2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN phone

Hazard warning lamps
...................113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 112
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 210
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................111
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........210
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......227
Loading guidelines ............................256
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 224
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Luxury head restraints .......................98 M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 289
mbrace Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading route s....................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 273
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........270
Search &Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
Speed alert .................................... 274
System .......................................... 268
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 273
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................204
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ...........297 12
Index

Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicl e...................... 338
Mounting anew wheel ................... 337
Preparing the vehicle .....................334
Raising the vehicle .........................335
Removing awheel .......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 335
MP3
Operation ....................................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 200
Permanent displa y......................... 209
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .199
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............203
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 201
Oil see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 212
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audi omenu ................................... 204
Convenience submenu ..................211
Displaying a service message ........282
Display messages ..........................216
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 173
Factory settings submenu .............212
Important safety notes ..................198
Instrument cluster submenu ..........209
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 201
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 203
Operation ....................................... 199
RACETIMER ................................... 213
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard displa y............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 205
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 211
Video DVD operatio n..................... 205
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........199
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 63 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...289
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................88 Index
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Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Cuph olders ................................... 261
Eyeglasses compartment ...............257
Glove box ...................................... .257
Important safety information .........256
Rea r............................................... 258
Stowage net ................................... 258
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 258
Stowage net ....................................... 258
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 260
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 312
Sun visor ............................................ 262
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 199
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 225
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 347
Emergency spare wheel .................344
Information .................................... 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 338
Vehicle data ................................... 355
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 271
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading route s....................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 273
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........270 Search
&Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
Speed alert .................................... 274
System .......................................... 268
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 273
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 205
Display message ............................ 240
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Number from the phone book ....... .206
Redialing ........................................ 206
Rejecting/ending acall................. 205
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 198
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 212
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 212
Outside temperature ..................... .199
Setting (climate control) ................133
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilize r...................................... 71
Through-loading feature ...................258
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................213
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....318
Checking manually ........................317
Display message ............................ 236
Maximum ....................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 315
Pressure loss warning ....................317
Recommended ............................... 313
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................317
Restarting ...................................... 318
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 320
Function/notes ............................. 318
Restarting ...................................... 320
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 320 Index
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0002
Multifunction display 200
0003
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
0022
0002
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
0021
0009
Rejects or ends a call 205
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0003
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
0009000A
Adjusts the volume
0005
Mute Function Page
001F
00020005
Selects a menu 199
00030004
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
199
000B
Confirms yours
election 199
Hides display messages 216
0020
0006
Back 199
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
33At a glance

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0001
Switches the rear-
compartment interior
lighting on/off 116
0003
001C
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 116
0022
0013
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
0021
0002
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 89
0002
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 90
001F
0009
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 270
0020
0008
SOS button (mbrace
system) 268 Function Page
0012
Rear-view mirror 103
0013
Buttons for the garage door
opener 277
0014
Integrated electronic
compass 278
0015
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 1 0016
0007
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 270
0018
0013
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
0019
0004
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 116
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance

i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system (USA only) or the Tele Aid system
(Canada only) initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone, powers upply
and GPS are available. X
To arm: lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0002flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the 000Bor000A button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off. X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. 72
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

KEYLESS-GO
General notes
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the
KEYLESS-GO key.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
aS martKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop
button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignitio nlock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. The vehicle can be
started with the Start/Stop button if the
SmartKey is in the vehicle. 0002
Start/Stop button
0003 Ignition lock
X Insert Start/Stop button 0002into ignition
lock 0003.
i When you insert Start/Stop button 0002
into ignition lock 0003, the system needs
approximately 2seconds recognition time.
You can then use Start/Stop button 0002. Start/Stop button
0022
USA only
0021 Canada only
X Position 0: if Start/Stop button 0002has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
key being removed from the ignition.
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button 0002.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is
deactivated.
X Position 2: (ignition): press Start/Stop
button 0002twice. 142
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