headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12-button multifunction steering
wheel Operating the on-board computer .227
Overview .......................................... 41
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Overview .......................................... 40
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Operating the on-board computer .223
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 195
4MATIC off-road system ...................195 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............255
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 141
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................137
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............276
Function/notes ............................. 209
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 238
Towing atrailer .............................. 212
Active Driving Assistance package .209
Active Lane Keeping Assist Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............275
Function/informatio n.................... 212Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel)
.............................. 238
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Active light function .........................121
Active Service Syste mPLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................78
Adaptive brake lamps .........................74
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function/notes ............................. 122
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Additional speedometer ...................239
Additives (engine oil) ........................382
Adjusting the headlamp range .........120
Airbags Activation ......................................... 47
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Windowba g...................................... 51
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................269
AIRF LOW ........................................... 138
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 148
Important safety notes ..................147
Rea r............................................... 148
Setting ........................................... 147
Setting the centre air vents ...........148
Setting the side air vents ...............148 4
Index

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMGMenu (on-board computer) .......245
Anti-glare film .................................... 320
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Immobilise r...................................... 80
Aquaplaning ....................................... 177
Ashtray ............................................... 316
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........326
Hiding service messages ...............326
Notes ............................................. 326
Service messages ..........................326
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................80
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........80
Function .......................................... .80
Interior motion sensor .....................81
Switching off the alarm ....................80
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Function/notes ............................. 203
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................234
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ................................................ .233
AUTO lights Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 157
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................157
Automatic headlamp mode ..............119
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............163
Automatic drive program ...............164
Changing gea r............................... 163
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................283
Driving tips .................................... 163
Emergency running mode ..............168
Kickdow n....................................... 163
Manual drive program ....................166
Problem (fault) ............................... 168
Progra mselector button ................163
Pulling away ................................... 156
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 168
Selector leve r................................ 162
Shift range s................................... 165
Starting the engine ........................155
Steering wheel gearshif tpaddles ...164
Trailer towing ................................. 163
Transmission position displa y........ 162
Transmissio npositions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................168
Automatic transmissions Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............285
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143
Important safety notes ..................143
Problem (display message) ............147
Remote control .............................. 144
Setting (on-board computer, 12-
button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 242
Setting the departur etime ............ .145
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143 Index
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High-performance brake system
....177
Important safety notes ..................175
Parking brake ................................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................327
Carpets .......................................... 332
Display ........................................... 331
Exterior lighting ............................. 330
Gea rors elector lever .................... 332
High-pressure cleaner .................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 329
Notes ............................................. 327
Paint .............................................. 328
Plastic trim .................................... 331
Reversing camera ..........................330
Roof lining ...................................... 332
Seat bel t........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Tai lpipes ....................................... 331
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 328
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 327
CD player/CD changer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 234Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 242
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 84
Centre console ..................................... 42
Changing bulbs Brake lamps ................................... 128
Cornering light function .................127
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 126
Important safety notes ..................125
Main-beam headlamps ................... 127
Overview of bul btypes .................. 126
Parking lamps (front) .....................127
Reversing lamps ............................ 128
Standing lamps .............................. 127
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................71
Rea rdoors ....................................... 71
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 64
In the vehicle ................................... 57
Restraint systems ............................ 57
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................59
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Integrated ........................................ 63
Integrated, ICS padded pla ytable ....65
Integrated, side head restraints .......66
Integrated, storing ........................... 67
ISOFIX .............................................. 60
On the front-passenger sea t............ 58
Problem (malfunction) .....................63
Recommendations ...........................70
Suitable positions ............................ 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 317
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 331
Climate control
Activating/deactivating rear win-
dow heating ................................... 141
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 143
Controlling automatically ...............138 Index
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Convenience opening/closing (air
recirculation
)................................. 142
Cooling with aird ehumidification..137
Demisting the windows .................. 140
Demisting the windscreen .............140
Important safety notes ..................134
Indicator lamp ................................ 138
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................135
Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control ..............137
Overview of systems ......................134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 141
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 136
Setting the aird istribution.............139
Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 147
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 138
Setting the temperature ................138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Switching residual hea ton/off ......142
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 140
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 135
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................136
Coat hooks ......................................... 310
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................120
Combine dluggage cover and net ....309
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lamps
Consumption statistics
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........231
On-board computer (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........226Convenience closing feature
..............97
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 142
Convenience opening feature ............97
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 324
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............270
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................268
Notes ............................................. 383
Temperature display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel;
AMG )............................................. 245
Temperature gauge (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Temperature gauge (4-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........222
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Cornering light function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............264
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................261
Function/notes ............................. 121
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 125
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 178
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............279
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................272
Driving system ............................... 178
Important safety notes ..................178
LIM indicator lamp .........................178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting aspeed .............................. 180
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179 8
Index

Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 314
Important safety notes ..................314
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 315 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 239
Daytime driving lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Switching on/off (switch) ..............119
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterior lighting (12-button multi-
function steerin gwheel) ................ 241
Interior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................241
Diesel ................................................. .170
Diesel particle filter ..........................175
Digital speedometer .........................231
Dipped beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................261
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 126
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............264
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 118
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 240
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Display (cleaning instructions) ........331Display message (12-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 326
Calling up ....................................... 249
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 270
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding ............................................ 248
Key ................................................ 289
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 289
Lights ............................................ .264
Safety systems .............................. 255
Tyres .............................................. 281
Vehicle .......................................... .285
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 326
Calling up ....................................... 248
Driving systems ............................. 272
Engine ............................................ 268
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding ............................................ 248
Key ................................................ 288
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 288
Lights ............................................ .261
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 280
Vehicle .......................................... .283
Distance display (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .................................. 237
Distance recorder 12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 231
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 300
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............277
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 189
Drivin gtips .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes ..................183
Selecting ........................................ 184 Index
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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
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(12-button multifunction steering
wheel)
............................................ 241
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function .......................121
Automatic headlamp mode ............119
Cornering light function .................121
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Foglamps ....................................... 119
Foglamps (extended range) ...........122
Hazard warning lamps ...................121
Headlamp flasher ........................... 121
Headlamp range ............................ 120
Ligh tswitc h................................... 118
Main-beam headlamps ................... 120
Motorway mode ............................. 122
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 119
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 240
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................119
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 120
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 178
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 184
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................181Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................302
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage compartment floor opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, unde r....................... 312
Luggage cover ................................... 308
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 311
Luggage net ....................................... 304
Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 109
Luxu ry head restraint .......................107
Luxury multifunction steering
wheel
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Index
15

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
Reserve fuel 298
;
Coolant 298
=
ABS 293
?
Brakes 293
A
Seat belt 291
B
Turn signal 120
C
SRS
297 Function Page
D
Engine diagnostics 298
E
ESP
® 295
F
Rea
rfoglamp 119
G
Main-beam headlamps 120
H
Dipped-beam headlamps 119
I
Front foglamps 119
J
Diesel engine: preglow 15536
Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)At a glance

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
G
WARNING
If inciden tlight fro mheadlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir-
ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in
the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle
function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
inciden tlight fro mheadlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting
is switched on. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this posi-
tion. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
i You can also store the parking position
using memory button M?.
X Make sure that the key is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjust-
ment button =to adjust the exterior
mirror to a position which allows you
to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
X Press memory button M? and one of
the arrows on adjustment button =
within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the
exterior mirror does not move.
If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up astore dparking position set-
ting X
Tur nthe key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side with the corresponding but-
ton (Y page 112).
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. 114
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 28).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
Fo rreasons of safety, Mercedes-Benzr ecom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Notes on driving abroad
Convert to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents glare to oncoming traf-
fic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as
large an area of the edge of the carriageway.
Convert the headlamps as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries
(Y page 240).
Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: convert the headlamps back
to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos-
sible after crossing the border when returning
(Y page 240). If the headlamps are converted to symmetri-
cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and
"extended range foglamps" functions (Intelli-
gent Light System) are not available. Light switch
Operation 1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X Right-hand parking lamps
3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp
CN Foglamps 8
The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and
the headlamp flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 120).
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
8 Only vehicles with fron tfoglamps have the "Foglamps" function. 118
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers