2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE fog light

Instrumen
tcluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 199
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............188
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Automatic control ..........................112
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Emergency lighting ........................112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111J
Jack Storage location ............................ 282
Using ............................................. 321
Jump starting (engine) ......................288 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............86
Display message ............................ 230
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 132
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 140
Manual drive program ....................144
Knee bag .............................................. 42L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 221
Function/informatio n.................... 178
Lane Tracking package .....................176Lap time (RACETIMER)
......................204
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 216
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .201
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................109
Display message ............................ 214
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 107
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ...................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 108
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 200
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 200
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................107
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 200
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........200
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......216
Loading guidelines ............................246
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking 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 24).Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Notes on driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R
the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 108)
R the on-board computer (Y page 200)
Light switch Operation
0005000F
Left-hand standing lamps
00060011 Right-hand standing lamps
00070014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumen tcluste rlighting
000B0003 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000C000B Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0020000E Rear fog lamp
0012000C Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0003.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey fro mthe ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0. 106
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
When the ligh tswitch is set to 0003, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, tur nthe light switch to
000B.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
0003 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0003.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the light switch to
0014, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 000B, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 200).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0014or000B, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0003, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
000B.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
000B position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000B.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrumentc luster lights up.
Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve
visibility as well as making it easier for other
road users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together Exterior lighting
107Lights and windshield wipers Z

with the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps.
X
To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignitio nlock to position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0003.
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The green 000Cindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the 000C button.
The green 000Cindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0003.
X Press the 000Ebutton.
The yellow 000Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
000E button.
The yellow 000Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start.A lways park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0014parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0011 right or the 000Fleft standing lamp. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to
0014.
The green indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standin glamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 000F(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0011(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0022 High-beam flasher
0021 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure poin tinthe
direction of arrow 0003or0021.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0003or0021. 108
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
when the low-beam headlamps are switched
on.
Active:
R
if you are driving at speeds below
25mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similars ituations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions. Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
General notes You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change betwee
nlow beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel. 110
Exterior lightingLights and windshiel
dwipers

Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer (Y page 200).
X Turn the light switch to 0003.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0002
(Y page 108).
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark
and the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrumen tcluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrumen tcluster goes out. The 0003
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity. X
Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weathe rconditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
0002
0001 Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
0003 001C Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0022 0013 Switches the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
0021 0004 Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
001F 0013 Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position
2in the
ignition lock. Interior lighting
111Lights and windshiel dwipers Z

USA only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 124)
0003 To defrost the windshield (Y page 125)
0022 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 126)
0021 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 123)
001F To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
0020 To set the temperature, right (Y page 124)
0012 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
0013 To set the air distribution (Y page 124)
0014 To increase the airflow (Y page 125)
0015 To reduce the airflow (Y page 125)
0016 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 123)
0018 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 124)Notes on using climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R
Activate climate control using the 0003and
0004 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0003 and0004 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well.T he
indicator lamp in the 0002button goes out.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full122
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 136).
i The ECO start/stop function is not
available on AMG vehicles. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes Whe
nthe climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0003 button (Y page 124).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 131).
X To activate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the
temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Activating/deactivating
X
To activate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button lights
up.
i When the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function is activated,
one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary
heating button will light up on vehicles with
auxiliary heating.
X To deactivate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
123Climate control