2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON brake light

1
Steering wheel gearshift paddles →
17 0
2 Combination swit ch →
127
3 Instrument display →
24 5
4 DIRECT SELECT le ver →
167
5 Media display →
265
6 Glovecompa rtment →
11 4
7 Start/ stop button →
15 5
8 Climate cont rol sy stems →
14 5
9 Calls up the main functions of the multimedia
sy stem →
269
A Hazard warning light sy stem →
12 8
B PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps →
48
C Stow age compartment →
11 4
D Touchpad →
266
E Controller forvo lume and switching sound
on/off →
265
F Swit ches the multimedia sy stem on/off →
265 G
Rear-window roller sunblind →
94
H ECO start/ stop function →
16 3
I 360° camera →
223
J Sets theve hicle le vel →
219
K DYNA MIC SELECT switch →
16 6
L Control panel forth e multimedia sy stem →
24 6
M Adjusting thesteering wheel electrically →
108
Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off →
108
N Control panel:
On-board co mputer →
24 6
Cruise contro l orvariable limiter →
19 5
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC →
19 9
O Diagno stics connection →
29
P Opens the bonn et →
374
Q Electric pa rking brake →
182
R Light switch →
12 5
S Control panel for: At
aglance – Cockpit 7
Internal use only

1
L Distance warning →
507
2 Ð Powe rst eering →
501
3 #! Turn signal lights →
127
4 ; Engine diagnostics →
502
5 % Diesel engine: preglow
6 ! Electric pa rking brake (red) →
505
7 J Brakes (red) →
505
8 ÿ Coolant temp erature →
502
9 Coolant temp erature display →
24 5
A J Brakes (yellow) →
505
B ! Electric parking brake (yell ow)→
505
C ! ABS →
508 D
6 Restra int sy stem →
500
E ü Seat belt →
500
F K High beam →
127
G L Low beam →
12 5
H 8 Reser vefuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator →
502
I Fuel le vel →
24 5
J T Standing lights →
12 5
K R Rear fog light →
12 6
L h Tyre pressure monitoring sy stem →
511
M å ESP®
OFF →
508
N ÷ ESP®
→
508 At
aglance – Indicator and warning lamps (s tanda rd) 11
Internal use only

1
#! Turn signal lights →
127
2 R Rear fog light →
12 6
3 K High beam →
127
L Low beam →
12 5
T Standing lights →
12 5
4 ÿ Coolant temp erature →
502
5 Coolant temp erature display →
24 5
6 L Distance warning →
507
7 ü Seat belt →
500
8 h Tyre pressure monitoring sy stem →
511
9 Ù Powe rst eering →
501
A ! Electric pa rking brake (yellow) →
505
B ! Electric parking brake (red) →
505
C 6 Restra int sy stem →
500 D
ï Trailer hit ch →
501
E J Brakes (red) →
505
F 8 Reser vefuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator →
502
G Fuel le vel →
24 5
H ä Suspension →
507
I J Brakes (yellow) →
505
J # Electrical fault →
502
K ; Engine diagnostics →
502
L % Diesel engine: preglow
M ! ABS →
508
N å ESP®
OFF →
508
÷ ESP®
→
508 At
aglance – Indicator and warning lamps (widesc reen cockpit) 13
Internal use only

