2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON warning lights

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

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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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

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

Variable .........................................2
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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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