2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE warning lights

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 239
4MATIC off-road system ...................239
12 V socket
see Sockets
230 V power socket .......................... 386
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 405
Function/notes ............................ .253 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 317
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 357
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .168
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 161
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 341
Function/notes ............................ .266
Towing a trailer .............................. 269
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 340
Function/notes ............................ .269
Towing a trailer .............................. 272
Active light function ......................... 138
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 333
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 244
Display message ............................ 341
Exiting a parking space .................. 247 Function/notes ............................
.243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Parking .......................................... 245
Towing a trailer .............................. 243
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 81
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 239
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 334
Function/notes ............................ .139
Switching on/off ........................... 140
AdBlue®
Additive ......................................... 474
Display message ............................ 337
Displaying level and range ............. 309
Filling capacity ............................... 475
Important safety notes .................. 474
Low outside temperatures ............. 474
Purity ............................................. 475
Topping up ..................................... 208
Additional speedometer ................... 314
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 476
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 136
AGILITY SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 201
Climate control (THERMATIC 1-
zone) .............................................. 153
Climate control (THERMATIC 2-
zone) .............................................. 157
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC ).......................... 160
Hybrid operation ............................ 280
Manual transmission ...................... 195
Air filter (white display message) .... 337
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 181
Rear ............................................... 182
Setting ........................................... 181
Setting the centre air vents ........... 182
Setting the side air vents ............... 182
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control 4
Index

Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 333
Function/notes ............................ .135
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel .................................................. 473
Digital speedometer .........................301
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 331
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 134
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 313
Switching on/off ........................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 197
Display
Charge status of the high-voltage
battery .......................................... .276
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .339
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 399
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Engine ............................................ 335
General information ....................... 316
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 316
Hybrid system ................................ 338
Introduction ................................... 316
Key ................................................ 352
Lights ............................................. 331
Safety systems .............................. 317
Tyres .............................................. 345
Vehicle .......................................... .347
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 79
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .365
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 228
Activation conditions ..................... 228
Cruise control lever ....................... 227 Deactivating ................................... 232
Display message ............................ 342
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 232
Driving tips ...................................
.233
Function/notes ............................ .226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Selecting ........................................ 227
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 231
Door
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .98
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 91
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 349
Emergency locking ........................ 100
Emergency unlocking ....................... 99
Important safety note s.................... 96
Opening (from the inside) ................ 97
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 199
Manual transmission ...................... 196
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 201
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 400
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 134
Driving Assistance package ............. 266
Driving on flooded roads .................. 219
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 77
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 84
STEER CONTROL ............................. 86
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 76
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 81
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 76
Distance warning function ............... 79
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 81 Index
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Removing ........................................
.93
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 99
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 463
Important safety notes .................. 463
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .464
Technical data ............................... 465
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 106
Vehicle ............................................. 99
Energy flow display ........................... 276
Engine
Display message ............................ 335
ECO start/stop function ................ 190
Engine number ............................... 470
Jump-starting ................................. 422
Running irregularl y......................... 193
Starting problems .......................... 193
Starting the engine with the key .... 188
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 188
Stopping ........................................ 212
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 428
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 362
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 468
Problem (fault) ............................... 193
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 476
Checking the oil level ..................... 396
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 396
Display message ............................ 337
Filling capacity ............................... 475
Notes about oil grade s................... 475
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 396
Topping up ..................................... 396
Viscosity ........................................ 476
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 82
Characteristics ................................. 82
Deactivating/activating ................. 309 Display message ............................ 317
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 81
Function/note
s................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Important safety guidelines ............. 82
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 83
Warning lamp ................................. 359
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 81
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 406
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 419
Extended overrun mode ................... 283
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 404
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 128
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 129
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 128
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 128
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 129
Parking position ............................. 129
Resetting ....................................... 128
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131 F
Fault message see Display messages
Features ............................................. 381
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 411
First-aid kit ......................................... 410
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 446
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 447
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 442
Raising the vehicle ......................... 443
Removing a whee l.......................... 446
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 443 Index
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Display message ............................ 333
Overview ........................................ 138
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 313
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 141
Emergency lighting ........................ 141
Overview ........................................ 140
Reading lamp ................................. 140
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating .................................... .88
Function ........................................... 88
Priming ............................................ 88
Switching off .................................... 88
Internal combustion engine
Malfunction .................................... 285
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 65J
Jack Storage location ............................ 411
Using ............................................. 443
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 422K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 94
Checking the battery ....................... 94
Convenience closing feature .......... 108
Convenience opening feature ........ 108
Display messag e............................ 352
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 91
Emergency key element ................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 90
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 92
Loss ................................................. 95
Modifying the programming ............. 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 185
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Starting the engine ........................ 188
Key positions
Key ................................................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 185
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ...................... 109
Deactivation ..................................... 91 Locking ............................................ 91
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 186
Unlocking ......................................... 91
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 200
Kneebag ............................................... 53 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 340
Function/information .................... 265
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 263
Lashing eyelets ................................. 376
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 333
Light sensor (display message) ....... 334
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 313
Active light function ....................... 138
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 135
Cornering light function ................. 138
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 135
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 139
Hazard warning lamps ................... 137
Headlamp flashe r........................... 137
Headlamp range ............................ 136
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 138
Light switch ................................... 134
Main-beam headlamp s................... 137
Misted up headlamp s.................... 140
Motorway mode ............................. 138
Parking lamps ................................ 136
Rear foglamp ................................. 135
Setting exterior lighting ................. 134
Side lamps ..................................... 136
Turn signals ................................... 137 14
Index

