2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON seat memory

Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear. ..................161
Gea rlever ...................................... 160
Pulling away ................................... 155
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 161
Shift recommendatio n................... 161
Starting the engine ........................154
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..329
Memory card (audio) .........................234
Memory function ............................... 115
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 249
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 248
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 377
Installatio n..................................... 377
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 318
Transmission output (maximum) .... 377
Modifying the programming (key) .....85
MOExtended run-flat system ...........345
Motorway mode ................................ 122
MP3 Operating ...................................... .234
see Separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 108
Multifunction display 4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 223
Permanent display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 228Multifunction steering wheel (12-
button)
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)
see 4-button multifunction steer-
ing wheel N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........52
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........52
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..152 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes ....................46
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 225
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
RACETIMER ................................... 245
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audi omenu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu ..................243
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 189
Important safety notes ..................222
Instrument cluster submenu ..........239
Lights submenu ............................. 23916
Index

Seat belt
Activating/deactivating seat-belt
adjustment (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................244
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 55
Adjusting the height ......................... 55
Belt force limiter .............................. 56
Belt tensioner .................................. 56
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............259
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................252
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........56
Releasing ......................................... 56
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seat belts
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 106
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 109
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 109
Adjusting the head restraint ..........107
Cleaning the cover .........................332
Correct driver's sea tposition ........104
Important safety notes ..................105
Multicontour sea t.......................... 108
Seat heating problem ....................110
Seat ventilation problem ................110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Switching sea theating on/off .......109
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................. 110
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......330
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service menu (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ..................238Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 383
Coolant (engine) ............................ 383
Engine oil ....................................... 381
Fuel ................................................ 380
Important safety notes ..................379
Settings
Factory (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 244
On-board computer (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........238
Setting the air distribution ...............139
Setting the airflow ............................139
SETUP (on-board computer) .............245
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 161
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Side marker lamp Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............266
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................263
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................97
Convenience opening ......................97
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
resetting .......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Rain closing feature .......................100
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 360
Socket Centre console .............................. 317
Luggage compartment ...................318
Points to observe before use .........317
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 318
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 336
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Spectacles compartment .................30320
Index

Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 236
Displaying ...................................... 236
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............273
Display message in the multifunc-
tion displa y.................................... 205
Important safety notes ..................204
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................239
Digita l............................................ 231
In the instrument cluster (12-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ....37
In the instrument cluster (4-but-
ton multifunctio nsteering wheel) ....34
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 239
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variabl e..................... 182
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............278
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................272
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes ..................180
LIM indicator lamp .........................181
Permanent ..................................... 183
Selecting ........................................ 181
Storing the current spee d.............. 182
Variabl e......................................... 181
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 296
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................253
Introduction ..................................... 47Warning lamp ................................. 297
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Starting (engine) ................................ 154
Station see Radio
Steering
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............287
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................285
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................111
Adjusting (manually). .....................111
Buttons (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Buttons (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 223
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Gearshift paddles ........................... 164
Important safety notes ..................110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....164
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 245
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............303
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 303
Centre console .............................. 303
Cuph older..................................... 314
Glove compartment .......................303
Important safety information .........302
Luggage net ................................... 304
Rea r............................................... 304
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 304
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 312
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 359
Sun blind Rea rside windows ......................... 315
Sun visor ............................................ 315
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Index
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PRE-SAFE
®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detec-
ted:
R the fronts eat belts are pre-tensioned.
R vehicles with the memory function :it
adjusts the front-passenger seat if it is in
an unfavourable position.
R if the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof/
panorama sliding sunroo fand the side win-
dows are closed so tha tonly a small gap
remains.
If the hazardous situatio npasses without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pretensioning .The air pressure in the
side bolsters on the multicontour seat is
reduced again. All settings made by PRE-
SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but
only when the vehicle is stationary.
The belt pretensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released. G
WARNING
When adjusting the seat, make sure that
nobody can become trapped.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when moving
the seat back. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about seat-belt adjust-
ment,ac onvenience function integrated into
PRE-SAFE ®
, can be found in the "Seat-belt
adjustment" section (Y page 55).NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraint (except AMG
vehicles)
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints increase protection of the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
neck.Int he event of a rear collision of a cer-
tain severity, the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driv-
er's and front-passenger seats are moved for-
wards and upwards. This provides better
head support. G
WARNING
Only use head restraint covers which have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
for your vehicle model.
The use of non-approved head restraint cov-
ers may prevent NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints from trig-
gering properly. The NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
can therefore not provide the intended pro-
tection.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
regarding availability.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints have been triggered in
an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver's and front-passenger seats
(Y page 52). Otherwise, the additional pro-
tection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
that have been triggered are moved forwards
and can no longer be adjusted. Resetting
atriggered NECK-PRO head
restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint
Important safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends tha
tyou have
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, if your vehicle is involved in a
rear-end collision. 52
Occupant safetySafety

