fuel MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2011 Owners Manual

Symmetrical dipped beam
.............118
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Tyr egrip ........................................ 177
Wet road surface ........................... 176
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 192 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..243
Crash-responsive ........................... 112
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ...........310
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Function/notes ................................ 78
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............257
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................251
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................158
General information .......................156
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............91
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 91Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 172
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 369
Storage location ............................ 336
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 95
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................156
Emergency starting ........................354
Engine number ............................... 379
Running irregularl y......................... 159
Starting problems ..........................159
Starting the engine with the key ....155
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............155
Stopping ........................................ 174
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 298
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 377
Problem (fault) ............................... 159
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 382
Checking the oil level ..................... 323
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Filling capacity ............................... 382
Notes about oil grades ................... 381
Notes on oil level/consumption ....323
Temperature (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................245
Topping up ..................................... 324
Viscosity ........................................ 382
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .26
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...245
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76 Index
11

Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles
)................................ 237
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................75
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety guidelines .............75
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 295
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 331
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........114
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......113
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........113
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................244
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...113
Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 335
First-aid kit ......................................... 334
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 341
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 345
Preparing the vehicle .....................337Raising the vehicle
.........................343
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 337
Floormat ............................................ .319
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 377
Two-way radio ................................ 377
Fron tfoglamp
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............266
Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Fron twindscreen
see Windscreen
Fuel
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Important safety notes ..................380
Notes about consumption .............380
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Refuelling ...................................... .168
Tank content/reserve fuel .............380
Tank content display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........37
Tank content display (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..........34
Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................172
Opening/closing ............................ 171
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................26912
Index

Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 380
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 335
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 355
Before changing ............................. 355
Dashboard fuse box .......................355
Fuse box in the boot ......................356
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 355
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 356
Important safety notes ..................354 G
Gear indicator (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................245
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........245
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........376
Glove compartment ..........................303 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................121
Headlamp Cleaning system (function) ............120
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 123
Topping up the cleaning system ....325
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Adjusting (electrically). ..................107
Adjusting (manually). .....................107Adjusting (rear)
.............................. 107
Fitting/removing (rear) ..................108
Luxury ............................................ 107
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................328
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................272
Function/notes ............................. 193
Hook ................................................... 308 I
ICS padded play table .........................65
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 298
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 300
Engine diagnostics .........................298
Fuel tank ........................................ 298
Overview (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................39
Overview (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) ................................ 36
SPORT handling mode ...................296
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....323
Instrument cluster (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Indicator and warning lamps ............39
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 239
Instrument cluster (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) Indicator and warning lamps ............36
Overview .......................................... 34 Index
13

Parking lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......127
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................198
Driving system ............................... 196
Function/notes ............................. 196
Problem (fault) ............................... 199
Sensor range ................................. 196
Trailer towing ................................. 198
Warning displa y............................. 197
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 59
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanen tfour-
wheel drive)
Petrol .................................................. 169
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .331
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventative occupant
protection) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............258
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................252
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Operation ........................................ .51
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Function/notes ................................ 78
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............259
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Warning lamp ................................. 300 Preventive occupant safety sys-
tem
see PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occu-
pant safety system)
Program selector button ..................163
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................156
Manual transmission ..................... .155 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........28 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............194
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....245
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................242
Country overview ........................... 389
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............274
Radiator cover ................................... 323
Radio Selecting a station (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........233
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 101
Sliding sunroo f............................... 100
Range (fuel)
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel )....................... 231
Displaying (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................226
Reading lamp ..................................... 124
Rear bench seat Folding the backres tforwards/
back ............................................... 305
Rear compartment
Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 148
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 5618
Index

Rear foglamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear seat
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........114
Dipping (manual )........................... 112
Rear window blind ............................316
Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes ..................168
Refuelling proces s......................... 171
see Fuel
Releasing the parking loc kman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........168
Remote control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 144
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 145
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 145
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Residual heat (climate control) ........142
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Rev counter
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 222
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 162
Engaging (manual transmission) ....161
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................330
Function/notes ............................. 202
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 101
Rea rwindow .................................. 316
Roof carrier ........................................ 313
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Roof load (maximum) ........................384
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............232 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 57
Child restraint systems ....................57
Safety net .......................................... .309
Attaching ....................................... 310
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backres t(rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............306 Index
19

