Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class User Manual

G
WARNING
The tire pressure loss warning system does
not
provide a warning for wrongly selected tire
inflation pressures. Always adjust tire
inflation pressure according to the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's
door B-pillar or on the tire inflation pressure
label located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The tire pressure loss warning system does
not replace regular checks of the tire inflation
pressures since a gradual pressure loss in
more than one tire cannot be detected by the
tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure loss warning system is not
able to issue a warning due to a sudden
dramatic loss of tire inflation pressure (e.g.
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully
applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt
steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R
snow chains are mounted to your vehicle's
tires.
R
road conditions are wintry.
R
you are driving on sand or gravel.
R
you adopt a very sporty driving style
(cornering at high speeds or driving with
high rates of acceleration).
R
you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tire pressure loss
warning system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R
changed the tire pressure
R
changed the wheels or tires
R
mount new wheels or tires
X
Before restarting, consult the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the
B-pillar on the driver's side or the tire
pressure
table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap to ensure the tire pressure in all four
tires is set correctly for the current
operating conditions.
X
Observe the notes in the section on tire
pressures (Y page 313).
G
WARNING
The tire pressure loss warning system can
only
give reliable warnings if you have set the
correct tire pressure.
If an incorrect tire pressure is set, these
incorrect values will be monitored.
A tire with insufficient pressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thus
increasing the risk of an accident.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 (Y
page 137) in the ignition lock.
X
Press the =
or ; button to select the
Service menu.
X
Press the 9 or : button to select
Tire Pressure.
X
Press the a button.
The Run Flat Indicator Active
Press 'OK' to Restart message
appears in the multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X
Press the a button.
The Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X
Press 9 or : to select Yes.
X
Press the a button.
The Run Flat Indicator Restarted
message appears in the multifunction
display.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tire pressures of all four tires.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X
Press the % button.
or
X
If the Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears, press 9 or : to select
Cancel.
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Tire pressure
Wheels and tires
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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