Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230 Operator'S Manual Download Page 38

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Center console

Upper part

Function

Page

Audio display cover

156

Hazard warning flasher
switch

103

Alarm system indicator
lamp

Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp

49,

348

Electronic Stability
Program (ESP

) switch

Audio system

153

COMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions

Seat heating, front
passenger side

Rear window sunshade
switch

236

Sport driving mode on/off
button, Canada only

208

Function

Page

Dual-zone automatic
climate control

211

3-zone automatic climate
control, Canada only

213

Rear window defroster

222

Seat heating, driver’s side

At a glance

Summary of Contents for 2009 C 230

Page 1: ...C Class Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...ces draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life or the health or life of others Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle i Helpful hints or further informa...

Page 3: ...asure and also the safety of you and your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of time RPlease read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your ref...

Page 4: ...2 Index 3 Introduction 18 At a glance 25 Safety and security 41 Controls in detail 75 Operation 251 Practical hints 301 Technical data 375 Contents...

Page 5: ...essure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure tires 280 Air recirculation mode 221 Air volume 220 Alarm system see Anti theft systems All wheel drive 4MATIC 207 Alternator 387 Messages in the multif...

Page 6: ...ction display 327 Bead tire 281 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bluetooth settings 166 Brake fluid Messages in the multifunction display 316 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses 296 High mounted brake lamp 35...

Page 7: ...uge 31 Combination switch 102 Comfort submenu Fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors 151 Compass 239 Control system 131 Multifunction display 133 Multifunction steering wheel 131 Resetting to...

Page 8: ...ey 350 DOT Department of Transportation 281 Drinking and driving 286 Driving Abroad 290 Hydroplaning 289 Instructions 113 286 In winter 285 Problems 117 Safety systems 66 Systems 204 Through standing...

Page 9: ...ic Stability Program 68 ETS 69 Messages in the multifunction display 307 317 Warning lamp 343 ETD Emergency Tensioning Device 56 Safety guidelines 45 Ethanol fuel E85 396 ETS 4 ETS Electronic Traction...

Page 10: ...254 Refueling 253 Fuses 372 G Garage door opener 38 246 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 281 Gear range Automatic transmission 124 Indicator 124 Limiting 126 Shifting into optimal 126 G...

Page 11: ...s see Children in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires Inflation pressure Inside door handle 80 Instrument cluster 30 129 Illumination 129 Lamps 336 Multifunction display 133 Instrument lighting s...

Page 12: ...2 Front passenger front air bag off 36 47 348 Fuel tank reserve 31 344 Instrument cluster 336 Low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale 347 Seat belt telltale 56 340 SRS 31 43 342 Turn signals 31 LA...

Page 13: ...rnator 327 Battery 327 Brake fluid 316 Brake pads 317 Coolant 324 325 326 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 329 Cruise control 313 Display malfunction 305 Doors 320 EBP 317 ESP 307 317 Fog lamps 331...

Page 14: ...chronizing 228 Parcel nets 230 Parking 117 Parking brake 118 Messages in the multifunction display 317 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 97 98 Transmission position 122 Parts service 376 PAS...

Page 15: ...bulbs 355 Reporting safety defects 22 Research Octane Number see RON Reserve fuel Messages in the multifunction display 328 Warning lamp 344 Restraint systems see Occupant safety Retaining hooks 231 R...

Page 16: ...4 Snow tires see Winter tires Spare wheel 304 382 Mounting 361 Speedometer 31 SRS 43 Indicator lamp 43 342 Messages in the multifunction display 319 Standing water driving through 289 Starter switch p...

Page 17: ...ark plugs 387 Wheels 364 Time setting 147 TIN Tire Identification Number 282 Tire and Loading Information Placard 262 Tire and loading terminology 280 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation...

Page 18: ...box 373 Messages in the multifunction display 320 Opening 81 Tie down rings 231 Trunk lid emergency release 83 Unlocking in an emergency 350 Valet locking 83 Turning off the engine 118 Turn signals 1...

Page 19: ...fluid Mixing ratio 400 Refilling 259 Wiping 108 Washing the vehicle 293 Wear pattern tires 283 Wheel Changing 360 Removing 363 Spare 360 Tightening torque 364 Wheels sizes 382 Wheels Tires and 260 Win...

Page 20: ...o follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator s Manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to f...

Page 21: ...r of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death o...

Page 22: ...r Mercedes please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Ser...

Page 23: ...ibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a sa...

Page 24: ...Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which cou...

Page 25: ...ollision and to continuously improve vehicle safety Daimler may access the information and share it with others Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes Rwith the consent of the vehicle owne...

Page 26: ...24...

Page 27: ...Exterior view 26 Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Storage compartments 32 Multifunction steering wheel 34 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel seat adjust ment 39 At a glanc...

Page 28: ...Exterior view 26 Exterior view At a glance...

Page 29: ...ear view mirrors 95 Parking position 97 Power folding Canada only 96 6 Power tilt sliding sunroof 223 Function Page Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 226 7 Windshield Front window defrosting...

Page 30: ...Cockpit 28 Cockpit At a glance...

Page 31: ...Center console 36 a Starter switch 84 KEYLESS GO start stop button 85 b Steering wheel release handle manual 93 c Steering wheel adjustment stalk electrical 93 d Combination switch 102 Turn signals 10...

Page 32: ...Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance...

Page 33: ...indicator lamp 103 7 Tachometer with ESP OFF warning lamp C 63 AMG only 70 343 H Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale USA only 270 347 Supplemental Restraint System SRS indicator la...

Page 34: ...Storage compartments 32 Storage compartments At a glance...

Page 35: ...runk 304 302 8 Door pocket 9 Storage bag on driver s seat backrest 234 a Door pocket b Document holder in sun visor 236 Function Page c Parcel net in front passenger footwell 230 d Ashtray 237 Cigaret...

Page 36: ...button to activate the Voice Control System3 Function Page 4 Press button L briefly to go to the next higher menu level 132 to confirm display message 132 to cancel the Voice Control System3 Press and...

Page 37: ...thin Tel menu 142 Press and hold button or 132 to select previous or next track or scene with quick search or to select previous or next station in waveband if no station list is 140 Function Page ava...

Page 38: ...Electronic Stability Program ESP switch 69 6 Audio system 153 or COMAND system see separate operating instructions 7 Seat heating front passenger side 92 8 Rear window sunshade switch 236 9 Sport driv...

