2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE ABS

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

Airbag
Introduction .................................... .51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Airbags
Display message ............................3 30
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Kneebag .......................................... .53
Sidebag ............................................ 53
Triggering ......................................... 60
Windowbag ...................................... 53
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 238
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 404
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 391
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 218
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 372
Ashtray ............................................... 383
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 308
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 309
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 399
Hiding a service message .............. 399
Notes ............................................. 399
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 399
Service message ............................ 399
Special service requirements ......... 400
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87 Function ........................................... 87
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 311
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 258
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 334
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 191
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 190
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 330
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 135
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 200
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 201
Changing gear ............................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 197
Display message ............................ 347
Drive program display .................... 199
Drive programs .............................. 201
Driving tips .................................... 200
Emergency running mode .............. 204
Engaging drive position .................. 199
Engaging neutral ............................ 198
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 198
Engaging reverse gear ................... 198
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 202
Overview ........................................ 197
Problem (fault) ............................... 204
Pulling away ................................... 189
Starting the engine ........................ 187
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 200 Index
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Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................1
99
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 204
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Important safety notes .................. 176
Problem (display message) ............ 181
Remote control .............................. 177
Setting the departure time ............. 179
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 177
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 482 B
Bag hook ............................................ 376
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 289
Folding out ..................................... 288
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 94
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 420
Display message ............................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 416
Jump starting ................................. 422
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 60
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 311
Display message ............................ 341
Notes/function .............................. 263
Trailer towing ................................. 264 see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................ 474
BlueTEC®
Topping up AdBlue® ..................... .208
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 394
Closing .......................................... .396
Display message ............................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 394
Opening ......................................... 395
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 478
Brake
EBD ................................................. .84
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 324
Note s............................................. 476
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 81
Display message ............................ 332
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 44
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS .................................................. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 77
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 476
Display message ............................ 317
Driving tip s.................................... 217
Hill start assist ............................... 189
HOLD function ............................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 217
Parking brake ................................ 213
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................. 44
RBS warning lamp .......................... 364
Warning lamp ................................. 355
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away 6
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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Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 437
Display message ............................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 437
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 415
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 415
Recommended ............................... 436
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 440
Restarting ...................................... 441
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 438
Function/note s............................. 437
General notes ................................ 437
Important safety notes .................. 438
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 440
Restarting ...................................... 439
Warning lamp ................................. 366
Warning message .......................... 439
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 441
Checking ........................................ 433
Direction of rotation ...................... 442
Display message ............................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 432
MOExtended tyre s......................... 434
Replacing ....................................... 442
Service life ..................................... 433
Storing ........................................... 442
Summer tyres in winter ................. 434
Tyre size (data ).............................. 448
Tyre tread ...................................... 433
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 449
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 99
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 97 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 383Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 347
Electronics ..................................... 468
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 309
Leaving parked up ......................... 215
Locking (in an emergency) ............. 100
Locking (key) ................................... 91
Lowering ........................................ 447
Operating safety .............................. 25
Pulling away ................................... 188
Raising ........................................... 443
Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 443
Towing away .................................. 424
Transporting .................................. 427
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 99
Unlocking (key) ................................ 91
Vehicle data ................................... 478
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 478
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 478
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 478
Vehicle emergency locking .............. 100
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 470
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 238
Display message ............................ 339
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 411
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 305
VIN ...................................................... 470 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 357
Brakes ........................................... 355
Distance warning signal ................. 365
ESP® ............................................. 359
ESP® OFF ...................................... 360 22
Index

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
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ESP®
OFF 359
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ESP® 359
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Distance warning 365
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Power steering 367
A
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Turn signals 137
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 361
C
!
ABS 357
D
;
Engine diagnostics 362
E
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Diesel engine: pre-
glow 188
F
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 361
G
J
Brakes (red) 355
H
?
Coolant 362 Function Page
I
J
Brakes (yellow) 355
J
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Restraint system 44
K
ü
Seat belt 353
L
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 137
M
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 135
N
8
Reserve fuel 362
O
T
Side lamps, licence
plate and instrument clus-
ter lighting 136
P
N
This lamp has no func-
tion Q
R
Rear foglamp 135
R
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Tyre pressure monitor 366
i
Information on warning and indicator
lamps in hybrid vehicles can be found in the
"Hybrid drive" section (Y page 275). Instrument cluster
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In the event of a side impact, the windowbag
is deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in
other accident situations (Y page 60).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, the automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys- tem categorises the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a rearward-facing child
restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up after the
system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with
the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (Y page 66). If this is
not the case, always install a child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 68).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. Fully retract the seat
cushion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting onthe backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof
or be put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the
head restraint position accordingly. Only then is the correct function of the automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system
guaranteed. Always observe the information
on suitable positioning of the child restraint
system (Y page 68) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or
enabled. X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON :lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment 54
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load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
The securing systems of child restraint sys-
tems are:
R the seat belt system
R the ISOFIX securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the information on "Child restraint systems
on the front-passenger seat" (Y page 66).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information about this at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ISOFIX child seat securing system
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example, not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the instructions for correct
use of the child restraint system
(Y page 68). Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX securing rings.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. :
ISOFIX securing rings
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: adjust the
rear seat armrest so that ISOFIX securing
rings :for the ISOFIX child restraint system
are accessible.
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings :for
two ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted
on the left and right of the rear seats.
Secure child restraint systems without an
ISOFIX child seat securing system using the
seat belts in the vehicle. When fitting a child
restraint system, be sure to observe the man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions and the instructions for correct use of
the child restraint system (Y page 68). Top Tether
Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further. If the child Children in the vehicle
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