2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON brake light

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 235
4MATIC off-road system ...................235
12 V socket
see Sockets
230 V power socket .......................... 382
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 401
Function/notes ............................ .249 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes ................................ 74
Important safety notes .................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 355
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .165
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 157
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 309
Display message ............................ 339
Function/notes ............................ .263
Towing a trailer .............................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 309
Display message ............................ 338
Function/notes ............................ .266
Towing a trailer .............................. 269
Active light function ......................... 138
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 331
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 240
Display message ............................ 339
Exiting a parking space .................. 243 Function/notes ............................
.239
Important safety notes .................. 239
Parking .......................................... 241
Towing a trailer .............................. 239
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 82
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 79
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 80
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 235
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
Display messages .......................... 332
Function/notes ............................ .139
Switching on/off ........................... 140
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 473
Display message ............................ 336
Displaying level and range ............. 307
Filling capacity ............................... 473
Important safety notes .................. 472
Low outside temperatures ............. 473
Purity ............................................. 473
Topping up ..................................... 204
Additional speedometer ................... 312
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 474
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 136
AGILITY SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 197
Climate control (THERMATIC) ....... .153
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 156
Hybrid operatio n ............................ 277
Manual transmission ..................... .191
Air filter (white display message) .... 336
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 177
Rear ............................................... 178
Setting .......................................... .177
Setting the centre air vents ........... 178
Setting the side air vents .............. .178
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46 4
Index

BAS .................................................. 75
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 75
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 475
Display messag e............................ 315
Driving tips .................................... 213
Hill start assist ............................... 185
HOLD function ............................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 213
Parking brake ................................ 209
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................. 44
RBS warning lamp .......................... 362
Warning lamp ................................. 353
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the steering column ...... 294C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 396
Care
360° camera ................................. 401
AIRPANEL ...................................... 400
Automatic car wash ....................... 396
Carpets .......................................... 404
Display ........................................... 402
Exhaust pipe .................................. 402
Exterior lighting ............................. 400
Gear or selector lever .................... 403
High-pressure cleaner .................... 398
Interior ........................................... 402
Matt paintwork .............................. 399
Note s............................................. 396
Paint .............................................. 398 Plastic trim .................................... 403
Reversing camera .......................... 401
Roof lining ...................................... 404
Seat belt ........................................ 404
Seat cove r..................................... 403
Sensors ......................................... 401
Steering wheel ............................... 403
Trim pieces .................................... 403
Washing by hand ........................... 398
Wheels ........................................... 399
Windows ........................................ 399
Wiper blades .................................. 400
Wooden trim .................................. 403
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 303
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 ..................................................... 273
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 68
ISOFIX .............................................. 65
On the front-passenger sea t............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Recommendations ........................... 71
Suitable positions ............................ 68
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear doors ....................................... 73
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 380
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 400
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 402
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 172 Index
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 217
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 377
Important safety notes .................. 376
Rear compartment ......................... 378 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 331
Function/note s............................. 135
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 471
Digital speedometer ......................... 299
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 143
Display message ............................ 329
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 134
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 311
Switching on/of f........................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 193
Display
Charge status of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 273
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 337
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 395
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 314
Engine ............................................ 333
General information ....................... 314
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 314
Hybrid system ................................ 337
Introduction ................................... 314
Key ................................................ 350
Lights ............................................. 329
Safety systems .............................. 315 Tyres .............................................. 343
Vehicle ........................................... 345
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 77
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 363
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 224
Activation conditions ..................... 224
Cruise control lever ....................... 223
Deactivating ................................... 228
Display message ............................ 340
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 228
Driving tips .................................... 229
Function/note s............................. 222
Important safety notes .................. 222
Selecting ........................................ 223
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 227
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 98
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 91
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 347
Emergency locking ........................ 100
Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening (from the inside) ................ 97
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 195
Manual transmission ...................... 192
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 197
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 396
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 134
Driving Assistance package ............. 263
Driving on flooded roads .................. 215
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 75
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 77
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 82 Index
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Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...... .74
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 82
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 79
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 80
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 75
Distance warning function ............... 77
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 80
Important safety guidelines ............. 74
Overview .......................................... 74
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 82
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................. 44
STEER CONTROL ............................. 85
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 230
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 249
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 263
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 266
Active Parking Assist ..................... 239
AIRMATIC ...................................... 234
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 255
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 259
Cruise control ................................ 216
Display message ............................ 337
Distronic Plus ................................ 222
Driving Assistance packag e........... 263
HOLD function ............................... 232
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 261
Lane package ................................ 259
PARKTRONIC ................................. 236
Reversing camera .......................... 244
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 219
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 256
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 214
Automatic transmission ................. 196
Brakes ........................................... 213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 229
Downhill gradient ........................... 213
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................. 215
Driving on flooded roads ................ 215 Driving on wet roads ...................... 214
Fuel ................................................ 211
General .......................................... 211
Icy road surfaces ........................... 215
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 214
New brake disks ............................ 214
New brake pads/linings ................ 214
Running-in tip s............................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 431
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 134
The first 1500 km .......................... 180
Towing a trailer .............................. 284
Wet road surface ........................... 214
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 303 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 126
EASY-PACK convenience box ........... 374
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 318
Function/note s................................ 82
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 211
On-board computer ....................... 298
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 187
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 186
Climate control (THERMATIC) ........ 153
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 156
Deactivating/activating ................. 187
General information ....................... 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Introduction ................................... 186
Electric motor
Power display ................................ 272
see Hybrid operation
Electric motor power display ........... 272
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 10
Index

Notes/placing in the bracket .........3
86
Transmission output (maximum) .... 466
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 92
MOExtended tyres .............................408
Motorway mode ................................ 138
MP3
Operating ....................................... 303
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .295
Permanent display ......................... 312
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 294
Overview .......................................... 36 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 300
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 180O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 63
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 74
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer .......................................... .298
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .306
Assistance menu ........................... 307
Display messages .......................... 314
Displaying a service message ....... .395
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 228
Factory settings ............................ .313
Head-up displa y............................. 295
Important safety notes .................. 292
Instrument cluster menu ............... 312
Light menu ..................................... 311
Media menu ................................... 302
Menu overview .............................. 297
Message memory .......................... 314 Navigation menu ............................ 300
Operating the TV ............................ 304
Operating video DVD ..................... 303
Operation ....................................... 294
Radio menu ................................... 302
Service menu ................................. 306
Settings menu ............................... 307
Standard display ............................ 298
Telephone menu ............................ 304
Trip menu ...................................... 298
Vehicle menu ................................. 313
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 144
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating mode
Overrun mode ................................ 279
Stationary vehicle .......................... 278
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 293
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 73
Overrun mode .................................... 280
Overrun mode, extended .................. 280
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25 P
Paint code .......................................... 468
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 398
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 .............................. 281
Important safety notes .................. 207
Parking brake ................................ 209 16
Index

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

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
198
;
Combination switch 137
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 193
B
Climate control systems 150
C
Overhead control panel 39
D
Control panel for COMAND
Online and vehicle func-
tions
37
E
Ignition lock 181
Start/Stop button 181
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 125
G
Cruise control lever 216 Function Page
H
Electric parking brake 209
I
Diagnostics connection 27
J
Opens the bonnet 391
K
Light switch 134
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 230
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 266
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 236
Switching on 360° camera 249
Switching on the head-up
display
295
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder32
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 39
;
Climate control systems 150
=
Combination switch 137
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 193
C
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
198
D
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 230
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
266
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 236
Switching on 360° camera 249
Switching on the head-up
display
295
Vehicles without a driver
assistance systems: map/
coin holder Function Page
E
Light switch 134
F
Opens the bonnet 391
G
Diagnostics connection 27
H
Electric parking brake 209
I
Ignition lock 181
Start/Stop button 181
J
Adjusts the steering wheel 125
K
Cruise control lever 216
L
Control panel for COMAND
Online and vehicle func-
tions
37Cockpit
33At a glance