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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet 2018 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital form via the Internet You can find the Operator's Manual on the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Digital form as an App ® The Mercedes-Benz Guides App is available for free on the Apple App store or Google Play. Apple® iOS Android™...
  • Page 2 Blue- page) you can find more informa- tooth SIG Inc. Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- tion about a topic. cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 3 Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all documents on to the new owner. Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides app may not yet be available in your country. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Windshield wipers ........ 111 Introduction ......... 27 Protecting the environment ....27 Climate control ......... 115 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....27 Overview of climate control systems ... 115 Operator's Manual ......... 28 Operating the climate control sys- Service and vehicle operation ....28 tems ............
  • Page 5 Contents ASSYST PLUS ........285 Care ............. 286 Breakdown assistance ..... 295 Where will I find...? ......295 Flat tire ..........296 Battery (vehicle) ........301 Jump-starting ........304 Towing and tow-starting ...... 306 Fuses ........... 309 Wheels and tires ....... 312 Important safety notes ......
  • Page 6 Index Active Lane Keeping Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Activating/deactivating (on- 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) board computer) ......205 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- Display message ......229 tion System) Function/information ....189 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Active light function drive) ..........166 Display message ......

  • Page 7: Index

    Display message ......228 (ATA) ..........74 Displaying level ......181 Alarm system Function/notes ......180 see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center All-wheel drive see Qualified specialist workshop see 4MATIC (permanent four- Authorized workshop wheel drive) see Qualified specialist workshop...
  • Page 8 Index Drive program ........ 136 Belt warning ......... 48 Drive program display ....134 Blind Spot Assist Driving tips ........135 Activating/deactivating (on- DYNAMIC SELECT switch ....130 board computer) ......205 Emergency running mode ....141 Display message ......230 Engaging drive position ....
  • Page 9 Index see Flat tire Washing by hand ......287 see Towing away Wheels ........... 291 Brightness control (instrument Wind deflector ....... 289 cluster lighting) ........35 Wind screen ........290 Windows ........291 Buttons on the steering wheel ..193 Wiper blades ........
  • Page 10 Index Consumption statistics (on-board Cooling with air dehumidification (multimedia system) ...... 258 computer) .......... 197 Defrosting the windows ....119 Controller ........... 254 Defrosting the windshield ....118 Controlling the speed ECO start/stop function ....116 see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC General notes ........
  • Page 11 Driver's seat Tires ..........234 see Seat Vehicle ........... 236 Driving abroad Distance control Mercedes-Benz Service ....286 see Driving system Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 186 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Driving on flooded roads ....150 Activating ........155 Driving safety system Activation conditions .....
  • Page 12 Index Distance warning function ....66 Icy road surfaces ......151 EBD (electronic brake force distri- Important safety notes ....122 bution) ..........71 Limited braking efficiency on sal- ted roads ........149 ® (Electronic Stability Pro- Snow chains ........315 gram) ..........
  • Page 13 Index Emergency release ® (Electronic Stability Pro- Driver's door ........83 gram) Trunk ..........85 AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209 Vehicle ..........83 Characteristics ......... 68 Emergency Tensioning Devices Crosswind Assist ......71 Activation ......... 56 Deactivating/activating (button Emissions control in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .....
  • Page 14 Index Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the G-Meter (on-board computer, spare wheel ........331 Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....208 MOExtended tires ......297 Garage door opener Preparing the vehicle ..... 296 Clearing the memory ..... 280 TIREFIT kit ........298 General notes ........ 277 Floormats ...........
  • Page 15 Index Selecting displays ......206 Insect protection on the radiator ..282 Setting the position ....... 206 Inspection Storing settings (memory func- see ASSYST PLUS tion) ..........106 Instrument cluster Switching on or off ......195 Overview .......... 36 Headlamps Warning and indicator lamps ...
  • Page 16 Index Low-beam headlamps Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ......205 Display message ......224 Display message ......229 Switching on/off ......108 Lubricant additives Function/information ....184 see Active Lane Keeping Assist see Additives (engine oil) Luggage cover Lane Tracking package ..... 182 see Trunk partition Lap time (RACETIMER) ......
  • Page 17 Seats, steering wheel, exterior Lowering the vehicle ...... 336 mirrors ........... 105 Mounting a new wheel ....335 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Preparing the vehicle ..... 332 360°camera ........176 Raising the vehicle ......333 Active Blind Spot Assist ....186 Removing a wheel ......
  • Page 18 Index On-board diagnostic interface Introduction to the restraint sys- tem ..........43 see Diagnostics connection Operating safety Occupant Classification System (OCS) ..........51 Declaration of conformity ....30 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator Important safety notes ....30 Operating system lamps ..........44 Pets in the vehicle ......
  • Page 19 Releasing automatically ....146 Warning lamp ......... 247 Parking lamps QR code Switching on/off ......108 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 Parking Pilot Rescue card ........32 Canceling ........170 Qualified specialist workshop ... 31 Detecting parking spaces ....167 Quick access for audio and tele- Exiting a parking space ....
  • Page 20 Index Cleaning instructions ..... 292 Operation ......... 55 Roof Display in the multimedia system .. 173 General notes ........ 173 Overview .......... 88 Object detection (function/ see Soft top Roof lining and carpets (cleaning notes) ..........176 Switching on/off ......173 guidelines) .........
  • Page 21 Index Setting the language Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- port ..........98 see also Digital Operator's Man- Adjusting the head restraint .... 96 ual ..........253 Setting the time Calling up a stored setting (mem- ory function) ........106 see also Digital Operator's Man- Cleaning the cover ......
  • Page 22 Index Steering General notes ........ 270 Rear compartment ......270 Display message ......238 Soft top Warning lamps ....... 252 Steering assistant STEER CON- AIRCAP ..........91 TROL Cleaning ......... 289 Display message ......239 see STEER CONTROL Steering Pilot Important safety notes ....
  • Page 23 Index Suspension tuning Through-loading feature ....265 SETUP (on-board computer, Timing (RACETIMER) ......210 Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....209 Tire pressure Switching air-recirculation mode Calling up (on-board computer) ..319 on/off ..........120 Checking manually ......318 Switching on media mode Display message ......
  • Page 24 Index Distribution of the vehicle occu- Tire pressures (recommended) ..330 pants (definition) ......331 Tire size (data) ....... 336 DOT (Department of Transporta- Tire size designation, load-bearing tion) (definition) ......329 capacity, speed rating ....326 DOT, Tire Identification Number Tire tread ........
  • Page 25 Index Traction system Switching on/off ......108 Two-way radio see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- tion System) Frequencies ........338 Traffic reports Installation ........338 see also Digital Operator's Man- Transmission output (maximum) ..338 Type identification plate ual ..........253 Traffic Sign Assist see Vehicle identification plate Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function ........
  • Page 26 Index Vehicle battery Wheel and tire combinations see Battery (vehicle) Tires ..........336 Vehicle dimensions ......345 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 336 Vehicle emergency locking ....83 Wheel chock ........332 Vehicle identification number Wheels see VIN Changing a wheel ......331 Vehicle identification plate ....
  • Page 27 Index Wiper blades Cleaning ......... 291 Important safety notes ....112 Replacing ........112 Without changing gears Display message ......237 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- tions) ..........293 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop...

  • Page 28: Digital Operator's Manual

    Digital Operator's Manual Introduction Operating the Digital Operator's Man- The printed Operator's Manual provides infor- General notes mation about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides compre- Please observe the information about the oper- hensive and specifically adapted information on ation of the controller ( page 254).

  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    Mercedes-Benz. This braking. could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant...

  • Page 30: Operator's Manual

    Service and vehicle operation systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu- Service and vehicle operation ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that Warranty have been specifically approved for your vehi- The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in cle.

  • Page 31: Service And Vehicle Operation

    Program. For details, consult an authorized breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis- Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 following addresses.
  • Page 32 Operating safety Operating safety There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high Important safety notes curb or an unpaved road you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a WARNING curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road If you do not have the prescribed service/ a heavy object strikes the underbody or...

