2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class lumbar support

LightsActivating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................180
Active light function .......................109
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 180
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 180
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 194
Loading guidelines ............................ 216
Locking Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 78
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 181
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 191
Luggage net ....................................... 217
Lumbar support ................................... 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 154
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 192
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Manual drive program ...................... 142
Manual transmission
Gear lever ...................................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 134
Shift recommendation ...................138
Starting .......................................... 133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Memory card (on-board computer) . 175
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 171
Assistance ..................................... 178
Audio ............................................. 175
DVD ............................................... 176
Navigation ..................................... 174
Overview of menus ........................169
Service ........................................... 178
Settings ......................................... 178
Telephone ...................................... 176
Trip ................................................ 170
Message memory .............................. 183
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 222
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 259
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....175
see separate operating instructions
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Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adaptive seat backrests (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually and
electrically) ...................................... 94
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Adjusting the lumbar support ..........97
Cleaning the cover .........................248
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 247
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 242
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 243
Service menu (on-board computer) . 178
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 309
Capacities ...................................... 305
Coolant (engine) ............................ 310
Engine oil ....................................... 308
Fuel ................................................ 306
Important safety notes ..................304
Notes ............................................. 304
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 309
Washer fluid ................................... 310
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........182
On-board computer .......................178
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 171
Shift ranges ....................................... 141Shift recommendation ...................... 138
Side impact air bag ............................. 39
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 193
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Resetting ......................................... 85
Troubleshooting ............................... 86
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........86
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................74
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .................70, 74
Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes ....................70
Malfunction ...................................... 76
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 154
Socket ................................................ 224
Dashboard ..................................... 224
Rear compartment .........................225
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 298
Storage location ............................ 254
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating
additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 179
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 171
Segments ...................................... 167
Setting the unit (on-board
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Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
so as to provide optimum support for your
back.
XMove adjustment lever : in the direction
of the arrow until the desired backrest
contour is achieved.
Adaptive seat backrests (AMG
vehicles)
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually so as to provide
optimum support for your back.
:To adjust the upper back support;To adjust the contour of the backrest in
the lumbar region
=To adjust the lateral structure and support
of the seat
XMake sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
iIf, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment.
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWarning!
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
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