Useful information
............................104
Correct driver's seat position ..........104
Seats .................................................. 105
Steering wheel .................................. 110
Mirrors ............................................... 112
Memory function .............................. 115 103Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

in such a way that you have a good view of
road and traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (Y page 115). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could adjust the seats and
become trapped. G
WARNING
Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle
is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted
from the road and traffic conditions and you
could lose control of the vehicle as a result of
the seat moving. This could cause an acci-
dent. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
others could be trapped and thereby injured.
Children in particular could unintentionally
press the buttons to electrically adjust the
seats and become trapped.
Take care that:
R while moving the seats, your hands do not
get under the lever assembly of the seat
adjustmen tsystem.
R children in the vehicle do no tslide their
hands under the levers. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when adjusting the seats.
Observe the notes on airbags.
Secure children as recommended; see the
"Children in the vehicle" section. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is sup-
ported at eye level by the central area of the
head restraint .Ifyour head is not supported
correctly by the head restraint, you could suf-
fer a severe neck injury in the event of an
accident .Never drive if the head restraints are
not engaged and set correctly. G
WARNING
As eat belt can only offer its intended degree
of protection when the backrest is almost ver-
tical and the occupant is sitting upright. Avoid
seat positions that do not allow the seat belt
to be routed correctly. Adjust the backrest so
that it is as upright as possible. Never travel
with the backrest reclined too far backwards.
You could otherwise be seriously or even
fatally injured in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating mate-
rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov-
ers, child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects. Seats
105Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

i
The head restraints in the fronts eats are
fitted with the NECK-PRO system
(Y page 52). For this reason, it is not pos-
sible to remove the head restraints from
the front seats.
Vehicles without the through-loading fea-
ture: the head restraints cannot be
removed from the rear compartment seats.
Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for more information.
i Related topics:
R Through-loading feature in the rear
bench seat (Saloon)
R Luggage compartment enlargement
(Estate) (Y page 306) Adjusting the seats manually and
electrically :
Backrest angle
; Seat height
= Seat cushion angle
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat
with an integrated head restraint .Itis,
therefore, not possible to set the height and
angle of the head restraint.
i Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your
thighs are lightly supported. Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X
Lift handle ?and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
X Release lever ?again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Seat cushion angle X
Turn handwheel =in the desired direction. Adjusting the seats electrically
:
Head restraint height
; Seat cushion angle
= Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A Backrest angle
i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-
SAFE ®
has been triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an unfavour-
able position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 115).
i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat
featuring an integrated head restraint and
the head restraint adjustment button is dis-
abled.Iti s therefore not possible to set the
height and angle of the head restraint. 106
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually :
Release lever
; To adjust the steering wheel height
= To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever :down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjus tthe steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever :up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction. Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally :
To adjust the steering wheel height
; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment) i
Related topics:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 111)
R Storing settings (Y page 115) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com-
puter (Y
page 243). G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
ture.
If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-
ped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt
the procedure:
R press the steering column adjustment but-
ton.
R briefly press one of the memory function
position buttons.
The steering column stops moving immedi-
ately.
Do not keep the memory function position
button pressed down, otherwise the memory
function will start and the steering wheel and
seat will begin to move.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. They could open the driver's door and
thereby unintentionally activate the EASY-
ENTRY feature and become trapped. Steering wheel
111Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z