Page 39: ...sion 119 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 121 3 Cup holder 235 4 Split storage compartment left and right side of the center armrest 233 5 Audio controller 157 Function Page COMAND contr...

Page 40: ...6 Tele Aid emergency call system button 242 7 Interior rear view mirror 94 8 Integrated electronic compass 239 9 Garage door opener 246 a Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telep...

Page 41: ...Memory function for storing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 98 5 Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment 95 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors Canada only 96 6 Switches for openin...

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Page 43: ...41 Vehicle equipment 42 Occupant safety 42 Panic alarm 65 Driving safety systems 66 Anti theft systems 73 Safety and security...

Page 44: ...r bag system components with Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Front passenger seat with Occupant Classification System OCS Although the systems are independent their protective functio...

Page 45: ...dering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is necess...

Page 46: ...heel rim Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand arm injury when the driver front air bag inflates RAdjust the front passenger seat as far as possibl...

Page 47: ...seat belt Emergency Tensioning Device ETD and air bag G Warning RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must als...

Page 48: ...f others when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD our safety instructions must be followed These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center RGiven the considerable deployment sp...

Page 49: ...t deployment thresholds You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts The front air bags will not deploy in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle s rate of longitudinal deceleration or ac...

Page 50: ...loyed pelvic air bags 1 are designed to provide increased protection for the pelvis of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs Pelvic air bags 1 are deployed Rin side impac...

Page 51: ...rmined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag the pelvic air bag the window curtain air bag and the Emergency Te...

Page 52: ...that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual the 5 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started a...

Page 53: ...front air bag is deactivated Should the 5 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the 5 indicator lamp while driving to ma...

Page 54: ...to be lifted from the seat bottom as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly approximate the occupant s weight category RRead and observe all warnings in this chapter Occupant Classificat...

Page 55: ...the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt The air bags can only protect as intended if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts G Warning Nev...

Page 56: ...t so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your arm For this purpo...

Page 57: ...y secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child For additional information see Children in the vehicle A child s...

Page 58: ...ed If after these 6 seconds the driver s or the front passenger s seat belt with the front passenger seat occupied is not fastened with front doors closed Rthe seat belt telltale remains illuminated f...

Page 59: ...driver s and front passenger s seat are designed to move forward in the direction of travel providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence The active head restraints mo...

Page 60: ...page 93 for manual adjustment and Y page 93 for electrical adjustment Make sure RYou can reach steering wheel 1 with your arms slightly bent at the elbows RYou can move your legs freely RAll displays...

Page 61: ...u in the vehicle X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle i...

Page 62: ...at belt retractor for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat must be in the most backward position The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner G Warning Never release the seat belt...

Page 63: ...stances even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear facing child restraint in the front seat We ther...

Page 64: ...9 G Warning Always lock the seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers before installing top tether straps or the extended cargo compartment is not in use...

Page 65: ...rear outer seats for the installation of a LATCH type child seat with matching mounting fittings G Warning Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Position...

Page 66: ...e center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed Child safety Child safety locks G Observe Safety notes see page 59 G Warning Children could open a rear door from the inside This may cause...

Page 67: ...he rear doors It is still possible to operate the rear door windows using the switches located on the door control panel of the driver s door X Deactivating Press override switch 1 again The rear door...

Page 68: ...he driving systems described in this section is only achieved with winter tires or snow chains as required Safety notes G Warning The following factors increase the risk of accidents RExcessive speed...

Page 69: ...ake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving Emergency brake maneuver X Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal G W...

Page 70: ...ng The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid By applying brakes to individual wheels and by limiting the engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP...

Page 71: ...System and 4 ETS four wheel Electronic Traction System vehicles with 4MATIC only are components of the ESP The ETS 4 ETS improves the vehicle s ability to utilize available traction especially under s...

Page 72: ...nning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty X Switching on Press...

Page 73: ...on and one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes However the ESP will then stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent 1 ESP SPORT switch X Swit...

Page 74: ...ise control Rthe cruise control switches off if activated i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster does not flash The E...

Page 75: ...alarm will stay on even if the activating element a door for example is immediately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical key Ra door is opene...

Page 76: ...larm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds unless you open a door or the trunk Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm do one of the following X Insert the SmartKey in t...

Page 77: ...6 Power windows 109 Driving and parking 113 Manual transmission 119 Automatic transmission 121 Instrument cluster 129 Control system 131 Audio system 152 Driving systems 204 Climate control system 210...

Page 78: ...all turn signal lamps flash three times an acoustic signal sounds three times the locking knobs in the doors move down and the anti theft alarm system is armed All doors and the trunk must be closed...

Page 79: ...etting X Global unlocking Press button k The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opene...

Page 80: ...ay no longer recognize the SmartKey The vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS GO system RIf the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle e g if a passenger exits the vehicle with...

Page 81: ...river s door and the fuel filler flap unlock X Switching on off Press and hold buttons k and j simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds until battery check lamp 4 Y page 77 flashes twice The SmartKe...

Page 82: ...igger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm see Y page 74 X Front doors Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door If the door was locked locking knob 1 will move...

Page 83: ...lock or unlock the fuel filler flap 1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch X Locking Press central locking switch 2 If the front passenger door is closed the vehicle locks X Unlocking Pre...

Page 84: ...eath G Warning To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid Be especially careful when small children are around G Observe S...

Page 85: ...ing still or in motion Illumination of the emergency release button RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk The emergency...

Page 86: ...Starting position When you switch on the ignition all lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on If a lamp in the...

Page 87: ...S GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch i The KEYLESS GO start stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle H...

Page 88: ...after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster Y page 336 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once the power supply is again switched off Seat...

Page 89: ...ons than in the front seating position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be sea...

Page 90: ...e seat to the desired position X Allow handle 4 to reengage with an audible click X Check for proper engagement before driving Power seats The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of ea...

Page 91: ...backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 X Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 X Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in directio...

Page 92: ...desired position i If after a period of time the seat no longer provides the desired contour then repeat the adjustment procedure Rear seat head restraints G Warning For your protection drive only wit...

Page 93: ...le rear seat i The rear head restraints cannot be removed on vehicles which do not have the split foldable rear seat 1 Release button X Removing Unlock the rear seat backrest and fold it slightly forw...

Page 94: ...lable since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heating switches off automatically The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available...

Page 95: ...steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors Easy entry exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle...

Page 96: ...ter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 1 i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the steering wheel will no longer be a...

