2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 271
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 185A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes ....................65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................135
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 238
Function/informatio n.................... 196
Active Driving Assistance package .196
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 237
Function/informatio n.................... 199
Active light function .........................117
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 118
Switching on/off ...................118, 119
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Additives (engine oil) ........................355
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 229
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41Side impact airb
ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRF LOW ........................................... 137
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 143
Important safet ynotes .................. 142
Rea r............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 142
Setting the center air vents ...........142
Setting the side air vents ...............142
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....219
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........286
Hiding a service message ..............286
Notes ............................................. 286
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 286
Service message ............................ 286
Special service requirements ......... 287
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................73
Function .......................................... .73
Switching off the alarm ....................73
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 192
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 232
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................151
Automatic headlamp mode ..............115
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............157
Changing gea r............................... 156
Display message ............................ 244
Driving tips .................................... 156
Emergency running mode ..............161
Kickdow n....................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................159
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 150
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 161
Selector leve r................................ 154
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................149
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Transmission position displa y........ 155
Transmissio npositions .................. 155
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 161 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 232
Bag hook ............................................ 266
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................78
Replacing ......................................... 79Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes ..................302
Jump starting ................................. 306
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 238
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 231
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 168
High-performance brake system ....170
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 165
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 297
Car wash ........................................ 292 Index
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Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ......................................
.76
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 245
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Important safety notes ....................81
Opening (from inside) ......................82
Drinking and driving .........................167
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 157
Display ........................................... 155
Manual .......................................... .159
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........219
Drive program selector .....................157
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................287
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 114
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................170
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .66
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 67, 68
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67
Important safety information ...........65
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .71
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 196
Active Driving Assistance package 196
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............199
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................192
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 171
Display message ............................ 236DISTRONI
CPLUS ........................... 173
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 181
HOLD function ............................... 182
Lane Keeping Assist ......................194
Lane Tracking package ..................192
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
PARKTRONI C................................. 185
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........183
Rea rview camera .......................... 191
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................156
Brakes ........................................... 168
Break-in period .............................. 146
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 180
Downhill gradient ........................... 168
Drinking and driving .......................167
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................ .171
Driving on flooded road s................ 170
Driving on wet road s...................... 170
Exhaust check ............................... 167
Fuel ................................................ 166
General .......................................... 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 171
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 169
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 114
Wet road surface ........................... 169
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......211
DVD video (on-board computer) ......211
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 181 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................218
Function/notes ............................. 106
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
Function/notes ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 2188
Index

Trunk
Emergency release ....................86, 87
Important safety notes ....................84
Locking separatel y........................... 86
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 86
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 85
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 245
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Opening dimensions ......................358
Trunk load (maximum) ......................358
Turn signals Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........268
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 326
Locking (in an emergency) ...............83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 342
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 166
Pulling away ................................... 150
Raising ........................................... 339
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............339 Towing away
.................................. 308
Transporting .................................. 310
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................76
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Vehicle data ....................................... 358
Vehicle dimensions ...........................358
Vehicle emergency locking ................83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............350
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 300
Video (DVD) ........................................ 211
VIN ...................................................... 350 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 250
Brakes ........................................... 250
Check Engine ................................. 256
Coolant .......................................... 257
Distance warning ........................... 259
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 259
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 253
Fuel tank ........................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................47
Reserve fuel ................................... 256
Seat bel t........................................ 248
SPORT handling mode ...................253
SRS ................................................ 255
Tire pressure monitor ....................260
Warranty ............................................ 350
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 246
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........342
Wheel chock ...................................... 339
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 338
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Cleaning (warning) .........................338
Emergency spare wheel .................346
Important safety notes ..................314
Interchanging/changing ................338
Mounting anew wheel ................... 341 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
ESP® 252
0003
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 253
0003
000A
Distance warning 259
0022
0015
ESP®
OFF 252
0021
000B
Brakes (USA only) 250
001F
0005
Brakes (Canada only) 250
0020
00070006
Turn signals 116
0012
0018
ABS 250
0013
001E
SRS 255
0014
000E
Check Engine 256
0015
0014
Tire pressure monitor 260 Function Page
0016
0012
Seat belt 248
0018
000D
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 253
0019
000C
Coolant 257
001A
000A
High-beam
headlamps 117
001B
000B
Low-beam
headlamps 115
001D
0014
Parking lamps 116
001E
000E
Rearfog lamp 116
0023
000C
Front fog lamps 115
0024
0010
Reserve fuel 25632
Instrument clusterAt a glance

operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road, weather and traffic
conditions and maintain asafe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the note son tires,
recommended minimu mtire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 314).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information AB
Sr egulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The yellow 0018ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 65). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABSi s malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 250) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 223).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. Driving safety systems
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If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indicatio nofhazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergency braking
situations
.Ifyou depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 65). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 65).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS. For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor
system must be operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk
of a collision with a vehicle or reduce the
effects of such a collision. If BAS PLUS
detects a danger of collision, you are assisted
when braking.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the
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Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R dir tont he sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the
brake force necessary if:
R you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected arisk of collision
When driving at a speed under 20 mph
(30 km/h):ify ou depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake
pressure will be carried out at the last
possible moment.
When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h) :ifyou depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations with vehicles in front
within a speed range between 4mph
(7 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/ h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also react to
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
i If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situatio nis over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual again, if:
R you release the brake pedal
R there is no longer a risk of collision
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 65).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 65).
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ®
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