2010 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

Setting and storing the parking position

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-

side exterior rear view mirror.

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button ; for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated.

X Press adjustment button = up, down, left

or right according to the desired setting.

! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

hit from the front, manually snap it back into place.

i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror.

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X Shift the automatic transmission into

reverse gear R (manual transmission to reverse gear). The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

view mirror with adjustment button = so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. The exterior rear view mirror parking position is stored.

Vehicles with memory function: You can also store the parking position using the memory button M ?: X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-

side exterior rear view mirror.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

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

X Press memory button M ? and within 3 seconds, press one of the arrows of adjustment button =. The parking position is stored if the exterior rear view mirror does not move.

i If the exterior rear view mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the exterior rear view mirror again.

Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-

side exterior rear view mirror.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

reverse gear R (manual transmission to reverse gear). The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the stored parking position.

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The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear

selector lever out of reverse gear R (manual transmission out of reverse)

Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button : to select the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. Otherwise they may get damaged.

Folding in and out automatically The function must be activated in the Convenience submenu (Y page 136). The exterior rear view mirrors fold in automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors fold out automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or front passenger door is subsequently opened.

Resetting the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold-in function You need to reset the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold-in function whenever the battery was disconnected or discharged.

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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 memory position button on the front passenger side can store the setting of the seat position.

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button 1, 2 or 3. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds.

X Switch on the ignition. X Briefly press button :. i You need to manually fold in the mirrors once, so that the automatic fold-in function will work, see “Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors” (Y page 136).

Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. X Switch on the ignition. X Folding in: Briefly press button :.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in.

i At speeds above approximately 9 mph

(15 km/h), you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in.

X Folding out: Briefly press button :.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out.

! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is 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 : to fold mirrors in. Then press button : 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.

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Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. 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.

Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, 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 increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead. The beams of the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to either side according to the vehicle’s steering angle and speed.

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Exterior lamp switch

1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off

Daytime running lamp mode 4 c Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode

5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam

headlamps

7 N Front fog lamps 8 R Rear fog lamp

i The exterior lamps (except standing

lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the 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.

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! 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 L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp L in the

instrument cluster

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position $.

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 c, 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 L when driving or when traffic and/or

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ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L 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 c.

The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically. 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. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 133).

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

$ or c. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on.

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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. 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 T, 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

L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 90).

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 T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 90).

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Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position c. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L 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. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

T or L (Y page 90).

X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp N in the instrument cluster 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, the green N and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster come on. X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.

Locator lighting The locator lighting is described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 134).

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Combination switch

Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. To signal minor directional changes: X Press the combination switch only to the

point of resistance in direction of arrow ; or ? and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.

High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

L (Y page 90).

X Switching on: Push the combination

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

in direction of arrow = to its original position.

i Also note the information on high-beam

headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode (Y page 91) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 91).

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

briefly in direction of arrow =.

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.

X Switching on: Press hazard warning

flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch : again.

i If the hazard warning flasher has been

activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off.

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

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front fog lamp on the side of the turn signal comes on.

or X Turn the 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. The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically.

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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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. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 228).

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 Rwhen the engine is running

Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

L or c.

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 91).

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

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Interior lighting in the front

Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

X Switching front interior lighting on/

off: Press switch c.

X Switching rear interior lighting on/off:

Press switch v.

X Switching front reading lamps on/off:

Press respective button p.

: v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off B Front reading lamps C Front interior lighting

Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~.

Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes on, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delay: must be switched on (Y page 135))

Ropen a door

i If a door remains open, the interior lamps

go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

X Deactivating: Press button ~.

Button ~ engages.

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

(Y page 93).

or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.

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

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

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Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 96).

Switching on/off

: p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off = Left reading lamp ? Rear interior lamp A Right reading lamp X Switching rear reading lamps on/off:

Press respective reading lamp switch p.

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.

5 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 6 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping5
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping6
4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with

washer fluid

X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.

i When the windshield wipers are switched

on and you stop the vehicle, the wipers operate more slowly.

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. ! 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 cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in

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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 the wetness of the windshield. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically. X Turn the combination switch to position

Ä or Å. 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 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 B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

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Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow B 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.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 228). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 93).

Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers

(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. or

RTurn 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).

REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again.

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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 & 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 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 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 99) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 100).

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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If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

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

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 59). G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. 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 pulled 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.

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X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch.

X Express operation: Press or pull

switch : to ? 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. X Immediately after the door window has

stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was

blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling 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.

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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 :, ;, = or ? (Y page 98) 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 closed completely.

X Hold the respective switch for

approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.

Summer opening feature When 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 with power tilt/

sliding panel 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 the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at

the driver’s outside door handle.

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

SmartKey until the door windows and the

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

X Release button % on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When roller sunblinds are extended: X Press and hold button % 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 % on the SmartKey again. The tilt/sliding panel opens.

X Release button % on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure. When roller sunblinds are retracted: X Press and hold button % on the

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

X Release button % 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 with power tilt/sliding

panel

Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

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G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold button %. 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 &.

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 with power tilt/sliding panel 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 & on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.

X Release button & on the SmartKey to

interrupt the closing procedure.

X Vehicles with panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold button & on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release button & on the SmartKey to

interrupt the extending procedure.

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With KEYLESS-GO 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 71) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.

i Make sure you are only touching the

sensor surface.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

closing procedure.

X Vehicles with panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel: Touch and hold the sensor surface once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

extending procedure.

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 or under 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

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effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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.

Manual transmission

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears For more information, see “Manual transmission” (Y page 107). 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.

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You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 108). 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 77) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

With KEYLESS-GO 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.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 78).

i To start the engine with the SmartKey

instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 102).

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.

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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 charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 323). 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 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 a 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.

! 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 function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down.

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The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 135).

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

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.

X Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear

or reverse gear R.

X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. 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 254).

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 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 If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 254).

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.

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

necessary (Y page 227).

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.

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. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, 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.

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 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.

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transmission: shifting into 1st gear or reverse gear R).

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

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

With KEYLESS-GO 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 77).

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 276). 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 77).

X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake

pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (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. i Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P (manual

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Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 101). 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 or under 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 the 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.

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Gearshift lever

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears 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

transmission 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 damage 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.

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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.

Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 101). 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 or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

! Allow the 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 j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position 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.

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