2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 C300 C350 C63 4MATIC Sport Owners User Operator Manual

C-Class Operator’s Manual

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: R Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. R Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. R Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 2045845381 É2045845381zËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 69 Operation ........................................... 221 Practical hints ................................... 267 Technical data ................................... 331 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 Emergency calls ........................ 173 A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61 Indicator lamp ................................ 298 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 280, 281 Accessory weight .............................. 250 Accidents ........................................... 105 Air bags ........................................... 37 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 212 Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 173 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 52 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Adaptive Brake .................................... 62 Additives Engine oil ....................................... 353 Gasoline ......................................... 355 Address change ................................... 21 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 234 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 277 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 212 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 307 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 308 Knee bag .......................................... 40 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 272 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Pelvis ............................................... 41 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact ...................................... 41 Window curtain ................................ 42 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 354 Air distribution .................................. 194 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250 Air recirculation mode ...................... 195 Air volume .......................................... 194 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 183 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 290 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ......................................... 123 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 357 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 66 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 67 Immobilizer ...................................... 66 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest, front Storage compartments .................. 206 Armrest, rear Storage compartment .................... 206 Ashtrays ............................................. 209 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250 Audio menu ........................................ 126 Audio system ..................................... 136 Adjusting volume ........................... 144 Audio and telephone operation ...... 136 Audio AUX mode ............................ 166 Bluetooth ® settings ....................... 147 CD mode ........................................ 158 Components .................................. 137 MP3 mode ..................................... 158 Operating safety ............................ 137 Radio operation ............................. 148 Satellite radio ................................ 152 Switching on and off ...................... 144 4 Index

System settings ............................. 147 Telephone ...................................... 167 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 87 Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135 Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91 Automatic interior lighting control .... 95 Automatic locking when driving ...... 135 Automatic shift program .................. 111 Automatic transmission ................... 108 Automatic shift program ................ 111 Gear range indicator ...................... 111 Gear ranges ................................... 111 Gear selector lever ........................ 108 Hill-start assist system .................. 183 Kickdown ....................................... 110 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 115 Manual shift program ..................... 113 One-touch gearshifting .................. 112 Program mode indicator ................ 112 Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 111 Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) .......... 113, 114 Shifting procedure ......................... 109 Steering wheel gearshift control .... 112 Transmission position indicator ..... 109 Transmission positions .................. 109 AUX socket ........................................ 166 Axle oils .............................................. 351 B BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............. 46 Self-test ........................................... 47 Back button ....................................... 141 Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292 Replacing bulbs ............................. 314 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 73 Replacing ....................................... 312 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 321 Charging ........................................ 323 Jump starting ................................. 323 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 290 Bead (tire) .......................................... 250 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bluetooth ® settings .......................... 147 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 228 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 282 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 263 Replacing bulbs ............................. 314 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 279 Brakes ................................................ 255 High-performance brake system .... 256 Parking brake ................................ 105 Warning lamp ................................. 298 Break-in period .................................. 222 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 21 Calls (phone) .............................. 128, 167 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 349 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 203 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265 CD player ............................................ 158 Center console Lower part ....................................... 32 Upper part ....................................... 31 Central locking Automatic ................................ 74, 135 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71 Index 5

Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75 SmartKey ......................................... 70 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75 Certification label .............................. 332 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 46 Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 59 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 58 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 46 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42 Infant and child restraint systems .... 55 ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 58 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Override switch ................................ 59 Safety notes ..................................... 54 Tether anchorage points .................. 57 Top tether ........................................ 57 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 266 Cigarette lighter ................................ 209 Clear button ....................................... 142 Climate control system Air conditioning ............................. 191 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 354 Air distribution ............................... 194 Air recirculation mode ................... 195 Air volume ..................................... 194 Automatic mode ............................ 192 Deactivating system ...................... 191 Front defroster .............................. 194 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 195 Temperature .................................. 192 Clock ............................................ 29, 132 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 269 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination gauge ............................. 28 Combination switch ............................ 93 Compass ............................................ 210 Control system .................................. 118 Multifunction display ..................... 120 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 118 Resetting to factory settings .......... 130 Control system menus ...................... 121 AMG ............................................... 123 Audio ............................................. 126 Navi ............................................... 126 Service ........................................... 129 Settings ......................................... 130 Telephone ...................................... 128 Trip ................................................ 121 Control system submenus Convenience .................................. 135 Instrument cluster ......................... 131 Lighting .......................................... 133 Time/Date ..................................... 132 Vehicle ........................................... 135 Convenience submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ................................... 136 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 357 Capacities ...................................... 351 Checking level ............................... 227 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288 Temperature gauge ........................ 117 Warning lamp ................................. 305 Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps .................................................... 94 Cruise control .................................... 180 Activating ....................................... 181 Canceling ....................................... 181 Changing the set speed ................. 182 Last stored speed .......................... 183 Lever .............................................. 181 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 275 6 Index

