2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE lock

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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Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 295C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 400
Care
360° camera ................................. 405
AIRPANEL ...................................... 404
Automatic car wash ....................... 400
Carpets .......................................... 408
Display ........................................... 406
Exhaust pipe .................................. 406
Exterior lighting ............................. 404
Gear or selector lever .................... 407
High-pressure cleaner .................... 402
Interior ........................................... 406
Matt paintwork .............................. 403
Note s............................................. 400
Paint .............................................. 402
Plastic trim .................................... 407
Reversing camera .......................... 405
Roof lining ...................................... 408
Seat belt ........................................ 408
Seat cove r..................................... 407
Sensors ......................................... 405
Steering wheel ............................... 407
Trim pieces .................................... 407
Washing by hand ........................... 402
Wheels ........................................... 403
Windows ........................................ 403
Wiper blades .................................. 404
Wooden trim .................................. 407
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 305
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 91
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38 Upper section .................................. 37
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 143
Main-beam headlamp s................... 143
Reversing lamps ............................ 144
Turn signals (front) ......................... 144
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 144
Charge status of high-voltage bat-
tery ..................................................... 276
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 68
ISOFIX .............................................. 65
On the front-passenger sea t............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Recommendations ........................... 72
Suitable positions ............................ 68
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 74
Rear doors ....................................... 75
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 384
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 404
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 406
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 176
Controlling automaticall y............... 162
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 168
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 161
Demisting the windows .................. 166
Demisting the windscreen ............. 166
ECO start/stop function ................ 160
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 1-zone) ............. 153, 154
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 2-zone) ............. 156, 157
Hybrid vehicle (THERMOTRONIC ).. 160
Hybrid vehicles (THERMATIC) ........ 156
Important safety notes .................. 152
Indicator lamp ................................ 162
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (1 ‑zone) ............................. 153 Index
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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
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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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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