Page 97: ...view mirror within 15 seconds the indicator lamp goes out You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made Adjustments can only be made with the...

Page 98: ...ing the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold in function You need to reset the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold in function whenever the battery was disconnected or discharged X Switch on...

Page 99: ...ion for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror Y page 98 X Switch on the ignition X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R manual transmission to reverse gear The previously select...

Page 100: ...and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions X Press memory button M X Release memory button M and press memory position button 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds When the settings are stored to the...

Page 101: ...he mirror does not move i If the mirror does move repeat the above steps After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on th...

Page 102: ...ure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery Low beam headlamps The low beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch X Swi...

Page 103: ...t Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Y page 148 X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or When the engine is running...

Page 104: ...switch to position C or B Y page 100 X Switching on front fog lamps Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop The green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on X Switching on rear fo...

Page 105: ...hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signal lamps are flashing i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the respective left or...

Page 106: ...ating front fog lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal or X Turn steering wheel in the desired direction Driving forward The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on Drivin...

Page 107: ...me Y page 150 i If a door remains open the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes Manual control An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically Leaving...

Page 108: ...hing on off rear reading lamps Press respective reading lamp switch X Wipers Notes Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass an...

Page 109: ...ll operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result Vehicles with rain sensor If you have set intermittent wiping dirt on the surface of the...

Page 110: ...Washer system and headlamp cleaning system Y page 259 For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid see Headlamp cleaning system Y page 103 Problems with wipers If anything blocks the w...

Page 111: ...y either pressing or pulling the respective switch If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding butt...

Page 112: ...p and open slightly However the door window will exert greater force before reversing than when the door window is closed in express operation Please exercise caution X Immediately after the door wind...

Page 113: ...interrupt the opening procedure Vehicles with panorama roof When roller sunblinds are extended X Press and hold button k on the SmartKey The vehicle unlocks The door windows open and the roller sunbli...

Page 114: ...y until the door windows and the tilt sliding sunroof or panorama roof are completely closed X Release button j on the SmartKey to interrupt the closing procedure X Vehicles with panorama roof Press a...

Page 115: ...exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garag...

Page 116: ...eaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehic...

Page 117: ...ot start despite a jump start X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes...

Page 118: ...ormation on driving see Driving instructions Y page 286 Automatic transmission G Warning It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine...

Page 119: ...roadway X Notify local fire and or police authorities If the extent of the damage cannot be determined X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance If no damage on major a...

Page 120: ...ease the parking brake and or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P manual transmission shift into the neutral position either of which could result in an accident and or serious per...

Page 121: ...i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS GO start stop button for approximately 3 seconds If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS GO star...

Page 122: ...the manual transmission Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine damge that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hi...

Page 123: ...mission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature Gear selector lever Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Park position with g...

Page 124: ...4 Rthe selected program mode C S Y page 124 or M C 63 AMG only Y page 127 Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed With drive position D selected you can influence transmission shifti...

Page 125: ...k position P To unlock the gear selector lever manually see Manually unlocking the gear selector lever Y page 352 Reverse gear Effect Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the...

Page 126: ...into park position P Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving...

Page 127: ...function display Selecting program mode C means RThe vehicle starts out more gentle both forward and reverse except when driving off with full throttle RTraction and driving stability are improved on...

Page 128: ...engine s maximum speed would be exceeded Extending gear range X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D direction or X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2 The automatic transmi...

Page 129: ...eatedly until M appears in the multifunction display The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M Automatic shifting is switched off The gear range is not limited You can change the ge...

Page 130: ...eleration press and hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction or pull and hold the left gearshift control Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal...

Page 131: ...malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive please do so with added caution Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Ce...

Page 132: ...not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248 120 i e in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited...

Page 133: ...road conditions permit it to be done safely Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second The contro...

Page 134: ...menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD operations under Audio for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings...

Page 135: ...ion about warning and malfunction messages appearing in the multifunction display Y page 305 Multifunction display 1 Text field 2 Line for main menus 3 Outside temperature indicator 4 Automatic transm...

Page 136: ...Control system 134 Menus and submenus Controls in detail...

Page 137: ...age 137 Standard display In the standard display the trip odometer and the main odometer appear in the multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer If another display appears instead of the s...

Page 138: ...ess or to select the function you wish to reset X Press Example illustration Reset fuel consumption statistics since start X Press to select Yes X Press to confirm i The fuel consumption statistics re...

Page 139: ...r indicator 3 Upshift indicator 4 Engine oil temperature indicator 5 Coolant temperature indicator The engine oil temperature flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176 80 During th...

Page 140: ...r switch is in position 2 Y page 84 While the RACETIMER is being displayed you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons or X Starting Press button X Displaying intermediate time Press button while...

Page 141: ...tion display X Press to select Yes and confirm with The saved laps are deleted Overall analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER X Pres...

Page 142: ...y RWith the COMAND system switched on and route guidance activated the direction of travel and maneuver instructions appear in the multifunction display Please refer to seperate COMAND system operatin...

Page 143: ...ng the corresponding feature on the radio Y page 167 Vehicles with COMAND system Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions You can also operate the radio in the usual manner Operating aud...

Page 144: ...approximately 14 m every second Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e without being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engin...

Page 145: ...ess button or to select the desired entry If you press and hold button or the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names quick search After holding button or for a short while the scrolling spee...

Page 146: ...ages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems They do...

Page 147: ...ltifunction display The functions of all the submenus will be reset to factory settings Submenus in the Settings menu X Press or to select the Settings menu X Press or to select a submenu The submenus...

Page 148: ...play12 speed display or outside temperature Y page 147 Selecting speedometer display mode X Press or to select the Instr Cluster submenu X Press X Press or to select Display Unit Speed Odometer functi...

Page 149: ...es Canada The selected display is then shown continuously in the lower display Time Date submenu Access the Time Date submenu via the Settings menu Use the Time Date submenu to change the time and dat...

Page 150: ...he entry Lights submenu Access the Lights submenu via the Settings menu Use the Lights submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle The following functions are available RSetting d...

Page 151: ...n Rthe exterior lamps will come on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey The lamps will go out when the driver s door is opened If you do not open the driver s door after unlo...

Page 152: ...e interior lighting delayed shut off feature will be Enabled or Disabled Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu Use the Vehicle submenu to set the automatic central locking S...

Page 153: ...e the current status Depending on the previous status the easy entry exit feature will be Enabled or Disabled Setting fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors Canada only Use this function to s...

Page 154: ...hicle at a standstill and operate the system only when road and traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in m...

Page 155: ...u can operate the following main functions Raudio function with the radio Satellite radio disc CD audio or MP3 mode and Audio AUX Rthe mobile phone with the phone book Rvarious system settings The aud...

Page 156: ...Audio system 154 Audio control unit overview Controls in detail...

Page 157: ...electing a track Y page 186 Switching to a popup screen of satellite radio Y page 177 7 Tuning to a station via station search Y page 169 Fast forward Y page 187 Skipping forwards to a track Y page 18...

Page 158: ...button X Opening Press opening button 1 The audio display cover opens the audio display is visible and the audio system switched on X Closing Press the audio display cover down until it engages If the...

Page 159: ...se refer to the Control system section of this manual Y page 131 for function descriptions and operation of the instrument cluster multifunction display and multifunction steering wheel buttons as the...

Page 160: ...tion has been carried out RSaving a station ymz X Rotate RMoving through vertical or horizontal menus or through lists RSelecting program settings qmr X Slide RMoving through vertical menus or lists R...

Page 161: ...ual digits or an entire phone number Y page 201 1 Clear button X Deleting an individual digit Briefly press button X Deleting an entire phone number Press and hold button until the entry is deleted Me...

Page 162: ...display design Illustration radio function basic menu X Moving to the menu bar Slide mr Horizontal menus X Moving through the menu bar Slide omp or rotate ymz The currently selected item is highlight...

Page 163: ...u bar Slide mr X Selecting Radio in the menu bar Slide om or rotate ymz X Confirming selection Press n The Radio menu is selected and a list of submenus appears X Enter Frequency is selected X Confirm...

Page 164: ...ver or X If the audio system was on as you switched off the ignition turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 The audio system will come back on with the last selected function i If the a...

Page 165: ...switched on or off i When the sound is switched off the symbol F appears in the status line If you change the audio source or alter the volume the sound is automatically switched on again Selecting so...

Page 166: ...unction of the harman kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound system permits the playback of discrete 5 1 and stereo recordings with an optimal surround sound platform for each passenger The LOGIC7 distributes t...

Page 167: ...ty audio CDs RFor MP3 tracks the bit rate should be at least 128 kbit s RSurround playback cannot be activated in mono signal sources as AM or Weatherband It will not function for mono signal sources...

Page 168: ...GHz Ranges of up to ten meters are possible with Bluetooth Activate or deactivate Bluetooth X System Activate Bluetooth You have activated or deactivated Bluetooth A checkmark appears when Bluetooth i...

Page 169: ...use the audio system when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured Do not attach metallic window tinting...

Page 170: ...y last tuned in the previously selected wave band Weather Band will automatically tune to the strongest station in the area Illustration radio mode in FM wave band 1 Status line 2 Station name or othe...

Page 171: ...function RThe channel list Weather Band satellite radio RStation memory except Weather Band RThe manual frequency entry except Weather Band satellite radio For using satellite radio see Y page 172 The...

Page 172: ...Frequency The menu for manual frequency entry appears or X Press button on the keypad in audio control unit briefly X Entering frequency with keypad Enter desired frequency with buttons 1 to R with t...

Page 173: ...automatically assigns receivable stations to the memory sorted according to reception quality at the moment of performing the autostore The stations which were stored in the station memory manually ar...

Page 174: ...s Service Balance Fader Surround Sound Satellite radio i Additional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio service provider are required for the satellite radio operati...

Page 175: ...s not installed or not properly installed The message Device Unavailable will appear If the satellite radio service is not activated the SIRIUS Preview display appears Satellite radio service is not a...

Page 176: ...to will begin to play Main satellite radio menu 1 Main area with channel display 2 Selected program category 3 Number of selected channel 4 Selected channel 5 Sound settings 6 Selecting program catego...

Page 177: ...bscribed channel or X Press button G or H on audio control unit Depending on the pressed button the system searches upward or downward and stops at the next receivable channel i Which channels are ava...

Page 178: ...sary Presets or X Press n when the main area is selected The preset menu appears The dot R in front of a preset position indicates that this is the channel currently selected and being listened to X S...

Page 179: ...keypad button you can call up a popup screen if provided by SIRIUS that shows the artist and title of the current track being played on the selected channel The popup screen disappears automatically X...

Page 180: ...station last tuned to will begin to play If not available the next subscribed channel starts beginning with channel 1 Sound settings For sound adjusting see RVolume Y page 163 RBalance control and fad...

Page 181: ...the equipment and the type of CD Safety precautions G Warning The single CD player and the CD changer are classified as a Class 1 laser product You must not open the casing There is a risk of exposur...

Page 182: ...r side with audio data they cannot be ejected and will damage the drive Do not use CDs with a diameter of 8 cm Attempting to play CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or playing such CDs with an adapter may ca...

Page 183: ...k and folder names When you create an MP3 WMA disc you can assign names to the MP3 WMA tracks and folders The audio system uses these names for the corresponding display in MP3 mode Empty folders or f...

Page 184: ...1 Surround Notes on copyright The music tracks that you create and play back in the MP3 and WMA format are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable international and...

Page 185: ...s being ejected the CD will be reinserted automatically as well If a CD is pulled back in press load eject button 2 again the CD will then be ejected i If the audio CD is printed on one side this side...

Page 186: ...X Insert CD into CD slot 1 The CD changer automatically pulls the CD into the CD slot 1 and places it in the selected magazine compartment The message Loading Disc X appears in the display i The load...

Page 187: ...udio system only if permitted by road weather and traffic conditions Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m...

Page 188: ...til the magazine is empty Selecting a CD X Changer The magazine menu with active main area appears in the audio display The magazine compartment with the current CD is highlighted X Slide omp or rotat...

Page 189: ...tion the order of the tracks is random X Selecting from the track list Track List or X Press n when the main area is selected The track list appears In MP3 mode the track list of the current folder ap...

Page 190: ...d on For all options except Normal Track Sequence you will see a corresponding indicator in the main area i The Normal Track Sequence option is automatically activated when you select a different medi...

Page 191: ...n certain devices the volume can be set separately In this case start at a moderate volume and increase it slowly In this way you can determine whether the system is capable of playback without distor...

Page 192: ...oller Audio control unit Rbuttons s and t on the multifunction steering wheel Y page 131 Rmobile phone keypad Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes Benz approved mobile pho...

