2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE interior lights

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMGMenu (on-board computer) .......245
Anti-glare film .................................... 320
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Immobilise r...................................... 80
Aquaplaning ....................................... 177
Ashtray ............................................... 316
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........326
Hiding service messages ...............326
Notes ............................................. 326
Service messages ..........................326
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................80
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........80
Function .......................................... .80
Interior motion sensor .....................81
Switching off the alarm ....................80
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Function/notes ............................. 203
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................234
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ................................................ .233
AUTO lights Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 157
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................157
Automatic headlamp mode ..............119
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............163
Automatic drive program ...............164
Changing gea r............................... 163
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................283
Driving tips .................................... 163
Emergency running mode ..............168
Kickdow n....................................... 163
Manual drive program ....................166
Problem (fault) ............................... 168
Progra mselector button ................163
Pulling away ................................... 156
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 168
Selector leve r................................ 162
Shift range s................................... 165
Starting the engine ........................155
Steering wheel gearshif tpaddles ...164
Trailer towing ................................. 163
Transmission position displa y........ 162
Transmissio npositions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................168
Automatic transmissions Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............285
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143
Important safety notes ..................143
Problem (display message) ............147
Remote control .............................. 144
Setting (on-board computer, 12-
button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 242
Setting the departur etime ............ .145
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating .................143
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 143 Index
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Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 314
Important safety notes ..................314
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 315 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 239
Daytime driving lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Switching on/off (switch) ..............119
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterior lighting (12-button multi-
function steerin gwheel) ................ 241
Interior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................241
Diesel ................................................. .170
Diesel particle filter ..........................175
Digital speedometer .........................231
Dipped beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................261
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 126
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............264
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 118
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 240
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Display (cleaning instructions) ........331Display message (12-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 326
Calling up ....................................... 249
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 270
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding ............................................ 248
Key ................................................ 289
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 289
Lights ............................................ .264
Safety systems .............................. 255
Tyres .............................................. 281
Vehicle .......................................... .285
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS service interva l....... 326
Calling up ....................................... 248
Driving systems ............................. 272
Engine ............................................ 268
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding ............................................ 248
Key ................................................ 288
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 288
Lights ............................................ .261
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 280
Vehicle .......................................... .283
Distance display (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .................................. 237
Distance recorder 12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 231
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 300
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............277
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 189
Drivin gtips .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes ..................183
Selecting ........................................ 184 Index
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Instrumen
tcluster lighting
Multifunction steering wheel with
12 buttons ....................................... 37
Multifunctio nsteering wheel with
4b utton s......................................... 34
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Integrated child seat
ICS padded pla ytable ...................... 65
Important safety guidelines .............63
Side hea drestraints ........................ .66
Storing, IC Spadded play table and
side head restraint s......................... 67
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g(12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ..240
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .240
Interior lighting ................................. 124
Automatic control system ..............124
Delayed switch-off (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........241
Emergency lighting ........................125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 124
Reading lamp ................................. 124
Interior motion sensor ........................81
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....60 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 335
Using ............................................. 343
Jump starting (engine) ......................350 K
Key Changing the battery .......................87
Checking the battery .......................87
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........97
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................288
Door central locking/unlocking .......84 Emergency key element ................... 86
Loss
................................................. 88
Modifying the programming .............85
Positions (ignition lock) .................153
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Starting the engine ........................155
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................98
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio ndisplay) .......................... 289
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 288
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
Starting the engine ........................155
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 153
KEYLESS GO .................................. 153
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............289
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 163
Manual drive program ....................167
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............275
Function/informatio n.................... 208
Lane package ..................................... 205
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................245
Lashing eyelets ................................. 307
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off 14
Index

(12-button multifunction steering
wheel)
............................................ 241
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function .......................121
Automatic headlamp mode ............119
Cornering light function .................121
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Foglamps ....................................... 119
Foglamps (extended range) ...........122
Hazard warning lamps ...................121
Headlamp flasher ........................... 121
Headlamp range ............................ 120
Ligh tswitc h................................... 118
Main-beam headlamps ................... 120
Motorway mode ............................. 122
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 119
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 240
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................119
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 120
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 178
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 184
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................181Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................302
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage compartment floor opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, unde r....................... 312
Luggage cover ................................... 308
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 311
Luggage net ....................................... 304
Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 109
Luxu ry head restraint .......................107
Luxury multifunction steering
wheel
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................262
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Index
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G
WARNING
Modifications to or work performed incor-
rectly on the following parts can result in the
restraint systems not functioning as intended:
R the restraint system, consisting of seat
belts and their anchorage points, beltt en-
sioners, belt force limiters and airbags
R the wiring
R networked electronic systems
Airbags and belt tensioners could fail to
deploy or be triggered in an acciden tdespite
the deceleration force being sufficien tto trig-
ger the systems, or could be triggered unin-
tentionally. For this reason, never make any
modifications to the restraint systems.
