2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN key

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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Display
........................................... 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 296
Interior ........................................... 296
Matte finish ................................... 294
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim .................................... 296
Power washer ................................ 293
Rea rview camera .......................... 295
Roof lining ...................................... 297
Seat bel t........................................ 297
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 296
Tai lpipes ....................................... 296
Trim pieces .................................... 296
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels ........................................... 293
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 294
Wooden trim .................................. 296
Cargo tie down rings .........................265
Car wash (care) ................................. 292
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Cornering light function .................123
High-beam headlamps ...................122
Low-beam headlamps ....................122
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Reversing lamps ............................ 124
Standing lamps (front) ...................123
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................64
Rea rdoors ....................................... 64
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............61Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 295
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...137
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 134
Controlling automatically ...............137
Cooling with aird ehumidification..135
Defrosting the windows .................140
Defrosting the windshield ..............139
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Maximum cooling .......................... 140
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............132
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 141
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 134
Refrigerant ..................................... 357
Refrigerant filling capacity .............358
Setting the aird istribution.............138
Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 142
Setting the temperature ................138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual hea ton/off ......141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 139
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions 6
Index

Combination switch
..........................116
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Convenience closing feature ..............89
Convenience opening feature ............89
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 290
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 357
Important safety notes ..................356
Temperature (on-board computer) .219
Temperature gauge ........................ 204
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 118
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 121
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 241
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
Setting aspeed .............................. 173
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .172
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 267
Important safety notes ..................267
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 268
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching on/off (switch) ..............115
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 216
Interior lighting .............................. 217
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................208
Display (cleaning instructions) ........296
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 286
Calling up (on-board computer) .....222
Driving systems ............................. 236
Engine ............................................ 233
General notes ................................ 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........222
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 246
Lights ............................................ .230
Safety systems .............................. 223
SmartKey ....................................... 246
Tires ............................................... 242
Vehicle .......................................... .244
Distance recorder ............................. 207
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....259
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 239
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 179
Driving tips .................................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83 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

EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................208
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................151
Automatic engine switch-off ..........151
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................151
Important safety notes ..................151
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 83
Fuel filler fla p................................. 163
Trunk ......................................... 86, 87
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes ..................346
Storage location ............................ 346
Technical data ............................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .58
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256
Display message ............................ 233
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 351
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 306
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 165
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine) Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 289
Additives ........................................ 355
Checking the oil level ..................... 288
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 289
Display message ............................ 235
Filling capacity ............................... 355
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....288
Temperature (on-board computer) .219
Viscosity ........................................ 355
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...219
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 213
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................68
Display message ............................ 223
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ......................... 67, 68
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 67
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 167
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......108
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........108
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...109
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Storing the parking position ..........109 Index
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HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................. 182
Hood
Closing .......................................... .288
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes ..................287
Opening ......................................... 288
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 215
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............204
Interior lighting ................................. 120
Automatic control ..........................120
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................121
Manual control ............................... 120
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120J
Jack Storage location ............................ 300
Using ............................................. 339
Jump starting (engine) ......................306 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............90
Display message ............................ 246
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 148 Starting the engine
........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 148
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................160
Knee bag .............................................. 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 237
Function/informatio n.................... 194
Lane Tracking package .....................192
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 232
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 114
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .217
Active light function .......................117
Automatic headlamp mode ............115
Cornering light function .................118
Display message ............................ 230
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
High beam flasher .......................... 117
High-beam headlamps ...................117
Low-beam headlamps ....................115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 116
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................115 Index
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Switching the exterio
rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 216
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........216
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......232
Loading guidelines ............................262
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 217
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 230
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Luxury head restraints .....................102 M
M+S tires ............................................ 316
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 294
mbrace Call priority .................................... 277
Display message ............................ 225
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading route s....................... 280
Emergency call .............................. 274
General notes ................................ 273
Geo fencing ................................... 281Locating
astolen vehicl e............... 279
MB info call button ........................276
Remote vehicle locking ..................278
Roadside Assistance button ..........276
Search &Send ............................... 278
Self-test ......................................... 274
Speed alert .................................... 280
System .......................................... 274
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 281
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 279
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............278
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's door ..............83
Memory card (audio) .........................211
Memory function ............................... 110
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended run-flat system ...........301
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................342
Mounting anew wheel ................... 341
Preparing the vehicle .....................338
Raising the vehicle .........................339
Removing awheel .......................... 341
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 339
MP3
Operation ....................................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 206
Permanent displa y......................... 216
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .205
Overview .......................................... 3312
Index

Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........219
On-board computer .......................215
Setting the air distribution ...............138
Setting the airflow ............................139
SETUP (on-board computer) .............219
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 294
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Important safety information ...........87
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................90
Resetting ......................................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 92
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................79
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Display message ............................ 246
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................149
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Sockets General notes ................................ 271
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 271
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 346
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 61 Speed
,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 208
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 205
Selecting the unit of measurement 215
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 253
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 226
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
Steering (display message) ..............246
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually). .....................106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Important safety notes ..................105
Paddle shifters ............................... 157
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........157
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Stowage areas ................................... 262
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 263
Cuph olders ................................... 267
Eyeglasses compartment ...............263
Glove box ...................................... .263
Important safety information .........262
Rea r............................................... 26416
Index