2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON display

Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .63
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 98
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 93
Inserting .......................................... 93
Locking vehicle .............................. 100
Removing ........................................ .93
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 98
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 461
Important safety notes .................. 461
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .462
Technical data ............................... 464
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 98
Energy flow display ........................... 273
Engine
Display message ............................ 333
ECO start/stop function ................ 186
Engine number ............................... 468
Jump-starting ................................. 418
Running irregularl y......................... 189
Starting problems .......................... 189
Starting the engine with the key .... 183
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 184
Stopping ........................................ 208
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 424
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 360
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 466
Problem (fault) ............................... 189
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 474
Checking the oil level ..................... 392
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 392
Display message ............................ 335
Filling capacity ............................... 474
Notes about oil grade s................... 473 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 392
Topping up ..................................... 392
Viscosity ........................................ 474
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Characteristics ................................. 81
Deactivating/activating ................. 307
Display message ............................ 315
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 80
Function/note s................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Important safety guidelines ............. 80
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 357
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 80
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 402
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 415
Extended overrun mode ................... 280
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 400
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 ............................................. 376
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 407 Index
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First-aid kit
........................................ .406
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 442
Lowering the vehicle ..................... .443
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 438
Raising the vehicle ......................... 439
Removing a wheel .......................... 442
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 439
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 437
MOExtended tyres ......................... 408
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 408
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 409
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 387
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 139
Fording
On flooded roads ........................... 215
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 466
Two-way radio ................................ 466
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 328
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 471
Consumption information .............. 472
Consumption statistics .................. 299
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 298
Displaying the range ..................... .298
Driving tips ................................... .211
E10 ................................................ 470
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (petrol) ................................ 470
Important safety notes .................. 469
Low outside temperatures ............. 472
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Quality (diesel )............................... 471
Refuelling ....................................... 200
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 470 Fuel consumption (Audio 20)
........... 276
Fuel consumption (COMAND
Online) ................................................ 276
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 202
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 336
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 298
Gaug e.............................................. 34
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 470
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 426
Before changing ............................. 425
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 425
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 426
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 426
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 425
Important safety notes .................. 424 G
Generated electrical energy (Audio 20) ...................................................... 276
Generated electrical energy
(COMAND Online) .............................. 276
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 369 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
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 ................ 310
Function/note s............................. 295 12
Index

Important safety notes .................. 295
Setting the position ....................... 310
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Switching on or off .........................2 96
Switching the display on/off ......... 310
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 476
Headlamp flasher .............................. 137
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 140
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 398
High-voltage battery
Charge leve l................................... 273
Charging ........................................ 416
Charging (on-board computer) ....... 274
General notes .................................. 43
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 185
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 233
Deactivating ................................... 233
Display message ............................ 340
Function/note s............................. 232
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hybrid drive
Displaying the total range .............. 276
Generated electrical energy ........... 276
Hybrid operation
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 277
Automatic engine start (ECO
Start/Stop function) ...................... 280
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 280
Driving tips .................................... 278
ECO start/stop function ................ 279
Energy flow display ........................ 273
Extended overrun mod e................. 280
Fuel consumption .......................... 276
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 269
Manual gearshifting ....................... 278
Noiseless start ............................... 277
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 273
Overrun mode ................................ 280 Overview (instrument cluster) ........ 272
Power display (electric motor) ....... 272
Problems ....................................... 282
Pulling away ................................... 277
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 269
Resetting values (Audio 20) ........... 276
Resetting values (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 276
Starting the engine ........................ 276
Hybrid system
Automatic deactivation .................... 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42
Display message ............................ 337
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual deactivation ......................... 43
Opening the bonnet ......................... 44
Overview ........................................ 271
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 282
READY indicator ............................. 276
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Hybrid vehicle
Climate control (THERMATIC) ........ 153
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 156
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 85
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 359
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 363
Coolant .......................................... 360
Engine diagnostics ......................... 360
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 330
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 392 Index
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Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Power display ................................ 272
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 292
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .311
Display message ............................ 331
Overview ........................................ 138
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 311
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .141
Emergency lighting ........................ 141
Overview ........................................ 140
Reading lamp ................................. 140
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 87
Function .......................................... .86
Priming ............................................ 86
Switching off .................................... 87
Internal combustion engine
Malfunction .................................... 282
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....65J
Jack Storage location ............................4 07
Using ............................................. 439
Jump starting (engine) ......................418 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 94
Checking the battery ....................... 94
Convenience closing feature .......... 108
Convenience opening feature ....... .107
Display message ............................ 350
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) ................. 181 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Starting the engine ........................ 183
Key positions
Key ................................................ 181
Start/Stop button .......................... 181
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ..................... .108
Deactivation ..................................... 91
Locking ............................................ 91
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 182
Unlocking ......................................... 91
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .196
Kneebag ............................................... 53 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 309
Display message ............................ 338
Function/informatio n.................... 261
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 259
Lashing eyelets ................................. 373
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 331
Light sensor (display message) ....... 332
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 311
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 14
Index