  • Page 33: Operating Safety

    Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec- Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con- essary, contact us at one of the following nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor- addresses.

  • Page 34: Qr Codes For The Rescue Card

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the vehicle's operating state (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz incidents USA, LLC. malfunctions If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may...

  • Page 35: Data Stored In The Vehicle

    EDR is commercially available, uations, and the location of the vehicle may be Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys- disclaims any and all liability arising from the tem.

  • Page 36: Information On Copyright

    Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle can be found on the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and, including updates, on the following web- site: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Registered trademarks Registered trademarks: ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue- tooth SIG Inc.

  • Page 37: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle shift- Diagnostics connection Opens the hood Combination switch Light switch Horn Control panel for: Instrument cluster Y Activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer- DIRECT SELECT lever ing Pilot Climate control systems Ç...

  • Page 38: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page ! ABS malfunctioning Speedometer with segments ; Check Engine Warning and indicator lamps: Electric parking brake ® å ESP applied (red) ® ÷ ESP F USA only · Distance warning ! Canada only Ð...

  • Page 39: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display ò Opens the menu list 9 : Selects a menu Multimedia system display a Confirms the selection ~ Rejects or ends a call % Back 6 Makes or accepts a call Operates the on-board com- Further telephone functions puter...

  • Page 40: Center Console

    Center console Center console Center console, upper section Function Page Function Page Climate control systems Analog clock £ Hazard warning lamps Õ Media button (see Dig- ital Operator's Manual) Ø Vehicle functions/ system settings button (see $ Radio button (see Digi- Digital Operator's Manual) tal Operator's Manual) % Telephone button (see...
  • Page 41 Center console Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Opens stowage compart- ment with Media Interface Ashtray Cigarette lighter Opening and closing the side Socket windows Cup holder è ECO start/stop func- tion Adjusts the volume Switches the sound on or off É...
  • Page 42 Center console Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Ashtray AIRCAP Cigarette lighter Opens stowage compart- Socket ment with Media Interface Cup holder Opening and closing the side Adjusts the volume windows Switches the sound on or off å...

  • Page 43: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left-hand Rear-view mirror reading lamp on/off Automatic anti-glare c Switches the front inte- Buttons for the garage door rior lighting on/off opener | Switches the automatic F Breakdown assistance interior lighting control call button (mbrace system) on/off...

  • Page 44: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r 4 5 = 7Zª\ Stores settings for the seat, Adjusts and folds the exterior exterior mirrors and steering mirrors in/out electrically column W Opens/closes the right Adjusts the seats electrically side window c Seat heating p Opens the trunk lid...

  • Page 45: Panic Alarm

    Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes deploy their protective function if, at all times, all (1‑800‑367‑6372). vehicle occupants: Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use driving aids which have been approved specifi- have fastened their seat belts correctly cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety The indicator lamps display the status of the Restraint system warning lamp front-passenger front air bag. The functions of the restraint system are PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec- checked after the ignition is switched on and at onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are regular intervals while the engine is running.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety occupant in the best position in relation to the dent or when braking or changing direction air bag. abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury The seat belt system comprises: or even fatal injury. Seat belts Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- force limiters...
  • Page 48 Mercedes-Benz vehi- accident. This poses an increased risk of cle. The child restraint system must be appro- injury or even fatal injury.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt. objects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants Also ensure that there are never objects between a person and the seat, e.g.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety Belt warning for the driver and front Adjust the seat ( page 94). The seat backrest must be in an almost passenger upright position. The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- Pull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu- extender = and engage belt tongue ;...
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Important safety notes Only secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat WARNING when the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF If you do not sit in the correct seat position, indicator lamp is permanently lit, the front- the air bag cannot protect as intended and passenger front air bag is deactivated...
  • Page 52 ( page 44). Mercedes-Benz. The front-passenger front air bag will only deploy if: the system, based on the OCS weight sensor...
  • Page 53 Occupant safety Front side impact air bags : and rear side seat belt, a head bag may be deployed in other impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer bol- accident situations ( page 56). ster of the seat backrest. The head bag on the front-passenger side When deployed, the side impact air bag offers deploys under the following conditions:...
  • Page 54 Occupant safety cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length. then not be deployed in the event of an acci- The entire base of the child restraint system dent. must always rest on the seat cushion of the If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is front-passenger seat.
  • Page 55 Mercedes-Benz recommends that child of up to twelve months old, in a standard you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR for this purpose. BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the...
  • Page 56 Occupant safety For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- When the front-passenger seat is occupied, mends that you only use seat accessories that always ensure that: have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. the classification of the person in the front- If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not...
  • Page 57 Occupant safety front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF For more information about the OCS, see "Prob- indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off. lems with the Occupant Classification System" page 55). Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test"...
  • Page 58 Occupant safety Have roll bars checked immediately at a quali- Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a fied specialist workshop. deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop as soon as possible. WARNING WARNING Risk of injury if the roll bar is triggered. A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro- Ensure that the movement area of the roll bars tection and cannot provide the intended pro-...
  • Page 59 Occupant safety www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ The activation threshold of the Emergency Ten- Perchlorate/index.cfm. sioning Devices and the air bags is determined by evaluating the rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration which occurs at various points in Method of operation the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature.
  • Page 60 Occupant safety Function Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system determines that deployment can offer addi- ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: tional protection in this situation Head bags on the driver's and front- in emergency braking situations, e.g. when passenger side in certain situations when the BAS is activated vehicle rolls over, if the system determines in critical driving situations, e.g.

  • Page 61: Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, imminent head-on or rear-end collision. Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install ® PRE-SAFE PLUS takes the following measures a child restraint system on a rear seat.
  • Page 62 You can obtain further information about the be immediately refastened. There is an correct child restraint system from any author- increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten- tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate...
  • Page 63 Children in the vehicle WARNING ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, If the child restraint system is installed incor- before you install a child restraint system rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as again.
  • Page 64 Children in the vehicle Important safety notes the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if WARNING available. If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the event of an acci- Always comply with the manufacturer's instal- lation and operating instructions for the child dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of...
  • Page 65 For this reason, cle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap the child restraint system on a rear seat.

  • Page 66: Pets In The Vehicle

    Driving safety systems merely aids designed to assist driving. You are Pets in the vehicle responsible for maintaining the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in WARNING good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and If you leave animals unattended or unsecured weather conditions and maintain a safe distance...

  • Page 67: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, Active Brake Assist including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information General information on the ABS warning lamp ( page 244) and dis- Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- play messages which may be shown in the page 213).
  • Page 68 Driving safety systems When deactivated, the distance warning func- Function tion and the autonomous braking function are Starting at a speed of approximately 4 mph also deactivated. (7 km/h), the distance warning function warns If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ you if you are rapidly approaching a vehicle in symbol appears on the assistant display.
  • Page 69 Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Assist In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can: intervene unnecessarily General information not intervene Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 64). There is a risk of an accident. With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis- Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- tance warning signal can detect obstacles that uation and be ready to brake.
  • Page 70 Driving safety systems ® ® wet or slippery roads. ESP can also stabilize Characteristics of ESP the vehicle during braking. General information ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ® If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before ® beginning the journey, ESP is automatically Observe the "Important safety notes"...
  • Page 71 Driving safety systems Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action ® Deactivating/activating ESP which provides better grip. (Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations Important safety notes ® described above no longer apply. ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if Observe the "Important safety notes"...
  • Page 72 Driving safety systems the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to Engine torque is no longer limited and the spin. drive wheels are able to spin. ® still provides support when you brake ® Deactivating/activating ESP firmly. ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated ®...
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com- the brake system checked at a qualified spe- bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize cialist workshop. the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly. Observe information regarding indicator and ®...
  • Page 74 Driving safety systems tion to detect obstacles that are in the path of WARNING your vehicle for an extended period of time. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehi- cannot always clearly identify people, partic- cle can be detected.
  • Page 75 Driving safety systems Recognition by the camera system is also Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph impaired in the event of: (70 km/h), Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function may react to: dirt on the camera or if the camera is covered stationary objects in the path of your vehicle, glare on the camera system, e.g.
  • Page 76 In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- STEER CONTROL tem is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call General information 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

  • Page 77: Protection Against Theft

    Protection against theft To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or The emergency call system sends a message or establishes a data connection provided KEYLESS-GO. that: Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately ten seconds. you have subscribed to the mbrace service.
  • Page 78 SmartKey Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do SmartKey not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart- Important safety notes ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when starting the engine using WARNING the Start/Stop button. A brief radio connection between the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, and the SmartKey determines whether a valid they could:...

  • Page 79: Smartkey

    SmartKey multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual. You will receive visual and acoustic locking con- firmation if all components were able to be locked. When the locator lighting is activated via the multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey;...
  • Page 80 SmartKey If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical Changing the settings of the locking key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked auto- system matically. You can change the settings of the locking sys- To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the tem.
  • Page 81 Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until bat- HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. tery compartment cover : opens. Do not Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hold battery compartment cover : closed batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- while doing so.
  • Page 82 SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle using Check the SmartKey battery ( page 79) and replace it if necessary the SmartKey.

  • Page 83: Doors

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The vehicle is locked. started using the Start/ Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. Stop button. The Smart- Key is in the vehicle. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. Check the SmartKey battery ( page 79) and replace it if necessary page 79).
  • Page 84 Doors If a locked door is opened from the inside, the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into consideration if: the vehicle was locked using the locking but- ton for the central locking, or the vehicle was locked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ- ously been fully unlocked.

  • Page 85: Trunk

    Trunk Locking/unlocking the driver's door Trunk with the mechanical key Important safety notes If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using WARNING the mechanical key, begin by pressing the locking button for the interior locking mech- Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust anism while the driver's door is open.
  • Page 86 Trunk Closing Opening automatically from inside Important safety notes WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.

  • Page 87: Side Windows

    Side windows Trunk lid emergency release light: emergency release button : flashes for 30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened emergency release button : flashes for 60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed Side windows Important safety notes WARNING To activate: close the trunk lid.
  • Page 88 Side windows To close fully: pull the switch beyond the WARNING pressure point and release it. The reversing feature does not react: Automatic operation is started. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- To interrupt automatic operation: press/ pull the corresponding switch again.
  • Page 89 Side windows To open all side windows fully: press Resetting the side windows switch : beyond the pressure point. If a side window can no longer be closed fully, To close all side windows: pull and hold you must reset it. button :.
  • Page 90 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- the trunk is only loaded to below the trunk mends that you only open or close the soft top partition.
  • Page 91 Soft top If the soft top does not open or close fully, the soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the soft top is lowered: after approximately 7 minutes when the igni- tion is switched on after about 20 seconds if the ignition is switched off Opening/closing with the soft top switch To open: pull and hold soft top switch : until...
  • Page 92 Soft top Locking moving parts. Release the switch if somebody becomes trapped. You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked fully. Opening and closing Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traf- The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the fic conditions.

  • Page 93: Soft Top

    Soft top To open: Activating and deactivating AIRCAP All vehicles: push trunk partition ; using the handle against the direction of the arrow to its upper end position. To close: Vehicles with a partially electrical trunk partition: press button :. Trunk partition ;...
  • Page 94 Remove the folding wind screen from the bag. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wind screens which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 95 Soft top Removing Pull handles ? on the left and right one after the other and slide folding wind screen : out of fixture A from above. Folding wind screen : is unlocked. Pull folding wind screen : out of both rear fixtures =.

  • Page 96: Correct Driver's Seat Position

    Seats you should have a good overview of traffic Correct driver's seat position conditions the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body WARNING and is routed across the center of your shoul- You could lose control of your vehicle if you do der and across your hips in the pelvic area the following while driving: Further related subjects:...
  • Page 97 Seats WARNING Always drive with the head restraints instal- led. Before driving off, make sure for every The seat belt does not offer the intended level vehicle occupant that the center of the head of protection if you have not moved the back- restraint supports the back of the head at rest to an almost vertical position.
  • Page 98 Seats Adjusting the seats electrically WARNING If the head restraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro- tection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
  • Page 99 Seats Release the release button once the head Folding the front seat backrests restraint is in the desired position. forward/back Ensure that the head restraint has engaged properly. Important safety notes Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the WARNING head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
  • Page 100 Seats The head restraint also lowers on vehicles with Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support electric seat adjustment. Pull the seat release handle : and fold the backrest forwards as far as it will go. The seat moves automatically to the foremost position.
  • Page 101 Seats Switching the seat heating on/off If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. Switching on/off If drive program E is selected, the power of the seat heating is reduced. WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to Switching the seat ventilation on/off become very hot.
  • Page 102 Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating / seat ventilation Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating or seat The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ventilation has switched ers are switched on. off prematurely or can- Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the not be switched on.

  • Page 103: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Steering wheel heating When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Switching on/off leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key in the igni- tion lock.
  • Page 104 Steering wheel You can stop the adjustment process by press- The steering wheel only moves up if it has ing one of the memory function's position but- not already reached the upper steering lim- tons. This function is only available on vehicles iter.

  • Page 105: Mirrors

    Mirrors Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but- Mirrors ton =. The indicator lamp lights up in the button that Exterior mirrors has been pressed. Important safety notes The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected exterior WARNING mirror using button : as long as the indicator lamp is lit.
  • Page 106 Mirrors Mirror Folding function in the multimedia If you come into contact with the electrolyte, system. observe the following: Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin ignition lock ( page 123). immediately with water.

  • Page 107: Memory Function

    Memory function Storing using reverse gear Calling up a stored parking position set- ting Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 123). Adjust the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side using button =. Engage reverse gear.
  • Page 108 Memory function Seat When leaving the vehicle, always take the Steering wheel SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never Exterior mirrors leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. If you release the memory position switch, The memory function can be used at any time, the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting e.g.

  • Page 109: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode Exterior lighting WARNING General notes When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- USA only: if you wish to drive during the daytime beam headlamps may not be switched on without lights, switch off the Daytime Run‐...
  • Page 110 Exterior lighting When the engine is running and the vehicle is To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the stationary: if you move the selector lever from a SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or driving position to P, the daytime running lamps start the engine.
  • Page 111 Exterior lighting switch on a turn signal lamp using the com- High-beam flasher bination switch, only the turn signal lamp on Turn signal, left the corresponding side of the vehicle will To indicate briefly: press the combination flash. switch briefly to the pressure point in the The hazard warning lamps switch on automati- direction of arrow ;...

  • Page 112: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Important safety notes If you are driving at speeds above approx- imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other road WARNING users are detected: The high-beam headlamps are switched on Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize automatically. The K indicator lamp on the road users: instrument cluster also lights up.

  • Page 113: Replacing Bulbs

    Windshield wipers Interior lighting control Windshield wipers General notes Switching the windshield wipers on/off In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are Do not operate the windshield wipers when automatically deactivated after some time the windshield is dry, as this could damage except for when the SmartKey is in position 2 the wiper blades.
  • Page 114 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper.
  • Page 115 Windshield wipers Slide the catch ; in the direction of arrow = until it engages in the locking position with a noticeable click. Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor- rectly. Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of arrow ? away from the wiper arm.
  • Page 116 Windshield wipers Problems with the windshield wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windshield wipers Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructing windshield wiper move- are jammed. ment. The wiper motor has been deactivated. Switch off the engine. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS‑GO start function: Open the driver's door.

  • Page 117: Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most particles of Overview of climate control systems dust and soot and completely filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors. A General notes clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied Observe the settings recommended on the fol- to the vehicle interior.
  • Page 118 Operating the climate control systems Sets climate control to automatic ( page 117) Defrosts the windshield ( page 118) Calls up the climate control menu of the multimedia system ( page 258) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 119) Activates or deactivates synchronization ( page 118) Switches air-recirculation mode manually on/off (...

  • Page 119: Operating The Climate Control Systems

    Operating the climate control systems Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up more quickly.
  • Page 120 Operating the climate control systems back to automatic mode, the indicator lamp Activating or deactivating the syn- above the à rocker switch lights up again. chronization function General notes Setting the temperature Climate control can be set centrally using the Dual-zone automatic climate control: different synchronization function.
  • Page 121 Operating the climate control systems the indicator lamp above the ¿ rocker If you clean the windows regularly, they do switch remains switched off. not fog up so quickly. To switch off: press rocker switch ¬ up or down. The indicator lamp above the ¬ rocker Rear window defroster switch goes out.

  • Page 122: Air Vents

    Air vents Activating/deactivating Air vents Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni- Important safety notes tion lock ( page 123). To activate: press the g rocker switch up WARNING or down. Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air The indicator lamp above the g rocker vents.
  • Page 123 Air vents To open or close: turn control = to the counter-clockwise or clockwise as far as it will To adjust the air direction: hold side air vent ; by control = and move it up or down or to the left or right. Adjusting the rear air vents (see the Digital Operator's Manual).

  • Page 124: Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle

    Driving Always observe the maximum permissible Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle speed. Important safety notes The sensor system of some driving and driving Locking rear axle differential safety systems adjusts automatically while a (Mercedes-AMG C 63/C 63 S) certain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs.
  • Page 125 Driving Key positions WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, SmartKey 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. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake.
  • Page 126 Driving To start the vehicle without actively using the If Start/Stop button : has not yet been SmartKey: pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey being removed from the ignition. the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the To switch on the power supply: press ignition lock.
  • Page 127 Driving General notes Starting the engine The catalytic converter is preheated for up to Important safety notes 30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of the engine may change during this time. WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, Automatic transmission they could: Shift the transmission to position j...
  • Page 128 Driving take the SmartKey with you when leaving the Also make sure that: vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time. the fuel tank is sufficiently filled Pay attention to the important safety notes. the starter battery has been sufficiently Depress the brake pedal and keep it charged depressed.
  • Page 129 Driving Important safety notes be moved but the parking lock remains engaged. WARNING Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds If the engine is switched off automatically and after a cold start. This helps the catalytic con- you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted verter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
  • Page 130 Driving Deactivating or activating the ECO the battery is sufficiently charged start/stop function the system detects that the windshield is not fogged up when the air-conditioning system is switched on Mercedes-AMG vehicles the hood is closed the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is fastened All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is stopped automatically.
  • Page 131 Driving To deactivate: press ECO button :. Each time you start the engine with the Smart- Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set- Indicator lamp ; goes out. ting is activated. To activate: press ECO button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 132 DYNAMIC SELECT switch Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The fuel tank is empty. start. The starter motor Refuel the vehicle. can be heard. The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display is at the reserve level.

  • Page 133: Dynamic Select Switch

    DYNAMIC SELECT switch Available drive programs for Mercedes- Selecting the drive program AMG C 63/C 63 S: RACE Driving characteristics suit- (S‑MODEL) able for a race circuit S+ Sport Plus Particularly sporty driving characteristics S Sport Sporty driving characteris- tics C Comfort Comfortable and economi- cal driving characteristics...

  • Page 134: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission if you have previously pressed one of buttons : In addition, the current drive program settings - A. are displayed briefly in the multimedia system display. Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC In a few In a few countries, the ECO start/stop func- countries, the ECO start/stop function is tion is deactivated at the factory due to the deactivated at the factory due to the fuel...
  • Page 135 Automatic transmission Engaging park position automatically After switching off the engine, always switch to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi- Park position j is automatically engaged if: cle from rolling away by applying the parking you switch off the engine using the SmartKey brake.
  • Page 136 Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- leave children or animals unattended in the gram display vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children. The current transmission position and drive pro- gram appear in the multifunction display. If the transmission is in position h or k: push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.
  • Page 137 Automatic transmission Transmission positions Neutral Do not shift the transmission to i Park position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- This prevents the vehicle from rolling matic transmission could be dam- away when stopped. aged. Only shift the transmission into posi- No power is transmitted from the tion j ( page 133) when the vehi-...
  • Page 138 Automatic transmission reduces load change reactions and is conducive Gliding mode is deactivated under the following to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by conditions: the double-clutch function depends on the drive You depress the accelerator pedal. program selected. You depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 139 Automatic transmission Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program E (Economy) Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol- Drive program E is characterized by the follow- lowing: ing: the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical characteristics.
  • Page 140 Automatic transmission the suspension exhibits particularly hard The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed springing and damping settings. range and the wheels are less likely to spin. gliding mode is not available. gliding mode is available. the ECO start/stop function is switched off the ECO start/stop function is switched on page 127).
  • Page 141 Automatic transmission Temporary setting prevent the engine from overrevving. Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the tachometer. There is otherwise a risk of engine damage. To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position h.
  • Page 142 Automatic transmission Shifting gears Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style. The rec- ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display. When the corresponding gearshift recom- To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle mendation : appears in the multifunction shifter ;.

  • Page 143: Refueling

    Refueling Kickdown If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans- mission shifts up to the next gear when the For maximum acceleration, depress the maximum engine speed is reached. This pre- accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. vents the engine from overrevving. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is only gear depending on the engine speed.
  • Page 144 Refueling Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can. WARNING The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health. could otherwise be blocked by particles from There is a risk of injury. the fuel can.
  • Page 145 Parking Closing the fuel filler flap Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it. Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the clockwise until it engages audibly. inside of fuel filler flap ;. Close the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 146 Parking Vehicles with automatic transmission WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- Apply the electric parking brake. cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Shift the transmission to position j. With the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to release the parking brake.

  • Page 147: Parking

    Parking To apply: push handle :. Electric parking brake When the electric parking brake is applied, General notes the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru- ment cluster. WARNING The electric parking brake can also be applied If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- when the SmartKey is removed.
  • Page 148 Driving tips Releasing automatically Parking the vehicle for a long period Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto- If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than matically released if all of the following condi- four weeks, the battery may be damaged by tions are met: exhaustive discharging.

  • Page 149: Driving Tips

    Always have work on the engine carried out at a qualified Observe the following tips to save fuel: specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use an authorized Mercedes- The tires should always be inflated to the rec- Benz Center for this purpose.
  • Page 150 Driving tips display. The 8 warning lamp in the instru- does not displayed under Bonus fr. Start ment cluster also lights up ( page 247). indicate a fixed consumption reduction. The ECO display consists of three sections, with In addition to driving style, the actual consump- an inner and outer area.
  • Page 151 This could cause beginning and end of a journey. damage to the drive train. This type of damage Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war- ahead. ranty. Servicing the brakes...
  • Page 152 Compensate for brake pads/linings that have been approved this by applying greater force to the brake pedal. by Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalent Keep this in mind, and adapt your driving and standard of quality braking accordingly during this break-in period.

