flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2018 Owners Manual

1
QR code for accessing there scue card →
28
2 Safetyve sts →
425
3 Buttons forth e SOS emer gency call sy stem
and breakdown assis tance →
365
4 Tocheck and top up operating fluids →
475
5 Totow- start and tow aw ay →
439
6 Flat tyre →
427
7 Starting assis tance →
437
8 Haza rdwa rning lights →
13 8 9
Fire extinguisher →
427
A Fuelfiller flap with instruction labels for tyre
pressu re, fuel type and QR code for accessing
th ere scue card →
187
B Totow- start and tow aw ay →
439
C TIREFIT kit →
429
D First-aid kit (so ftsided) →
426
E Warning triangle →
426 At
aglance – Emer gencies and breakdowns 19

Re
moving the fire extinguisher 000A
WARNING Risk of accident due toan
incor rectly secu redfire extinguisher in
th e driver's foot we ll
A fire extinguisher in the driver's foot we ll
may impede pedal tra vel or block a
depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
saf ety of theve hicle.
Moreo ver,th efire extinguisher can be flung
around in the driver's foot we ll and injure the
driver or other vehicle occupants. 0007
Alw aysst ore and secure thefire extin‐
guisher in the brac ket du ring the jour‐
ne y. 0007
Do not remo vethefire extinguisher
while driving. 0007
Left-hand drive vehicle: pulltab1
upwards. 0007
Remo vefire extinguisher 2. Flat tyre
Note
s onflat tyres 000A
WARNING Risk of accident due toaflat
tyre
A flat tyre se verely affects the driving charac‐
te rist ics as well as thesteering and braking
of theve hicle. Ty
res without run-flat characteristics: 0007
Do not drive on with a flat tyre. 0007
Chan getheflat tyre immediately with
an emer gency spa rewheel or spare
wheel. Alternativel y,consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Ty res with run-flat characteristics: 0007
Obse rveth e information and warning
no tes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat
tyres). In
theeve nt of a flat tyre, thefo llowing options
are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐
ment:
R Vehicles with MOExtended tyres: it is pos‐
sible tocontinue the journey for a short
period of time. Make sure you obse rvethe
no tes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres)
(0013 page 428).
R Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair
th e tyre so that it is possible tocontinue the
jou rney for a short period of time. Todo this,
use the TIREFIT kit (0013 page 429). Breakdown assis
tance 427

R
Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you
can make a call for breakdown assi stance via
th eove rhead control panel in the case of a
breakdown (0013 page 365).
R Allvehicles: change the wheel
(0013 page 462).
0009 The emer gency spa rewheel is only available
in cer tain countries. Note
s on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres) 000A
WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in eme rgency mode
When driving in emer gency mode, the han‐
dling characteristics are impaired. e.g. when
cornering, when accelerating stronglyand
when braking. 0007
Do not exceed the permissible maxi‐
mum speed. 0007
Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
maneuvers as well as driving over
obs tacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road). This applies, in pa
rticular, toa loaded
ve hicle. 0007
Stop driving in the emer gency mode if
yo u notice:
R banging noise
R vehicle vibration
R smoke which smells like rubber
R continuous ESP ®
inter vention
R crac ksin tire side walls 0007
After driving in emergency mode ha ve
th erims checkedby aqu alified special‐
ist workshop with rega rd totheir fur ther
use. 0007
The defective tire must be replaced in
eve rycase. Wi
th MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres), you can
continue todrive your vehicle even if there is a
tot al loss of pressure in one or more tyres. How‐
eve r,th e tyre af fected must not show any clearly
visible damage. Yo
u can recognise MOExtended tyres bythe
MOExtended marking which appears onthe side
wa ll of the tyre.
Ve hicles with tyre pressure loss warning sys‐
te m: MOExtended tyres may only be used in
conjunction wi than activated tyre pressure loss
wa rning sy stem.
Ve hicles with tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
te m: MOExtended tyres may only be used in
conjunction wi than activated tyre pressure mon‐
itoring sy stem.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in
th e multifunction displa y,proceed as follo ws:
R Check the tyre for dama ge.
R If driving on, obser vethefo llowing no tes. 428
Breakdown assis tance

