2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Time

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COMANDsee separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 109
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 276
Calling up ....................................... 275
Setting ........................................... 275
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................280
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 350
Temperature (on-board computer) . 210
Temperature gauge ........................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 110
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 113
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................160
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 159
Function/notes ............................. 159
Important safety notes ..................159
LIM indicator lamp .........................160
Setting a speed .............................. 160
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 160
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 260
Important safety notes ..................259
Rear compartment .........................260
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Switching on/off (switch) ..............107
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Interior lighting .............................. 208
Digital speedometer ......................... 199
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 288
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....213
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 213
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........213
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 238
Lights ............................................. 222
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display ..................282
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle ........................................... 236
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Distance recorder ............................. 199
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 249
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 231
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 161
Important safety notes ..................161
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 168
Warning lamp ................................. 249Index7

DoorsAutomatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening (from inside) ......................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 155
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 146
Display ........................................... 143
Manual ........................................... 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........210
Drive program selector ..................... 145
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................283
Symmetrical low beam ..................106
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 158
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............59
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 60
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 61
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 61
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 65Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................187
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................182
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 171
HOLD function ............................... 172
Lane Keeping Assist ......................185
Lane Tracking package ..................183
Parking Guidance ........................... 178
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........174
Rear view camera .......................... 181
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................144
Brakes ........................................... 156
Break-in period .............................. 136
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 170
Downhill gradient ........................... 156
Drinking and driving .......................155
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................158
Driving on wet roads ......................158
Exhaust check ............................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 155
General .......................................... 155
Hydroplaning ................................. 158
Icy road surfaces ........................... 159
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 157
Pedals ............................................ 155
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical low beam ..................106
Wet road surface ........................... 156
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 202
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 202
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1718Index

High-beam headlampsChanging bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 140
HOLD function Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 172
Hood
Closing ........................................... 279
Display message ............................ 237
Opening ......................................... 278
Hydroplaning ..................................... 158
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 206
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 112
Automatic control ..........................112
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Emergency lighting ........................113
Manual control ............................... 113
Overview ........................................ 112
Reading lamp ................................. 112
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 292
Using ............................................. 295
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 301
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............85
Display message ............................ 238
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 137
Starting the engine ........................139
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 137
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 144
Manual drive program ....................148
Knee bag .............................................. 40
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 .................205
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information ....................185
Lane Tracking package ..................... 183
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 211
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 55
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 208
Active light function .......................110
Automatic headlamp mode ............108
Cornering light function .................110
Display message ............................ 222
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High beam flasher .......................... 109
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High-beam headlamps ...................109
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................107
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........207
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 160
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Loading guidelines ............................ 254
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 208
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 285
mbrace Call priority .................................... 268
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 266
Important safety notes ..................264
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............270
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................270
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search & Send ............................... 269
Self-test ......................................... 265
System .......................................... 265
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............269
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) ......................... 202
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............202
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 297
MP3 Operation ....................................... 202
see separate operating instructions 12Index

Multifunction displayFunction/notes ............................. 196
Permanent display .........................206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 195
Overview .......................................... 31
Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons) see 4-button multifunction
steering wheel
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............200
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........47
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........47
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................53
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 348
Odometer ........................................... 199
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 210
Assistance menu ........................... 204
Audio menu ................................... 201
Convenience submenu ..................209
Displaying a service message ........283
Display messages ..........................213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings submenu .............210
Important safety notes ..................194
Instrument cluster submenu ..........206
Lighting submenu .......................... 207
Menu overview .............................. 198
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 200
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 211
Service menu ................................. 206
Settings menu ............................... 206
Standard display ............................ 199
Telephone menu ............................ 202
Trip menu ...................................... 199
Vehicle submenu ........................... 208
Video DVD operation .....................202
On-board diagnostics interface .......... 24
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating safety On-board diagnostics interface ........24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 195
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................57
P
Paint code number ............................ 343
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 285
Panic alarm .......................................... 58
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 87
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parcel net ........................................... 256
Parking ............................................... 153
Important safety notes ..................153
Parking brake ................................ 154
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rear view camera .......................... 181
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 178
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 216
Notes/function .............................. 154
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes ..................178
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 115
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................177
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................. 175
Problem (malfunction) ...................178
Range of the sensors .....................176
Warning display ............................. 177
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 155
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 288
Power washers .................................. 284
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 65
Switching on/off ........................... 205
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 21
Program selector button .................. 144
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................139Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 174
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 211
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................208
Display message ............................ 229
Radio
Selecting a station .........................201
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................129
Setting the air vents ......................133
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 237
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 257
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................287
Function/notes ............................. 181
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................101
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Rear window blind ............................ 261
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................130
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................150
Refueling process ..........................151
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 149
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SettingsFactory (on-board computer) .........210
On-board computer .......................206
Setting the air distribution ............... 128
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 210
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 87
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................74
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................74
Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking .......70
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) .................137
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................139
Snow chains ...................................... 313
Sockets Points to observe before use .........263
Rear compartment .........................263
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 337
Storage location ............................ 293
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 199
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 195
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 206
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (manually) ........................99
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety notes ....................99
Paddle shifters ............................... 145
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 145
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 211
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ....................................... 254
Important safety information .........254
Parcel net ...................................... 256
Rear ............................................... 256
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 25616Index