Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class User Manual

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
,
BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable
due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
T!
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
G
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, the
HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
#
Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
$(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
Release Parking
Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Release the parking brake.
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Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	2012 C-Class
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Details on gauges, displays, and controls within the driver's instrument cluster.

Safety

Occupant safety

Information on vehicle restraint systems like seat belts, airbags, and child restraints.

Children in the vehicle

Guidelines for safely securing infants and children using child restraint systems.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Correct driver's seat position

Guidelines for adjusting the seat, head restraint, and steering wheel for optimal driving.

Seats

Lights and windshield wipers

Exterior lighting

Operation of headlights, fog lamps, daytime running lamps, and lighting abroad.

Climate control

Overview of climate control systems

Operating the climate control system

Activating, deactivating, and using climate control features like cooling and defrosting.

Driving and parking

Driving

Essential information for safe and efficient vehicle operation.

Automatic transmission

Operation, shift ranges, drive programs, and kickdown for automatic transmission.

Refueling

Safety notes, fuel grade, and procedures for refueling the vehicle.

Parking

Safety notes and procedures for parking the vehicle, including engaging the parking brake.

Driving systems

Details on Cruise Control, DISTRONIC PLUS, ESP, EBD, and other driving assistance systems.

On-board computer and displays

Important safety notes

Displays and operation

Explanation of instrument cluster displays, coolant temperature, tachometer, and outside temp.

Menus and submenus

Display messages

Information on various display messages, their causes, and solutions for safety systems.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Explanations of various warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.

Maintenance and care

Engine compartment

Instructions for opening the hood and safety notes related to engine components.

Maintenance

Information on service interval display, messages, and resetting.

Breakdown assistance

Flat tire

Instructions for handling a flat tire, including preparing the vehicle and changing a wheel.

Battery

Jump-starting

Step-by-step instructions and safety warnings for jump-starting the engine.

Towing and tow-starting

Wheels and tires

Important safety notes

Warnings regarding tire condition, inflation, and replacement.

Operation

Tire pressure

Procedures for checking and setting tire pressure, including warnings and the TPMS.

Loading the vehicle

Maximum load rating

Changing a wheel