Seat belt
Activating/deactivating seat-belt
adjustment (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................244
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 55
Adjusting the height ......................... 55
Belt force limiter .............................. 56
Belt tensioner .................................. 56
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............259
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................252
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........56
Releasing ......................................... 56
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seat belts
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 106
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 109
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 109
Adjusting the head restraint ..........107
Cleaning the cover .........................332
Correct driver's sea tposition ........104
Important safety notes ..................105
Multicontour sea t.......................... 108
Seat heating problem ....................110
Seat ventilation problem ................110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Switching sea theating on/off .......109
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................. 110
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......330
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service menu (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................238Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 383
Coolant (engine) ............................ 383
Engine oil ....................................... 381
Fuel ................................................ 380
Important safety notes ..................379
Settings
Factory (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 244
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........238
Setting the air distribution ...............139
Setting the airflow ............................139
SETUP (on-board computer) .............245
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 161
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Side marker lamp Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................97
Convenience opening ......................97
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
resetting .......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Rain closing feature .......................100
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 360
Socket Centre console .............................. 317
Luggage compartment ...................318
Points to observe before use .........317
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 318
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 336
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Spectacles compartment .................30320
Index

Surround lighting (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
................241
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............80 T
Tailgate Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............286
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................284
Emergency unlocking .......................95
Important safety notes ....................92
Limiting the opening angle ...............94
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening dimensions ......................386
Tail lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............265
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226
Fuel gauge (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................37
Fuel gauge (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .........................34
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 376
Trailer loads ................................... 388
Tyres/wheels ................................. 366
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 235
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............288
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Number from the phone book ....... .235
Redialling ....................................... 236Rejecting/ending
acall................. 235
Telephone compartment ................303
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pac kfix kit) ....312
Temperature Coolant (12-button multifunction
steering wheel; AMG) ..................... 245
Coolant (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Coolant (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 222
Engine oil (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................245
Outside temperature (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........227
Outside temperature (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........222
Setting (climate control) ................138
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 178
Through-loading feature ...................304
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................245
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 337
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Total distance recorder Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................231
Displaying (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................225
Tow-away protection ..........................81
Towing Important safety notes ..................351
With the rear axle raised ................353
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................212
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............215
Axle load, permissible ....................389
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 220
Lights display message (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..264
Lights display message (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........261
Trailer tow hitch display message
(4-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 28522
Index

U
Unladen weight ................................. 384
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Electronics ..................................... 377
Equipment ....................................... 26
Implied warranty .............................. 29
Individua lsettings .......................... 238
Leaving parked up .........................175
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (key )................................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 344
Pulling away ................................... 155
Raising ........................................... 343
Registration ..................................... 28
Towing away .................................. 351
Tow-starting ................................... 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........91
Unlocking (key )................................ 84
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 384
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ...........................384
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............379
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Vehicle weights ................................. 384
Vents see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 234 Video DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel)
..........................234
VIN ...................................................... 379 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 293
Brakes ........................................... 293
Distance warning signa l................. 300
ESP ®
.............................................. 295
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 295
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 178
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................184
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........181
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................59
Reserve fuel ................................... 298
Seat bel t........................................ 291
SRS ................................................ 297
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................300
Warning triangle ................................ 334
Washer fluid Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............288
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................285
see Windscreen washer system
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........344
Wheel chock ...................................... 342
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................365
Changing awheel .......................... 341
Checking ........................................ 358
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Fitting awheel ............................... 344
Important safety notes ..................358
Removing awheel .......................... 344
Storing ........................................... 366
Tightening torque ........................... 344
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 366
Windowbag
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................254
Operation ........................................ .5124
Index

Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and reuse.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the systems found in your vehicle 26
Introduction

Instrumen
tcluster (4-button steering wheel) Displays and controls
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 222
=
Speedometer
?
Rev counter 222
A
ECO start/stop function 156
Rear window wiper 130
Automatic transmission:
Transmission position and
drive program
162
Manual transmission:
Gearshif
trecommendation 161
Outside temperature 222
HOLD function 193
Stored limit speed 180
B
Multifunction display
223 Function Page
C
Time
Automatic transmission:
Outside temperature (vehi-
cles for the United King-
dom: speed in km/h)
222
HOLD function 193
Stored limit speed 180
D
Brightness control knob for
the instrument cluster light-
ing: turn clockwise or anti-
clockwise 34
Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)At a glance