  • Page 153: Driving Systems

    If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile- such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
  • Page 154 Driving systems speed, for braking in good time and for staying in Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. lane. Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or Do not use cruise control: down ;. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. in road and traffic conditions which do not Cruise control is activated.
  • Page 155 Driving systems the cruise control lever up : or down ; to Change into a lower gear in good time on long the pressure point. and steep downhill gradients. This is especially Every time the cruise control lever is pressed important if the vehicle is laden.
  • Page 156 Driving systems Any unauthorized modification to this device To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate could void the user's authority to operate the these systems in the following or similar sit- equipment. uations: when towing the vehicle Important safety notes in the car wash Distance Pilot DISTRONIC can neither reduce WARNING...
  • Page 157 Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ? or push it up : or down ;. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the desired stored speed.
  • Page 158 Driving systems Driving with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC When you change lanes, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC monitors the left lane (on left-hand- drive vehicles) or the right lane (on right-hand- Pulling away and driving drive vehicles). To pull away with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the brake Stopping pedal.
  • Page 159 Driving systems When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated, Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if nec- the transmission shifts automatically to position essary. j if: the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the driver's door is open. the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- matically switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
  • Page 160 Driving systems Deactivating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Displays in the assistance graphic Display when Distance Pilot DISTRONIC There are several ways to deactivate Distance is deactivated Pilot DISTRONIC: Vehicle in front, if detected Briefly push cruise control lever forward :. Distance indicator, current distance to the vehicle in front Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary Specified minimum distance to the vehicle...
  • Page 161 Driving systems Tips for driving with Distance Pilot Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering DISTRONIC Pilot Pay particular attention in the following traffic General notes situations: Cornering, entering and exiting a bend: the ability of Distance Pilot DISTRONIC to detect vehicles during cornering is limited. Your vehi- cle may brake unexpectedly or late.
  • Page 162 Driving systems with the curb or other road boundaries. Be par- Steering Pilot cannot provide assistance: ticularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, on very sharp corners that are directly next to your vehicle. when a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire Obstacles such as traffic markers on a con- has been detected and displayed struction site that are on the lane or projecting...
  • Page 163 Driving systems Important safety notes Information in the multifunction display WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply. the HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g.
  • Page 164 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if the HOLD function is activated when the vehicle is stationary and: a system malfunction occurs. the power supply is insufficient. If a malfunction occurs, the transmission may also be shifted to position j automatically.
  • Page 165 Driving systems the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is RACE START Active message appears in depressed (left foot). the multifunction display. the transmission is in position h RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can- Activating RACE START ada: 50 km/h).
  • Page 166 Driving systems Vehicle level Setting the normal vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: It is possible to choose between the "Normal" Press button :. and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of Indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 167 Driving systems Sport mode more comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of highway. Select the E or C drive program with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch ( page 130). The vehicle is raised to the normal level. When driving at speeds above 78 mph (125 km/h), the vehicle is automatically low- ered by 0.6 in (15 mm) in the E and C drive pro-...
  • Page 168 Driving systems Press button : repeatedly until indicator can also still use Parking Assist PARKTRONIC lamps ; and = go out. page 170). You have selected Comfort mode. AMG Suspension System COMFORT mes- Important safety notes sage appears in the multifunction display. Parking Pilot is only an aid.
  • Page 169 Driving systems When transporting a load that protrudes from Parking Pilot does not assist you parking in your vehicle, you should not use Parking Pilot spaces parallel with or at a right angle to the direction of travel if: Never use Parking Pilot when snow chains are installed.
  • Page 170 Driving systems status indicator on the instrument cluster. When To cancel the procedure: press the % a parking space has been detected, an arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel or towards the right or the left also appears. Park- pull away.
  • Page 171 Driving systems Parking Pilot no longer supports you with steer- Shift the transmission to position h or k. ing interventions and brake applications. When Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No: Parking Pilot is finished, you must steer and % message appears on the multifunction brake again yourself.
  • Page 172 Driving systems Canceling Active Parking Pilot When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as Stop the movement of the multifunction flower pots or trailer drawbars. Parking Assist steering wheel or steer yourself. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects Parking Pilot is canceled immediately.
  • Page 173 Driving systems Warning displays Segments on the left-hand side of the vehi- Segments on the right-hand side of the vehi- Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is in the instru- ment cluster.
  • Page 174 Driving systems Activating/deactivating Parking Assist Deactivates or activates Parking Assist PARKTRONIC PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp ; lights up, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Parking Pilot is then also deactivated. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automati- cally activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 175 Driving systems if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed. Rear view camera Observe the notes on cleaning page 292) General notes if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the rear view camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
  • Page 176 Driving systems Objects not at ground level may appear to Bumper be further away than they actually are, e.g.: Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle the bumper of a parked vehicle the drawbar of a trailer When the transmission is shifted to position k, guide lines appear in the camera image.
  • Page 177 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function Reverse perpendicular parking with steer- ing input Backing up straight into a parking space without steering input After driving past the parking space, stop the vehicle safely. White guide line without steering input – Make sure that the rear view camera is vehicle width including the exterior mirrors switched on ( page 173).
  • Page 178 Driving systems "Wide-angle" function Parking space markings White guide lines – for current steering input Symbol for the wide-angle view function White guide lines = should be as close to par- Your vehicle allel with parking space markings : as possi- Warning displays for Parking Assist ble.
  • Page 179 Driving systems Important safety notes The system processes images from the follow- ing cameras: The 360°camera is only an aid and may show a Rear view camera distorted view of obstacles, show them incor- Front camera rectly or not at all. The 360°camera is not a substitute for attentive driving.
  • Page 180 Driving systems On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis, Make sure that the Activation by R gear depending on technical conditions, leaving the function is selected on the multimedia system standard height can result in: (see the Digital Operator's Manual). To show the 360° camera image: engage inaccuracies in the guide lines reverse gear.
  • Page 181 Driving systems Use the guidelines only for orientation. The distance specifications only apply to Approach objects no further than the bottom- objects that are at ground level. most guideline. Top view with picture from the front cam- Top view with picture from the rear view camera Symbol for the split screen setting with top Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-...
  • Page 182 Driving systems This view assists you in estimating the distance Select this view when you are driving out of an to the vehicle behind you. exit and the view of crossing traffic is restricted, for example. This setting can also be selected as an If you select the % symbol in the display and enlarged front view.
  • Page 183 Driving systems Activating ATTENTION ASSIST if you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of accel- Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- eration board computer ( page 205). if you are predominantly driving at a speed The system determines the attention level of below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph the driver depending on the setting selected:...
  • Page 184 Driving systems Instrument cluster display Traffic Sign Assist General notes Displaying the assistance graphic Call up the assistance graphic display func- Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum speed tion using the on-board computer permitted to the driver in the instrument cluster. page 203).
  • Page 185 Driving systems sors. A warning lamp lights up in the exterior Monitoring area mirrors and draws your attention to vehicles In particular, the detection of obstacles can be detected in the monitored area. If you then impaired if: switch on the corresponding turn signal to there is dirt on the sensors or anything else change lane, you will also receive an optical and covering the sensors...
  • Page 186 Driving systems Warning lamp Display in the assistance graphic Warning lamp When Blind Spot Assist is activated, gray radar waves propagating backwards appear next to Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below the vehicle in the assistance display in the mul- approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 187 Driving systems Important safety notes the distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detec- WARNING Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes detect lane markings. branch off, cross one another or merge the road is narrow and winding In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can:...
  • Page 188 Driving systems you switch on the turn signals. In this event, area. If you then switch on the corresponding the warnings are suppressed for a certain turn signal to change lane, you will also receive period of time. an optical and audible warning. If a risk of lateral collision is detected, corrective braking may a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
  • Page 189 Driving systems Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non- The detection of obstacles can be impaired in approved way. the case of: Any unauthorized modification to this device there is dirt on the sensors or anything else could void the user's authority to operate the covering the sensors equipment.
  • Page 190 Driving systems If you select the reverse gear, Active Blind Spot If a course-correcting brake application occurs, Assist is not operational. red warning lamp : flashes in the exterior mir- ror and a double warning tone sounds. In addi- The brightness of the warning lamps is auto- tion, a display underlining the danger of a side matically adapted to the brightness of the sur- collision appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 191 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist can: General notes give an unnecessary warning and then make a course-correcting brake application to the vehicle not give a warning or intervene There is a risk of an accident. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and keep within the lane, especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts you.
  • Page 192 Driving systems Lane-correcting brake application you have switched on the turn signal. ® a driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP If you leave your lane, under certain circumstan- ces the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. ® PRE-SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist. This is meant to assist you in bringing the vehicle you have adopted a sporty driving style with back to the original lane.
  • Page 193 Driving systems page 203) appear in green. Active Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use. To deactivate: press button ;. Indicator lamp : goes out. The Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated. The Lane Keeping Assist Off message appears on the multifunction display.
  • Page 194 Displays and operation Important safety notes Displays and operation Instrument cluster lighting WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle when driving, you may be distracted from the traffic situation. You could also lose con- trol of the vehicle.
  • Page 195 Displays and operation Tachometer Operating the on-board computer Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine. The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.
  • Page 196 Displays and operation In all menus: confirms the selected Mute entry in the list ó Vehicles with multimedia system In the Radio Media menu: Audio 20: opens the list of available radio Switches on voice control for nav- sources or media igation (see the manufacturer's In the Telephone...