Page 193: ...ctly the Bluetooth telephone must be linked to the audio system Y page 166 Please make sure any other Bluetooth device linked with the mobile phone is switched off before you use the telephone functio...

Page 194: ...ofile It must support version 1 0 or higher see mobile phone operating instructions i Not all mobile phones on the market are suitable Further information on suitable mobile phones and on connecting B...

Page 195: ...uthorizing a Bluetooth device X Select the desired unauthorized device from the telephone list by pushing the audio controller or X Select Options Authorize The input menu for the passcode appears i T...

Page 196: ...ce name is MB Bluetooth X h Tel Bluetooth Phones Update Options External Authorization The message Ready for External Authorization appears X Start Bluetooth search procedure on the mobile phone see t...

Page 197: ...s case blue_mobile RMobile phone network signal strength I This information will only be shown with suitable mobile phones The bars indicate the current signal strength of the mobile phone network for...

Page 198: ...ourself GSM network phones Placing a 911 emergency call using audio control unit with the mobile phone unlocked X Press button h to switch to telephone mode X Enter 911 using the number keypad on the...

Page 199: ...itch to a different mode while vCards are being received e g press button b reception of vCards will be aborted X h Tel Receive Business Cards X Press n to confirm X Wait until the message Ready to Re...

Page 200: ...ere are a number of similar entries the next different character is displayed Example In the example the first letters of the names Fisher Bob and Fisher Kim are the same The first possible distinct l...

Page 201: ...esired subentry is highlighted X Press n to confirm and a call will be initiated Displaying details on an entry The audio system can also fully display an abbreviated entry X Select entry X Slide mp t...

Page 202: ...ls Dialed The appropriate list appears i If there is a symbol with a telephone receiver in front of the phone number or the name then you have missed this call e g in the highlighted line of the follo...

Page 203: ...or X Press button t Entering phone number via the audio controller In addition to the actual menu bar the telephone main menu features a second bar containing numbers the number menu When the bar is a...

Page 204: ...on s or n Aborting dialing or ending a call X h 4 and press n or X Press button t on the audio control unit or on the multifunction steering wheel Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of...

Page 205: ...make or receive a call Instead of the Call Lists menu item Mic Off or Mic On will appear X Switching off Select Mic Off The following message will flash up on the display The microphone is off When t...

Page 206: ...is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle s speed and for safe brake operation Only use the cruise control if the road traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a const...

Page 207: ...e cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the grade eases the set speed will be resumed On downhill grades the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle...

Page 208: ...increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments or in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the brake system will brake the vehicle a...

Page 209: ...e than 5 the hill start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal Therefore you can start off smoothly without the veh...

Page 210: ...ATIC is only achieved with winter tires Y page 284 or snow chains as required Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode This feature is only available in Canada vehicles The most important part...

Page 211: ...be displayed in the multifunction display Y page 125 Comfort damping adjustment Vehicle handling in comfort driving mode is softer Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style on...

Page 212: ...matic climate control combines an automatic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system You can adjust the dual zone automatic climate control separately for the driver s and passenger side T...

Page 213: ...n Notes 1 Temperature control driver s side i Set the temperature to 72 22 Y page 217 2 Climate control on off i Switches on the climate control system Display b comes on Y page 216 3 MAX COOL on off...

Page 214: ...17 7 Air recirculation i Only use this function for a short time e g in a tunnel Otherwise the windows can fog up due to lack of fresh air Y page 221 8 Rear window defroster i At very low temperatures...

Page 215: ...emperature to 72 22 Y page 217 2 U Air distribution and air volume automatic mode i Switches on the automatic mode The indicator lamp in button U comes on Y page 216 3 Climate control on off i Switche...

Page 216: ...re clear again Y page 220 8 Temperature control passenger side i Set the temperature to 72 22 Y page 217 9 Rear window defroster i At very low temperatures rear window defroster operation is delayed u...

Page 217: ...y require replacement of the filter before its scheduled replacement interval A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior and the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endanger...

Page 218: ...dows can fog up more quickly Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others i Condensation may drip out from underneath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunct...

Page 219: ...X Adjust air distribution Y page 219 X Adjust air volume Y page 220 Setting temperature You can adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the tempe...

Page 220: ...m obstruction i For draft free ventilation move the adjustable center and side air vents to the middle position Center air vents 1 Left center air vent adjustable 2 Right center air vent adjustable 3...

Page 221: ...can be adjusted separately on each side of the passenger compartment14 The symbols shown in display b Y page 211 or d Y page 213 on the climate control panel represent the following functions Symbol F...

Page 222: ...gs are once again in effect The cooling remains switched on The air recirculation remains switched off or X Press button U The indicator lamp in button y goes out Air volume and air distribution are a...

Page 223: ...ally A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes X Deactivating Press button again The indicator lamp in the button goes out i The manually selected air recirculation mode is dea...

Page 224: ...the rear window before driving Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum switch of...

Page 225: ...y may be thrown out of the opening Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the p...

Page 226: ...minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment To reduce or eliminate these noises change the position of the tilt sliding sunroof or open a window slightly Raising X Raising manually Press an...

Page 227: ...lt sliding sunroof is blocked again and opens slightly X Immediately after the tilt sliding sunroof was blocked pull the sunroof switch in direction of arrow 3 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully...

Page 228: ...tracting 2 Retracting 3 Extending X Switch on the ignition X Retracting Extending Move the roof panel switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow 1 2 or 3 until the roller sunbli...

Page 229: ...se keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly Make sure to close the tilt sliding panel when leaving the vehicle If water enters the vehicle interior vehicle electronics could b...

Page 230: ...ome trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing the tilt sliding panel without automatic reversal function If the movement of the tilt sliding panel is blocked during the closing pro...

Page 231: ...ng fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury...

Page 232: ...imum roof load of 220 lb 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded...

Page 233: ...m permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs 4 kg Do not use the retaining hook to tie down cargo Split rear seat bench To expand the cargo volume you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests Th...

Page 234: ...X Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest G Warning Always lock seat backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the extended cargo volume is not...

Page 235: ...thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident Glove box 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid X Opening Pull glove box lid release 1 X Closing Push glo...

Page 236: ...ot be transported in the storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants The storage bag cannot...

Page 237: ...in an accident Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior Objects thrown around...

Page 238: ...djust sun visor by pushing or pulling in direction of arrows Vanity mirror The mirror lamp only functions when the sun visor is engaged in mounting X Lift up vanity mirror cover 5 Vanity mirror lamp 1...

