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Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................259
Service indicator message .............259
Service term exceeded ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 91
Manual shift program ....................... 113
Manual transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ...............270
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP ®
............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps .......................294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps .........................293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............276, 296
Tire pressure monitor ....................277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
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Satellite radio .................................... 152
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 48
Children in the vehicle .....................54
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Fastening ......................................... 50
Height adjustment ...........................51
Proper use of ................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 48
Telltale ........................................... 301
Seat heating ......................................... 84
Seating capacity ................................ 239
Seats ..................................................... 79
Adjustment ...................................... 79
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................85
Heating ............................................ 84
Memory function .............................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Split rear seat bench .....................204
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 203
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 46
Tele Aid .......................................... 212
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 332
Service and warranty information ..... 20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 243
Service menu ..................................... 129
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........73
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............71
Memory function .............................. 89
Menu ............................................. 130Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) .......73
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............71
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 265
Side impact air bags ........................... 41
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 252
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 253
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 344
Mounting ....................................... 318
Storage location ............................ 270
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 181
Resume function ............................ 183
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 302
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Standing water, driving through ...... 257
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 78
SmartKey ......................................... 77
Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 102
Starting the engine ........................... 101
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 112
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 216
Storage compartments ..................... 205
Storing tires ....................................... 244
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 244, 252
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 131
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 354
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 309
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 266
Useful features .................................. 207
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Valet locking ........................................ 77
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 321
Care ............................................... 260
Control system .............................. 118
Identification Number (VIN) ...........332
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Lowering (wheel change) ...............321
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 325
Unlocking/locking manually ..........309
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 332
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 90
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 203
Instructions .................................... 202
Load limit ....................................... 239
Roof rack ....................................... 203
Split rear seat bench .....................204
Terminology ................................... 250
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 252
Vehicle specification
C 250 ............................................. 334
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 335
C 250 4MATIC Sport ...................... 336
C 250 Sport ................................... 334
C 300 ............................................. 337
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 339
C 300 4MATIC Sport ...................... 340
C 300 Sport ................................... 338
C 350 ............................................. 341
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 343
C 350 Sport ................................... 342
C 63 AMG ...................................... 343
Vehicle status message memory .... 129
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 268
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
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Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....51
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parktronic system ..........................187
Seat belt telltale ............................ 301
Warranty coverage ............................ 332
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 358
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio .................................... 358
Refilling .......................................... 228
Washing the vehicle .......................... 260
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 245
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 317
Removing ....................................... 320
Spare ............................................. 317
Tightening torque ........................... 321
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 344
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 229
Window curtain air bags ..................... 42
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 264
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 264
Defogging ...................................... 195
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
control112
;Cruise control lever180=Instrument cluster116?Multifunction steering
wheel118
AHorn BFront Parktronic warning
indicators, Canada only186
COverhead control panel32DGlove box205EGlove box lock206FCenter console31GStarter switch77KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button78
FunctionPageHSteering wheel release
handle (manual)85
ISteering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)85
JCombination switch:Turn signals93Wipers96High beam93KParking brake pedal105LParking brake release105MOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
NHood lock release224OExterior lamp switch90PDoor control panel and seat
adjustment/memory33
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FunctionPageFHands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone and
Voice Control System4
GRoadside Assistance
button (Tele Aid system)214
HLeft reading lamp on/off95IFront interior lighting on/
off95Door control panel, seat adjustment
Door control panel, vehicles with memory function
FunctionPage:Inside door handle 74;Central unlocking switch75=Seat adjustment82?Memory function (for
storing seat, exterior
mirror, and steering wheel
settings)89
AExterior rear view mirrors
adjustment86
Power-folding exterior rear
view mirrors, Canada only88
BSwitches for opening/
closing front and rear door
windows98
CRear door window override
switch594The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operatinginstructions.
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FunctionPageDTrunk opening switch75ECentral locking switch75
Seat adjustment, vehicles without memoryfunction
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Make sure:
R The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraintGObserve Safety notes, see page 79.XPosition seat = and head restraint
properly. See ( Y page 80) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R Always be in a properly seated position.
R The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
R The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
R Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
R Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted.
Children in the vehicle
Safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
XSecure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.XMake sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
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Vehicle equipment ..............................70
Locking and unlocking .......................70
Starter switch positions .....................77
Seats ....................................................79
Multifunction steering wheel .............84
Mirrors .................................................86
Memory function .................................89
Lighting ................................................90
Wipers ..................................................96
Power windows ...................................98
Driving and parking ..........................101
Manual transmission ........................107
Automatic transmission ...................108
Transfer case ....................................116
Instrument cluster ............................116
Control system ..................................118
Audio system ....................................136
Driving systems ................................180
Climate control system ....................189
Rear window defroster .....................196
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ...............196
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ......................................199
Loading and storing ..........................202
Useful features .................................207
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iAMG vehicles are equipped with a seat
with an integrated head restraint. It is
therefore not possible to set the height and
angle of the head restraint.
XSeat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow :.
XSeat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow ;.
XSeat cushion tilt: Turn handwheel =
forward or backward until your upper legs
are lightly supported.
XSeat fore and aft adjustment: Lift
handle ?.
XSlide the seat to the desired position.XAllow handle ? to reengage with an
audible click.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
Power seats
The seat adjustment switch is located on the
entry side of each front seat base. The seat
adjustment switches for vehicles with
memory function are located on the front
doors.
iVehicles without memory function:
The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes
after either front door has been opened.
The counter resets each time
Ryou open or close a front door
Ryou insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch
Ryou remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
Ryou switch the ignition on or off
Just like in vehicles with memory function,
the power seats can be operated at any
time when the ignition is switched on.
iVehicles with memory function:
The memory function (Y page 89) lets you
store the settings for the seat position
together with the settings for the steering
wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Vehicles without memory function
iAMG vehicles are equipped with a seat
with an integrated head restraint. It is
therefore not possible to set the height and
angle of the head restraint.
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Vehicles with memory function
XSeat fore and aft adjustment: Press the
switch forward or backward in direction of
arrow =.
XSeat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow ?.
XSeat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow ;.
XSeat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow : until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
XHead restraint height (vehicles with
memory function): Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow A.
Head restraint height adjustment,
manual
This feature is only available in vehicles
without memory function.
XRaising: Adjust the height of the head
restraint by pulling it upward.
XLowering: Press release button : and
push down on the head restraint.
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment
XPush or pull on the lower edge of the head
restraint cushion to the desired position.
Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine.
XMove adjustment lever : in direction of
the arrows until you have reached a
comfortable seating position.
Seat with adaptive backrest
This feature is only available on C 63 AMG.
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