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

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
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
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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

Parking
............................................... 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 218
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................181
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes ..................179
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Range of the sensors .....................180
Warning displa y............................. 180
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .292
Power washers .................................. 288
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 219
Operation ........................................ .52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button ..................150Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................144 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....213
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 231
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 239
Folding the backres tforwards/
back ............................................... 259
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................291
Function/notes ............................. 185
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Rear window blind ............................263
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) Important safety notes ..................354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................15614
Index

Notes for AMG vehicles
.................349
Refueling proces s.......................... 156
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 155
Remote control Garage door opener .......................275
Programming (garage door opener) 275
Reporting safety defects ....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 250
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........136
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 148
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 89
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 85
Sliding sunroo f................................. 89
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Rea rside windows ......................... 263
Rea rwindow .................................. 263
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 293
Roof load (maximum) ........................355
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............203 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems ....................58Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................212
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
see Seat belts
Seats
Adaptive sea tbackrests (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically). ....................96
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ..................................... 96
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t................ 99
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Seat heating problem ....................101
Seat ventilation problem ................101
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Switching sea theating on/off .......100
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......291
Service menu (on-board computer) .208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Coolant (engine) ............................ 352
Engine oil ....................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 347 Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterio
rmirro rhas been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct positio nmanually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors 4
: until you hear a click
and then the mirrors engage in position.
(Y page 104)
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 103). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
If inciden tlight fro mheadlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare 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-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R inciden tlight fro mheadlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
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
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0003for 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 0022to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
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
position.
Using the memory button
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. This setting can be
stored using memory button M0021.
4 Canada only. Mirrors
105Seats, steering wheel and mirrors 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

Automatic engine start
General notes
The engine starts automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range.
R the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the condition of charge of the battery is too
low.
R the driver's seat belt is removed or the
driver's door is opened.
Vehicles wit hautomatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
R release the brake pedal whe nHOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in
position Dor N.
R depress the accelerator pedal.
R move the transmission out of position P.
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
againo nce the 000Dsymbol reappears in
green in the multifunctio ndisplay. Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function ECO button
X
To switch off: press button0002.
Indicator lamp 0003on button 0002and the
000D symbol in the multifunction display go
out.
X To switch on: press button0002.
Indicator lamp 0003lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 145) are fulfilled, the
000D symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 145) are fulfilled, the
000D symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
i If indicator lamp 0003is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated
manually or as the result of a malfunction.
The engine will the nnot be switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops. 146
DrivingDriving and parking

Transmission position and drive
program display 0002
Transmission positio ndisplay
0003 Drive program display
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators nex tto the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock. Transmission positions
0003
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P(Ypage 158) unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed
if the transmission is in position P.
If the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector lever
is locked.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the selector lever
may be locked in position P. To
release a locked selector lever, see
"Manual override of parking lock"
(Y page 155). 0004
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary. Automatic transmission
149Driving and parking Z

0002
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g .to
push it or tow it.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position Nif the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral Ncan damage
the drive train. 0009
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D.This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R a shift range restriction, if selected
R the selected drive program: (Y page 150)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed Driving tips
AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected. Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up. Program selector button
General notes The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
Example: program selector button
E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gear shifting
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 151).
Only change from automatic drive program
E or Sto manual drive program Mwhen the
vehicle is stationary.
X Press program selector button 0002
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display. 150
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking