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Mercedes-Benz 2011 C-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2011 C-Class Operator's Manual (320 pages)

2011 C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 13.81 MB

Table of Contents

Index 4

6
- Contents
  5
- Table of Contents
  6
- Service and Warranty Information
  20
- Product Information
  
  20
  - Equipment
    20
  - Maintenance
    21
  - Safety Notes
    22
- Customer Relations Department
  
  23
  - Malfunctions Relevant to Safety
    23
Table of Contents

25
- Exterior View
  26
- Cockpit
  27
- Instrument Cluster Lighting
  
  28
  - Instrument Cluster
    28
    
    Overview
    28
- Warning and Indicator Lamps
  
  29
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    30
  - Center Console
    31
  - Overhead Control Panel
    32
Table of Contents

35
- Vehicle Equipment
  36
  - Introduction
    36
- Occupant Safety
  37
  - Safety Guidelines
    37
  - Important Safety Notes
    38
- Knee Bag
  
  40
- Side Impact Air Bag
  
  41
  - Pelvis Air Bag
    42
- Window Curtain Air Bag
  
  42
  - System Self-Test
    46
- NECK-PRO Head Restraints
  
  51
  - Resetting Triggered
    52
- Seat Belts
  
  52
  - Fastening
    54
  - Releasing
    55
  - Belt Force Limiters
    56
  - Emergency Tensioning Devices
    56
  - Children in the Vehicle
    57
- Restraint Systems
  
  58
  - Child Restraint Systems
    58
- Anchors
  
  60
  - Special Seat Belt Retractor
    60
  - LATCH-Type (ISOFIX) Child Seat Anchors
    60
- Top Tether
  
  61
  - Rear Doors
    62
  - Rear Side Windows
    62
  - BAS (Brake Assist System)
    63
  - Driving Safety Systems
    63
    
    Overview
    63
    
    System Overview
    63
    
    ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
    64
    
    Ets/4Ets
    65
    
    Adaptive Brake
    68
    
    Immobilizer
    68
  - Panic Alarm
    63
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    69
    
    ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
    69
Table of Contents

71
- Important Safety Notes
  72
- Smartkey
  72
- Vehicle Equipment
  72
- Locking
  73
- Unlocking
  
  73
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    74
    
    Malfunction
    78
    
    Doors Important Safety Notes
    79
  - Automatic
    80
  - Doors
    81
    
    Emergency Locking
    81
- Vehicle
  
  81
- Opening and Closing
  
  82
  - Trunk
    83
    
    Automatic Opening
    83
    
    Important Safety Guidelines
    83
    
    Emergency Trunk Release
    84
    
    Unlocking the Trunk
    84
  - Side Windows
    85
    
    Convenience Opening Feature
    86
    
    Opening/Closing
    86
    
    Resetting
    87
  - Sliding Sunroof
    89
    
    Opening/Closing
    90
    
    Resetting
    90
    
    Panorama Roof with Power Tilt Sliding Panel
    91
    
    Resetting
    92
Table of Contents

93
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  94
- Vehicle Equipment
  94
- Seats
  95
- Lumbar Support
  
  99
  - Adaptive Seat Backrests (AMG Vehicles)
    99
  - Adjusting the Lumbar Support
    99
  - Important Safety Notes
    100
  - Steering Wheel
    100
- EASY-EXIT Feature
  
  101
  - Crash-Responsive
    101
  - Adjusting
    102
  - Setting
    102
  - Out of Position
    103
  - Storing the Parking Position
    103
  - Exterior Mirror on the Front Passenger Side
    103
  - Mirrors
    101
  - Memory Functions
    104
Table of Contents

107
- Driving Abroad
  108
- Light Switch
  108
- Vehicle Equipment
  108
- Exterior Lighting
  109
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    109
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    109
  - Low-Beam Headlamps
    109
- Turn Signals
  
  110
- Combination Switch
  
  110
  - Fog Lamps
    110
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    110
    
    Rear Fog Lamp
    110
- Headlamp Cleaning System
  
  111
  - Active Light Function
    111
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    111
  - Interior Lighting
    112
    
    Cornering Light Function
    112
    
    Reading Lamp
    112
  - Changing Bulbs
    113
    
    Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
    113
    
    Using
    113
    
    Assistance
    114
    
    Overview
    114
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    115
    
    Low-Beam Headlamps
    115
    
    Parking Lamps
    116
- Tail Lamp
  
  117
  - Turn Signal Lamp
    117
  - Windshield Wipers
    117
  - Replacing
    118
    
    Replacing the Wiper Blades
    118
    
    Replacing the Wiper Blades
    119
- Rear Fog Lamp
  
  117
- Brake Lamp
  
  117
- Side Marker Lamp
  
  117
Climate Control

121
- Vehicle Equipment
  122
  - Air Dehumidification
    123
  - Activating/Deactivating
    124
  - Cooling with Air Dehumidification
    124
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  123
- Overview of Climate Control Systems
  123
- Air Distribution
  
  124
- Tems
  
  125
  - Operating the Control Systems
    125
    
    Indicator Lamp
    125
    
    Setting
    125
    
    Setting the Air Distribution
    125
    
    Setting the Temperature
    125
    
    Defrosting the Windshield
    126
    
    Maximum Cooling
    126
    
    Setting
    126
    
    Setting the Airflow
    126
    
    Switching the MONO Function on off
    126
    
    Activating/Deactivating
    127
    
    Activating/Deactivating Air Recirculation Mode
    127
    
    Problems with the Rear Window Heating
    127
- Air Vents
  
  128
  - Setting the Center Air Vents
    128
  - Setting the Side Air Vents
    128
  - Setting the Air Vents
    128
  - Glove Box
    129
- Rear
  
  129
  - Setting the Air Vents
    129
Table of Contents

131
- Driving
  132
- Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
  132
- Vehicle Equipment
  132
  - Operation
    133
  - Smartkey
    133
- Keyless-Go
  
  134
  - Starting
    135
- Starting the Engine
  
  135
  - Starting the Engine Important Safety Notes
    135
  - Manual Transmission
    136
- Pulling Away
  
  136
- Hill Start Assist
  
  137
  - Manual Transmission
    139
    
    Gear Lever
    139
    
    Selector Lever
    140
- Transmission Position Display
  
  140
- Shift Recommendation
  
  140
- Drive Program Display
  
  141
  - Driving Tips
    141
- Transmission Positions
  
  141
- Program Selector Button
  
  142
  - Automatic Transmission
    143
- Kickdown
  
  142
- Shift Ranges
  
  143
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
  
  143
  - Manual
    144
- Manual Drive Program
  
  144
  - Malfunction
    146
  - Releasing the Parking Lock Manually
    146
- Transfer Case
  
  146
  - Refueling
    147
  - Parking
    150
  - Parking
    151
- Switching off
  
  151
  - Notes
    152
  - Parking up
    152
- Parking Brake
  
  151
- Pedals
  
  153
  - Downhill Gradients
    154
  - Maintenance
    154
  - High-Performance Brake System
    155
  - Braking
    155
- Exhaust Check
  
  153
  - Specifications
    153
  - Important Safety Notes
    153
- Drinking and Driving
  
  153
  - Driving Tips
    153
- Hydroplaning
  
  156
  - M+S Tires
    156
- Snow Chains
  
  156
  - Driving Abroad
    157
  - Driving Systems Cruise Control
    158
  - Driving Systems
    159
    
    Dynamic Handling Package with Sports Mode
    160
    
    MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
    161
    
    Parktronic
    161
    
    Range of the Sensors
    161
    
    Warning Display
    162
- Driving on Flooded Roads
  
  156
- Rear View Camera
  
  164
  - Malfunction
    164
  - Problem
    164
Table of Contents

167
- Displays and Operation
  168
  - Operating the On-Board Computer
    169
  - Operation
    169
  - Outside Temperature Display
    169
  - Segments
    169
- Important Safety Notes
  168
- Vehicle Equipment
  168
  - Temperature Gauge
    168
- Multifunction Display
  
  170
  - Overview
    171
  - Trip Menu
    172
- Standard Display
  
  172
- Odometer
  
  172
- Digital Speedometer
  
  173
  - Menus and Submenus
    173
- Navigation
  
  176
  - Navigation Menu
    176
  - Audio
    177
  - Audio Menu
    177
- Telephone
  
  178
  - Telephone Menu
    178
- Video (DVD)
  
  178
  - On-Board Computer
    179
  - Assistance Menu
    179
  - Number from the Phone Book
    179
  - Redialing
    179
- Service
  
  180
  - Settings
    180
- Service Menu
  
  180
  - Settings Menu
    180
  - Instrument Cluster
    180
  - Additional Speedometer
    181
  - Time/Date Submenu
    181
  - Lights
    182
  - Convenience Submenu
    183
  - Vehicle Submenu
    183
  - Factory Settings
    184
  - Message Memory
    185
  - Display Messages
    185
- Safety Systems
  
  186
  - Display Message
    187
  - Brakes
    191
  - Display Message
    192
  - Lamps
    193
  - Display Message
    196
- Warning and Indicator Lamps in the
  
  186
  - Display Message
    186
  - Instrument Cluster
    186
- Engine
  
  196
  - Display Message
    198
  - Display Message
    199
  - Driving Systems
    199
- Tires
  
  199
- Vehicle
  
  202
  - Display Message
    202
  - Smartkey
    203
  - Display Message
    203
  - Keyless-Go
    204
  - Display Message
    204
    
    Brakes
    205
    
    Warning Lamp
    205
    
    Seat Belt
    206
  - Warning Lamp
    206
  - Warning Lamp
    208
  - Warning Lamp
    209
  - SPORT Handling Mode
    210
    
    Warning Lamp
    210
    
    Warning Lamp
    211
  - Check Engine
    212
  - Warning Lamp
    212
  - Coolant
    212
  - Reserve Fuel
    212
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    214
  - Warning Lamp
    214
- Loading Guidelines
  
  218
  - Glove Box
    218
- Through-Loading Feature
  
  220
- Cargo Tie down Rings
  
  221
  - Cup Holder
    222
- Bag Hook
  
  221
- Roof Carrier
  
  222
  - Center Console
    223
  - Rear Side Windows
    224
  - Sun Visor
    224
- Rear Window
  
  224
- Ashtray
  
  225
  - Rear Compartment
    225
- Cigarette Lighter
  
  226
  - Dashboard
    226
  - Rear Compartment
    227
- V Socket
  
  226
  - Function
    226
- V Socket
  
  227
  - Operation
    228
  - Important Safety Notes
    228
  - Emergency Call
    229
  - Self-Test
    229
- System
  
  229
  - MB Info Call Button
    231
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    231
  - Fuel Tank
    231
  - Call Priority
    232
  - Remote Vehicle Locking
    233
  - Vehicle Remote Unlocking
    233
  - Programming the Remote Control
    234
  - Notes
    234
- Compass
  
  237
- Floormat
  
  238
Table of Contents

239
- Vehicle Equipment
  240
  - Opening
    240
- Engine Compartment
  241
  - Checking the Oil Level
    241
  - Hood Closing
    241
- Service Interval Display
  
  244
  - Care
    245
  - Notes
    245
- Brake Fluid Level
  
  244
  - Maintenance
    244
- Power Washers
  
  246
  - Cleaning
    247
- Automatic Car Wash
  
  246
  - Power Washer
    246
  - Washing by Hand
    246
- Matte Finish
  
  247
- Paint
  
  247
- Wheels
  
  247
- Wiper Blades
  
  248
  - Display
    249
- Headlamps
  
  248
- Windows
  
  248
- Plastic Trim
  
  249
- Sensors
  
  249
  - Tail Pipes
    249
- Rear View Camera
  
  249
- Gear or Selector Lever
  
  250
  - Seat Covers
    250
  - Steering Wheel
    250
  - Trim Strips
    250
  - Wooden Trim
    250
  - Cleaning
    250
- Roof Lining
  
  251
  - Seat Belt
    251
  - Cleaning
    251
Table of Contents

253
- Vehicle Equipment
  254
- Vehicle Tool Kit
  
  255
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    256
  - Flat Tire
    256
- Wheel Chock
  
  257
  - Changing a Wheel
    257
  - Raising the Vehicle
    258
  - Removing a Wheel
    259
  - Lowering
    260
  - Tightening Torque
    260
  - Battery
    261
- Where will I Find
  
  257
- After an Accident
  
  257
  - Flat Tire
    257
- Moextended Run-Flat System
  
  261
  - Charging
    263
  - Operation
    263
  - Safety Notes
    261
  - Jump-Starting
    264
    
    Installing the Towing Eye
    266
    
    Towing Away
    266
- Tow-Starting
  
  266
  - Towing and Tow-Starting
    267
    
    Removing the Towing Eye
    267
    
    Emergency Engine Starting
    268
    
    Fuses
    268
    
    Notes
    268
    
    Transporting
    268
  - Fuses
    269
    
    Compartment
    269
    
    Dashboard Fuse Box
    269
    
    Fuse Allocation Chart
    269
    
    Fuse Box in the Trunk
    270
Maintenance and Care

271
- Tires and Wheels
  
  272
  - Vehicle Equipment
    272
- Important Safety Notes
  
  273
  - Directives to be Observed
    273
  - Maintenance and Care of Wheels and Tires
    273
    
    Checking
    273
    
    Wet Road Surface
    273
  - Service Life
    273
  - Tire Tread
    273
  - Storing
    274
- Winter
  
  274
  - Recommended
    274
  - Cleaning
    274
- And Tires
  
  275
  - Tire Pressures
    275
    
    Notes
    275
    
    Pressure Loss Warning
    277
    
    Warning System
    278
    
    Tire Pressure
    279
    
    Restarting
    281
    
    Loading
    282
    
    Maximum
    282
  - Loading the Vehicle
    283
    
    Direction of Rotation
    286
    
    Maximum Tire Load
    286
    
    Overview
    286
    
    Standards
    286
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    286
    
    Temperature
    287
    
    Traction
    287
    
    Tread Wear
    287
    
    Interchanging the Wheels
    288
    
    Labeling (Overview)
    288
  - Tire Labeling
    289
    
    Load Index
    291
    
    Characteristics
    292
- Belt
  
  292
  - Definitions for Tires and Loading
    293
    
    Tires/Wheels
    295
    
    Wheel/Tire Combinations
    295
    
    Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
    304
    
    Vehicle Equipment
    304
    
    Warranty
    304
    
    Vehicle Identification Plates
    305
- Engine Number
  
  306
  - Important Safety Notes
    306
  - Washer Fluid
    306
  - Capacities
    307
  - Premium-Grade Unleaded Gasoline
    308
  - Notes
    308
  - Fuel
    308
  - Service Products and Capacities
    309
    
    Engine Oil
    310
    
    Fuel Additives
    310
    
    Lubricant Additives
    311
    
    Refrigerant
    311
    
    Viscosity
    311
    
    Headlamps Cleaning
    312
    
    Notes
    312
  - Vehicle Data
    313
    
    C 250 4Matic
    313
    
    C 300 4Matic
    314
    
    C 350 4Matic
    314

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