2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC ABS & ESC

Panic alarmXActivating: Press and hold !
button : for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate.
XDeactivating: Press ! button : again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
RABS (Antilock Brake System)
RAdaptive Brake
RBAS (Brake Assist System)
REBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
RESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
iIn winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
Safety notes
GWarning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
RExcessive speed, especially in turns
RWet and slippery road surfaces
RFollowing another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
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vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
ABS
GObserve Safety notes, see page 60.GWarning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp ! in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal. The pulsation indicates that the
ABS is in the regulating mode.
XKeep firm and steady pressure on the brake
pedal while you feel the pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to steer
the vehicle.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver
XKeep continuous full pressure on the brake
pedal.GWarning!
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving safety
systems such as the BAS or the ESP ®
are also
switched off. Observe indicator and warning
lamps that may come on as well as messages
in the multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
BAS
GObserve Safety notes, see page 60.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS provides full brake
boost automatically, thereby potentially
reducing the braking distance.
XApply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
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system. Please make sure any other
Bluetooth ®
device linked with the mobile
phone is switched off before you use the
telephone functions with the audio system.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The head unit internal Bluetooth ®
transmitter
must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it is deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Unless otherwise indicated, the descriptions
and illustrations in this section refer to the
audio system.
Caller ID
The audio system can display the telephone
number and the name of the caller, e.g. for an
incoming call and also in other menus or
displays.
For the telephone number to be displayed,
the caller must transmit their telephone
number. Otherwise Unknown will be shown on
the audio display.
This is also the case for name displays. For
this, the telephone number and the name of
the caller must also be saved in the telephone
book.
Functional restrictions
You will not be able to use the mobile phone,
or you may have to wait a while, in the
following situations:
R If the mobile phone is switched off.
R If the mobile phone is not connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system.R If the mobile phone is locked.
R If the mobile phone has not yet acquired a
network signal.
The mobile phone automatically tries to log
into a network. If no network is available,
you will also not be able to make a “911”
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
outgoing call, the No Service message will
appear for a short while.
R If you switch off the audio system in the
middle of a call, e.g. by switching off the
ignition, that call will be cut off. You can
prevent this from happening as follows:
- Switch the mobile phone to “private
mode” before switching the audio
system off (see mobile phone operating
instructions).
Activating the mobile phone
Prerequisites for the mobile phone
For making calls using the audio system via
the Bluetooth ®
interface, you will need a
Bluetooth ®
enabled mobile phone.
Your mobile phone must support the
Bluetooth ®
hands-free profile 1.0 or higher to
make or receive calls (see mobile phone
operating instructions).
i For further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth ®
-
enabled mobile phones to the audio system
R visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Activating Bluetooth ®
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see mobile
phone operating instructions).XEnter the PIN (not necessary with some
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Sending DTMF tones
iThis function is not possible with all
mobile phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled via DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
XTransmitting individual characters:
During a call select the required
characters.
or
XPress the corresponding button on the
audio control unit.
Every selected character is transmitted
immediately.
XTransmitting a phone number of a
phone book entry as a sequence of
characters: Select Name.
XSelect the desired phone book entry.
The entry is transmitted immediately as a
sequence of characters.
XSwitching back to call display: Select
Back.
Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
RCruise control
RHill-start assist system
RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC)
RDynamic handling package with sport
driving mode
RParktronic system, Canada only
RRear view camera
The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive
Brake, BAS, EBP and ESP® are described in
the “Safety and security” section
(Y page 60).
Cruise control
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
(“Resume” function) appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds. The corresponding cruise control
speed segments : from the selected speed
to the vehicle maximum speed in the
multifunction display are illuminated.
GWarning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
RThe use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
RThe use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
RDeactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)ABS and
ESC
Inoperativ
e See
Operator’s
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp d and the
yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ®
, and the hill-start
assist system are unavailable.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)ABS and
ESC
Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Operator’s
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp d and the
yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ®
, and the hill-start
assist system are unavailable.
The self-diagnosis may not be completed yet.XDrive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed
of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ESP ®
is available again.
If the message does not disappear:
XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)ABS and
ESC
Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Operator’s
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp d and the
yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on.
The brake system still functions normally but due to
insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ®
, and
the hill-start assist system are unavailable.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS,
the BAS, the ESP ®
, and the hill-start assist system are
operational again and the message should disappear.
If the message does not disappear:
XHave the alternator and the battery checked.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)EBD, ABS,
and ESC
Inoperativ
e See
Operator's
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp d and the
yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, and the ESP ®
are
unavailable.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
$
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only)Release
Parking
BrakeYou are driving with the parking brake engaged. In addition
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