  • Page 197: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation Displays and operation a Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Steering Pilot page 159) Switching the head-up display on/off _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 109) è ECO start/stop function ( page 127) ë HOLD function ( page 161) Head-up display General notes The head-up display projects information from the navigation system and the driver assistance...
  • Page 198 Menus and submenus AMG displays in the head-up display Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can select the following menu: Trip menu ( page 196) Navi menu (navigation instructions) page 198) Radio menu ( page 200) Media menu ( page 200) Telephone menu ( page 202)

  • Page 199: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel For further information on the ECO display, see page 147). consumption Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset" Range of the fuel supply Current fuel consumption Recuperation display Distance Press the ò button on the steering wheel Driving time to open the menu list.
  • Page 200 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. Press the : or 9 button to select the digital speedometer. Resetting values Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Trip...
  • Page 201 Menus and submenus Change of direction announced with a Change of direction without lane recom- lane recommendation mendation Target of the change of direction Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to the change of direction Distance to change of direction and visual Change-of-direction symbol distance display Recommended lane and new lane during a...
  • Page 202 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- Name of artist tion system Name of track The multifunction display shows station ; with station frequency or station name. The preset position is only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored.
  • Page 203 Menus and submenus To select an audio player or audio media: Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel. press a briefly. The list containing the media sources appears. To open the media sources list: press a Press : or 9 to select the correspond- briefly.
  • Page 204 Menus and submenus To select a DVD drive or DVD media: press You will see one of the following display mes- sages in the multifunction display: a briefly. The list containing the media sources appears. Phone READY or the name of the network Press : or 9 to select the correspond- provider: the mobile phone has found a net- ing DVD single drive or disc.
  • Page 205 Menus and submenus If there is more than one number for a Confirm by pressing a on the steering particular name: press the 6 or a wheel. The assistance graphic displays the status of button to display the numbers. and information from the following driving Press the : or 9 button to select the systems or driving safety systems: number you want to dial.
  • Page 206 Menus and submenus Changing the instrument cluster settings Observe the information on display messages page 207). page 213). Restoring the factory settings ( page 207). Traffic Sign Assist You can activate or deactivate the warning func- Assistance submenu tion of Traffic Sign Assist in the Traffic Sign Assist menu.
  • Page 207 Menus and submenus Activating or deactivating Active Brake Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Assist with cross-traffic function Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is available only in vehicles with the Driving Assis- Press the : or 9 button on the steering tance package.
  • Page 208 Menus and submenus Head-up display submenu Information on displays of Traffic Sign Assist page 182). Selecting other displays Setting the position You can adjust the position of the head-up dis- play on the windshield. You can compensate for height differences if the seat positions are changed, for example.
  • Page 209 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to adjust the Press : or 9 to select the Display brightness to a level from Level +5 (bright) to Unit Speed-/Odometer function. Level -5 (dark). The current setting Miles appears. Press the a or % button to save the Press the a button to save the setting.
  • Page 210 Menus and submenus Traffic Sign Assist display Press a to confirm. Reset All Settings? function appears. Press : or 9 to select or Yes. Press a to confirm the selection. If you have selected Yes, the multifunction display shows a confirmation message. For safety reasons, the Daytime Running Lights...
  • Page 211 Menus and submenus The maximum values of the G-Meter are Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC saved. To reset the G-Meter: press a again. Using : or 9 select on the steer- ing wheel. Press a to confirm. The maximum values of the G-Meter are deleted.
  • Page 212 Menus and submenus RACE TIMER Press the : or 9 button to select Lap. Displaying and starting RACETIMER Press a to confirm. A maximum of 32 laps may be stored. Stopping the RACETIMER RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit.

  • Page 213: Display Messages

    Display messages Press : or 9 to select Stop. Average lap speed The RACETIMER is stopped. Lap length Press : or 9 to select Reset. This function is only available if you have stored Press a to confirm. at least two laps and have stopped the RACE- All laps are deleted.
  • Page 214 Display messages Message memory The on-board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory. You can call up the display messages: Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
  • Page 215 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) are temporarily not available. Currently Unavaila‐ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- ble See Operator's tion.
  • Page 216 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® is malfunctioning. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- Inoperative See tion. Operator's Manual The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
  • Page 217 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP are malfunc- tioning. ÷ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc- tion. Inoperative See In addition, the ÷ and ! warning lamps light up in the instru- Operator's Manual ment cluster and a warning tone sounds.
  • Page 218 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp light up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
  • Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to position j.
  • Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction. Adaptive Functions Limited Brake Assist may also have failed. See Operator's Man‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE Inopera‐ ®...
  • Page 222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Dirty The radar sensor system is malfunctioning. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: Dirt on sensors Heavy rain or snow When driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure, e.g.
  • Page 223 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Rear Left Malfunc‐ WARNING tion Service Required Rear The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered Right Malfunction unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 224 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are bag Disabled See deactivated during the journey although: Operator's Manual an adult a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
  • Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Air‐ The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are enabled bag Enabled See during the journey although: Operator's Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat the front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on...
  • Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see page 52). Lights Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The bulb in question is malfunctioning. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 227 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Check Coolant Level cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. See Operator's Man‐ Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so page 284).
  • Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. See Operator's Man‐ Possible causes are: a defective alternator a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 229 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Check Engine Oil At Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will oth- Next Refueling erwise be damaged.
  • Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
  • Page 231 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions AIRMATIC is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement is too large. Listen for scraping sounds.
  • Page 232 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature Manual Active range.
  • Page 233 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative. Currently Unavaila‐ Possible causes are: ble See Operator's The windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Manual Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. Clean the windshield.
  • Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Distance Pilot Inop‐ Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is malfunctioning. erative The following may have also failed: Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function Steering Pilot A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Distance Pilot Sus‐...
  • Page 235 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - mph You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for exam- ple. ®...
  • Page 236 Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure Canada only: Soon The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed new wheels and tires the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly WARNING...
  • Page 237 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Pressure Moni‐ The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tor Inoperative No tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Wheel Sensors Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.
  • Page 239 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Driver's Door Open The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is in & Transmission Not position k, i or h. in P Risk of Vehi‐ A warning tone also sounds. cle Rolling Away WARNING The vehicle may roll away.
  • Page 240 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop Vehicle Leave The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarily Engine Running Wait impaired or not possible. Transmission Cool‐ Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 241 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver range. Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display. The trunk partition is open. Close the trunk partition ( page 90).
  • Page 242 Display messages SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. A warning tone sounds Take Your Key from Remove the SmartKey.

  • Page 243: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the SmartKey is not detected whilst the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 244 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ü N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
  • Page 245 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 246 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning. If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is malfunctioning.
  • Page 247 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
  • Page 248 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start/stop function is activated. ®...
  • Page 249 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
  • Page 250 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the ; Check Engine warning lamp may light up. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
  • Page 251 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be defective.
  • Page 252 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp If the coolant temperature is below the red marking, drive to the nearest quali- fied specialist workshop. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 253 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tires Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
  • Page 254 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.

  • Page 255: Multimedia System

    Function restrictions Navigation announcements are intended to General notes direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. The multimedia system section in this Opera- Please always use this feature instead of con- tor's Manual describes the basic principles for sulting the map display for directions.
  • Page 256 Operating system Press the thumbwheel to the right of the con- Operating system troller. Overview Press the 8 button on the multifunction General notes steering wheel. If the audio output is switched off, the status Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your line will show the 8 symbol.