Page 239: ...cover plate 2 forward until it engages X Removing ashtray insert Grab ashtray insert 1 on the grooved side and pull it up and out in the direction indicated by arrows X Reinstalling ashtray insert Pu...

Page 240: ...insert cigarette lighter 2 in its socket after use The lighter socket can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories up to a maximum of 85 W designed for use with the standard cigarette ligh...

Page 241: ...ibrated and the magnetic field zone set 1 Interior rear view mirror 2 Compass display 3 Button X Calling up the compass Press button 3 briefly The compass displays the direction into which the vehicle...

Page 242: ...compass display 2 X Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of between 3 mph 5 km h and 6 mph 10 km h When calibration was successful the current direction appears in compass display 2 Tele Aid In orde...

Page 243: ...a self test after you have switched on the ignition G Warning If the indicator lamps in the SOS button in the Roadside Assistance button b and or in the Information button do not come on during the s...

Page 244: ...ely the nature of the emergency provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle i If no vehicle occupant responds an ambulance will be sent to the vehicle immediately G Warning If the indicator...

Page 245: ...e Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established X Describe the nature of the need for assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qu...

Page 246: ...g continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not avail...

Page 247: ...the trunk lid handle was pulled for more than 20 seconds before door unlock authorization was received by the Response Center you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the trunk lid handle again Remote...

Page 248: ...while programming the integrated remote control Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible...

Page 249: ...ps above starting with step 3 Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other rolling code devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programm...

Page 250: ...step 6 to complete i Upon completion of programming the integrated remote control make sure you retain the hand held remote control that came with the garage door opener gate operator or other device...

Page 251: ...ld remote control before beginning the procedure RStraighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage...

Page 252: ...curely in place and adjust them if necessary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal moveme...

Page 253: ...hicle equipment 252 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 252 At the gas station 253 Engine compartment 255 Tires and wheels 260 Winter driving 284 Driving instructions 286 Maintenance 291 Vehicle care 293 Ope...

Page 254: ...elect C as the preferred shift program Y page 124 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select gear ranges...

Page 255: ...fuel Even small amounts of diesel fuel will damage the fuel system and engine Damage resulting from the use of non approved fuels or fuel additives or resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel fuel...

Page 256: ...emoved from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again X Opening Press fuel filler flap 1 at the point indicated by the arrow X Turn fuel filler cap 2 counterclockwise X Take off fu...

Page 257: ...pletely before touching any components on the vehicle Comply with all relevant safety precautions G Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the eng...

Page 258: ...drop with somewhat greater force Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors including driving style Increased oil consumption can occur when the vehicle is new...

Page 259: ...1 6 US qt 1 5 l X If necessary add engine oil For more information on engine oil see Fuels coolants lubricants etc Y page 391 For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engin...

Page 260: ...evel the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the coolant temperature must be below 158 70 G Warning In order to avoid any potentially serious burns RUse extreme caution when opening the hood if...

Page 261: ...uid which is suitable for plastic lenses Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps Do not use distilled or deionized water in the washer fluid reservoir Otherwise the washer...

Page 262: ...or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a sa...

Page 263: ...ire G Warning Tires and spare tire should be replaced after 6 years regardless of the remaining tread The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to RDriving...

Page 264: ...low applicable temporary use restrictions and speed limitations indicated on the spare wheel Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry 1 The Tire and Lo...

Page 265: ...information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver s door B pillar Y page 263 X Locate the st...

Page 266: ...f the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determin...

Page 267: ...capacity is available For more information see Trailer tongue load Y page 266 Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants cargo and the trailer tongue...

Page 268: ...ied load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also...

Page 269: ...the inside of the fuel filler flap contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for proper tire inflation pressure i Driving comfort may be reduced when the tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the v...

Page 270: ...o not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly c...

Page 271: ...erinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each...

Page 272: ...unction steering wheel to confirm The following message appears in the multifunction display Run Flat Indicator Active Press OK to Restart X Press button The following message will appear in the multi...

Page 273: ...r tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one o...

Page 274: ...ter comes on Example illustration Restarting the TPMS G Warning It is the driver s responsibility to set the tire inflation pressure to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Underinflated tires...

Page 275: ...Restarted After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system s specified range Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepte...

Page 276: ...dards Letter T preceding the size designation Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tire width Tire width 1 indicates the nominal tire...

Page 277: ...tire failure causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury and possible death for you and for others Regardless of the tire speed rating local sp...

Page 278: ...er Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceedin...

Page 279: ...n mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from da...

Page 280: ...load capacities see Y page 264 Maximum tire inflation pressure G Warning Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinf...

Page 281: ...fied U S Government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends up...

Page 282: ...indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor...

Page 283: ...GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools sp...

Page 284: ...the inside of the fuel filler flap Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead TIN Tir...

Page 285: ...bolts specified for your vehicle s rims Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all around t...

Page 286: ...n winter operation For safe handling make sure all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design For information on winter tires for your vehicle model see the Technical dat...

Page 287: ...in wooded areas or on bridges G Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS...

Page 288: ...allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs Pedals G Warning Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals range of movement Keep the driver s footwell clear of all obsta...

Page 289: ...e braking effect resulting in a significantly increased braking distance which could lead to an accident To avoid this danger you should Roccasionally brake carefully when you are driving on salt cove...

Page 290: ...ke system which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads you should occasionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by a...

Page 291: ...Warranty Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Lim...

Page 292: ...Telephones and two way radios G Warning Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit from inside the vehicle while...

Page 293: ...tenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator i Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet and maintenance service indicator at th...

Page 294: ...service Calling up the maintenance service indicator display i The menu overview can be found on Y page 134 You can call up the maintenance service indicator display at any time to check when the nex...

Page 295: ...ids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle Always lock away cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children When cleaning the vehicle do not use scouring agents Never app...

Page 296: ...references to Mercedes Benz approved vehicle care products Power washer Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle...

Page 297: ...nd rinse the sponge and chamois frequently X Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Automatic car wash You can have your vehicle was...

Page 298: ...X Switch on the ignition X Turn combination switch to wiper setting u Y page 107 X With wiper arms in vertical position switch off the ignition G Warning For safety reasons switch off wipers and remo...

Page 299: ...so damage the wheel paint if the vehicle is not driven after cleaning Therefore the vehicle s brake system should always be warmed up before it is parked after cleaning Drive your vehicle for several...

