2009 Mercedes-benz C Class 4matic Owners Manual

forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the

front), press button 1 to fold mirrors in, then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

3 Adjustment button X Make sure you have stored a parking

position 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 selected exterior rear view mirror is activated, and the indicator lamp

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Mirrors in the respective button 1 or 2 comes on.

X Press button 2, to select the front

passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in button 2 comes on and the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: R10 seconds after you have put the

transmission out of reverse

Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button 1 for

driver’s side exterior rear view mirror.

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Memory function Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each stored position on the passenger side includes the setting of the seat position.

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Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has completely moved to the stored position. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see (Y page 97).

Memory button

1, 2, 3 Memory position button

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the

steering wheel 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 selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds.

X Press memory button M 4. X Within 3 seconds, press one of the arrows

of adjustment button 3. The parking position is stored if the 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.

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Lighting

Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles

drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon

headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor the vehicle’s steering angle and speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, increasing usable illumination over conventional headlamps.

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1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror

button

3 Adjustment button 4 Memory button M X Stop the vehicle. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 2.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

view mirror with adjustment button 3 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

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Lighting Exterior lamp switch

$ a Standing lamps, left % g Standing lamps, right & M Off

Daytime running lamp mode ( * Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode

) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) * B Low-beam headlamps or high-beam

headlamps

, ¥ Front fog lamps . † Rear fog lamp

i The exterior lamps go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the

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starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually.

! Failure 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 Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position B. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps

RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp B in the

instrument cluster

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position M.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to *, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when

traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position * to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from * to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position *. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (Canda only) pressed once, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available in low ambient lighting conditions.

Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. 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, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.

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Lighting

Canada only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park position P with the vehicle at a standstill (vehicles with automatic transmission) or the parking brake is engaged, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3
minutes

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position

B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 100).

USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or

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Lighting B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 100).

Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position *. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position * to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from * to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation.

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X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp 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 fog lamp: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and the yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch come on.

X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.

Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator lighting and night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)” (Y page 149).

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High-beam flasher

High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B (Y page 100).

X Switching on: Push the combination

switch in direction of arrow 1. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch

in direction of arrow 2 to its original position.

High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch

briefly in direction of arrow 2.

switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.

Turn signals

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys.

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such

as changing lanes, press combination

1 Hazard warning flasher switch X Switching on: Press 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

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Lighting left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch 1 again.

i If the hazard warning flasher was

activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 twice to switch off the hazard warning flasher. The hazard warning flasher is switched off automatically at vehicle speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps

and

Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the

windshield with washer fluid for the first time

The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. When you switch off the headlamps or the ignition, the automatic function is reset and

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The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a maximum of 3 minutes. Afterward, it goes out even if the turn signal is still switched on.

Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the

corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out.

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Lighting will start counting the next time from the beginning. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 259).

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph

(40 km/h)

Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwith the engine is running

Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B or *.

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 101).

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X Switch on the left or right turn signal,

depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating 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. Driving in reverse: The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.

The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter.

Interior lighting in the front

1 ò Rear interior lighting on/off 2 ] Automatic control on/off 3 X Right front reading lamp on/off 4 ð Front interior lighting on/off 5 X Left front reading lamp on/off 6 Front reading lamps 7 Front interior lighting

Automatic control X Activating: Press button ].

Button ] disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes on in darkness, when you: Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

Ropen a door

X Deactivating: Press button ].

Button ] engages.

The interior lighting goes out after a preset time (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 an interior lamp switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

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Lighting

X Switching on/off front interior

lighting: Press switch ð.

X Switching on/off rear interior lighting:

Press switch ò.

X Switching on/off front reading lamps:

Press respective button X.

Emergency lighting When the interior lighting is set to automatic mode, the interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. X Switching off: Press button ]. or X Press hazard warning flasher switch

(Y page 103).

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X Switching 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 and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.

! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the car has been driven through an automatic car wash, then wax or other residue is on the windshield. Shortly after washing the car in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with washer fluid.

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Wipers Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

The overhead control panel is located above the rear seat bench.

1 X Right rear reading lamp on/off 2 X Left rear reading lamp on/off 3 Left reading lamp 4 Rear interior lamp 5 Right reading lamp

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Combination switch 1 Single wipe

Wiping with washer fluid

2 Switching on windshield wipers X Switch on the ignition.

Windshield wipers Switching on/off

M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping t Fast continuous wiping

X Turn the combination switch in direction of

arrow 2 to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.

i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you brake the vehicle to a stop, the wipers operate more slowly.

Intermittent wiping ! Vehicles with rain sensor: Do not leave

windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield

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Wipers cleaning. Windshield wipers will 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 rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.

Vehicles with rain sensor: Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically. X Turn the combination switch to position

U or V. Intermittent wiping starts with selected wiping interval.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and

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before attempting to remove any blockage.

RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position U or V, Rset the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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Wipers Rthe clutch pedal is depressed (vehicles with

manual transmission) or

Rthe automatic transmission is in drive

position D or reverse gear R (vehicles with automatic transmission) or

Rthe wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 1 to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

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For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “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 windshield wipers

(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location, and R-

remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

- engage the parking brake

Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 65). G Warning! When opening or closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pressed and held. See the

“Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by 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 button j on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening. G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down

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Power windows

between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

i You can also open or close the door

windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 111) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 111).

i After switching off the ignition or

removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.

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Power windows

X Express operation: Press or pull switch

1 to 4 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.

X Stopping during express operation:

Press or pull the respective switch again.

Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.

If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop 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 window has

stopped because it was blocked, pull the respective switch upwards until the door window is fully closed.

1 Left front door window 2 Right front door window 3 Right rear door window 4 Left rear door window X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point. The corresponding door window will move downwards or upwards until you release the switch.

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If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was

blocked, pull the respective switch upwards until the door window is fully closed. G Warning! Pressing and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.

Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch 1, 2, 3 or 4
(Y page 110) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly.

X Pull and hold the respective switch once

more immediately until the door window is completely closed.

tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. The vehicle unlocks.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

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 sunblinds begin to retract after approximately 1 second.

X With the door windows opened and the

roller sunblinds fully retracted, press and hold button k on the SmartKey again. The tilt/sliding panel opens.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

X Hold the respective switch for

approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.

Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously: Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof and roller

sunblinds

The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof X Press and hold button k on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the

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Power windows

When roller sunblinds are retracted: X Press and hold button k on the

SmartKey. The door windows and the tilt/sliding panel opens after approximately 1 second.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close Rthe door windows Rthe tilt/sliding sunroof Rthe panorama roof Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof. G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

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X Vehicles with panorama roof: Touch and

hold the sensor surface once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

extending procedure.

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Power windows If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button j to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold button k. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button j.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the

outside door handle to stop the closing procedure.

RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.

With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button j on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the

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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 and

hold button j on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release button j on the SmartKey to

interrupt the extending procedure.

With KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO feature is available on Canada vehicles only. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold the sensor surface on an outside door handle (Y page 77) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof are completely closed.

i Make sure you are only touching the

sensor surface.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

closing procedure.

Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of 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 garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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Driving and parking

Manual transmission

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear  $ to * Forward gears For more information, see “Manual transmission” (Y page 119). X Depress the brake pedal. X Make sure the manual transmission is in the neutral position (no gear selected).

X Fully depress the clutch pedal.

Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 84) and hold until the engine starts.

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Driving and parking Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 121). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P. With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 3 (Y page 84) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

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With KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO feature is available on Canada vehicles only. G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving 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 vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the starter switch. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch. i If you wish to start the engine with the

SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button from the starter switch and proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 114).

X Depress the brake pedal during the starting

procedure.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. The engine starts automatically.

Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting

attempts can drain the battery.

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.

X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.

or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio

signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.

X Repeat the starting procedure.

If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Get a jump start (Y page 366). If the engine will not 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. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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Driving and parking

Driving off 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 will not prevent this type of loss of control.

! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. C 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

! If an acoustic warning sounds and the

message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

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Driving and parking ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 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 Limited Warranty.

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the

automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated (Y page 150).

Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged.

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X Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear

or reverse gear R.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Simultaneously slowly release the clutch

pedal and carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds. This may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift gear in a timely manner.

For more information 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 speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and

when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the

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 assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.

For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 286).

Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires

RAn ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

RUnburned gasoline may have entered the

catalytic converter and damaged it.

X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon

as possible.

X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if

necessary (Y page 258).

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Driving and parking

Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RManual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R.

RAutomatic transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into park position P.

RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

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Driving and parking RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle when leaving. G Warning! Manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not

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leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release 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 personal injury.

lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step firmly on parking brake

pedal 2. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

X Manual transmission: Shift the manual

transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R.

X Automatic transmission: Shift the

automatic transmission into park position P.

X Engage the parking brake.

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal X Releasing: Pull on release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning

If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 313). 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 start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 84).

i Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P (manual transmission: shifting into 1st gear or reverse gear R). When parked on an incline, also turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. The immobilizer is activated.

Automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P.

With KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO feature is available on Canada vehicles only. X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 84).

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Manual transmission

Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 113). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine

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Shifting into reverse gear R ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged.

X Stop the vehicle completely. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. X Shift the manual transmission into the

neutral position (no gear selected).

X Move the gearshift lever to the left until you

feel a certain resistance.

X Push the gearshift lever past this resistance

and hold.

X Move the gearshift lever forward to select

reverse gear R.

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until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Gearshift lever

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear  $ to * Forward gears

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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 will not prevent this type of loss of control.

! When you are shifting the manual

tranmission into the 5th or 6th gear, make sure you move the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage 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 hill by using the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds. This may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift gear in a timely manner.

Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 113). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission

upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position

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G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmission position.

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With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by: Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (C 63 AMG

only)

C 63 AMG: Double-clutching is active when downshifting in all program modes. Double-clutching reduces load-alteration effects and supports sporty driving. The degree to which you perceive double-clutching acoustically varies depending on the selected program mode.

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.

1 Transmission position indicator

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The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 122).

There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: Rthe selected gear range (Y page 124) 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

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Effect Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.

Effect

ì Park position

Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see “Manually unlocking the gear selector lever” (Y page 352).

í Reverse gear

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Automatic transmission

Effect

ë Neutral position

No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or

driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

ê Drive position

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Effect The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles only: X Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance to use the kickdown.

Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which

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could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 125). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.

Effect

è With this selection you can use the

braking effect of the engine.

ç Allows the use of engine’s braking

power when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating

conditions

æ For maximum use of engine’s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.

Automatic shift program

1 Gear range indicator

Program mode selector switch

C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For standard driving

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Program mode selector switch on C 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting (Y page 127)

1 Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. i The last selected program mode (C or S)

is switched on when the engine is restarted.

X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display.

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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 icy roads.

RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give

more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.

One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift contol. C 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 127).

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Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range

Downshift (in manual program mode M)

2 Extending gear range

Upshift (in manual program mode M)

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel

gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced

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vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the 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 transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i If you press on the accelerator pedal

when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display.

or X Pull and hold right gearshift control 2 until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.

Shifting into optimal gear range X Press and hold the gear selector lever to

the left in the D- direction.

or X Pull and hold left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration

and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on C 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control.

Program mode selector switch

C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 125). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 124) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 125).

Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch

repeatedly 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 gears manually with drive position D selected. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. i Manual program mode M will not be

stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to

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Automatic transmission automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted.

Upshifting ! In manual program mode M, the

automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2

(Y page 126). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

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Automatic transmission Upshift indicator

1 Current gear 2 Upshift indicator In manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from

current gear 1 into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.

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Downshifting 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 will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1

(Y page 126). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.