  • Page 257: Operating System

    Operating system To exit the menu: briefly press the % Swiping with two fingers, e.g. using this func- button. tion: The multimedia system changes to the next To show or hide the audio menu: swipe up higher menu level in the current operating or down with two fingers.
  • Page 258 Operating system Quick access for audio Changing the station/music track Example: COMAND To exit the menu To return to handwriting recognition Depending on the audio source that is currently To use the phone book or text templates activated, you can use this function to select the To select the input line or changes the posi- next station or music track.
  • Page 259 Operating system Adding favorites Adding your own favorites Select VehicleQClimate Control Adding predefined favorites Press and hold the g button until the favorites are displayed. Add a favorite at the desired position. If a favorite has already been added at this position, it will be overwritten.
  • Page 260 Operating system Calling up the climate control bar To switch the ionization on or off: turn the controller. Multimedia system: To exit the menu: press the % button. Select Vehicle. The vehicle menu is displayed. Settings in the bottom bar of the cli- Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the mate control menu climate control bar is activated.
  • Page 261 Operating system To avoid/use route options: select Avoid trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci- Options. dent. Select a route option. Only operate this equipment when the traffic Notes for route options: situation permits. If you are not sure that this Use Toll Roads is possible, park the vehicle paying attention The route calculation includes roads which...
  • Page 262 (see the man- tions. ufacturer's operating instructions). select destinations from Mercedes-Benz If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone Apps Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message select geo-coordinates ®...
  • Page 263 Operating system Switching between mobile phones Multimedia system: Select PhoneQConnect If you have authorized more than one mobile DeviceQSearch for PhonesQStart phone, you can switch between the individual Search. phones. The available mobile phones are displayed. Multimedia system: Symbols in the device list Select PhoneQConnect Device.
  • Page 264 Operating system If you are no longer using the SD card, you should remove it and store it outside the vehi- cle. High temperatures can damage the card. Inserting an SD card The SD card slot is located in the stowage com- partment under the armrest.

  • Page 265: Stowage Areas

    Stowage areas tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's Stowage areas door. Loading guidelines The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. WARNING Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust sible and as low down in the trunk as possible. gases such as carbon monoxide.
  • Page 266 Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the front Eyeglasses compartment Glove box To open: press marking :. The eyeglasses compartment opens down. To open: pull handle : and open glove box Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is flap ;. always closed while the vehicle is in motion. To close: fold glove box flap ;...
  • Page 267 Stowage areas Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol- Rear bench seat through-loading fea- lowing may be in the stowage space: ture an SD card slot Important safety notes a multimedia connector unit with two USB ® ® ports, e.g. for iPod , iPhone or MP3 player WARNING...
  • Page 268 Stowage areas Left and right seat backrest Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. Fold rear seat backrest : back until it engages. If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 269: Features

    Features Parcel net Stowage well under the trunk floor The following items are located beneath the Important safety notes trunk floor, for example: WARNING the folding box If objects in the passenger compartment are tire-change tool kit stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be TIREFIT kit thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
  • Page 270 Features Cup holder in the front center console pants may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may be distracted from the traffic conditions and you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 271 Features Mirror light To open: open the stowage compartment Retainer page 264). Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket Push the cover of the ashtray upwards at its Vanity mirror right side =. Mirror cover To remove the insert: hold the sides of insert ?, push it forward and lift it up ;...
  • Page 272 Features The sockets can be used for accessories with a Cigarette lighter maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories include such items as chargers for mobile WARNING phones. You can burn yourself if you touch the hot If you use the sockets for long periods when the heating element or the socket of the cigarette engine is switched off, the battery may dis- lighter.
  • Page 273 Determining the location of the vehicle on a map Have the system checked at the nearest is only possible if: Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the following service hotlines: GPS reception is available Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at...
  • Page 274 Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants. Important safety notes If the vehicle occupants respond, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center WARNING attempts to get more information on the It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle, emergency.
  • Page 275 To call: press Roadside Assistance but- ton :. To end a call: press the ~ button on the This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- multifunction steering wheel. tomer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance Press the corresponding multimedia system button : flashes while the call is active.
  • Page 276 Downloading destinations You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser- Downloading destinations gives you access to a vice Center and about other products and serv- database with over 15 million points of interest ices from Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 277 Additionally, an mbrace service subscription If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with must be completed. mbrace and activated mbrace accounts: "Search & Send" is a destination entry service. A...
  • Page 278 You are then, for example, The vehicle remote closing feature is available if guided to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Service the relevant mobile phone network is available Center or a recovery vehicle is called.
  • Page 279 Features Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is The data you receive contains the following the transfer of service data to the Customer information: Assistance Center. If a service is due, the display the location where the speed limit was excee- shows a message to this effect together with information about any special offers at your the time at which the speed limit was excee-...
  • Page 280 If you have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele- phone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 ® HomeLink...
  • Page 281 Features so, vary the distance between remote control with Canadian law, some U.S. garage door open- A and the rear-view mirror. ers also feature a "break". The required distance between remote con- Proceed as follows: trol A and the integrated garage door opener if you live in Canada.
  • Page 282 Features Clearing the memory The garage door opener is compatible with devices which operate in the frequency range Make sure that you clear the memory of the of 280 to 433 MHz. integrated garage door opener before selling the Replace the batteries in garage door remote vehicle.

  • Page 283: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Engine compartment remove jewelry and watches keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- Hood ple, away from moving parts Important safety notes Opening the hood WARNING WARNING If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
  • Page 284 Engine compartment WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components. Certain components, such as the radiator fan, may continue to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off. There is a risk of injury. If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment: switch off the ignition never reach into the area where there is a...
  • Page 285 Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service operating temperature Products is available at any authorized all vehicles (except Mercedes‑AMG C 63 Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 286 Engine compartment Additional service products Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood. If there is a fire in the Important safety notes engine compartment, keep the hood closed and contact the fire department. WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- Checking coolant level ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

  • Page 287: Assyst Plus

    ASSYST PLUS If necessary, add coolant that has been tested Information on the type of service and service and approved by Mercedes-Benz. intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book- let). Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
  • Page 288 Press 9 or : on the steering wheel to select the Service menu and confirm with An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain Press 9 or : on the steering wheel to further information from any authorized...

  • Page 289: Care

    Care sion position h or k, the automatic After the vehicle has been washed, brake transmission will automatically switch to carefully while paying attention to the traffic park position j and block the wheels. conditions until full braking power is restored. Operating with the Start/Stop button: Do not open the driver's door when the When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot...
  • Page 290 If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint Tires surface, use the paint care products recommen- Door gaps, joints etc. ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the Soft top case approximately every three to five months, Wind deflector net...
  • Page 291 Have the to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment. soft-top seams sealed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with Center. a clear matte finish.
  • Page 292 Use only the care products and If there is a large amount of dirt on the net: cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz for this. clean with the care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by...
  • Page 293 There agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. cleaning cloths.
  • Page 294 Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig- nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. Cleaning the sensors...
  • Page 295 Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. the surfaces. Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
  • Page 296 Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod- clean DINAMICA covers with a damp cloth. ucts recommended and approved by Make sure that you wipe entire seat sec- Mercedes-Benz. tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Cleaning the seat covers Cleaning the seat belts...

  • Page 297: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Information on reflective safety jackets Where will I find...? Reflective safety jacket Removing/replacing the reflective safety jacket Maximum number of washes Maximum wash temperature Do not bleach Do not iron Do not use a laundry dryer The reflective safety jackets are located in the Do not dry-clean safety jacket compartments in the stowage...
  • Page 298 Flat tire Towing eye Vehicles with a tire-change tool kit General notes Apart from certain country-specific variations, the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tire changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 299: Flat Tire

    Flat tire If possible, bring the front wheels into the cle is partially laden. When the vehicle is fully straight-ahead position. laden it is approximately 19 miles (30 km). Switch off the engine. In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis- tance possible depends upon: Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
  • Page 300 Flat tire Stop driving in emergency mode if: If you come into contact with the tire sealant, observe the following: you hear banging noises. Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin the vehicle starts to shake. immediately with water. you see smoke and smell rubber.
  • Page 301 Flat tire Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tire. Screw filler hose D onto valve C. Insert plug = into cigarette lighter socket page 270) or into another 12 V socket in your vehicle ( page 270). Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni- tion lock ( page 123).
  • Page 302 In cases such as the one mentioned above, con- acteristics. There is a risk of accident. tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or specialist workshop.

  • Page 303: Battery (Vehicle)

    Battery (vehicle) To remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire ® For further information about ABS and ESP inflation compressor, press together the lock- see ( page 64) and ( page 67). ing tabs on the yellow cap. All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium- ion battery: Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire infla- tion compressor.
  • Page 304 Observe this Operator's Manual. Always have work on batteries carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide...
  • Page 305 You can also an explosion. charge the battery with a charger recommended Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special- charging it or jump-starting. ist workshop for further information. Have the battery condition of charge checked...