Page 300: ...will be prevented G Warning Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere...

Page 301: ...ust tip Regular cleaning and care of chrome plated exhaust tips will help to maintain their shine and the classy appearance X Use Mercedes Benz approved Chrome Polishing Paste each time the vehicle ha...

Page 302: ...300...

Page 303: ...ifunction display 305 What to do if 336 Unlocking locking manually 350 Resetting activated head restraints 353 Replacing SmartKey batteries 353 Replacing bulbs 355 Replacing wiper blades 359 Flat tire...

Page 304: ...either in the open storage department in the trunk or behind the cover panel on the left hand side of the trunk 1 Lock 2 Cover X Turn lock 1 counterclockwise X Fold down cover 2 The first aid kit can...

Page 305: ...e vehicle tool kit box 7 into the recess of luggage bowl 8 X Push vehicle tool kit box 7 downward until it engages into luggage bowl 8 Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to sec...

Page 306: ...sition X Turn the crank handle clockwise Before placing the jack back into the vehicle tool kit X Fully collapse the jack X Fold in the crank handle storage position Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes...

Page 307: ...using or L They are then stored in the Vehicle status message memory Y page 144 Remember that clearing a message will only make the message disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition...

Page 308: ...n the multifunction display 306 and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display For your convenience the messages are divided into text messages Y page 307 and symbol messages Y...

Page 309: ...ter as soon as possible ESP Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The self diagnosis might not be completed yet The brake system is still funct...

Page 310: ...again and the message in the multifunction display should disappear If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear X Have the alternator and the battery checked X Have the system check...

Page 311: ...t passenger door X Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary X Make sure no objects which apply s...

Page 312: ...eck cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passenger classification sensed by...

Page 313: ...and exit the vehicle X Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition Monitor the 5 indicator lamp in the center console Y page 52 and the multifunction display in...

Page 314: ...nger classification sensed by the OCS the 5 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out If above conditions are not met the system is not working properly Have the system checked as soon as possi...

Page 315: ...nds X Have the cruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Vehicle Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution Shift to P You have turned off the engine with the KEY...

Page 316: ...functioning X Have the Run Flat Indicator checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Check Canada only Tire Pressure Soon The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or mor...

Page 317: ...ved the TPMS becomes active again automatically after a few minutes driving G Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control o...

Page 318: ...Center or call Roadside Assistance Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem G Warning Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident Have your brake...

Page 319: ...ard braking reducing steering capability X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident USA...

Page 320: ...on the ABS the BAS the ESP and the hill start assist system are unavailable The self diagnosis may not be completed yet X Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 2...

Page 321: ...k properly X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Rear Left SRS Malfunction Service Required Components of the left rear passenger s supplemental restraint system ma...

Page 322: ...ded in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury Vehicle Display messages Possible cause consequence...

Page 323: ...remove KEYLESS GO button from the starter switch Y page 85 X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch I Close Doors To Lock Vehicle You wanted to lock the vehicle but not all doors...

Page 324: ...ART Button And Insert Key The KEYLESS GO system is malfunctioning X Remove KEYLESS GO button from the starter switch Y page 85 X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch I Obtain A...

Page 325: ...of effort necessary to safely steer the vehicle If you are able to steer the vehicle safely X Continue driving with added caution X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If in...

Page 326: ...Benz Center G Warning Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You could be seriously burned Do not...

Page 327: ...ature may rise close to 248 120 G Warning Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Ste...

Page 328: ...to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X If it is intact Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doin...

Page 329: ...lt Ra malfunction in the electronic system X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt X If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the en...

Page 330: ...t an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or visit www mbusa com USA only Engine oil level warnings should not be ignored Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage th...

Page 331: ...horized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam The left or right low beam lamp is malfunctioning X Halogen headlamps Replace the bulb as soon as possible...

Page 332: ...ble Y page 355 Check Left Mirror Turn Signal or Check Right Mirror Turn Signal The turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if a criti...

Page 333: ...nctioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Switch Off Lights You are getting out of the vehicle and the lights are still switched on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to...

Page 334: ...ioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse Lamp The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon a...

Page 335: ...age 355 Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps The left or right tail lamp brake lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 355 Check Left Brake...

Page 336: ...Y page 360 H Check Tire Pressure USA only The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuv...

Page 337: ...rinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become...

Page 338: ...the ignition have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary When you switch on the ignition all lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activ...

Page 339: ...on Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y page 305 X Have the system checked at an authorized Merce...

Page 340: ...system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident v The yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp and the yel...

Page 341: ...ction display Y page 305 X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident USA only 3 Canada on...

Page 342: ...ave the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks Safety systems Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds afte...

Page 343: ...warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts X Fasten your seat belts The seat...

Page 344: ...ution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend...

Page 345: ...comes on while the engine is running ESP SPORT is activated Risk of accident When ESP SPORT is activated it will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the vehicl...

Page 346: ...shes while driving The ESP or Electronic Traction System ETS 4 ETS has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire The cruise control is deactivated X When driving off a...

Page 347: ...Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on Ch...

Page 348: ...on when the engine is running and an acoustic warning sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 120 X Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down G...

Page 349: ...es of driving G Warning Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked every other week when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tir...

Page 350: ...or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pr...

Page 351: ...re there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present X If the front passenger...

Page 352: ...of the housing Unlocking the driver s door Unlocking 2 Mechanical key X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops X Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to position X Pull...

Page 353: ...it stops X Turn mechanical key 2 clockwise to position The vehicle is locked X Turn mechanical key 2 back and remove it from the driver s door lock X Check whether the doors and the trunk are locked X...

Page 354: ...2 Release X Engage the parking brake Do not use sharp objects to loosen the gear selector lever cover in the center console as this could damage the gear selector lever cover or the center console X...

Page 355: ...down into the guide as far as it will go 3 X Fold the head restraint cushion by the top back firmly until it engages 1 X Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat Fo...

Page 356: ...he SmartKey Y page 350 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment X Insert mechanical key 1 into opening X Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow Battery compartment 2 is unlatched X Pull battery co...

Page 357: ...d gas A bulb can explode if you Rtouch or move it when hot Rdrop the bulb Rscratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to replace the bulb or r...

Page 358: ...f before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits RAlways use a clean lint free cloth when handling bulbs RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and grease RIf the newly installed bulb does not co...

Page 359: ...bulb or repair the lamp and its components It is recommended to have such work done by a qualified technician 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb 7 Bulb holder for high beam bulb 8 Bulb h...

