oil temperature MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2014 W204 Owner's Manual

EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................208
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................151
Automatic engine switch-off ..........151
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................151
Important safety notes ..................151
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 83
Fuel filler fla p................................. 163
Trunk ......................................... 86, 87
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes ..................346
Storage location ............................ 346
Technical data ............................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .58
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256
Display message ............................ 233
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 351
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 306
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 165
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine) Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 289
Additives ........................................ 355
Checking the oil level ..................... 288
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 289
Display message ............................ 235
Filling capacity ............................... 355
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....288
Temperature (on-board computer) .219
Viscosity ........................................ 355
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...219
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 213
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................68
Display message ............................ 223
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ......................... 67, 68
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 67
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 167
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......108
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........108
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...109
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Storing the parking position ..........109 Index
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Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............209
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audi omenu ................................... 210
Convenience submenu ..................218
Displaying a service message ........286
Display messages ..........................222
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 179
Factory settings submenu .............219
Important safety notes ..................204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 209
Operation ....................................... 205
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Service menu ................................. 215Settings menu
............................... 215
Standard displa y............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 211
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Video DVD operatio n..................... 211
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating safety Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Important safety notes ....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........205
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 64 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 350
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...293
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 94
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 109
Rea rview camera .......................... 191
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 165 Index
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Stowage net ................................... 264
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea
t.............................. 264
Stowage net ....................................... 264
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 266
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 316
Sun visor ............................................ 268
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 141
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............73 T
Tachometer ........................................ 205
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 231
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 351
Emergency spare wheel .................347
Information .................................... 350
Tires/wheels ................................. 342
Vehicle data ................................... 358
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 277
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading route s....................... 280
Emergency call .............................. 274
Geo fencing ................................... 281
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 279
MB info call button ........................276
Remote vehicle locking ..................278
Roadside Assistance button ..........276
Search &Send ............................... 278
Self-test ......................................... 274
Speed alert .................................... 280
System .......................................... 274
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 281
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 279
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............278Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 273
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 212
Display message ............................ 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Number from the phone book ....... .212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending acall................. 212
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 204
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 219
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 219
Outside temperature ..................... .205
Setting (climate control) ................138
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........73
Immobilize r...................................... 72
Through-loading feature ...................264
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................220
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Checking manually ........................321
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety notes ..................322
Maximum ....................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 319
Pressure loss warning ....................321
Recommended ............................... 318
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 321
Important safety notes ..................321
Restarting ...................................... 322
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 324
Function/notes ............................. 322
General notes ................................ 322
Important safety notes ..................323
Restarting ...................................... 325
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Warning message .......................... 325
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................337 Index
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Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident .Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡(+20 †), the
maximu mengine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine .To protec tthe
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold. Key positions
SmartKey 000D
To remove the SmartKey
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P
0005 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
0006 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0007 To start the engine
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
i The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started. Driving
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speed and driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation You can activate RACE START if:
R
the doors are closed
R the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †) This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R SPORT handling mode is activated
(Y page 69)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
R the transmission is in position D
Activating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(Y page 156) until the RSlamp lights up.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears
in the multifunction display.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
multifunction display shows the RACESTART Canceled message.X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 157).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 157).
The RACE START Available Depress gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The RACE START Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the RACE START Canceled message.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE START Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual message appears in the multifunction
display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available 184
Driving systemsDriving and parking

X
Press 000Bto confirm.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Auto. Mirror Folding function.
If the Auto. Mirror Folding function is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting.
If you have switched the Auto. MirrorFolding function on and you fold the exterior
mirrors in using the button on the door
(Y page 108), they will not fold out
automatically. The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
Restoring the factory settings X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm.
The Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select
No or
Yes .
X Press the 000Bbutton to confirm the
selection.
If you have selected Yes , the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Day Lights function
in the Lights submenu is only reset if the
vehicle is stationary. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays X
Press 0002or0005 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu. 0002
Digital speedometer
0003 Gear indicator
0022 Upshift indicator
0021 Engine oil temperature
001F Coolant temperature
Upshift indicator UP 0022
indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP 0022
fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †) the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
X Press 0002or0005 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 0003button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed. 0002
Drive program (C /SS+ /M )
0003 ESP ®
mode (ON /OFF ) or SPORT handling
mode (SPORT )Menus and submenus
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When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the componentsd escribed in the
following. Example: AMG vehicles
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface. To chec
kthe oil level with the engine at
operating temperature, switch the engine
off and wait for approximately five minutes.
X Pull oil dipstick 0002out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 0002.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick 0002into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0022and
MAX mark 0003, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
0022 or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine
oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Engine compartment
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Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R
using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter .Have excess oil siphoned off. Example
:engine oil cap
X Turn cap 0002counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of
engine oil.
X Replace cap 0002on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level agai nwith the oil
dipstick (Y page 289).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 354). Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot .Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 147).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 148).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †). 290
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

are chrome-plated or not, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
X Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers General notes
!
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
i Note that regular care is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
R Differences in the texture
R Signs of stretching and marking
R Slight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
! To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
R Clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the
covers down with a dry cloth.
R Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
R Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a
qualified specialist workshop. Seat covers of other materials
!
Observe the following when cleaning:
R Clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing
1% detergen t(e.g. dish washing liquid).
R Clean cloth covers with a microfiber
cloth moistened with a solution
containing 1% detergen t(e.g. dish
washing liquid). Rub carefully and always
wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving
visible lines. Leave the seat to dry
afterwards. Cleaning results depend on
the type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
R Clean Alcantara® covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident. This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents .Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets X
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or a cleaning agent recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Carpets: use the carpet and textile
cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Care
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Mercedes-Ben
zrecommends that you use
fuel brands that have the additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some
countries may not be sufficient. Residue
could build up as a result. In such cases, and
in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-
BenzC enter, the gasoline may be mixed with
the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz (part no. A000989254512).
You must observe the notes and mixing ratios
specified on the container.
Flexible Fuel vehicles 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. Flexible Fuel vehicles can be refueled with the
following fuel types:
R
premium-grade unleaded gasoline
R E85 fuel
R a mixture of E85 fuel and premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
i Flexible Fuel vehicles can be recognized
by the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
Fuel consumption
The energy contentofE 85 fuel is less than
that of the same amount of premium-grade
gasoline. The amount of fuel consumed when
operating the vehicle with E85 fuel is
therefore higher than with premium-grade
gasoline.
Maintenance
Inform you rauthorized Mercedes-Benz
Cente rthat you are operating or have
operated the vehicle with E85 fuel.
Low outside temperatures
If the outside temperature is below 32 ‡
(0 †), the starting procedure can take
noticeably longer when operating with E85
fuel.
E85 fuel is not suitable for use at outside
temperatures under -4 ‡ (-20 †). Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change. 354
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