2013 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket (see the separate installa- tion instructions for the mobile phone fit- ting).

Operating the mobile phone You can operate the telephone using the 6 and ~ buttons on the luxury multi- function steering wheel. You can operate other mobile phone functions via the on- board computer (Y page 226). When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from the hands-free system. Active calls will first be transferred to the mobile phone directly.

Mobile phone bracket in the stowage compartment

You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to improve access to the stowage space beneath it. Depending on the vehicle's equip- ment, a USB connection and an AUX-IN con- nection/Media Interface are fitted in the stowage compartment. X To fold the bracket up: press button :. X To fold the bracket down: press the bracket down and allow it to engage.

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Garage door opener Important safety notes G WARNING When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, per- sons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door. There is a risk of injury. When using the integrated garage door opener, always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage door. G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces with- out sufficient ventilation.

The HomeLink® garage door opener integra- ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- ate up to three different door and gate sys- tems. When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage. i The garage door opener is only available

for certain countries. Observe the legal requirements for each individual country. The HomeLink® garage door opener is compatible with most European garage and gate opener drives. More information on HomeLink® and/or compatible products is available: Rat a qualified specialised workshop Rvia the HomeLink® Hotline

(0) 08000 466 354 65 or alternatively +49 (0) 6838 907-277

Ron the Internet at:

http://www.homelink.com

Programming Programming buttons Observe the "Important safety notes" (Y page 304).

Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mir- ror Garage door remote control A is not part of the integrated garage door opener. X Before programming for the first time, clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener (Y page 306).

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on

the integrated garage door opener. After a short time, indicator lamp : begins to light up yellow.

i Indicator lamp : lights up yellow imme- diately the first time button ;, = or ? is programmed. If the selected button has already been programmed, indicator lamp : lights up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.

X Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator

lamp : flashes yellow.

X Point garage door remote control A

towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 5to 20 cm.

i The required distance between remote

control A and the integrated garage door opener depends on the garage door drive system. Several attempts may be required.

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You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position. X Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. If indicator lamp : lights up green or flashes, then programming has been suc- cessful.

X Release button B of remote control A of

the garage door drive.

X If indicator lamp : blinks red: repeat the programming process for the correspond- ing button on the rear-view mirror. When doing so, vary the distance between remote control A and the rear-view mirror.

i If the indicator lamp flashes green after successful programming, the garage door system is using a rolling code. After pro- gramming, you must synchronise the garage door opener integrated in the rear- view mirror with the receiver of the garage door system.

Synchronising the rolling code Observe the "Important safety notes" (Y page 304). Your vehicle must be within range of the garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure that neither your vehicle nor any persons/ objects are present within the sweep of the door or gate. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press the programming button of the door

or gate drive (see the door or gate drive operating instructions, e.g. under "Pro- gramming of additional remote controls"). i Usually, you now have 30seconds to ini-

tiate the next step.

X Press previously programmed button ;,

= or ? of the integrated garage door opener until the door closes. The rolling code synchronisation is then complete.

Problems when programming If you have problems when programming the integrated garage door opener, please note the following: RCheck the transmitter frequency of garage door drive remote control A. This can usu- ally be found on the back of the remote control.

RReplace the batteries in garage door

remote control A. This increases the like- lihood that garage door remote control A will transmit a strong and precise signal to the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mirror.

RWhen programming, hold remote control

A at varying distances and angles from the button which you are programming. Try var- ious angles at a distance between 5and 30 cm or at the same angle but at varying distances.

RIf there is another remote control for the same garage door drive, perform the pro- gramming steps again using this remote control. Before performing these steps, make sure that new batteries have been fitted in garage door drive remote control A.

RNote that some remote controls transmit only for a limited period (the indicator lamp on the remote control goes out). Press but- ton B on remote control A again before transmission ends.

RAlign the aerial cable of the garage door

opener unit. This can improve signal recep- tion/transmission.

Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated garage door opener will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control. Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system.

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X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press button ;, = or ? which you have programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indi- cator lamp : lights up green. Garage door system with a rolling code: indicator lamp : flashes green.

i The transmitter will transmit a signal for as long as the button is pressed. The trans- mission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and indicator lamp : lights up yellow. Press button ;, = or ? again if necessary.

Clearing the memory X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press buttons ; and ?.

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

X Press and hold buttons ; and ? until the

indicator lamp turns green.

i Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle.

Country

BG (Bulga- ria)

CH (Switzer- land)

CY (Cyprus)

CZ (Czech Republic)

DK (Den- mark)

DE (Ger- many)

Frequencies Europe Country

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz)

EE (Estonia)

ES (Spain)

AD (Andorra) 20 July 2005

AT (Austria)

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

BE (Belgium) Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April 07
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 5 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
General Licence GL-30/R/ 2000 Reg No. 844 13 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 20 April 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 7519301 29 April 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
000438/2005, 000439/2005, 000440/2005
000441/2005, 000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

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Country

FI (Finland)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
27, 30, 40, 433, 868
GI (Gibraltar) Article 6 of Directive

FR (France)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05 (UK) MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868

GR (Greece) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11409/18/4/2005 18
May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

HR (Croatia) SDR 224/06

HU (Hun- gary)

IC (Canary Islands)

IE (Ireland)

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
000438/2005, 000439/2005
000440/2005, 000441/2005
000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005, 3rd June 2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

Country

IS (Iceland)

IT (Italy)

LI (Liechten- stein)

LT (Lithua- nia)

LU (Luxem- bourg)

LV (Latvia)

MC (Mon- aco)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15347
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15348
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15350
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15357
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15358
DGPGSR/II/347487/ FOR/15359
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 150405/9538 24 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

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Country

MT (Malta)

NL (Nether- lands)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

NO (Norway) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 05/02424-SA644 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 21 April 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

PL (Poland)

PT (Portugal) ANCOM-S08399/05

RO (Roma- nia)

RU (Russian Federation)

27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6.4 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13
May 05
MHz: 433

SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

SI (Slovenia) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 500-1/2005-437 9 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

Country

SK (Slova- kia)

UK (United Kingdom)

Africa Country

EG (Egypt)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE Slovak 206/11/2005 4 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) W-KLE-17/08 Mar. 06
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, 868

RE (Réunion) Article 6 of Directive

ZA (South Africa)

America Country

BB (Barba- dos)

CL (Chile)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
11 October 2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Registration not required MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
38447/F-23 No.3.3634
MHz: 40, 433
3943/DFRS05165/F-50
MHz: 280 to 433

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Country

GF (French Guyana)

GP (Guade- loupe)

MQ (Martini- que)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

MX (Mexico) MHz: 280 to 390

Asia Country

AE (United Arab Emi- rates) JO (Jordan)

KW (Kuwait)

SA (Saudi Arabia)

SY (Syria) TR (Turkey)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) 1623/5/10-2/26/76
MHz: 433

TRC/LPD/2005/23
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
5 October 2005
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, 868
11_02_05/5024-5-6
MHz: 418, 433
279/4/14 / 05 March 06
National Certification 23
July 07
MHz: 433

Australia Country

AU (Aus- tralia)

NZ (New Zealand)

Radio type approval num- ber Frequency range (MHz) 28 June 2005
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
20 March 06
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433

Floormat on the driver's side G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper- ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver's footwell. Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.

X Slide the seat backwards. X To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. X Press studs : onto retainers ;. X To remove: pull the floormat away from

retainers ;.

X Remove the floormats.

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Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception. This is particularly the case for conductive or metallic-coated films. You can obtain information about anti-glare film from a qualified specialist workshop.

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ASSYST PLUS .................................... 312
Engine compartment ........................ 313
Care .................................................... 319

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Useful information

i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.

i Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops: (Y page 28).

ASSYST PLUS Service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display

does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil level (Y page 316).

The multifunction display shows a service message for a few seconds, e.g.: RService A in .. days RService A due RService A overdue by ... days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displayed. The letter indicates which service is due. A stands for a minor service and B for a major service. A number or another letter may be displayed after the letter. This figure indicates any necessary additional maintenance work to be performed. If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of this display, you will receive a statement on the associated costs.

The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec- ted. Maintaining the time-dependent service schedule: X Note down the service due date displayed in the multifunction display before discon- necting the battery.

or X After reconnecting the battery, subtract

the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display.

Hiding a service message X 4-button multifunction steering wheel:

press the C button.

X 12-button multifunction steering

wheel: press the % or a button.

Displaying service messages X Switch the ignition on.

4-button multifunction steering wheel X Use the V button to select the

Service menu. The service due date appears in the multi- function display.

12-button multifunction steering wheel X Press the = or ; button to select the Service menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by pressing the a button. The service due date appears in the multi- function display.

Information about Service Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service interval display ! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- play has been inadvertently reset, this set- ting can be corrected at a qualified special- ist workshop. Have service work carried out as described in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise lead to increased wear and damage to the major assemblies or the vehicle.

A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out. You can also obtain further information on main- tenance work, for example.

Special service requirements The prescribed service interval is based on normal operation of the vehicle. Service work will need to be performed more often if the vehicle is operated under arduous conditions or increased loads, for example: Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi-

ate stops

Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel

short distances

Rfor frequent operation in mountainous ter-

rain or on poor road surfaces

Rif the engine is often left idling for long peri-

ods

In these or similar operating conditions, have the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for exam- ple, changed more frequently. The tyres must be checked more frequently if the vehicle is operated under increased loads. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

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Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. The Service Hotline's current telephone numbers for use when you are abroad are to be found in the "Mercedes-Benz Service24h" section of the Service Booklet.

Engine compartment Bonnet Important safety notes G WARNING An unlocked bonnet may open while driving and block your view. There is a risk of an acci- dent. Never unlock the bonnet while driving. G WARNING When being opened and closed, the bonnet may suddenly fall into the closed position. There is a risk of injury to persons in the range of movement of the bonnet. Open and close the bonnet only when nobody is in the range of movement. G WARNING If you open the bonnet while the engine is overheating or while there is a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other leaking service products. There is a danger of injury. Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet closed and notify the fire brigade. G WARNING There are parts in the engine compartment that move. Certain components may continue to run even if the ignition is switched off or may suddenly start again, e.g. the radiator fan. There is a danger of injury.

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If you need to access the engine compart- ment: Rswitch off the ignition Rnever enter the danger area of moving com-

ponents, e.g. the rotation area of the fan Rkeep items of clothing away from moving

parts G WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys- tem operate with a high voltage. If you touch the live components, you could receive an electric shock. There is a danger of injury. Never touch components of the ignition sys- tem or the fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on.

Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) Operating principle ! Do not try to press down the raised bon-

net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet could be damaged.

i The active bonnet is only available in cer- tain countries. It is available for all models, except for AMG vehicles.

The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians in certain accident situations. Raising the active bonnet increases the clear- ance to hard components, such as the engine.

If active bonnet : has been triggered, it will be raised at the back by about 50 mm. Lids ; will then no longer rest on housings =.

You can reset a triggered active bonnet your- self. Even if the active bonnet has been triggered, you can still continue driving and have it reset at a qualified specialist workshop. If you pull the bonnet release lever, you must reset the bonnet before driving on. Resetting G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents.

X Open the bonnet (Y page 315). X With both hands, lift the bonnet up in the centre A. The bonnet is open wide enough when both lids of bonnet lifter ; no longer move. If you push the lids back, you will notice a resistance.

X Release bonnet :. X Check whether the lids of bonnet lifter ;

are resting on housings = (arrow).

X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are resting

on the housings: close bonnet : (Y page 315).

or X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are not rest-

ing on the housings: first lift up bon- net : on left-hand side ? and then on right-hand side B. Lift up bonnet : until the respective lid of bonnet lifter ; no lon- ger moves. The lids of bonnet lifter ; must rest on housings = (arrow).

X Close bonnet :(Y page 315). If you cannot close the bonnet : or if the L symbol appears in the multifunction display, repeat the steps. If the bonnet still does not engage correctly or the L symbol appears in the multifunc- tion display, do not drive any further. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Opening the bonnet G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. G WARNING When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet.

! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded away from the windscreen. Oth- erwise, you could damage the windscreen wipers or the bonnet.

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X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are

switched off.

X Pull release lever : on the bonnet.

The bonnet is released.

X Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-

dle ; up and lift the bonnet. If you lift the bonnet by approximately 40 cm, the bonnet is opened and held open automatically by the gas-filled strut.

Closing the bonnet X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a

height of approximately 20 cm.

X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-

erly. If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.

Radiator Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover the radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect

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protection covers or anything similar. Doing so can cause the Onboard Diagnostics Sys- tem to display inaccurate values. Some of these values are legally required and must always be correct.

Engine oil General notes on oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 l of oil per 1,000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds. Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be installed at a different location. When checking the oil level: Rpark the vehicle on a level surface. Rthe engine should be switched off for

approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature.

Rif the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the engine was only started briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement.

Checking the oil level using the oil dip- stick G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents.

Example: vehicles with a petrol engine

Example: vehicles with a diesel engine

Example: AMG vehicles X Park the vehicle on a level surface.

To check the oil level with the engine at normal operating temperature, switch the engine off and wait for approximately five minutes.

X Pull oil dipstick : out of the oil dipstick

tube.

X Wipe off oil dipstick :.

X Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide

tube to the stop, and take it out again. If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.

X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark

= or below, top up with 1.0 l of engine oil.

Adding engine oil G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. G WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Make sure that engine oil does not spill out over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool down and thoroughly clean the components that have come into contact with engine oil before you start the engine. H Environmental note When topping up the oil, take care not to spill any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment.

! Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a service system. You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

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Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following: Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have

not been specifically approved for the service system

Rchanging the engine oil and oil filter after missing the change interval required by the service system

Rusing engine oil additives

! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too much oil has been added. This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic con- verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.

Example: engine oil filler cap X Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it. X Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 l of engine oil.

X Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn

clockwise. Make sure that the cap locks securely into place.

X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-

stick (Y page 316).

For further information on engine oil; see (Y page 376).

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Checking and adding other service products Checking the coolant level G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. G WARNING The engine cooling system is under pressure, particularly if the engine is warm. You could be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when opening the cap. There is a danger of injury. Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn to allow pressure to escape.

Only check the coolant level if the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock (Y page 149). On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button (Y page 149) twice.

X Check the coolant temperature display in

the instrument cluster. The coolant temperature must be below 70 †.

X Slowly turn cap : half a turn anti-clock- wise and allow excess pressure to escape.

X Turn cap : further anti-clockwise and

remove it. If the coolant is at the level of marker bar = in the filler neck when cold, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank ;. If the coolant level is approximately 1.5 cm above marker bar = in the filler neck when warm, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.

X If necessary, top up with coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.

X Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far

as it will go.

For further information on coolant, see (Y page 378).

Topping up the windscreen washer sys- tem/headlamp cleaning system G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. G WARNING Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust system it could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Make sure that no windscreen washer con- centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.

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H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ner.

! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you should drive for a few minutes after clean- ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked up.

Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term. Use care products and cleaning agents rec- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Care of the exterior Automatic car wash G WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of an acci- dent. After washing the vehicle, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency.

! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- ing or other similar situations: Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash

! Make sure that the automatic transmis- sion is in position N when washing your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi- cle could be damaged if the transmission is in another position.

X To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab. X Top up with the premixed washer fluid. X To close: press cap : onto the filler neck

until it engages.

The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the windscreen washer system and the headlamp cleaning system. If the washer fluid level drops below the rec- ommended minimum of 1 litre, a message appears in the multifunction display prompt- ing you to top up the washer fluid (Y page 275) (vehicles with 4-button multi- function steering wheel) or (Y page 278) (vehicles with 12-button multifunction steer- ing wheel). Further information on windscreen washer fluid/antifreeze (Y page 379).

Care General Notes ! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any

of the following: Rdry, rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleaning agents containing solvents Do not scrub. Do not touch the surfaces or protective films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice scraper. You could otherwise scratch or damage the surfaces and protective film.

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! Make sure that:

Rthe side windows and sliding sunroof are

closed completely.

Rthe blower for the ventilation/heating is switched off (OFF button is depressed). Rthe windscreen wiper switch is at posi-

tion 0.

The vehicle could otherwise be damaged. You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start. Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi- cle in an automatic car wash. After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax from the windscreen and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- screen.

Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays. Observe the legal requirements for each indi- vidual country. X Do not use hot water and do not wash the

vehicle in direct sunlight.

X Use a soft sponge to clean. X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.

X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a

gentle jet of water.

X Do not point the water jet directly towards

the air inlet.

X Use plenty of water and rinse out the

sponge frequently.

X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry

thoroughly with a chamois.

X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the

paintwork.

When using the vehicle in winter, remove all traces of road salt deposits carefully and as soon as possible.

High-pressure cleaning equipment G WARNING The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the outside to tyres or chassis components. Com- ponents damaged in this way can unexpect- edly fail. There is a risk of an accident. Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu- lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately.

! Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehicle and the high- pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle. Do not aim directly at any of the following: Rtyres Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints etc. Relectrical components Rbattery Rconnectors Rlights Rseals Rtrim elements Rventilation slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures.

Cleaning the wheels ! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.

! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you should drive for a few minutes after clean-

ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked up.

Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade- quate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe- cialist workshop. X Remove impurities immediately, where

possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. X Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse

off the treated areas afterwards.

X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.

X Use tar remover to remove tar stains. X Use silicone remover to remove wax. ! Do not affix:

Rstickers Rfilms Rmagnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.

Care and treatment of matt paintwork If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe the following instructions in order to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect care. These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels with a clear matt finish. ! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy

wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork shiny.

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! The following may cause the paint to

become shiny and thus reduce the matt effect: RVigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-

rials.

RFrequent use of car washes. RWashing the vehicle in direct sunlight. ! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol- ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax. These products are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles with matt finish leads to considerable sur- face damage (shiny, spotted areas). Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

! Do not use wash programs with a hot wax

treatment under any circumstances.

i The vehicle should preferably be washed by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and plenty of water.

i Use only insect remover and car shampoo

from the range of recommended and approved Mercedes-Benz care products.

