transmission oil MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2014 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 239
4MATIC off-road system ...................239
12 V socket
see Sockets
230 V power socket .......................... 386
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 405
Function/notes ............................ .253 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 317
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 357
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .168
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 161
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 341
Function/notes ............................ .266
Towing a trailer .............................. 269
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 340
Function/notes ............................ .269
Towing a trailer .............................. 272
Active light function ......................... 138
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 333
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 244
Display message ............................ 341
Exiting a parking space .................. 247 Function/notes ............................
.243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Parking .......................................... 245
Towing a trailer .............................. 243
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 81
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 239
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 334
Function/notes ............................ .139
Switching on/off ........................... 140
AdBlue®
Additive ......................................... 474
Display message ............................ 337
Displaying level and range ............. 309
Filling capacity ............................... 475
Important safety notes .................. 474
Low outside temperatures ............. 474
Purity ............................................. 475
Topping up ..................................... 208
Additional speedometer ................... 314
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 476
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 136
AGILITY SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 201
Climate control (THERMATIC 1-
zone) .............................................. 153
Climate control (THERMATIC 2-
zone) .............................................. 157
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC ).......................... 160
Hybrid operation ............................ 280
Manual transmission ...................... 195
Air filter (white display message) .... 337
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 181
Rear ............................................... 182
Setting ........................................... 181
Setting the centre air vents ........... 182
Setting the side air vents ............... 182
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control 4
Index

Notes/placing in the bracket .........3
90
Transmission output (maximum) .... 468
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 92
MOExtended tyres .............................413
Motorway mode ................................ 138
MP3
Operating ....................................... 305
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .297
Permanent display ......................... 314
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 295
Overview .......................................... 36 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 302
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 184O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer .......................................... .300
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .308
Assistance menu ........................... 309
Display messages .......................... 316
Displaying a service message ....... .399
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 232
Factory settings ............................ .315
Head-up displa y............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Instrument cluster menu ............... 314
Light menu ..................................... 313
Media menu ................................... 304
Menu overview .............................. 299
Message memory .......................... 316 Navigation menu ............................ 302
Operating the TV ............................ 306
Operating video DVD ..................... 305
Operation ....................................... 295
Radio menu ................................... 304
Service menu ................................. 308
Settings menu ............................... 309
Standard display ............................ 300
Telephone menu ............................ 306
Trip menu ...................................... 300
Vehicle menu ................................. 315
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 144
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating mode
Overrun mode ................................ 282
Stationary vehicle .......................... 281
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 295
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 75
Overrun mode .................................... 283
Overrun mode, extended .................. 283
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25 P
Paint code .......................................... 470
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 402
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 110
Opening/closing ............................ 112
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Rain closing feature ....................... 113
Resetting ....................................... 114
Parking
Hybrid vehicles .............................. 284
Important safety notes .................. 211
Parking brake ................................ 213 16
Index

Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................50
Adjusting the height ......................... 49
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Display message ............................ 326
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction .................................... .47
Rear seat belt status indicato r .........50
Releasin g......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 353
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 121
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 120
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 121
Cleaning the cover ......................... 407
Correct driver's seat position ........ 118
Important safety notes .................. 119
Seat heating .................................. 123
Seat heating problem .................... 124
Seat ventilation .............................. 124
Seat ventilation problem ................ 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 123
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 124
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 407
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 405
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 308
Service products
AdBlue® special additive s............. 474
Brake fluid ..................................... 476
Coolant (engine) ............................ 476
Engine oil ....................................... 475
Fuel ................................................ 470 Important safety notes .................. 470
Washer fluid ................................... 477
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 315
On-board compute r....................... 309
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 195
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 136
Side windows
Convenience closing ...................... 108
Convenience opening .................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Resetting ....................................... 109
Sidebag ................................................ 53
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Rain closing feature ....................... 112
Resetting ....................................... 112
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 435
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 385
General notes ................................ 385
Rear compartment ......................... 386
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 371
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 314
Digital ............................................ 301
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 294
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 314
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 225
Display message ............................ 343
Function/note s............................. 223
Important safety notes .................. 223
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 223
Permanent ..................................... 225 Index
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Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Problems with hybrid operation (Y
page 285).Transfer case
This section only applies to vehicles with all-
wheel drive (4MATIC). The front and rear
axles are constantly driven.
! Performance tests may only be carried
out on a two-axle roller dynamometer. Oth-
erwise, the braking system or the transfer
case could be damaged. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop for more information
on performance tests.
! Since ESP ®
engages automatically, the
ignition must be switched off (the key or
Start/Stop button must be in position 0or
1) if:
R the electric parking brake is being tested
using a brake dynamometer.
R the vehicle is being towed with only one
axle raised (not permitted for vehicles
with 4MATIC).
The brake system could otherwise be dam-
aged. !
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise,
the transmission may be damaged. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel 204
RefuellingDriving and parking

Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel:
in the event of a flat tyre, the emergency
spare wheel is fitted according to the descrip-
tion under "Fitting a wheel" (Y page 442).Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels of
differing dimensions can render the general
operating permit invalid.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 442).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ depending on the operating conditions.Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5,000 to 10,000 km depending on the
degree of tyre wear. Ensure the direction of
rotation is maintained.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y
page 441)or the tyre pres-
sure monitor (Y page 439). Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store wheels in a cool, dry and preferably
dark place if they are not being used. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Fitting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Move the front wheels to the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X Make sure that in vehicles with AIRMATIC,
the vehicle level is set to "Normal"
(Y page 238).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the key having been removed. 442
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres

Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40
Further information can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capacity
C 400 4MATIC
66.0 l
C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
50.0 l
All other models
41.0 l
or
66.0 l Service products and capacities
471Technical data Z