  • Page 306: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com- partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point. All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery: WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 307 Jump-starting Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump- start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  • Page 308 Towing and tow-starting Connect positive terminal : on your vehicle to positive terminal ; of donor battery C using the jumper cable, Always begin with positive terminal : on your own vehicle first. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed. Connect negative terminal = of donor battery C to earth point ? of your vehicle using the jumper cable.

  • Page 309: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Do not use the towing eye for recovery. This Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, have care when removing the rear cover. the vehicle recovered using a crane. When towing, pull away slowly and smoothly.
  • Page 310 Towing and tow-starting vehicle/trailer combination may otherwise When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the swerve or even roll over. front and rear axles must be stationary and on the same transportation vehicle. Positioning over the connection point of the transport vehicle is not permitted.

  • Page 311: Fuses

    Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- with both axles on the ground or be loaded up ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz and transported. Center. If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear axle is...
  • Page 312 The fuse box is under a cover on the side of the ter-clockwise as far as it will go. dashboard. You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Remove fuse box cover : up. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-...
  • Page 313 Fuses Fuse box in the trunk Opening Open the trunk lid. Lift the trunk floor up ( page 267). Lift up cover : in the trunk recess panel in the direction of the arrow. Closing Fold cover : back in the opposite direction to the arrow.

  • Page 314: Operation

    Notes on high performance tires Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- WARNING cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- Due to the special tire tread in combination rectly can impair the operating safety. with the optimized rubber compound, there is...
  • Page 315 (arrow) for tread wear is integrated into the tire valve cap or other valve caps approved by tread. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law.

  • Page 316: Winter Operation

    ( page 297). thereby damaging the tires permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for Only mount tires of the correct size onto the this type of damage. wheels. Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the WARNING first 60 miles (100 km).

  • Page 317: Tire Pressure

    There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding Follow recommended tire inflation pressures standard of quality. For more information, and check the pressure of all the tires includ- please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 318 Tire pressure Tire and Loading Information placard bers of occupants and amounts of luggage. The actual number of seats may differ. Recommended tire pressures Some tire pressure tables show only the rim The Tire and Loading Information placard is on diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.
  • Page 319 Only screw the standard valve cap or other ing properties and the driving characteristics. valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for There is a risk of an accident. your vehicle onto the tire valve.
  • Page 320 Tire pressure Maximum tire pressures If the tire pressure is too low, increase the tire pressure to the recommended value. If the tire pressure is too high, release air. To do so, press down the metal pin in the valve, using the tip of a pen for example.
  • Page 321 Tire pressure you are driving on sand or gravel. After a teach-in period, the tire pressure loss warning system will monitor the set tire pres- you adopt a very sporty driving style (corner- sures of all four tires. ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration).
  • Page 322 Tire pressure weeks when cold and inflated to the pressure from functioning properly. Always check the recommended by the vehicle manufacturer TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one on the Tire and Loading Information placard or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pres- ensure that the replacement or alternate Tires sure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 323 Tire pressure Tire pressure monitor warning mes- malfunction has been rectified, the tire pressure warning lamp goes out after a few minutes of sages driving. If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure The tire pressure values indicated by the on- loss in one or more tires, a warning message is board computer may differ from those meas- shown in the multifunction display.
  • Page 324 Loading the vehicle Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 Loading the vehicle in the ignition lock ( page 123). Instruction labels for tires and loads Press ò on the steering wheel to call up the menu list. WARNING Press 9 or : on the steering wheel to select the...

  • Page 325: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle Maximum number of seats : indicates the Maximum permissible gross vehicle maximum number of occupants allowed to weight rating travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information plac- ard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples.
  • Page 326 Loading the vehicle 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 322). The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load. Step 1 Example 1 Example 2...

  • Page 327: All About Wheels And Tires

    You should pay special attention to road condi- maximum section width. tions when temperatures are around freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires.
  • Page 328 All about wheels and tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread Tire labeling depth ( page 313). Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in Overview comparison with summer tires. The braking dis- tance is still much further than on surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow.
  • Page 329 All about wheels and tires description, depending on the manufacturer tire load rating and speed rating required for (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). your vehicle. Rim diameter: rim diameter ? is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim flange.
  • Page 330 All about wheels and tires the size description, depending on the man- Make sure that your tires have the required ufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18). speed rating, e.g. when buying new tires. You can find information on this under "Tires" The service specification is made up of load- page 336).
  • Page 331 All about wheels and tires Maximum tire load : is the maximum permis- Date of manufacture: date of manufacture A sible weight for which the tire is approved. provides information about the age of a tire. The first and second positions represent the week of Do not overload the tires by exceeding the manufacture, starting with "01"...
  • Page 332 All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross with regards to tread quality, tire traction and weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the temperature characteristics.

  • Page 333: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel PSI (pounds per square inch) Load bearing index A standard unit of measure for tire pressure. The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa- Aspect ratio city of a tire. Relationship between tire height and tire width Traction in percent.
  • Page 334 Changing a wheel Tire-mounting tools should not be used near Mounting a wheel the valve. This could damage the electronic components. Preparing the vehicle Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and cialist workshop. level ground.
  • Page 335 To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- cific jack that has been tested and approved Vehicles with plastic hub cap: by Mercedes-Benz. If used incorrectly, the To remove: turn the center cover of hub jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
  • Page 336 Note that the hub cap should be tightened Position jack B at jacking point A. to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Make sure the foot of the jack is directly beneath the jacking point.
  • Page 337 When mounting/removing wheels, and for as only use wheel bolts which have been approved long as the wheels are removed, avoid applying for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective any external force on the brake disks. This could wheel. impair the level of comfort when braking.

  • Page 338: Wheel/Tire Combination

    There is a risk of accident. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Have the tightening torque immediately mends that you only use tires and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz checked at a qualified specialist workshop specifically for your vehicle. after a wheel is changed.
  • Page 339 Wheel/tire combination Observe the notes on recommended tire pres- sures under various operating conditions page 315). Check tire pressures regularly, and only when the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance recommendations of the tire manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet. Notes on the vehicle equipment –...

  • Page 340: Information Regarding Technical Data

    Deviations with respect to frequency bands, reflection exterior antenna when operating in maximum transmission outputs or antenna the vehicle. positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of two-way radios are not observed.

  • Page 341: Identification Plates

    Identification plates The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the Identification plates base of the antenna must not exceed the fol- lowing values: Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Frequency band Maximum transmission output Short wave 30 W 3 - 54 MHz 4 m waveband 15 W...
  • Page 342 Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recommended is Engine number not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. Products approved by Mercedes-Benz are listed in this Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.

  • Page 343: Service Products And Filling Capacities

    Service products and filling capacities Other identifications, for example: Model Of which reserve 0 W-30 5 W-30 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Approx. 5 W-40 2.6 US gal Mercedes-AMG C 63 S (10.0 l) All other models Approx. Fuel 1.8 US gal (7.0 l) Important safety notes Gasoline WARNING...
  • Page 344 In such cases, http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. and in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed The table shows which engine oils have been with the cleaning additive recommended by approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 345 You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found Brake fluid in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the WARNING Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 346 Windshield washer system Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Important safety notes The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for WARNING R-134a refrigerant.

  • Page 347: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data Refrigerant instruction label Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: The heights specified may vary as a result of: Tires Load Condition of the suspension Optional equipment Optional equipment reduces the maximum payload Example: refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Dimensions and weights...
  • Page 348 Vehicle data Mercedes-AMG C 43 All other models 4MATIC Wheelbase 111.8 in Vehicle height, (2840 mm) when opening/clos- Turning circle, C 300 36.8 ft ing the roof (11.22 m) Wheelbase 111.8 in (2840 mm) Turning circle, C 300 37.6 ft Turning radius 4MATIC 38.4 ft (11.7 m)

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