2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN cruise control

COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 279
Calling up ....................................... 278
Setting ........................................... 278
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Convenience closing feature ..............87
Convenience opening feature ............86
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 286
Display message ............................ 228
Filling capacity ............................... 353
Important safety notes ..................352
Temperature (on-board computer) .212
Temperature gauge ........................ 198
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 235
Driving system ............................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes ..................165
Setting aspeed .............................. 167
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .166
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 261
Important safety notes ..................261
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 262
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching on/off (switch) ..............111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 210
Interior lighting .............................. 210
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................202
Display (cleaning instructions) ........291
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 282
Calling up (on-board computer) .....216
Driving systems ............................. 230
Engine ............................................ 228
General notes ................................ 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........216
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 240
Lights ............................................ .224
Safety systems .............................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 236
Vehicle .......................................... .238
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
Distance recorder ............................. 201
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....253
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 233
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 173 Index
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Driving tip
s.................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 239
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................161
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display ........................................... 149
Manual .......................................... .153
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........213
Drive program selector .....................151
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................283
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................164
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ...........64 Overview
.......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 190
Active Driving Assistance package 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................185
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 165
Display message ............................ 230
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 167
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 175
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Lane Tracking package ..................186
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
PARKTRONI C................................. 179
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........177
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................150
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving .......................161
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................ .165
Driving on flooded road s................ 164
Driving on wet road s...................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 160
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......204
DVD video (on-board computer) ......205
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 1758
Index

Important safety notes
..................347
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 354
Washer fluid .................................. .353
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........212
On-board computer .......................208
Setting the air distribution ...............133
Setting the airflow ............................134
SETUP (on-board computer) .............213
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 226
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 290
Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ...........85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 90
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................77
Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking .......74
Important safety notes ....................74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) .................141
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
Starting the engine ........................143
Snow chains ...................................... 313
Sockets General notes ................................ 265
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 265Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 340
Storage location ............................ 343
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 61
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 202
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 199
Selecting the unit of measurement 209
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 247
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 143
Steering (display message) ..............240
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety notes ..................101
Paddle shifters ............................... 151
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........151
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 213
Stowage areas ................................... 25616
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
151
0003
Combination switch 112
0022
Instrument cluster 31
0021
Horn
001F
PARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only)
179
0020
Overhead control panel 36
0012
Climate control systems 126
0013
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button
142 Function Page
0014
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 101
0015
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 101
0016
Cruise control lever 166
0018
Parking brake 159
0019
Diagnostics connection 25
001A
Opening the hood 284
001B
Releasing the parking brake 159
001D
Light switch 11030
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Winter driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift dow nonaslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 312).
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y
page 312).
Slippery road surfaces G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X
Shift the transmission to position N.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 313).
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapty our
driving style. Always adapt your driving style
and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing
weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point. Driving systems
Cruise Control
Important safety notes Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select shift range
1,
2or 3in good time. By doing so, you will
make use of the braking effect of the engine.
This relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can Driving systems
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store any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
If you fail to adapty
our driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Cruise control cannot take into account the
road, traffic and weather conditions. Cruise
control is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for
staying in your lane.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or
accelerating could cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever 0002
To activate or increase speed
0003 To activate or reduce speed
0022 To deactivate cruise control
0021 To activate at the current speed/last
stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds. In the multifunction display, the segments between the stored speed and
the maximum speed light up.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
X
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
up 0002 or down 0003.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
i Cruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The
stored speed is resumed when the gradient
evens out. Cruise control maintains the
stored speed on downhill gradients by
automatically applying the brakes.
Storing the current speed or calling up
the last stored speed G
WARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it differs
from the current speed, the vehicle
accelerates or decelerates. If you do not know
the stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate
or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an
accident.
Pay attention to the road and traffic
conditions before calling up the stored speed.
If you do not know the stored speed, store the
desired speed again.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you 0021.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The first time cruise control is activated, it
stores the current speed or regulates the
speed of the vehicle to the previously
stored speed. 166
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Setting
aspeed Keep in mind tha
titmay take a brie fmoment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the speed set.
X Press the cruise control lever up 0002for a
higher speed or down 0003for a lower speed.
X To adjust the set speed in 1 mph
increments (1 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up 0002or
down 0003to the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up 0002or down 0003the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph
increments (10 km/h increments):
briefly press the cruise control lever
up 0002 or down 0003beyond the pressure
point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up 0002or down 0003the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For
example, if you accelerate briefly to
overtake, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 0022.
or
X Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R you depress the parking brake.
R you are driving at less than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
.
R you shift the transmission to position N
while driving. If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
Cruise Control Off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i When you switch off the engine, the last
speed stored is cleared. DISTRONIC PLUS
Important safety notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the
distance to the vehicle detected in front.
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
select shift range
1,2or 3in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load on
the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a slower-moving
vehicle in front, your vehicle is braked in order
to maintain the preset distance to the vehicle
in front. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to:
R people or animals
R stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopped or parked vehicles
R oncoming and crossin gtraffic
As a result, DISTRONIC PLUS may neither give
warnings nor intervene in such situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly
identify other road users and comple xtraffic
situations. Driving systems
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In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may:
R
give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R neither give a warning nor intervene
R accelerate unexpectedly
There is a risk of an accident.
Continue to drive carefully and be ready to
brake, in particular when warned to do so by
DISTRONIC PLUS. G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes yourv ehicle with up
to 40% of the maximum braking force. If this
braking force is insufficient, DISTRONIC PLUS
warns you visually and audibly .There is a risk
of an accident.
In such cases, apply the brakes yourself and
try to take evasive action.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
If you fail to adapt your driving style,
DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk
of accident nor override the laws of physics.
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take into account
the road, traffic and weather conditions.
DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or
accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, for example, in
parking garages
If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a
vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS may
unexpectedly accelerate the vehicle to the
stored speed.
This speed may:
R be too high if you are driving in a filter lane
or an exit lane
R be so high when driving in the right-hand
lane that you overtake vehicles in the left-
hand lane
R be so high when driving in the left-hand lane
that you overtake vehicles in the right-hand
lane
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
For DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 211)
R operational
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control in the speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of
you, it operates in the speed range between
0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on
roads with steep gradients. 168
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