Driving distance possible in eme
rgency
mode af ter the pressure loss warning: Load condition Driving distance pos‐
sible in emergency
mode
Pa rtially laden 80 km
Fu lly laden 30 kmThe driving dis
tance possible in emergency
mode may vary depending on the driving style.
Obser vethe maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h.
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOEx tended tyre, you can use a stand‐
ard tyre as a temp orary measure. TIREFIT kit
storage location Plug-in
hybrid: be sure toobser vethe no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers. Mercedes
-AMG vehicles: observeth e no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
The TIREFIT kit is loca ted under the boot floor. 1
Tyre sealant bottle
2 Tyre inflation compressor
0009 Depending on the po wer category (LK), the
tyre inflation compressor weighs as follo ws:
R LK1 – 12V/10 A,120W, 0.8 kg
R LK2 – 12V/15 A,180W, 0.9 kg Yo
u can find information on the po wer cate‐
gory (LK) and/or electrical de tails on the
back of the tyre inflation compressor.
The tyre inflation compressor is mainte‐
nance-free. If there is a malfunction, please
conta ct aqualified specialist workshop. Using
the TIREFIT kit Re
quirements:
R Tyre sealant bottle
R TIREFIT sticker
R Tyre inflation compressor
R Gloves (depending on theve hicle equipment)
TIREFIT kit storage location: (0013 page 429)
Yo u can use TIREFIT tyre sealant toseal per fora‐
tion dama geof up to4 mm, particularly those in
th e tyre conta ct surface. You can use TIREFIT in
outside temp eratures down to-20 °C. Breakdown assi
stance 429

000A
WARNING Risk of accident when using
tyre sealant
In thefo llowing situations, the tyre sealant is
unable toprov ide suf ficient breakdown assis‐
ta nce, as it is unable toseal the tyre prop‐
er ly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
lar gerth an those pr eviously mentioned.
R the wheel rim is dama ged.
R you ha vedriven at very low tyre pres‐
sures or on a flat tyre. 0007
Do not drive on. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryand poisoning
from tyre sealant
Ty re sealant is hazardous tohealth and cau‐
ses ir rita tion. Do not allow it tocome into
contact wi thyour skin, eyes or clo thing, and
do not swallow it. Do not inhale any vapours.
Ke ep the tyre sealant away from children. Obser
vethefo llowing if you come into con‐
ta ct wi th the tyre sealant: 0007
Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
using water immediatel y. 0007
If tyre sealant gets into your eyes, thor‐
oughly rinse them using clean water
immediatel y. 0007
If tyre sealant has been swallowe d,
th oroughly rinse out your mouth imme‐
diately and drink plenty of water.Do not
induce vomiting and seek medical
attention immediately. 0007
Change out of clo thing which has come
into con tact wi thtyre sealant immedi‐
ately. 0007
If an alle rgic reaction occurs, seek med‐
ical attention immediatel y. 000E
NO
TEOverheating due tothe tyre infla‐
tion compressor running too long 0007
Do not runth e tyre inflation compres‐
sor for longer than ten minu tes without
inter ruption. Comply with
the manufacturer's saf ety no tes on
th est icke r on the tyre inflation compressor.
Ha ve the tyre sealant bottle replaced in a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop every five years. 0007
Do not remo veany fore ign objects which
ha ve entered the tyre. 0007
Affix pa rt1 ofthe TIREFIT sticke rto the
instrument clus ter within the driver's field of
vision. 0007
Affix pa rt2 ofthe TIREFIT sticke r near the
va lve on the wheel with the defective tyre. 430
Breakdown assis tance

0007
Very slowly drive forw ards or reve rse appr ox‐
imately 10m. 0007
Pump up the tyre again.
Af ter a maximum of ten minu testh e tyre
pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi). 000A
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
specified tyre pressure not being ach‐
ie ved
If th e specified tyre pressure is not achie ved
af te rth e specified time, the tyre is too badly
damaged. The tyre sealant cannot repair the
tyre in this ins tance.
Dama ged tyres and a tyre pressure that is
to o low can significantly impair braking and
handling characteristics. 0007
Do not drive on. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If, af
terte n minutes, a tyre pressure of
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has been achie ved: 000A
WARNING Risk of accident from driving
wi th sealed tyres
A tyre temp orarily sealed with tyre sealant
impairs driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. 0007
Adapt your driving style according lyand
drive carefull y. 0007
Do not exceed the maximum speed
limit with a tyre that has been repaired
using tyre sealant. 0007
Obser vethe maximum permissible speed for
a tyre sealed with tyre sealant 80 km/h. 0007
Affix th e upper section of the TIREFIT sticker
to the instrument clus ter in a location where
it will be easi lyseen bythe driver.
000E NO
TEStaining from leaking tyre sealant Af
ter use, excess tyre sealant may leak out
from thefilling hose. 0007
Therefore, place thefilling hose in the
plastic bag that con tained the TIREFIT
kit. 000F
ENVIRONMEN
TALNO TEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal Ty
re sealant contains polluta nts. 0007
Have the tyre sealant bottle disposed of
professionall y,e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. 0007
Switch off the tyre inflation compressor. 0007
Unscr ew thefilling hose from theva lve of the
defective tyre. 0007
Stow th e tyre sealant bottle, the tyre inflation
compressor and thewa rning triangle. 0007
Pull away immediatel y. 0007
Stop driving af ter appro ximately ten minu tes
and check the tyre pressure using the tyre
inflation compressor.
The tyre pressure must now be at least
13 0 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). 432
Breakd own assi stance