ex
tent requ ired, data stored bythe manufac‐
turer. Forex ample, this may be the case during
th e in vestigation of a criminal of fence.
Go vernmental entities are themselves, in individ‐
ual cases and within the applicable legal frame‐
wo rk, authorised toread out data from theve hi‐
cle. In the case of an accident, information that
can help with an in vestigation can, therefore, be
ta ke n from the airbag control unit, forex ample.
Operational data in theve hicle
This is data rega rding the operation of theve hi‐
cle, which ha vebeen processed bycontrol units.
This includes thefo llowing data, forex ample:
R vehicle status information such as the speed,
longitudinal acceleration, lateral accelera‐
tion, number of wheel revo lutions or thefa s‐
te ned seat belts displ ay
R ambient conditions, such as temp erature,
ra in sensor or dis tance sensor
General ly,th e use of these data is temp orar y;
th ey will not be stored be yond the period of
operation and will only be processed within the
ve hicle itself. Control units of ten contain da tamemories
forve hicle keys,fo rex ample. Their
use permits thete mp orary or permanent docu‐
mentation of tech nical information about the
ve hicle's operating state, component loads,
main tenance requ irements and tech nical events
or faults.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, thefo llow‐
ing data are stored:
R operating status of sy stem components,
such as fill le vels, tyre pressure or battery
st atus
R malfunctions or faults in impor tant sy stem
components, such as lights or brakes
R system reactions in special driving situations,
such as airbag deployment or the inter ven‐
tion of stability control sy stems
R information on events leading tovehicle
damage
In cer tain cases, it may be requiredtostore data
th at wo uld ha veotherwise been used only tem‐
porarily. This may be the case if theve hicle has
de tected a malfunction, forex ample. If
yo u use services, such as repair services and
maintenance work,st ored operational data as
we ll as theve hicle identification number can be
re ad out and used. They can be read out by
service network emplo yees, such as workshops
and manufacturers or third parties, such as
breakdown services. The same is true in the
case of warranty claims and quality assurance
measures.
In general, there ad out is per form ed via the
legally prescribed port forth e diagnostics con‐
nection in theve hicle. The operational data that
are read out document tech nical states of the
ve hicle or of individual components and assist in
th e diagnosis of malfunctions, compliance with
wa rranty obligations and quality impr ovement.
To that end, these data, in particular information
about component loads, tech nical events, mal‐
functions and other faults may be transmit ted
along with theve hicle identification number to
th e manufacturer. Furthermore, the manufac‐
turer is subject toproduct liability. Forth is rea‐
son the manufacturer also uses operational data
from theve hicle, forex ample, forre calls. These 34
General no tes
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Yo
u will need toper form certain settings your‐
self. #
Ifth e seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
mo vethe seat backrest back slightl y.
The locking mechanism releases. Fu
nction of PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus) PRE-
SAFE®
PLUS can de tect cer tain impacts,
particular lyan imminent rear impact, and take
pre-em ptive measures toprotect theve hicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
pr eve nt an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS can implement thefo llowing
measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Activating there ar hazard warning lights at a
higher flashing frequenc y.
R Increasing brake pressure when theve hicle
is stationar y.This brake application is cancel‐
led automatically when theve hicle pulls
aw ay. If an accident did not occur,
the pre-em ptive
measures that we retake n are reve rsed.
Sy stem limits
The sy stem will not initiate any action in thefo l‐
lowing situations:
R when reve rsing
or
R when theve hicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The sy stem will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion in thefo llowing situations:
R whilst driving
or
R when entering or exiting a parking space
while using Active Parking Assist Safely transporting
children in theve hicle Alw
ays obser vewhen children are tr avelling
in theve hicle %
Also strictly obser vethe saf ety no tesfo rthe
specific situation. In this wa yyo u can recog‐ nise po
tential risks and avoid dangers if chil‐
dren are tr avelling in theve hicle
(/ page 53).
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
ch ild in thech ild restra int sy stem may ha veseri‐
ous consequences. Alw ays be diligent in secur‐
ing a child carefully before everyjou rney.
To impr oveprotection forch ildren younger than
12 years old or under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you obse rvethe
fo llowing information:
R Alw ays secure thech ild in a child restra int
sy stem suitable forth is Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cle.
R The child restra int sy stem must be appropri‐
ate tothe age, weight and size of thech ild.
R The vehicle seat must be suitable forfitting a
ch ild restra int sy stem (/ page57).
Ac cident statistics show that children secured
on there ar seats are general lysafer than chil‐
dren secured on the front seats. Forth is reason, 52
Occupant saf ety
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#
Only af fix accesso ries which ha vebeen
specially appr oved forth is ch ild
re stra int sy stem bythech ild restra int
sy stem's manufacturer. Mercedes‑Benz
recommends Mercedes-Benz
care products for cleaning child restra int sys‐
te ms recommended byMercedes-Benz.
Only use child restra int sy stems which are in
proper working condition &
WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restra int
sy stems
Child restra int sy stems or their retaining sys‐
te ms that ha vebeen subjec tedto stre ss in
an accident may not be able toper form their
intended pr otective function.
It may be the case that thech ild cannot be
proper lyrestra ined. #
Alw ays immediately replace child
re stra int sy stems that ha vebeen dam‐
aged or in volved in an accident. #
Have the securing sy stems forth ech ild
re stra int sy stems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before ins talling a
ch ild restra int sy stem again. Av
oid direct sunlight &
WARNING Risk of burn s whenthech ild
seat is exposed todirect sunlight
If th ech ild restra int sy stem is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suf fer burns from these parts,
particularly on the me tallic parts of thech ild
re stra int sy stem. #
Alw ays make sure that thech ild
re stra int sy stem is not exposed to
direct sunlight. #
Protect thech ild restra int sy stem, e.g.
with a blank et. #
Ifth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
ex posed todirect sunlight, allow it to
cool before secu ring a child in it. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. Obser
vewhen stopping or parking &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in part icular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. Occupant saf
ety55
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Key
Overview of
key functions &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in part icular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. *
NO
TEDama getotheke y caused by
magnetic fields #
Keep theke yaw ay from strong mag‐
netic fields. Ve
hicle key
1 Locks
2 Indicator lamp 3
Unloc ks
4 Opens/closes the boot lid
% If indicator lamp 2does not light up af ter
pressing theÜ orß button, the bat‐
te ry iswe ak or possibly dischar ged. Re place
th e battery as soon as possible.
Re place theke y bat tery ( / page 75).
The key loc ksand unlo cksth efo llowing compo‐
nents:
R doors
R fuel filler flap
R boot lid
If th eve hicle is not opened within appr oximately
40 seconds af ter unlocking, it loc ksagain. Anti-
th eft pr otection is primed again.
Do not keep theke yto get her with electronic
devices or me tal objects. This can af fect the
ke y's functionalit y. Opening and closing
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Tu
rn signal light #
Toindicate briefl y:push the combination
switch briefly tothe point of resis tance in the
direction of ar row2or4.
The cor responding turn signal light will flash
th re e times. #
Toindicate permanentl y:push the combi‐
nation switch be yond the point of resis tance
in the direction of ar row2or4. Ac
tivating/deactivating the hazard warning
lights #
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on auto‐
matically if:
R the airbag has been deplo yed.
R theve hicle is heavily braked from a speed of
more than 70 km/h toast andstill. When
you pull away again, the hazard warning
light sy stem will switch off automatically at
appr oximately 10km/h. You can also swit choff
th e hazard warning light sy stem using but‐
to n1. Ad
aptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED Intelligent Light Sy
stem function
The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt tothe
driving and weather situation and pr ovide exten‐
ded functions for impr oved illumination of the
ro ad.
The sy stem comprises thefo llowing functions:
R Active headla mps (/ page129)
R Cornering light (/ page129)
R Motorw ay mode (/ page129)
R Enhanced fog light function (/ page130)
R Adversewe ather light (/ page130)
R City lighting (/ page130)
Sy stem limits
R The sy stem is active only when it is dar k.12 8
Light and sight
Internal use only