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

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....93 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 125 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....197 Stowage and features
......................255 Maintenance and care
......................281 Breakdown assistance
.....................295 Wheels and tires
............................... 309 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
3

COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 279
Calling up ....................................... 278
Setting ........................................... 278
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Convenience closing feature ..............87
Convenience opening feature ............86
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 286
Display message ............................ 228
Filling capacity ............................... 353
Important safety notes ..................352
Temperature (on-board computer) .212
Temperature gauge ........................ 198
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 235
Driving system ............................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes ..................165
Setting aspeed .............................. 167
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .166
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 261
Important safety notes ..................261
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 262
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching on/off (switch) ..............111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 210
Interior lighting .............................. 210
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................202
Display (cleaning instructions) ........291
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 282
Calling up (on-board computer) .....216
Driving systems ............................. 230
Engine ............................................ 228
General notes ................................ 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........216
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 240
Lights ............................................ .224
Safety systems .............................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 236
Vehicle .......................................... .238
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
Distance recorder ............................. 201
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....253
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 233
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 173 Index
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E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................211
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 211
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 161
On-board computer .......................202
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................146
Automatic engine switch-off ..........145
Deactivating/activating .................146
General information .......................145
Important safety notes ..................145
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 81
Fuel filler fla p................................. 157
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 342
Important safety notes ..................342
Storage location ............................ 343
Technical data ............................... 344
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .58
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 250
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................145
Engine number ............................... 347
Irregularr unning............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 302
Starting problems ..........................147Starting the engine with the
SmartKey
....................................... 143
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............143
Switching off .................................. 159
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 306
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 285
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking the oil level ..................... 284
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 229
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Notes about oil grades ................... 351
Notes on oil level/consumption ....284
Temperature (on-board computer) .212
Viscosity ........................................ 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...213
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 207
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................67
Display message ............................ 217
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ......................... 66, 67
Important safety information ...........66
Warning lamp ................................. 246
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 161
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......104 Index
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Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Cuph olders ................................... 261
Eyeglasses compartment ...............257
Glove box ...................................... .257
Important safety information .........256
Rea r............................................... 258
Stowage net ................................... 258
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 258
Stowage net ....................................... 258
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 260
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 312
Sun visor ............................................ 262
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 199
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 225
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 347
Emergency spare wheel .................344
Information .................................... 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 338
Vehicle data ................................... 355
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 271
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading route s....................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 273
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........270 Search
&Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
Speed alert .................................... 274
System .......................................... 268
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 273
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 205
Display message ............................ 240
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Number from the phone book ....... .206
Redialing ........................................ 206
Rejecting/ending acall................. 205
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 198
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 212
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 212
Outside temperature ..................... .199
Setting (climate control) ................133
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilize r...................................... 71
Through-loading feature ...................258
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................213
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....318
Checking manually ........................317
Display message ............................ 236
Maximum ....................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 315
Pressure loss warning ....................317
Recommended ............................... 313
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................317
Restarting ...................................... 318
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 320
Function/notes ............................. 318
Restarting ...................................... 320
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 320 Index
17

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
16Tires Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
T 125/90 R16 98 M
17
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) 001C
— — —
T 125/80 R17 99 M
18
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — 001C 001C
—
T 125/70 R18 99 M
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — — — 001C
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel. Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapty our driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct. When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correc tthe pressure as
necessary (Y page 313). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (Y page 338).
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
16 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
17 C 300 4MATIC: not in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
18 C 300 4MATIC: only in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952. 342
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Technical data
"Minispare
"emergency spare wheel 16Tires Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
T 125/9
0 R16 98 M 17
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) 001C
— — —
T 125/80 R17 99 M
19
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — 001C 001C
—
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — — — 001C
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
16 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
17 C 300 4MATIC: not in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
19 C 300 4MATIC: only in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952. 344
Emergenc
yspare wheelWheels and tires

Useful information
............................346
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 346
Warranty ............................................ 346
Identification plates .........................346
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 347
Vehicle data ...................................... 355 345Technical data

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).Information regarding technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
a Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all
vehicle variants and trim levels. Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0002.346
Identification platesTechnical data

Example: vehicle identification plate (US
Aonly) Example
:vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
0003 VIN
0022 Paint code
i The data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is differen tfor
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. VIN X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering 0002upwards.
You will see VIN 0003.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 347)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 346) Engine number
0002
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0003 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
0022 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. Service products and filling capacities
347Technical data Z

H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g .engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washe rfluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids.
Components and service products must be
matched .You should therefor eonly use
products tha thave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information about tested and approved
products can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zby the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Model Total
capacity All models
17.4 US gal
(66.0 l) Model Of which
reserve All models (except
C 63 AMG)
approx
2.1 US gal (8.0 l) C 63 AMG
approx.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l) 348
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data