2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN remote start

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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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

Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confir mroute guidance
to the address entered.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
i If you select No , the address can be stored
in the address book.
i The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
i You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS
Package and cannot be purchased
separately.
i You can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the
current route section.
Search &Send "Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search &Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacemen tSmartKey is not available.T hevehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote opening
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Ben zCustomer
Assistance Cente rat
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for you rpassword.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Ben zCustomer
Assistance Center.
US Ao nly:alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g .iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing The remote closing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby. The vehicle can then be
locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines: 272
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R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The nex ttime you are inside the vehicle and
you switch on the ignition, the DoorsLocked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
locked via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g .iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i The vehicle remote closing feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen:
X
Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then attempts to locate the mbrace
system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center contacts you and the
local law enforcemen tagency if the vehicle
is located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system is activated
for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance center is
automatically informed. Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis With the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis (Vehicle Health Check), the
Customer Assistance center can provide
improved support for problems with your
vehicle. During an existing call, vehicle data
is transferred to the Customer Assistance
center. The customer service representative
can use the received data to decide what kind
of assistance is required. You are then, for
example, guided to the nearest Mercedes-
Benz Service center or a recovery vehicle is
called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during
an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,
this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
center. You will see the
Roadside Assistance Connected message in the
COMAND display .Ifthe vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is able to be started,
the Request for vehicle diagnosis received. Start vehicle diagnosis?
message appears in the display.
X
Press Yes to confirm the message.
X If the Vehicle Diagnosis: Please switch on ignition. message appears:
turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X If the Please follow the instructions received by phone and
move your vehicle to a safe
position. message appears: follow the
instructions of the customer service
representative.
The message in the display disappears.
If you select Cancel , the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled
completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle diagnosis activated message appears.
When the check is finished, the Sending vehicle diagnosis data...(Voice
connection may be interrupted
during data transfer.) message Features
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appears. The vehicle data can now be sen
tto
the Customer Assistance center.
X Press OK to confirm the message.
The voice connectio nwith the Customer
Assistance center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnosis: Transferring data... appears.
The vehicle data is sen ttothe Customer
Assistance center.
Depending on what the customer service
representative agreed with you, the voice
connection is re-established after the transfer
is complete. If necessary, you will be
contacted at a later time by another means,
e.g. by E-Mail or telephone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis include, for example:
R transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance center. If aservice is overdue,
the COMAND display shows a message
about various special offers at your
workshop.
R monthly status information E-Mail on oil
level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc.Ifa pplicable, you will receive
information on special offers in the E-Mail.
USA only: this information can also be
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y page 26).
Information on roadside assistance
(Y page 23).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
Ar oute can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet. Each route can include up to 20 way points. When a route has
been received by the navigation system, the
'Route name' has been saved to memory card. Do you want to start
route guidance? message appears on the
COMAND display .The route is saved to the
SD memory card.
X To start route guidance: selectYes .
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
i If you select No , the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
X Select Start .
Route guidance is started.
i Downloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
You can find further information in the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle. If this
selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle, a
message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance center. The Customer Assistance
center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include SMS, E-Mail or an automated call.
The data which is sent to the Customer
Assistance center contains the following
information:
R the location where the speed limit was
exceeded
R the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
R the selected speed limit which was
exceeded
Geo fencing Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the
boundaries of the selected areas. You can274
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