brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2018 Owners Manual

Note
s on paint work/matt finish paint workcare Obser
vethefo llowing information: Cleaning and car
eA voiding paintwork damage
Pa intwork R
Insect remains: soak with insect remo ver and rinse off the
trea ted areas af terw ards.
R Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off af terw ards.
R Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remo veby rubbing gen‐
tly wi tha clo thsoaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
R Coolant and brake fluid: remo vewith a damp clo thand
clean water.
R Tarst ains: use tarre mo ver.
R Wax: use silicone remo ver. R
Do not attach sticke rs,fi lms or similar.
R Remo vedirt immediatel y,where possible. Maintenance and care
417

000F
ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal 0007
Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner. Operating
fluids include thefo llowing:
R fuels
R DeNOx agent AdBlue ®
forex haust gas af ter‐
treatment
R lubri cants
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windsc reen washer fluid
R climate cont rol sy stem refrigerant
Only use products app rove dby Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused bythe use of products that ha ve
not been appr oved is not co veredby the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ions on
th e conta iner: R
MB- Freigabe (e.g. MB-Fr eigabe 229.51 )
R MB-Appr oval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51)
Fu rther information on appr oved operating fluids
is available at thefo llowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids byentering the designation
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
R at a qualified specialist workshop 000A
WARNING Risk offire or explosion from
fuel
Fu els are highly flammable. 0007
Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
tion of spar ksmust be avoided. 0007
Swit choff the ignition and, if available,
th est ationary heater, before and while
re fuelling theve hicle. 000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom fuels
Fu els are poisonous and hazardous to your
health. 0007
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clo thing. 0007
Do not inhale fuel vapour. 0007
Keep children away from fuel. 0007
Keep doors and windo wsclosed du ring
th ere fuelling process.
If yo u or other people come into contact with
fuel, obser vethefo llowing: 0007
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water. 0007
If fuel comes into contact with your
ey es, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water.Seek medical
attention immediately. 0007
Ifyo u swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
tion immediatel y.Do not induce vomit‐
ing. 476
Tech nical da ta

0009
Further information on dif fere nt engine oils
can be ob tained at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval Pe
trol engine sM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
C 400 4MATIC 229.5, 229.6
C 16 0
C 180 229.3, 229.5, 229.5
1,
229.52, 229.6
All other models 229.51 , 229.52,
229.6 1,229.71 MB-F
reigabe or MB-Appr oval Diesel engine
sMB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 228.51,229.3 1,
229.5 1,229.52,
229.6 1,229.71 If
th e engine oils lis ted in theta ble are not avail‐
able, you may add a maximum of 1.0 litr e ofthe
fo llowing engine oils once only:
R petrol engines:
- C16 0, C 180: MB-F reigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229.3, 229. 51, 229.52 or
AC EA A3/B4
- C 400 4MATIC: MB-F reigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B4
- allother models:MB-F reigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229. 31orAC EA C3
R diesel engines: ACEA C3
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter. Re
placement amount Mode
lR eplacement
amount
C 16 0
C 180 7.
0 litres
C 200
C 300 6.6 litres
C 300 d
C 300 d 4MATIC 6.8 litres
C 200 4MATIC
C 300 4MATIC 6.0 litres
C 400 4MATIC 6.5 litres
All other models 6.3 litres Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(0013 page475). 482
Tech nical da ta

000A
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. 0007
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information on brake fluid
in thefo llowing places:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
R at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(0013 page475). 000A
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. 0007
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. 0007
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. 0007
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. 000E
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant 0007
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Information on coolant is available at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop 000E
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures. 0007
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. Te
ch nical da ta483

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
004D Check brake fluid level *T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. 000A
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. 0007
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0007
Do not top up the brake fluid. 0007
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. 0007
Do not top up the brake fluid. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Radar sensors dirty See
Owner's Manual *T
heradar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R soiling of the sensors
R heavy rain or snow
R extended country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable. 496
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) R
There is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. 000A
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in eme rgency braking situations. 0007
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 000A
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. 0007
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0007
Do not top up the brake fluid. 0007
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. 0007
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 547

De-authorising (de-regis
tering) the
device .................................................. 391
Information .......................................... 389
Overview .............................................3 89
Sear ching for a track ........................... 391
Sear ching for and auth orisingthe
device .................................................. 390
Selecting a media pla yer ...................... 391
Switching device via NFC .................... 391
Boot box see EAS Y-PA CK boot box
Boot lid Activating/deactivating theta ilgate
opening limiter ...................................... 87
Closing .................................................. 83
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .85
Locking separa tely ................................ 86
Opening ................................................. 82
Opening dimensions ............................ 484
Brake Assi stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes .................................................. 482 Brake
forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 207
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 203
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 208
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .214
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 204
Driving tips .......................................... 171
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 207
HOLD function .....................................2 30
Limi ted braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 171
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 171
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 71
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 18
To w- starting ........................................ 444
To wing away ........................................ 440
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................4 42
Wheel change ...................................... 462 Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Breakdown assistance call see Mercedes me connect
Bu rm ester ®
sur round sound sy stem .....4 04
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 405
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 405
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 404
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .404
Calling up the sound menu .................. 404
Information .......................................... 404
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .405
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................2 70 C
Call list Making a call ....................................... 357
Overview ............................................. 357
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 404 564
Index

Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 544
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .544
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .544
0099 AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ 523
0099 AdBlue sy stem fault Perf.
re duced in XXX km See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 523
0099 AdBlue sy stem fault Perf.
re duced: XXX mph No start in XXX
miles .................................................. .523
0099 AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .522
00B2Ad d 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 521 Apply brake
todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................5 25
Apply brake toselect R ........................ 527
00ADAT TENTION ASSIST inoperative ....511
00AD ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 507
0049Au tomatic driving lights inoper‐
ative .................................................... 542
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 525
0044Before starting the engine, turn
th esteering wheel. .............................. 527
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 505
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 506
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...5 09
Brake immediate ly............................... 491
Cannot start engine See Owner's
Manual ................................................ .517
00AF Changekey bat teries .................. 534 004DCheck brake
fluid le vel................ 496
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .504
00B2Che ckeng. oil le v.when next
re fuelling ............................................. 521
00CAChe cktrailer hitch lo ck(white
display message) .................................5 36
Che cktyre pressu resth en restart
Ru n Flat Indicator ................................ 532
0077Check tyre(s) ............................... 530
003AClean the fuel filter ...................... 51 5
Clutch overheated Avoid pulling away
fo r XX:XX mins .................................... 526
00ACCoolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................. 517
Cruise cont rol and Limiter inope ra‐
tive ....................................................... 512
Cruise cont rol inope rative .................... 512
Cruise cont rol off ................................ .512 57 0
Index

00AFPlace
theke y in the mar ked
space See Owner's Manual ................. 534
Please reduce speed ...........................5 04
00D7Please wait Charging high- volt‐
age battery .......................................... 51 8
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 501
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 496
006FRe ar left seat backrest not
loc ked (Example) .................................5 38
0077Re ctify tyre pressure ................... 530
Re duce speed ...................................... 532
00C8Re fill Ad Blue Eng. start not pos‐
sible .................................................... 522
00C8Re fill Ad Blue See Owne r’s Man‐
ual .......................................................5 22
0024Re lease parking brake .................495
009ERe place air cleaner ......................516,
Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .535
00AFRe placekey ................................ .534
00B6Re servefuel le vel........................ .519
0075 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 503
Re versing not poss. Consult work‐
shop ....................................................5 25
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P ...........527
Ru n Flat Indicator inope rative ............. 533
003DSee Owner's Manual ....................514
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX km/h ...513
00CC Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual .... 538
00CCSt eering malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 527
00CCSt eering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......538 St
op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling ...................524
003D Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ...................................................... 51 5
003D Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 516
00CC Stop vehicle Vehicle too low ........ 509
çsuspended ................................... 511
0049 Switch off lights .......................... 542
0049 Switch on headlamps ..................542
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine .................................. 525
00C8To p upAdBlue Perf.re duced in
XXX miles See Owner's Manual ...........524
00C8 Top up AdBlue Perf.re duced:
XXX km/h Nostart in XXX km ............ 523
To p up coolant See Owner ’sManual ....515
00B2 Top up washer fluid .................... .540
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual ........... 508572
Index

Ne
utral
Engaging .............................................. 182
NFC see Near Field Communication (NFC)
No n-operational time
Ac tivating/deactivating standby
mode .................................................. .202
St andby mode function ........................ 201 O
Occupant saf ety
Pe ts in theve hicle ..................................71
Occupant saf ety
see Airbag
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
see PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
see Restra int sy stem
see Seat belt
Odome ter
see Total dis tance Oil
see Engine oil
On-board co mputer ................................. 271
Assi stant display menu ........................ 274
Displ aying the service due date ........... 406
Head-up display menu .........................2 80
Media menu ......................................... 278
Menu designs ...................................... 272
Menu overview .................................... 271
Multifunction display ........................... 273
Na vigation menu .................................. 276
Operating ............................................. 271
Ra dio menu .........................................2 78
Service menu ....................................... 274
Te lephone menu .................................. 279
Tr ip menu ............................................ 275
On-board diagnostics inter face
see Diagno stics connection
On-boa rdelectronics
Engine electronics .............................. .471
No tes ................................................... 471
Tw o-w ayradios .................................... 471
Open-source software ...............................31 Opening
the boot lid using your foot
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .85
Operating fluids
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 480
Ad ditives (fuel) .....................................4 78
Brake fluid .......................................... .482
Coolant (engine) .................................. 483
Engine oil ............................................. 481
Fu el (diesel) ......................................... 478
Fu el (petrol) ......................................... 477
No tes ................................................... 475
Wi ndsc reen washer fluid .................... .484
Operating saf ety
48 V on-boa rdelectrical sy stem ............ 23
Declaration of Conformity (electro‐
magnetic compatibility) .........................25
Declaration of conformity (ja ck) ............ 25
Declaration of con form ity (TIREFIT kit) .. 26
Declaration of con form ity (wireless
ve hicle components) ............................. 25
EQ Boost ............................................... 23
Information ............................................ 23
Operating sy stem
see On-board computer Index
585