R
When replacing with tyres that do not
fe ature run-flat characteristics: vehicles
with MOExtended tyres are not equipped
with a TIREFIT kit at thefa ctor y.Equip the
ve hicle with a TIREFIT kit af terre placing with
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris‐
tics, e.g. winter tyres.
Fo r more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
ta ct a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure toalso obse rveth efo llowing fur ther
re lated subjects:
R Notes on tyre pressure (0013 page449)
R Tyre pressure table (0013 page 450)
R Notes on the emer gency spa rewheel
(0013 page 468) Note
s on inter changing wheels 000A
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh dif fer‐
ent wheel sizes
Inter changing the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres ha vediffere nt dimensions may se
verely impair the driving characteris‐
tics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐
nents may also be damaged. 0007
Rotate front and rear wheels on lyifthe
wheels and tyres are of the same
dimensions. Inter
changing the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres ha vediffere nt dimensions can
re nder thege neral operating pe rmit in valid.
The wear pat tern s on the front and rear wheels
dif fer:
R Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
th e tyre
R Rear wheels wear more in the cent reofthe
tyre
On vehicles with the same front and rear wheel
size, you can inter change the wheels every
5,000 to10,000 km, depending on thewe ar.
Ensure the direction of rotation is maintained for
th e wheels. It is imperative
toobser vethe instructions and
saf ety no tes on "Changing a wheel" when doing
so Preparing theve hicle for a wheel
ch ange( 0013 page 462). Note
s onstoring wheels When
storing wheels, obser vethefo llowing
no tes:
R Afterre moving wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
R Protect the tyres from conta ct withoil,
grease or fuel. Overview of
the ty re-change tool kit Plug-in
hybrid: be sure toobser vethe no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
Mercedes -AMG vehicles: observeth e no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
Apa rtfrom some countr y-specific variants, vehi‐
cles are not equipped with a tyre-change tool kit. Wheels and tyres
461

ERA-GLONASS
test mode
St arting/ending .................................. .371
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist ................................. 207
Tr ailer stabilisation .............................. 207
ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram) ...... 204
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .207
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 204
EU general operating permit number ....473
Exterior lighting Care .................................................... 420
Exterior lighting see Lights
External device Locking (child saf ety lock) .................. .312 F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fa ult message
see Displ aymessa ge Favo
urites
Ad ding .................................................3 02
Calling up ............................................ 302
Deleting ............................................... 303
Moving ................................................ 302
Overview .............................................. 301
Re naming ............................................ 302
Fi ll le vel
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 274
Fi lling station sear ch
St arting automatic sear ch................... 324
Switching au tomatic sear chon/off ..... 330
Using automatic sear ch....................... 330
Fi re extinguisher ..................................... 427
Firs t-aid kit (soft sided) .......................... 426
Flacon Inse rting/ removing ............................. 15 9
Flat towing
see Tow- bar sy stem
Flat tyre ....................................................4 27
MOExtended tyres ...............................4 28
No tes ................................................... 427
TIREFIT kit ...........................................4 29Wheel
change ...................................... 462
Floor mats ................................................ 13 4
Fo g light (extended range) ......................1 40
Fo il co vering
Ra dar sensors .....................................2 02
Fr ag rance
see Frag rance sy stem
Fr ag rance sy stem .................................... 15 9
Inserting/removing theflacon ............ .159
Setting ................................................. 15 9
Fr ee software ............................................ .31
Fr equencies
Mobile phone ...................................... .472
Tw o-w ayradio ...................................... 472
Fr equency band
Dialling (on-board computer) .............. .278
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger) .....39
Fr ont passenger seat
see Seat
Fr ont wheel ar ch..................................... 14 6
Fitting/removing the co ver .................. 14 6576
Index

