2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE engine

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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Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2
‑zone) .............................1 56
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 160
Ionisation ....................................... 172
Overview of systems ..................... .152
Perfume atomizer .......................... 170
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 172
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 168
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 162
Rear control panel ......................... 158
Remote activation of heating/
ventilation systems ........................ 174
Setting the air distribution ............. 164
Setting the air vents ..................... .181
Setting the airflow ......................... 165
Setting the climate mode .............. .163
Setting the temperature ................ 163
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 168
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 169
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 167
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 165
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (1-zone) ............................ .153
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................ .155
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 158
Coat hooks ......................................... 379
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 310
Display message ............................ 324
Operation/notes .............................. 78 COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 406
Combination switch .......................... 137
Combined luggage cover and net .... 377
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 301
Convenience closing feature ............ 108
Convenience opening feature .......... 108
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 168
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 397
Display message ............................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 476
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 295
Temperature display in the on-
board computer ............................ .309
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 331
Function/notes ............................ .138
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 141
Crosswind Assist ................................. 83
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 220
Deactivating ................................... 222
Display message ............................ 344
Driving system ............................... 220
Important safety notes .................. 220
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 220
Selecting ........................................ 221
Setting a speed .............................. 222
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 221
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Rear compartment ......................... 382 D
Data see Technical data 8
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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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 81
Important safety guidelines ............
.76
Overview .......................................... 75
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................84
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................ .44
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .234
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 253
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
AIRMATIC ...................................... 238
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 258
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 263
Cruise control ................................ 220
Display message ............................ 339
Distronic Plus ................................ 226
Driving Assistance package ........... 266
HOLD function ............................... 236
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .265
Lane package ................................ 263
PARKTRONIC ................................. 240
Reversing camera .......................... 248
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 223
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 260
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 218
Automatic transmission ................. 200
Brakes .......................................... .217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 233
Downhill gradient ........................... 217
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .219
Driving on flooded roads ................ 219
Driving on wet roads ..................... .218
Fuel ................................................ 215
General .......................................... 215
Icy road surfaces ........................... 219
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 218
New brake disks ............................ 218
New brake pads/linings ................ 218
Running-in tips ............................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 435 Symmetrical dipped bea
m............. 134
The first 1500 km .......................... 184
Towing a trailer .............................. 287
Wet road surface ........................... 218
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 305 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 379
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 320
Function/note s................................ 84
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 215
On-board computer ....................... 300
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 191
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 190
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC ).......................... 160
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
General information ....................... 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Introduction ................................... 190
Electric motor
Power display ................................ 275
see Hybrid operation
Electric motor power display ........... 275
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 99
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 93
Inserting .......................................... 93
Locking vehicle .............................. 100 10
Index

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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