Setting the airflow ......................... 165
Setting the temperature ................ 163
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/of f........................... 135
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 168
Switching on/of f........................... 167
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 149
Switching on/of f........................... 147
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 50
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 129
Dipping (manual) ........................... 127
Recuperation display ........................ 300
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 204
Refuelling process ......................... 205
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 177
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 179
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 141
Overview of bulb types .................. 142
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 143
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 179
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 337
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 169
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 327
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 361
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Rev counter ........................................ 295 Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 195
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 405
Function/note s............................. 248
Switching on/of f........................... 249
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 111
Roller sunblind s............................. 113
Side windows ................................. 107
Sliding sunroof ............................... 111
Tailgate .......................................... 101
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 144
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 333
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 113
Roller sunblinds (panorama sliding
sunroof)
Operating ....................................... 114
Roof carrier ........................................ 380
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 408
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 478 S
Safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 54
Child restraint systems .................... 64
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
see Operating safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 378
Important safety information ......... 378
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 374
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 49
Correct usage .................................. 48 18
Index

Selecting ........................................ 224
Storing the current speed .............. 224
Variabl e......................................... 223
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 188
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 187
Stationary vehicle ............................. 281
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 367
Steering (display message) .............. 351
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 344
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 126
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 125
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 295
Cleaning ......................................... 407
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 126
Gearshift paddle s........................... 202
Important safety notes .................. 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 202
Stowage areas ................................... 370
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 372
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 372
Centre console .............................. 371
Cup holde r..................................... 381
Door ............................................... 372
Glove compartment ....................... 371
Important safety information ......... 370
Rear ............................................... 372
Spectacles compartment ............... 371
Stowage net ....................................... 372 Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 372
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 434
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 383
Sun visor ............................................ 382
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 239
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 177 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 332
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 349
Emergency unlocking ..................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 101
Limiting the opening angle ............. 105
Obstruction detectio n.................... 101
Opening dimensions ...................... 478
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 105
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................. 102
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ......................................... 102
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 470
Emergency spare wheel ................. 465
Information .................................... 468
Trailer load s................................... 480
Tyres/wheels ................................. 448
Vehicle data ................................... 478
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 307
Display message ............................ 351
Introduction ................................... 306
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 306
Number from the phone book ........ 307
Redialling ....................................... 308
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 307 20
Index

R
work on electronic components
R work on the hybrid system
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv-ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the technical data in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions 28
Introduction

Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. After an accident, immediately
switch the ignition off and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
If components of the restraint system are
activated during an accident, the hybrid sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid system is not activated when the
vehicle is started if:
R a short circuit is detected in the hybrid sys-
tem.
R a hybrid system electrical connection is
disconnected.
This ensures that you do not come into con-
tact with high voltage.
Manual deactivation of the hybrid sys-
tem The hybrid system can be deactivated man-
ually using the high voltage switch-off device.
! To prevent damage to the hybrid system
please observe the following instructions:
R only deactivate the hybrid system man-
ually in the following situations.
R work on the hybrid system may only be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
R if the 6 restraint system warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up after an
accident.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged and has to
be towed or transported.
X If possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely. Get assistance from others if necessary.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning. There is therefore a risk of being
locked out if the vehicle is being pushed or
tested on a dynamometer.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park
position P.
Apply the electric parking brake
(Y page 213).
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away (Y page 443).
X To use the high-voltage switch-off
device: open the bonnet. X
Press release clip :in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
X Pull high voltage switch-off device ;apart
until it engages in the stop position.
High-voltage battery G
WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres- sure of the high-voltage battery could exceeda critical value. In this case, flammable gas
escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle's
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger area immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements. Hybrid vehicles
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