2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE display

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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Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel .................................. .441
MOExtended tyres ......................... 413
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 412
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 414
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 391
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 139
Fording
On flooded roads ........................... 219
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 468
Two-way radio ................................ 468
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 330
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 473
Consumption information .............. 474
Consumption statistics .................. 301
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 300
Displaying the range ..................... .300
Driving tips ................................... .215
E10 ................................................ 472
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (petrol) ................................ 472
Important safety notes .................. 471
Low outside temperatures ............. 473
Problem (malfunction) ................... 207
Quality (diesel )............................... 473
Refuelling ....................................... 204
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 471
Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ........... 279
Fuel consumption (COMAND
Online) ................................................ 279
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 206
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 337Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 300
Gaug e.............................................. 34
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 471
Problem (malfunction) ................... 207
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 430
Before changing ............................. 428
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 429
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 429
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 429
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 430
Important safety notes .................. 428 G
Generated electrical energy (Audio 20) ...................................................... 279
Generated electrical energy
(COMAND Online) .............................. 279
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 371 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ....................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 137
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 121
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 122
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 122
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 122
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 122
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 312
Function/note s............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 297
Setting the position ....................... 312
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Switching on or off ......................... 298
Switching the display on/off ......... 312 12
Index

Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .477
Headlamp flasher .............................. 137
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 140
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 402
High-voltage battery
Charge leve l................................... 276
Charging ........................................ 420
Charging (on-board computer) ....... 277
General notes .................................. 43
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 189
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 237
Deactivating ................................... 237
Display message ............................ 342
Function/note s............................. 236
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hybrid drive
Displaying the total range .............. 279
Generated electrical energy ........... 279
Hybrid operation
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 280
Automatic engine start (ECO
Start/Stop function) ...................... 283
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 283
Driving tips .................................... 281
ECO start/stop function ................ 282
Energy flow display ........................ 276
Extended overrun mod e................. 283
Fuel consumption .......................... 279
General notes ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 273
Manual gearshifting ....................... 281
Noiseless start ............................... 280
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 276
Overrun mode ................................ 283
Overview (instrument cluster) ........ 275
Power display (electric motor) ....... 275
Problems ....................................... 285
Pulling away ................................... 280
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 273 Resetting values (Audio 20) ........... 279
Resetting values (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 279
Starting the engine ........................ 279
Hybrid system
Automatic deactivation .................... 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42
Display message ............................ 338
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual deactivation ......................... 43
Opening the bonnet ......................... 44
Overview ........................................ 274
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 285
READY indicator ............................. 279
Warning lamp ................................. 364
Hybrid vehicle
Climate control (THERMATIC) ........ 157
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 160
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 86
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 361
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 365
Coolant .......................................... 362
Engine diagnostics ......................... 362
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 332
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 396
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Power display ................................ 275
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 294
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 313 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

see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 227
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 223
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................370
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 98
Emergency locking ........................ 100
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .97
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ).................. 103
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 376
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 373
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 380
stowage well, under ....................... 380
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 434
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Changing bulb s.............................. 143
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Manual transmission
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 195
Drive program ................................ 196
Engaging reverse gear ................... 195
Gear lever ...................................... 194
Pulling away ................................... 188
Shift recommendation ................... 195
Shifting to neutral .......................... 195
Starting the engine ........................ 187 Matt finish (cleaning instructions)
.. 403
Memory card (audio) ......................... 305
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Info call button .............................. 389
Roadside Assistance call button .... 389
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 388
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 253
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 258
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 263
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 226
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 234
General notes ................................ 220
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 265
PARKTRONIC ................................. 240
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 62
Reversing camera .......................... 248
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 260
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 316
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 404
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 468
Installation ..................................... 468
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 306 Index
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Notes/placing in the bracket .........3
90
Transmission output (maximum) .... 468
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 92
MOExtended tyres .............................413
Motorway mode ................................ 138
MP3
Operating ....................................... 305
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .297
Permanent display ......................... 314
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 295
Overview .......................................... 36 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 302
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 184O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer .......................................... .300
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .308
Assistance menu ........................... 309
Display messages .......................... 316
Displaying a service message ....... .399
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 232
Factory settings ............................ .315
Head-up displa y............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Instrument cluster menu ............... 314
Light menu ..................................... 313
Media menu ................................... 304
Menu overview .............................. 299
Message memory .......................... 316 Navigation menu ............................ 302
Operating the TV ............................ 306
Operating video DVD ..................... 305
Operation ....................................... 295
Radio menu ................................... 304
Service menu ................................. 308
Settings menu ............................... 309
Standard display ............................ 300
Telephone menu ............................ 306
Trip menu ...................................... 300
Vehicle menu ................................. 315
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 144
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating mode
Overrun mode ................................ 282
Stationary vehicle .......................... 281
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 295
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 75
Overrun mode .................................... 283
Overrun mode, extended .................. 283
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25 P
Paint code .......................................... 470
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 402
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 110
Opening/closing ............................ 112
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Rain closing feature ....................... 113
Resetting ....................................... 114
Parking
Hybrid vehicles .............................. 284
Important safety notes .................. 211
Parking brake ................................ 213 16
Index

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1
29
Reversing camera .......................... 248
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 320
Electric parking brake .................... 213
Warning lamp ................................. 361
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/off ........................... 136
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 242
Driving system ............................... 240
Function/notes ............................ .240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Problem (fault) ............................... 243
Sensor range ................................. 240
Trailer towing ................................. 240
Warning displa y............................. 241
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 330
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 170
Perfume vial ................................... 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Petrol .................................................. 472
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 75
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 407
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 174
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 62 PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 325
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 311
Display message ............................ 325
Function/note s................................ 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Warning lamp ................................. 365
PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 62
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 87
Immobiliser ...................................... 86
Interior motion sensor ..................... 88
Tow-away protection ........................ 87
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 189
Hill start assist ............................... 189
Hybrid operation ............................ 280
Manual transmission ...................... 188
Trailer ............................................ 189 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27 R
Radiator cover ................................... 396
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 304
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 113
Sliding sunroof ............................... 112
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Driving safety systems ..................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 364
Reading lamp ..................................... 140
READY indicator ................................ 279
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 182 Index
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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