Soc
ket ................................................. 264
Tr ailer stabilisation
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 207
Tr ansfer redve hicle data
Android Auto ....................................... 364
Apple CarPl ay™ ................................... 364
Tr ansmission (problem) ..........................186
Tr ansmission position display ................181
Tr anspo rting
Ve hicle ................................................ 442
Tr im element (Care) ................................ 422
Tr ip
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 275
Tr ip computer
Displaying ............................................ 275
Re setting ............................................. 276
Tr ip distance ............................................ 275
Displ aying ............................................ 275
Re setting ............................................. 276
Tr ip me ter
see Trip dis tance Tu
rn signal indicator
see Turn signal lights
Tu rn signal lights .....................................1 37
Changing bulbs (front) ........................ .146
Changing bulbs (rear) .......................... 147
Switching on/off ................................. 137
TV ............................................................. 290
Ac tivating ............................................ 397
Ad justing the brightness ..................... 403
Calling up the menu (CI+ module) .......4 03
Displ ays in theTV control menu .......... 399
Fu nction/no tes (audio language,
subtitles) ............................................. 401
Information .......................................... 395
Overview ............................................. 398
Picture settings ................................... 403
Picture settings overview .................... 402
Setting subtitles .................................. 402
Setting the audio language .................. 401
Showing telete xt ................................. .402
Showing/hiding full screen ................. 399
Te lete xt overview ................................. 402
Vo ice commands (LINGU ATRO NIC) .....2 90
TV channel
Ac tivating/deactivating channel fix ..... 400 Channel
fix .......................................... 400
Channel li stove rview .......................... 400
EPG (elect ronic programme guide) ...... 400
Overview of favo urites ........................ .400
Quick sa ve........................................... 401
Selecting from thech annel list ............ 399
Selecting from the control menu ......... 399
Selecting from thefa vo urites .............. 399
Selecting in the bac kground ................ 399
St oring .................................................4 01
Tw o phone mode
see Second telephone
Tw o-w ayradios
Fr equencies ......................................... 472
No tes on ins tallation ............................ 471
Tr ansmission output (maximum) .......... 472
Ty re inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Ty re pressure ........................................... 450
Checking (ty repressure monitoring
sy stem) ................................................ 451
No tes .................................................. 449
Re starting the tyre pressure loss
wa rning sy stem ................................... 457 596
Index

Re
starting the tyre pressure monitor‐
ing sy stem ...........................................4 52
TIREFIT kit .......................................... .429
Ty re pressure loss warning sy stem
(function) ............................................. 457
Ty re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function) ............................................. 451
Ty re pressure table .............................. 450
Ty re pressure loss warning sy stem
Fu nction .............................................. 457
Re starting ............................................ 457
Ty re pressure moni toring sy stem
Checking the tyre pressure .................. 451
Checking the tyre temp erature ............ 451
Fu nction ............................................... 451
Re starting ............................................ 452
Te ch nical da ta..................................... 453
Ty re pressure table ................................. 450
Ty re temp erature
Checking (tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem) ................................................ 451
Ty re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function) ............................................. 451
Ty re tread ................................................. 448Ty
re-change tool kit
Overview .............................................. 461
Ty res
Changing hub caps .............................. 463
Checking ............................................ .448
Che cking the tyre pressure (tyre
pressure monitoring sy stem) ............... 451
Fitting .................................................. 466
Flat tyre ............................................... 427
Inter changing ...................................... .461
MOExtended tyres ...............................4 28
Noise ................................................... 448
No tes on fitting ................................... 458
Re moving ............................................ 466
Re placing .................................... 458, 462
Re starting the tyre pressure loss
wa rning sy stem ................................... 457
Re starting the tyre pressure monitor‐
ing sy stem ...........................................4 52
Selection ............................................. 458
Snow chains ........................................ 448
St oring .................................................4 61
TIREFIT kit ...........................................4 29
Ty re pressure (N otes) .......................... 449Ty
re pressure loss warning sy stem
(function) ............................................. 457
Ty re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function) ............................................. 451
Ty re pressure table .............................. 450
Un usual handling characteristics ........ 448 U
Un its of measurement
Setting ................................................ .312
Un locking setting ...................................... 74
USB devices Connecting .......................................... 383
User profile .............................................. 314
Creating .............................................. .314
Importing/exporting ............................ 315
Options ................................................ 315
Setting ................................................. 314 V
Ve hicle ...................................................... 16 9
Ac tivating/deactivating standby
mode .................................................. .202
Ad ditional door lock .............................. 77 Index
597