Cleaning the windows G WARNING If the windscreen wipers are set in motion when cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.

! Only fold the windscreen wipers away

from the windscreen when vertical. Other- wise, you will damage the bonnet.

! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do not touch the insides of the windows with hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or

Cleaning the exterior lighting ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning

cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting.

X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting with cleaning cloths.

Cleaning the mirror turn signal ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning

cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals.

X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn

signals using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Cleaning cloths may be used as well.

Cleaning the sensors ! If you clean the sensors with a high-pres-

sure cleaner, make sure that you keep a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehicle and the high-pressure cleaner noz- zle. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufac- turer.

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ring. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows.

! Clean the water drainage channels of the windscreen and the rear window at regular intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen may under certain circumstan- ces prevent water from draining away. This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components.

X Clean the inside and outside of the win- dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning agent that is recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning the wiper blades G WARNING If the windscreen wipers are set in motion when cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.

! Only fold the windscreen wipers away

from the windscreen when vertical. Other- wise, you will damage the bonnet.

! Do not pull on the wiper blade. Otherwise,

the wiper blade could be damaged.

! Do not clean wiper blades too often and do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graphite coating could be damaged. This could cause wiper noise.

! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding back. The windscreen could be damaged if the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

screen.

X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a

damp cloth.

X Fold the windscreen wipers back again

before switching on the ignition.

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tail pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and after washing. X Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome

care product tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning the trailer tow hitch H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi- ronmentally-responsible manner.

! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-

pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.

! Observe the note on care provided by the

trailer manufacturer.

The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes dirty or corroded. X Remove rust, e.g. with a wire brush. X Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or

a brush.

X Clean sensors : of the driving systems with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.

Cleaning the reversing camera ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the reversing camera with a high- pressure cleaner.

X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean

camera lens :.

Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes ! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-

based cleaning agents such as sanitary cleansers or wheel cleaners.

Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can restore the original shine of the exhaust

X After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-

pling :.

X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is

working properly.

i You can also have the maintenance work on the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out by a qualified specialist work- shop.

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Interior care Cleaning the display ! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-

lowing: Ralcohol-based thinner or petrol Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially-available household clean-

ing agents

These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- ble damage to the display.

X Before cleaning the display, make sure that

it is switched off and has cooled down.

X Clean the display surface using a commer- cially available microfibre cloth and TFT/ LCD display cleaner.

X Dry the display surface using a dry micro-

fibre cloth.

Cleaning the plastic trim G WARNING Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to become porous. This could result in plastic parts breaking away when the airbags are deployed. There is a danger of injury. Do not use care products and cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the cockpit.

! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-

ces: Rstickers Rfilms Rscented oil bottles or similar items You could otherwise damage the plastic. ! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sunscreen to come in contact with the plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of the surfaces.

X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free

cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.

X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. The surface may change colour tempora- rily. Wait until the surface is dry again.

Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever X Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele- ments ! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol- ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the surface.

X Wipe the wooden trim and trim elements with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfi- bre cloth.

X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning the seat covers General notes ! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-

uine leather, artificial leather or Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can damage the cover.

i Note that regular care is essential to

make sure that the appearance and com- fort of the covers are retained over time.

Genuine leather seat covers Leather is a natural product. It has natural surface properties, e.g.: Runevenness in structure Rmarks caused by growth and injury Rsubtle colour differences

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at temperatures above 80 † or in direct sunlight.

X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-

tion.

Cleaning the roof lining and carpets X Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

X Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

These are characteristics of leather and not material faults. ! To retain the natural appearance of the

leather, observe the following cleaning instructions: RClean genuine leather covers carefully

with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov- ers down with a dry cloth.

RMake sure that the leather does not

become soaked. It may otherwise become rough and cracked.

ROnly use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. You can obtain these from a quali- fied specialist workshop.

Seat covers from other materials ! Observe the following when cleaning:

RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth

moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). RClean cloth covers with a microfibre

cloth moistened with a solution contain- ing 1% detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub carefully, and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there.

RClean Alcantara® covers with a damp cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines.

Cleaning the seat belts G WARNING Seat belts may be severely weakened if bleached or coloured. This may lead to the seat belts, for example, tearing or failing in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never bleach or colour seat belts.

! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts

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Useful information ............................ 328
Where will I find...? ........................... 328
Flat tyre ............................................. 330
Battery (vehicle) ................................ 334
Jump-starting .................................... 338
Towing and tow-starting .................. 340
Electrical fuses ................................. 343

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Useful information

Setting up the warning triangle

i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.

i Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops: (Y page 28).