climate control MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 3
Opening and closing...........................75
SmartKey ............................................... 75
Doors ..................................................... 81
Trunk ..................................................... 82
Side windows ......................................... 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 90
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Correct driver's seat position ............... .95
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 101 Mirrors ................................................. 103
Memory function ................................. 106
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 117
Overview of climate control systems ... 117
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Air vents .............................................. 123
Driving and parking ..........................125
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 125
Driving ................................................. 125
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 136
Refueling ............................................. 145
Parking ................................................ 147
Driving tips .......................................... 150
Driving systems ................................... 155
On-board computer and displays ....196
Important safety notes ........................ 196
Displays and operation ........................ 196
Menus and submenus ......................... 200
Display messages ................................ 215
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 244
Multimedia system ...........................256
General notes ...................................... 256
Important safety notes ........................ 256
Function restrictions ............................ 256
Operating system ................................ 257
Stowage and features ......................266
Stowage areas ..................................... 266
Features .............................................. 272
2Contents

Setting the center air vents ........... 124
Setting the side air vents ............... 124
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 250
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 167
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 168
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 168
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 169
Performance Seat ............................ 99
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 132
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 212
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 267
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Assistance system
see Driving systems ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 290
Driving abroad ............................... 291
Hiding a service message .............. 290
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Special service requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Di

splay message ............................ 233
Displaying level .............................. 185
Function/notes ............................. 184
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 291
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 131
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 139
Changing gear ............................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 240
Double-clutch function .................. 139
Drive program ................................ 140
Drive program display .................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 145
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 137
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 144
Index5

Gliding mode ................................. 139
Kickdown ....................................... 139
Manual shifting .............................. 142
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 212
Overview ........................................ 136
Permanent setting ......................... 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Pulling away ................................... 129
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 138
Transmission positions .................. 138
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 145
B
Back button ....................................... 257
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 228
Bag hook ............................................ 270
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 308
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 234
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 264 Searching for a mobile phone ........ 263
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Telephony ...................................... 263
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 222
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 347
Display message ............................ 217
EBD .................................................. 70
High-performance brake system .... 154
Hill start assist ............................... 130
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 152
Maintenance .................................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 149
Riding tips ...................................... 152
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 299
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brig htnes
s control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 197
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
6Index

Calling up a malfunctionsee Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 261
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 261
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................ .295
Car wash ........................................ 291
Carpets .......................................... 298
Display ...........................................2 96
Exhaust pipe .................................. 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
General notes ................................ 291
Interior ...........................................2 96
Matte finish ................................... 294
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim ....................................2 96
Power washer ................................ 293
Rear view camera .......................... 295
Roof lining ...................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 297
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Selector lever ................................ 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 297
Trim pieces ....................................2 97
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels ...........................................2 94
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 295
Wooden trim .................................. 297
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 270
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
CD player (on-board computer) ........205
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39 Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 5
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source .............204
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 212
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 274
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 295
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Controlling automatically ............... 119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 119
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 261
Defrosting the windows ................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
ECO start/stop function ................ 118
General notes ................................ 117
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Ionization ....................................... 123
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 261
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 118
Overview ........................................ 260
Overview of systems ...................... 117
Perfume atomizer .......................... 122
Index7

Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 261
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................121
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 348
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 349
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ......................1 23
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 261
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 121
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 120
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 261
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 260
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 35
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Combination switch .......................... 109
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Controller ...........................................2 57
Controlling the speed
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Convenience closing feature .............. 89
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 289
Display message ............................ 229 Filling capacity ............................... 348
Important
safety notes .................. 347
Tempera

ture display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 197
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes .............................1 10
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Crosswind Assist ................................. 70
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 157
Display message ............................ 237
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes .............................1 55
General notes ................................ 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Setting a speed .............................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 156
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 156
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 273
Important safety notes .................. 272
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 205
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 228
8Index

STEER CONTROL ............................. 73
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 163
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 166
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 180
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 169
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 233
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 190
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Lane Tracking package .................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Brakes ........................................... 152
Break-in period .............................. 125
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 163
Downhill gradient ........................... 152
Drinking and driving ....................... 151
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 154
Exhaust check ............................... 151
Fuel ................................................ 151
General .......................................... 150
Hydroplaning ................................. 154
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 319
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 153
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 125 Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Climate control (du
al-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 118
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-ENTRY system ............................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 151
On-board computer ....................... 201
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 130
Deactivating/activating ................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Introduction ................................... 130
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
10Index

HeadlampsDisplay message ............................ 228
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulbs ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 166
Activation conditions .....................1 65
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes .............................1 65
General notes ................................ 165
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 87
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening ......................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 154
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 287
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 196
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Control ...........................................1 12
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 337
Jump starting (engine) ......................308
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 126
Start/Stop button .......................... 127
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Locking ............................................ 76
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 127
Start function ................................... 77
Unlocking ......................................... 76
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 39
Manual gearshifting ....................... 144
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 189
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Index13

Cup holders ...................................272
Door ............................................... 268
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 67
Glove box ....................................... 267
Important safety information ......... 266
Map pockets .................................. 268
Stowage net ................................... 268
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 268
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 271
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 318
Sun visor ............................................ 273
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 69
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 13
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 265
T
Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Information .................................... 342
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 206
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 263
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 263 Display message ............................ 243
Introduction ................................... 206
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 206
Number from the phone book ........ 206
Redialing ........................................ 207
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 206
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 264
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 197
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 212
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................ 119
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 212
Through-loading feature ................... 268
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 214
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 323
Checking manually ........................ 322
Display message ............................ 238
Maximum ....................................... 322
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 303
Notes ............................................. 320
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 304
Recommended ............................... 319
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 302
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 323
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 325
Function/notes ............................. 323
Genera l note
s ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 326
Restarting ...................................... 325
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 325
Index21

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers142
;Combination switch109
=Horn
?Instrument cluster36
ADIRECT SELECT lever136
BClimate control systems117
COverhead control panel41
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions38
EIgnition lock126
Start/Stop button127
FAdjusts the steering wheel101
GCruise control lever156
HElectric parking brake149
FunctionPage
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood286
KLight switch108
LControl panel for:
YActivating Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer-
ing Pilot
163
Ç Switching on Active
Lane Keeping Assist193
c Deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC176
Ô Switching on the 360°
camera180
Switching on the head-up
display199
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
Cockpit35
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Climate control systems117
;£Hazard warning lamps110
=ØVehicle functions/
system settings button (see
Digital Operator's Manual)
?% Telephone button (see
Digital Operator's Manual)
APASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps44
ATA indicator lamp74
FunctionPage
BAnalog clock
CÕ Media button (see Dig-
ital Operator's Manual)
D$ Radio button (see Digi-
tal Operator's Manual)
EØ Navigation button (see
Digital Operator's Manual)
Fþ Inserts or ejects a CD
or DVD (see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual)
38Center console
At a glance