brakes MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2013 W204 Owner's Manual

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see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 227
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................145
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............151
Changing gea r............................... 150
Display message ............................ 238
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode ..............155
Kickdow n....................................... 150
Manual drive program ....................153
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ...................155
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 144
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 155
Selector leve r................................ 148
Shift range s................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......151
Transmission position displa y........ 149
Transmissio npositions .................. 149
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 155 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 226
Bag hook ............................................ 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 77Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 300
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................298
Jump starting ................................. 302
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................208
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 352
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 225
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................352
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 162
High-performance brake system ....164
Important safety notes ..................162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 293
Car wash ........................................ 287 Index
5

Driving tip
s.................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 239
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................161
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display ........................................... 149
Manual .......................................... .153
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........213
Drive program selector .....................151
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................283
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................164
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ...........64 Overview
.......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 190
Active Driving Assistance package 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................185
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 165
Display message ............................ 230
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 167
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 175
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Lane Tracking package ..................186
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
PARKTRONI C................................. 179
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........177
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................150
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving .......................161
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................ .165
Driving on flooded road s................ 164
Driving on wet road s...................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 160
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......204
DVD video (on-board computer) ......205
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1758
Index

Trunk
Emergency release ..........................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Locking separatel y........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 83
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 239
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ......................355
Trunk load (maximum) ......................355
Turn signals Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........262
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 238
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 208
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 321
Locking (in an emergency) ...............81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 335
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............335 Towing away
.................................. 304
Transporting .................................. 306
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74
Vehicle data ................................... 355
Vehicle data ....................................... 355
Vehicle dimensions ...........................355
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............346
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Video (DVD) ........................................ 205
VIN ...................................................... 346 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 250
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 246
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Seat bel t........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ...................247
SRS ................................................ 249
Tire pressure monitor ....................254
Warranty ............................................ 346
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 240
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........338
Wheel chock ...................................... 335
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 311
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) .........................334
Emergency spare wheel .................342
Important safety notes ..................310
Interchanging/changing ................334 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
ESP® 246
0003
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 247
0003
000B
Distance warning 253
0022
0015
ESP®
OFF 246
0021
000C
Brakes (USA only) 244
001F
0006
Brakes (Canada only) 244
0020
00070006
Turn signals 112
0012
0018
ABS 244
0013
001E
SRS 249
0014
000E
Check Engine 250
0015
0014
Tire pressure monitor 254 Function Page
0016
0012
Seat belt 242
0018
000D
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 247
0019
000C
Coolant 251
001A
000A
High-beam
headlamps 113
001B
000B
Low-beam
headlamps 111
001D
0014
Parking lamps 112
001E
000E
Rearfog lamp 112
0023
000C
Front fog lamps 111
0024
0010
Reserve fuel 25032
Instrument clusterAt a glance

functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal depresse dfirmly until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BA Sis deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake AssistS
ystem
PLUS)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 211)
R operational
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of yourv ehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BASP LUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS. BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
To prevent a front-end collision, BAS PLUS
calculates the brake force necessary if:
R
you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected arisk of collision
At as pee dless than 20 mp h(30 km/h) : if
you depress the brake pedal, BASP LUS is
activated. Braking is performed as late as
possible.
At a speed greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h):ify ou depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual, if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Driving safety systems
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In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the fron tend of the
vehicle, have the configuratio nand operation
of the rada rsensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the fron tofthe vehicle. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! When testing the electric parking brake
on a braking dynamometer, switch off the
ignition. Application of the brakes by
ESP ®
may otherwise destroy the brake
system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP ®
(Y page 305) when towing the
vehicle with a raised rear axle.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified 66
Driving safety systemsSafety

PRE-SAFE
®
Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or
reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake has detected a risk of collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically
as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
Starting at a speed of around
4 mph (7 km/h), this function warns you if
you very quickly approach a vehicle in front.
An intermittent warning tone will then sound
and the 000Bdistance warning lamp will light
up in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
From a speed of approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), if the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can brake the vehicle
automatically at speeds up to approximately
124 mph (200 km/h).
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause
unnecessary warnings or the unnecessary
intervention of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further
R activating kickdown
R releasing the brake pedal
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also detect stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake detects a risk of a collision, the system
will alert you both visually and acoustically. If
you do not brake or take evasive action, the
system will warn you by automatically braking
the vehicle gently. If there is an increased risk
of collision, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated (Y page 52). If the risk of collision
with the vehicle in frontr emains and you do
not brake, take evasive action or accelerate
significantly, automatic braking may be
performed up to a level of emergency braking.
Automatic emergency braking is not
performed until immediately prior to an
acciden tthat can no longer be avoided. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
if a danger of collision is detected. There may
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. 70
Driving safety systemsSafety

In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-
board computer (Y page 207).
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is activated, the
0001 symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated (Y page 176).
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
0001 symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
22 mph (35 km/h).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example. Theft deterrent locking system
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High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
In the 0004position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 000A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0022. Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0002.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0002.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 121). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Active light function Exterior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z

ECO start/stop function
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exi tthe vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically .The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes If the
000D symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off
automatically if the vehicle stops moving.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been
manually deactivated (Y page 146) or a
malfunction has caused the system to be
deactivated, the 000Dsymbol is not
displayed.
Automatic engine switch-off General notes
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the
000Dsymbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the
comfort range.
R the engine is at normal operating
temperature. R
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are fulfilled, the 000Dsymbol is
shown in yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
i The engine can be switched off
automatically a maximum of four times
(first stop and three subsequent stops) in
succession. The 000Dsymbol is shown in
yellow in the multifunction display after the
engine has been started automatically for
the fourth time. When the 000Dsymbol is
shown in green in the multifunction display,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in Dor
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated. Driving
145Driving and parking Z