2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON roof rack

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

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. H
Environmental note
Have defective high-voltage batteries dis-
posed of in an environmentally responsible
manner. Consult a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts. 24
Introduction

guide on the child restraint system
(Y
page 68).
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible and fully retract the seat cush-
ion length.
X Move the backrest to an almost vertical
position.
The entire base of the child restraint sys-
tem must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forward-facing child restraint system
must, as far as possible, be resting on the
backrest of the front-passenger seat. The
child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be put under strain by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back- rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Also observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
Suitability of the seats for attaching
belt-secured child restraint systems If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+
or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the
driver's or front-passenger seat so that the
seat does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.
If you use a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem from category I, you must, where possi- ble, dismantle the head restraint of the
respective seat (Y page 122). The backrest of
the child restraint system must, as far as pos- sible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Always observe the notes in the "Child
restraint system" section (Y page 64) and the
child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system,
you must immediately replace the head
restraint (Y page 121). All vehicle occupants
must adjust their head restraints correctly
before beginning the journey. Legend for the table:
XS
eat which is unsuitable for children in
this weight category
US uitable for child restraint systems in the
"Universal" category that are approved
for use in this weight category
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Uni-
versal" category and are approved for
use in this weight category
LS uitable for child restraint systems as
recommended; see the table "Recom-
mended child restraint systems"
(Y page 71). Suitable for semi-univer-
sal child restraint systems if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle
model list.
(▲) The vehicle is equipped with automatic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp must be lit.
(♦) Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat.
Front-passenger seat Weight cat-
egories The front-
passenger
front air-
bag is ena-
bled. The front-
passenger
front air-
bag is disa-
bled. (▲)
Category 0:
up to 10 kg X U, L
Category
0+: up to
13 kg
X U, L
Category I:
9 to 18 kg
UF, L U, L
Category II:
15 to 25 kg U, L U, L
Category
III: 22 to
36 kg
U, L U, LChildren in the vehicle
69Safety Z

Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X While driving, push handle :of the elec-
trical parking brake (Y page 209).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
depressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle :is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
R a warning tone sounds
R the Release park. brake
Release park. brake message
appears
R the red !indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand- still, the electric parking brake is applied. Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging and further dam-
aged in the event of this occurring again.
X Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
Hybrid vehicles: observe the safety notes
for the high-voltage battery (Y page 269). Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X The tyres should always be inflated to the
recommended tyre pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not nee-
ded.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Service Booklet or by the service interval
display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on
short journeys and in hilly terrain. ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists
you in achieving the most economical driving
style for the selected settings and prevailing
conditions. Consumption can be significantly influenced by your driving style. Driving tips
211Driving and parking Z