2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN snow chains

Assistance menu
Introduction In the
DriveAssist menu, you have the
following options:
R Displaying the assistance graphic
(Y page 213)
R Activating/deactivating
ESP ®
(Y page 213)
R Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
(Y page 214)
R Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST (Y page 214)
R Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
or Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 214)
R Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assis torA ctive Lane Keeping Assist
(Y page 214)
Displaying the assistance graphic X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssistmenu.
X Press 0003or0004 to select Assistance Graphic .
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphi c(Ypage 179).
The assistance graphic can display the status
of and information from other driving systems
or driving safety systems. The assistance graphic shows:
R
the 0002 symbol when ATTENTION ASSIST
(Y page 192) is deactivated.
R the lane markings as bright lines when Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 194)or Active Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 199) is activated.
R the 0001 symbol when PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
(Y page 71) is deactivated.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section in the description of ESP
(Y page 68). G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
on AMG
vehicles (Y page 69).
For further information about ESP ®
, see
(Y page 68).
X Start the engine.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select
ESP .
X Press the 000Bbutton.
X To deactivate: press000Bagain.
The 0015 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To activate: press000Bagain.
The 0015 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Menus and submenus
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and do not provide sufficient traction. There
is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 000A
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by th eM+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the 0002snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tires have
bee ndeveloped specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted M+S tires:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 321).
X Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire
pressure loss warning system
(Y page 321).
X Vehicles for USA: restart the tire pressure
monitor (Y page 322).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 346).Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident. To avoid hazardous situations:
R
never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to mount snow chains on steel wheels,
make sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first .The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 342).
R only use snow chains when driving on roads
completely covered by snow. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
R local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
i You may wish to deactivate
ESP ®
(Y page 68) when pulling away with
snow chains installed. You can thereby
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 346). Winter operation
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event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style
(cornering at high speeds or driving with
high rates of acceleration).
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tire pressure loss
warning system Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R
changed the tire pressure
R changed the wheels or tires
R mounted new wheels or tires
X Before restarting, make sure that the tire
pressures are set properly on all four tires
for the respective operating conditions.
The recommended tire pressure can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
At ire pressure table is also affixed to the
fuel filler flap. The tir epressure loss
warning system can only give reliable
warnings if you have set the correct tire
pressure. If an incorrect tire pressure is set,
these incorrect values will be monitored.
X Observe the notes in the section on tire
pressures (Y page 318).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2(Y page 147) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Servicemenu. X
Press the 0003or0004 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tire Pressure menu.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The Run Flat Indicator Active Press 'OK' to Restart message
appears in the multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select
Yes .
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The Run Flat Indicator Restarted message appears in the multifunction
display.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tire pressures of all four tires.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the 0006button.
or
X If the Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears, use the 0003or0004 button to
select Cancel .
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Tire pressure monitor
General notes If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the
vehicle's wheels have sensors that monitor
the tire pressures in all four tires. The tire
pressure monitor warns you if the pressure
drops in one or more of the tires. The tire
pressure monitor only functions if the
corresponding sensors are installed on all
wheels.
Information on tire pressures is displayed in
the multifunction display.A
fter a few minutes322
Tire pressureWheels and tires

Tires
Summer tires Allo
ywheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended
13, 14 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended
13
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 13, 15 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
FA
RA 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
255/35 R18 94 Y XL
15 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
FA
RA 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
255/35 R18 94 Y XL
15 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
FA
RA 225/40 ZR18 92
YXL
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL15 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
FA
RA 235/40 ZR18 95
YXL
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL15 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) — — — 001C
FA
RA 235/35 ZR19 XL
255/30 ZR19 XL
15 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) — — — 001C
13
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) only in conjunction with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor.
14 Not in conjunction with sports suspension code 486, dynamic handling package code 483 and Sports
package code 950/952.
15 Use of snow chains is not permitted .Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 344
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA
205/55 R16 91 H M+S
16 7.0 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 001C
— — —
BA
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
14 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 001C 001C
— —
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
245/40 R17 91 H M+S
15 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
Winter tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 205/55 R16 91 H
M+S
0002 16 7.0 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 001C
— — —
BA 225/45 R17 91 H M+S0002 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 H
M+S
0002MOExtended 13 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 001C 001C 001C
—
BA 225/40 R18 92 V XL
M+S
0002 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) — — — 001C
BA 235/40 R18 95 V XL
M+S
0002 15 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) — — — 001C
FA
RA 235/40 R18 95 V XL
M+S
0002
255/35 R18 94 V XL
M+S 0002 15 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) — — — 001C
16
C 300 4MATIC: not in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
14 Not in conjunction with sports suspension code 486, dynamic handling package code 483 and Sports
package code 950/952.
15 Use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
13 MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) only in conjunction with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor. Wheel and tire combinations
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Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spar ewheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 318). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (Y page 342).
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressurem
onitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes .The value displayed for the
mounted emergency spare wheel is not the
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel.
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel. "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 266). X
Remove tool kit tray 0002.
X Turn stowage tray 0003counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0022.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting awheel" section
(Y page 338). 346
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Technical data
"Minispare
"emergency spare wheel 17Tires Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
T 125/9
0 R16 98 M 18
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) 001C
— — —
T 125/80 R17 99 M
19
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — 001C 001C
—
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) — — — 001C
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
17 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the section on snow chains.
18 C 300 4MATIC: Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952.
19 C 300 4MATIC: only in combination with Sports package code 950/952. Emergenc
yspare wheel
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