2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON engine

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

Airbags
Display message ............................ 328
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger ) ....................................... 52
Important safety gu idelines ............ .51
Kneebag ........................................... 53
Sidebag ............................................ 53
Triggering .........................................60
Windowbag ...................................... 53
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................3 37
Function/notes ............................ .234
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 400
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 85
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 85
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 85
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film ................................... .387
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 214
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 370
Ashtray ............................................... 379
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .306
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .307
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .395
Hiding a service message .............. 395
Notes ............................................. 395
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 395
Service message ............................ 395
Special service requirements ......... 396
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 85
Function .......................................... .85
Switching off the alarm .................... 85
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 309 Display message ............................ 337
Function/note
s............................. 255
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 332
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 187
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 186
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 328
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 135
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 196
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 197
Changing gear ............................... 196
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 193
Display message ............................ 345
Drive program display .................... 195
Drive programs .............................. 197
Driving tips .................................... 196
Emergency running mode .............. 200
Engaging drive position .................. 195
Engaging neutral ............................ 194
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 194
Engaging reverse gear ................... 194
Engaging the park position ............ 193
Kickdown ....................................... 196
Manual shifting .............................. 198
Overview ........................................ 193
Problem (fault) ............................... 200
Pulling away ................................... 184
Starting the engine ........................ 183
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 198
Trailer towing ................................. 196
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 195
Transmission positions .................. 195 Index
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Controlling automatically ..............
.159
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 165
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 157
Demisting the windows .................. 163
Demisting the windscreen ............. 163
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC) ................................. 152
Hybrid vehicle (THERMOTRONIC ).. 155
Hybrid vehicles (THERMATIC )........ 152
Important safety notes .................. 150
Indicator lamp ................................ 159
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 152
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 155
Ionisation ....................................... 169
Overview of systems ...................... 150
Perfume atomizer .......................... 167
Pre-entry climate control ............... 169
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 165
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 159
Rear control panel ......................... 154
Remote activation of heating/
ventilation systems ........................ 171
Setting the air distribution ............. 161
Setting the air vents ...................... 177
Setting the airflow ......................... 162
Setting the climate mod e............... 160
Setting the temperature ................ 160
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 165
Switching on/of f........................... 156
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 166
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 164
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 162
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 151
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 154 Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 308
Display message ............................ 322
Operation/note s.............................. 77
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 402
Combination switch .......................... 137
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 299
Convenience box ............................... 374
Convenience closing feature ............ 107
Convenience opening feature .......... 107
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 165
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 393
Display message ............................ 333
Important safety notes .................. 475
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 293
Temperature display in the on-
board computer ............................. 307
Warning lamp ................................. 360
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 329
Function/note s............................. 138
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 141
Crosswind Assist ................................. 82
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 216
Deactivating ................................... 218
Display message ............................ 342
Driving system ............................... 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 216
Selecting ........................................ 217
Setting a speed .............................. 218 8
Index

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

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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