................... 317
Sidewal l(de finition) ....................... 335
Snow chains .................................. 319
Speed rating (definition) ................ 334
Storing ........................................... 336
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 333
Summer tire sinwinter .................. 318
Temperature .................................. 330
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 335
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 335
Tire pre ssure (
definition) ................ 335
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XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release lever:on the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ;
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from aheight of
approximately 8in(20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
withalittle more force.
Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. The
readings of the on-board-diagnostic system may
otherwise be inaccurate. Some of these read-
ings are required by law and must be accurate at
all times.
Engine oil
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartmentp oses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponentsint he engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is arisk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck.L et the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponentsb efore startin gthe engine.
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
inad ifferent location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on alevel surface
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature
Rall vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG C63/C
63S): if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement
The oil level of the Mercedes-AMG C63/C 63 S
must be checked only when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
288Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
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Checking theoil level usin gthe oil dip-
stick
Example
XPull oil dipstick :out of th edipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide dipstick :intothe guide tub eto
th es top, and tak eitout again after approx-
imately 3seconds.
If th elevelisb etween MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;,theoil leve liscorrect.
XIf theoil leve lhas dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1. 1USqt(1.0l iter) of engineo il.
Adding engine oil
HEnvironmental note
When addingo il, takecaren otto spill any. If
oil enters th esoil or waterways, it is harmful to
th ee nvironment.
!Only use engineo ils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicle swithas ervicesys-
tem. You can obtain alist of th eengineo ils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- anc ewitht heMercedes-Ben zSpecifications
for Servic eProduct satany Mercedes-Benz
Servic ecenter.
Damage to th eengineore xhaust system is
caused by th efollowing:
Rusinge ngineo ils and oil filters that have not
been specifically approved for th eservice
system
Rreplacin gengineo il and oil filters after the
interval for replacements pecifiedbythe
servic esystem has been exceeded
Rusinge ngineo il additives.
!Do no tadd to omucho il. addingt oomuch
engineo il can result in damagetot heengine
or to th ecatalyti cconverter. Hav eexcess
engineo il siphoned off.
Example
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdde ngineo il.
If th eoil leve lisatorb elow theMIN mar kon
th eo il dipstick ,add 1. 1USq t(1.0 l)of engine
oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Ypage 289).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 346).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment,s uch as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is arisk of injury.
Engine compartment289
Maintenance and care
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