Page 360: ...amp or lower part passenger side headlamp X Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise until it engages Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp do the following X Switch of...

Page 361: ...let tabs 1 Y page 358 engage X Connect the electrical connector 2 Y page 358 until it engages X Reinstall trim panel Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning For safety reasons switch off wipers...

Page 362: ...st on the windshield Make sure you hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage...

Page 363: ...ng When jacking up the vehicle only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up...

Page 364: ...bjects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on G Warning Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on slight inclines declines Otherwise the vehicle could fall off...

Page 365: ...der these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off This could caus...

Page 366: ...tion pressure monitor until a full size wheel tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle Battery Safety notes A battery should always be sufficiently charged in orde...

Page 367: ...ects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof batteries only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident Take care that you do not become statically charge...

Page 368: ...parate instructions for the accessory battery charger Have batteries charged at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If you charge the batteries yourself follow the operating instructions for your charg...

Page 369: ...attery in your vehicle provide jump start power by an external battery or starter pack RJump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic converter are cold RDo not start the engine...

Page 370: ...terminals 3 and 1 You can now switch on the headlamps X Slide cover 2 from positive under hood terminal 3 back X Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Towing the vehi...

Page 371: ...page 366 RVehicles with automatic transmission For information on manually unlocking the gear selector lever see Y page 352 Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or...

Page 372: ...is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in the st...

Page 373: ...n X With the vehicle at a standstill depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed X Vehicles with manual transmission Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position no gear selected or X Vehic...

Page 374: ...n have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center A fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit Y page 302 The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation an...

Page 375: ...1 Clamps 2 Wire X With a dry cloth remove any moisture from the fuse box 1 X Opening Release wire 2 from fuse box cover X Opening Release clamps 1 X Remove fuse box cover X Closing Make sure the seali...

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Page 377: ...equipment 376 Parts service 376 Warranty coverage 376 Identification labels 377 Engine 379 Rims and tires 382 Electrical system 387 Main dimensions 388 Weights 390 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 391 Te...

Page 378: ...should be installed Do not use non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes Benz Doing so could damage the vehicle which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warr...

Page 379: ...ation labels 1 Certification label on driver s door B pillar The Vehicle Identification Number VIN can be found in the following locations Ron the certification label Rembossed underneath the carpet i...

Page 380: ...data specific to your vehicle 4 Carpet 5 VIN X Move the front passenger seat backward as far as possible Y page 87 X Fold carpet 4 backward VIN 5 is now visible 6 Emission control information label in...

Page 381: ...n displacement 152 3 cu in 2496 cm3 182 8 cu in 2996 cm3 Compression ratio 11 4 1 11 3 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 201 hp 6100 rpm 150 kW 6100 rpm 22 228 hp 6000 rpm 170 kW 6000 rpm 22 Maximum torque a...

Page 382: ...4 052 19 20 C 230 4MATIC 204 085 19 20 C 230 4MATIC Sport 204 085 19 20 C 300 204 054 19 C 300 Sport 204 054 19 21 C 300 4MATIC 204 081 19 C 300 4MATIC Sport 204 081 19 21 Firing order 1 4 3 6 2 5 1 4...

Page 383: ...3 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm 200 kW 6000 rpm 26 450 hp 6800 rpm 336 kW 6800 rpm 26 Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 2400 rpm 5000 rpm 350 Nm 2400 rpm 5000 rpm 443 lb ft 5000...

Page 384: ...enter A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speed...

Page 385: ...7 5 J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 1 85 in 47 mm 1 85 in 47 mm 1 77 in 45 mm All season tires29 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S Winter tires29 30 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17...

Page 386: ...H2 AMG rims light alloy 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 85 in 47 mm 1 85 in 47 mm All season tires33 225 45 R17 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S Rear axle Rims light alloy 8 5 J x 17 H2 AMG rims light alloy 8...

Page 387: ...l offset 1 97 in 50 mm 1 77 in 45 mm Summer tires37 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load 235 40 ZR18 95Y XL Extra Load Rear axle AMG rims light alloy 8 5 J x 18 H2 9 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2 13 in 54 mm 2 13...

Page 388: ...ure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Model C 230 all models...

Page 389: ...ator 14 V 150 A 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 74 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Type Bosch Y 7 MPP33 NGK ILZKAR 7A10 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening...

Page 390: ...4 in 4581 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded out 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm Overall vehicle height 56 9 in 1444 mm 56 9 in 1445 mm Wheelbase 108 7 in 2760 mm 108 7 in 2760...

Page 391: ...ength 180 4 in 4581 mm 186 1 in 4726 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded out 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm Overall vehicle height 56 3 in 1429 mm 56 6 in 1438 mm Wheelbase 108...

Page 392: ...Weights 390 Weights Model All models Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Technical data...

Page 393: ...rwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin...

Page 394: ...90 C 300 4MATIC all models C 350 4MATIC46 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Rear axle C 230 all models 46 C 300 all models 1 1 US qt 1 0 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 C 350 all models 1 2 US qt 1 1 l C 63 AMG 1 3 US q...

Page 395: ...gasoline or E85 only on the fuel filler flap Alternative fuel Ethanol fuel E85 All models except C 63 AMG 2 1 US gal 8 0 l C 63 AMG 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Air conditioning system R134a refrigerant and spe...

Page 396: ...ult in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so will resul...

Page 397: ...thorized Mercedes Benz Center will provide you with additional information Premium unleaded gasoline G Warning Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious perso...

Page 398: ...rning Ethanol fuel E85 and its fumes are highly flammable poisonous and burn easily Ethanol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with it or inhale fumes of it Avoid i...

Page 399: ...ut such additives carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area leading to engine performance problems such as RWarm up hesitation RUnstable idle RKnocking pi...

Page 400: ...than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approximately 49 45 the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more than...

Page 401: ...oolants lubricants etc 399 Model Approximate freeze protection 35 37 49 45 Cooling system All models except C 63 AMG 2 5 US qt 2 4 l 2 8 US qt 2 6 l C 63 AMG 6 2 US qt 5 85 l 6 8 US qt 6 4 l Technical...

Page 402: ...entrate MB SummerFit X Mix with water for temperatures above freezing point X Mix with commercially available premixed washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point Washer fluid mixi...

Page 403: ...z ca Canada only G Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts...

Page 404: ...Order no 6515 0642 13 Part no 204 584 45 81 Edition 2009 A 2045844581 2045844581...

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