2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON display

Adjusting the height ......................... 49
Cleaning ......................................... 404
Display message ............................ 324
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction ....................................
.47
Rear seat belt status indicato r .........50
Releasin g......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 351
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 121
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 120
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 121
Cleaning the cover ......................... 403
Correct driver's seat position ........ 118
Important safety notes .................. 119
Seat heating .................................. 123
Seat heating problem .................... 124
Seat ventilation .............................. 124
Seat ventilation problem ................ 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 123
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 124
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 403
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 401
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 306
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 472
Brake fluid ..................................... 475
Coolant (engine) ............................ 475
Engine oil ....................................... 473
Fuel ................................................ 468
Important safety notes .................. 468
Washer fluid ................................... 476 Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 313
On-board compute r....................... 307
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 191
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 136
Side windows
Convenience closing ...................... 107
Convenience opening .................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 106
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Resetting ....................................... 108
Sidebag ................................................ 53
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Rain closing feature ....................... 112
Resetting ....................................... 112
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 431
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 381
General notes ................................ 381
Rear compartment ......................... 382
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 369
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 312
Digital ............................................ 299
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 293
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 312
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 221
Display message ............................ 341
Function/note s............................. 219
Important safety notes .................. 219
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 219
Permanent ..................................... 221
Selecting ........................................ 220
Storing the current speed .............. 220 Index
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Variable .........................................2
19
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 184
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 183
Stationary vehicle .............................278
STEER CONTROL .................................. 85
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 365
Steering (display message) .............. 349
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 342
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 126
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 125
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 294
Cleaning ......................................... 403
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 126
Gearshift paddle s........................... 198
Important safety notes .................. 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 198
Stowage areas ................................... 368
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 370
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 370
Centre console .............................. 369
Cup holde r..................................... 376
Door ............................................... 370
Glove compartment ....................... 369
Important safety information ......... 368
Rear ............................................... 370
Spectacles compartment ............... 369
Stowage net ....................................... 370
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 370 Stowage well beneath the boot
floor
.................................................... 375
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 430
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 378
Sun visor ............................................ 378
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 235
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 173 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 330
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 468
Emergency spare wheel ................. 464
Information .................................... 466
Trailer load s................................... 478
Tyres/wheels ................................. 444
Vehicle data ................................... 476
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 305
Display message ............................ 349
Introduction ................................... 304
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 304
Number from the phone book ........ 305
Redialling ....................................... 306
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 305
Telephone compartment ................ 370
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 293
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 307
Outside temperature ...................... 293
Setting (climate control )................ 160
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 216
Through-loading feature ................... 371
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 409
Top Tether ............................................ 65
Total distance recorder .................... 29820
Index

Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 86
Deactivating ..................................... 86
Function ........................................... 86
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 424
Important safety notes .................. 420
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 420
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 423
With the rear axle raised ................ 422
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 239
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 480
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 287
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 82
General notes ................................ 284
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 185
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 347
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 422
Removing the towing eye ............... 422
With both axles on the ground ....... 422
Towing eye ......................................... 407
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 257
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 308
Display message ............................ 340
Function/note s............................. 256
Important safety notes .................. 257
Instrument cluster display ............. 257
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 287
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 261
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 402
Coupling up a traile r...................... 286
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 286
Driving tips .................................... 284
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 286
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 285
Important safety notes .................. 283 Lights display message .................. 329
Mounting dimensions .................... 477
Parktronic ...................................... 236
Power supply ................................. 287
Problem (fault) ............................... 289
Trailer load
s................................... 478
Transfer case ..................................... 200
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display ......... 195
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 195
Transporting the vehicle .................. 423
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 403
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 299
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 298
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 299
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 144
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 144
Switching on/of f........................... 137
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 304
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 466
Installation ..................................... 466
Transmission output (maximum) .... 466
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 433
Display message ............................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 433
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 411
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 411
Recommended ............................... 432
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 436
Important safety notes .................. 436
Restarting ...................................... 437
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 434 Index
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Function/notes ............................. 433
General notes ................................ 433
Important safety notes .................. 434
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 436
Restarting ...................................... 435
Warning lamp ................................ .364
Warning message .......................... 435
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 437
Checking ........................................ 429
Direction of rotatio n...................... 438
Display message ............................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 428
MOExtended tyre s......................... 430
Replacing ....................................... 438
Service life ..................................... 429
Storing ........................................... 438
Summer tyres in winter ................. 430
Tyre size (data ).............................. 444
Tyre tread ...................................... 429
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 445
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 97 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 378
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 345
Electronics ..................................... 466
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 307
Leaving parked up ......................... 211
Locking (in an emergency) ............. 100
Locking (key) ................................... 91
Lowering ........................................ 443
Operating safety .............................. 25
Pulling away ................................... 184
Raising ........................................... 439 Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 439
Towing away .................................. 420
Transporting .................................. 423
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 98
Unlocking (key) ................................ 91
Vehicle data ................................... 476
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 476
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 476
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 476
Vehicle emergency locking .............. 100
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 468
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 234
Display message ............................ 337
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 407
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 303
VIN ...................................................... 468 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 355
Brakes ........................................... 353
Distance warning signal ................. 363
ESP ®
.............................................. 357
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 358
Hybrid system ................................ 362
LIM (cruise control )........................ 216
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 223
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 219
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 359
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 46
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 362
Reserve fuel ................................... 360
Seat belt ........................................ 351
SRS ................................................ 282
Steering ......................................... 365
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 364
Warning triangle ................................ 40622
Index

Warnings
Stickers .......................................... .42
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 349
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 443
Wheel chock ...................................... 439
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 437
Changing/replacing ....................... 438
Checking ........................................ 429
Cleaning ......................................... 399
Emergency spare wheel ................. 461
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 442
Fitting a wheel .............................. .438
Important safety notes .................. 428
Removing a wheel .......................... 442
Storing .......................................... .438
Tightening torque ........................... 443
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .444
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 326
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 399
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 163
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 476
Topping up ..................................... 394
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 145
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 430
Radiator cover ............................... 392
Slippery road surfaces ................... 215
Snow chains .................................. 431
Summer tyres ................................ 430
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 313
M+S tyres ...................................... 430 Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 400
Important safety notes .................. 145
Replacing ....................................... 145
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 146
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .403
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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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

Instrument cluster
Displays
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Multifunction display 295 Function Page
=
Rev counter 293
?
Coolant temperature gauge 293
A
Fuel gauge
i
Information on the energy flow display
and power display for electric motors in
hybrid vehicles can be found in the "Hybrid drive" section (Y page 272).34
Instrument clusterAt a glance