Main-beam headlamps ...................1
37
Misted up headlamps .................... 140
Motorway mode ............................ .138
Parking lamps ................................ 136
Rear foglamp ................................. 135
Setting exterior lighting ................. 134
Side lamps ..................................... 136
Turn signals ................................... 137
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 223
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 219
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 368
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 98
Emergency locking ........................ 100
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .97
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .430
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 331
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Manual transmission
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 191
Drive program ................................ 192
Engaging reverse gear ................... 191
Gear leve r...................................... 190
Pulling away ................................... 184
Shift recommendation ................... 191
Shifting to neutral .......................... 191
Starting the engine ........................ 183
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 399Memory card (audio)
......................... 303
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Info call button .............................. 385
Roadside Assistance call button .... 385
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 384
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 249
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 263
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 266
Active Parking Assist ..................... 239
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 255
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 259
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 222
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 230
General notes ................................ 216
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 261
PARKTRONIC ................................. 236
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 62
Reversing camera .......................... 244
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 256
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 314
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 400
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 466
Installation ..................................... 466
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 304 Index
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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

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1
29
Reversing camera .......................... 244
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 239
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 318
Electric parking brake .................... 209
Warning lamp ................................. 359
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 331
Switching on/off ........................... 136
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 238
Driving system ............................... 236
Function/notes ............................ .236
Important safety notes .................. 236
Problem (fault) ............................... 239
Sensor range ................................. 236
Trailer towing ................................. 236
Warning displa y............................. 237
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 328
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 167
Perfume vial ................................... 167
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Petrol .................................................. 470
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 74
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 403
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control
Problem (Malfunction) ................... 171
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 62 PRE-SAFE
®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 323
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 309
Display message ............................ 323
Function/note s................................ 82
Important safety notes .................... 83
Warning lamp ................................. 363
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 62
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 85
Immobiliser ...................................... 85
Interior motion sensor ..................... 86
Tow-away protection ........................ 86
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 184
Hill start assist ............................... 185
Hybrid operation ............................ 277
Manual transmission ...................... 184
Trailer ............................................ 185 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27 R
Radiator cover ................................... 392
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 302
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 113
Sliding sunroof ............................... 112
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Driving safety systems ..................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Reading lamp ..................................... 140
READY indicator ................................ 276
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 178 Index
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Setting the airflow ......................... 162
Setting the temperature ................ 160
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 331
Switching on/of f........................... 135
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 347
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 372
Rear window blind ............................ 379
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Switching on/of f........................... 164
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 50
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 129
Dipping (manual) ........................... 127
Recuperation display ........................ 298
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 200
Refuelling process ......................... 201
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 173
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 175
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 141
Important safety notes .................. 142
Overview of bulb types .................. 142
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 143
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 175
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 335
Warning lamp ................................. 360
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 166
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 325
Introduction ..................................... 44 Warning lamp ................................. 359
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Rev counter ........................................ 293
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 191
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 401
Function/note s............................. 244
Switching on/of f........................... 245
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 111
Roller sunblind s............................. 113
Side windows ................................. 106
Sliding sunroof ............................... 111
Reversing function
Boot lid .......................................... 101
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 144
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 331
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 113
Rear window .................................. 379
Roller sunblinds (panorama sliding
sunroof)
Operating ....................................... 114
Roof carrier ........................................ 376
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 404
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 476 S
Safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 54
Child restraint systems .................... 64
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
see Operating safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 49
Correct usage .................................. 48
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 50 18
Index