Resume function ............................ 183 Setting current speed .................... 181 Cup holders ........................................ 207 Curb weight ....................................... 250 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23 Customer Relations Department ....... 23 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 23 Date, Setting ...................................... 133 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 91 Switching on or off ......................... 133 Deep water see Standing water Defogging (windshield) ..................... 195 Defroster Front (Climate control system) ...... 194 Rear window .................................. 196 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 134 Interior lighting .............................. 135 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving .................................. 104 With starting .................................. 102 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 242 Displays Maintenance service indicator ....... 259 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 270 Multifunction display ..................... 120 Symbol messages .......................... 279 Text messages ............................... 272 Trip computer ................................ 121 Vehicle status message memory . . . 129 Vehicle system settings ................. 130 Door control panel .............................. 33 Door handles ........................................ 33 Doors Child safety locks ............................ 59 Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 71 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286 Opening from inside ......................... 74 Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 215 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 309 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 250 Drinking and driving ......................... 254 Driving Abroad ........................................... 257 Hydroplaning ................................. 257 Instructions ........................... 101, 254 In winter ........................................ 253 Problems ....................................... 104 Safety systems ................................ 60 Systems ......................................... 180 Through standing water ................. 257 Driving and parking Safety notes .................................. 101 Driving off .................................. 103, 257 Driving safety systems ....................... 60 ABS .................................................. 61 Adaptive Brake ................................ 62 BAS .................................................. 61 EBP .................................................. 62 ESP ® ................................................ 62 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63 Driving systems All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 183 Cruise control ................................ 180 Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ......................... 184 Hill-start assist system .................. 183 Parktronic system .......................... 185 Rear view camera .......................... 188 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 110 Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ............................ 184 E E85 (ethanol fuel) .............................. 355 Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 85, 136 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 62 Index 7

Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 22 Power outlets ................................. 210 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Program see ESP ® Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 268 Flat tire .......................................... 317 Hazard warning flasher .................... 93 Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 214 Towing the vehicle ......................... 325 Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 212 Telephone ...................................... 173 Emergency operations Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 215 Trunk lid, emergency release ........... 76 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 258 Information label ............................ 333 System warranties ........................... 20 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 222 Cleaning ......................................... 262 Compartment ................................ 224 Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 305 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288 Number .......................................... 333 Starting .......................................... 101 Turning off ..................................... 106 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 226 Additives ........................................ 353 Checking level ............................... 226 Consumption ................................. 225 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 291 Oil dipstick ..................................... 226 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 353 ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) .............................................. 62 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63 Messages in the multifunction display ........................... 280, 281, 283 Warning lamp ................................. 302 ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ................................................. 52 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Ethanol fuel (E85) .............................. 355 ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 63 Express operation Panorama roof ............................... 200 Power windows ................................ 98 Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 196 Exterior lamp switch ........................... 90 Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 86 Fold-in function ................................ 88 Parking position ............................... 87 Power-folding ................................... 88 Switching fold-in function on or off .................................................. 136 Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26 F Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50 First aid kit ......................................... 268 Flat tire ............................................... 317 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 321 Mounting the spare wheel ............. 318 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 318 Spare wheel ........................... 317, 349 Flexible Fuel Vehicles ....................... 355 Floormats ........................................... 220 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid ......... 350 Brake fluid ..................................... 351 Capacities ...................................... 349 Engine coolant ............................... 351 Engine oil ....................................... 350 Manual transmission oil ................. 350 8 Index

2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 C300 C350 C63 4MATIC Sport Owners User Operator Manual

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