Therefore, you must not tamper with elec-
tronic components or their software. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp
R airbags
R airbag control unit (with crash sensors)
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be activated unintentionally or may not
be triggered in the event of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle deceleration.
A malfunction has occurred if:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again.
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R
duration
R direction
R magnitude
Based on the evaluation of this data, the air-
bag control unit pre-emptively triggers the
belt tensioners in the first stage.
i The front belt tensioners can only be trig-
gered if the seat belt tongues on the front
seats are correctly engaged in the seat belt
buckles.
If there is an even higher rate of vehicle decel-
eration or acceleration in a longitudinal direc-
tion, the front airbags are also deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air-
bags. The airbag control unit evaluates vehi-
cle deceleration or acceleration in the event Occupant safety
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resulting in the force exerted on the occupant
being distributed over a greater area.
The beltt ensioners can only be activated
when:
R the ignition is switched on.
R the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (Y page 47).
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the three-poin tseat belts in the
front.
The belt tensioners on the outside seats in the
rear compartment are triggered independ-
ently of the lock status of the seat belts.
The belt tensioners are triggered depending
on the type and severity of an accident:
R if, in the event of a head-on or rear-end col-
lision, the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
R if, in the event of a side impact, on the side
opposite the impact the vehicle deceler-
ates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direc-
tion
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6SRS warning lamp
lights up. G
WARNING
If the seat belt tensioners have been trig-
gered, they provide no additional protection
in the event of another accident. Therefore,
have belt tensioners which have been trig-
gered replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Comply with safety regulations when dispos-
ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre can provide details of these
regulations.
! If the front-passenger seat is not occu-
pied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in
the buckle on the front-passenger seat. Otherwise, the belt tensioner could be trig-
gered in the event of an accident. Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R children less than 1.50 m tall and under
twelve years of age must always be secured
in special child restraint systems on a suit-
able vehicle seat. This is necessary
because the seat belts are not designed for
children.
R do not secure children less than 1.5 0mtall
or under twelve years of age on the front-
passenger seat .Exception: the vehicle is
equipped with automatic child sea trecog-
nition on the front-passenger seat and the
child is secured in a child restraint system
with transponders for automatic child seat
recognition.
R if you secure a forward-facing child
restraint system to the front-passenger
seat, you must move the front-passenger
seat as far back as possible.
R children must never travel sitting on the lap
of another occupant. Due to the forces
which occur in the event of a sudden
change of direction, heavy braking or an
accident, it would not be possible to
restrain the child. The child could be thrown
against parts of the vehicle interior and be
seriously or even fatally injured. G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. The Children in the vehicle
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X
To stop the alarm using the key: insert
the key into the ignition lock.
The alar mis switched off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. Tow-away protection
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This occurs if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
X To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated auto-
matically.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away
protection manually if your vehicle:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans-
porter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage
Deactivating:
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again.
R a door is opened and closed again.
R the vehicle is locked again. Interior motion sensor
If the interior motion sensor is primed, a vis-
ual and audible alarm is triggered if move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior while
the vehicle is locked. This occurs if someone
reaches into the vehicle interior, for example.
To activate:
X Make sure that:
R
the side windows are closed.
R the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
sunroof is closed.
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-
ing on the rear-view mirror or on the grab
handles on the roof trim.
This will prevent false alarms.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds. Anti-theft systems
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Useful information
............................118
Exterior lighting ................................ 118
Interior lighting ................................. 124
Changing bulbs ................................. 125
Windscreen wipers ...........................129 117Lights and windscreen wipers