2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN phone

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

N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............209
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audi omenu ................................... 210
Convenience submenu ..................218
Displaying a service message ........286
Display messages ..........................222
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 179
Factory settings submenu .............219
Important safety notes ..................204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 209
Operation ....................................... 205
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Service menu ................................. 215Settings menu
............................... 215
Standard displa y............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 211
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Video DVD operatio n..................... 211
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating safety Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Important safety notes ....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........205
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 64 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 350
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...293
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 94
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 109
Rea rview camera .......................... 191
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 165 Index
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Stowage net ................................... 264
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea
t.............................. 264
Stowage net ....................................... 264
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 266
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 316
Sun visor ............................................ 268
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 141
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............73 T
Tachometer ........................................ 205
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 231
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 351
Emergency spare wheel .................347
Information .................................... 350
Tires/wheels ................................. 342
Vehicle data ................................... 358
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 277
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading route s....................... 280
Emergency call .............................. 274
Geo fencing ................................... 281
Locating 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 ..............278Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 273
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 212
Display message ............................ 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Number from the phone book ....... .212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending acall................. 212
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 204
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 219
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 219
Outside temperature ..................... .205
Setting (climate control) ................138
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........73
Immobilize r...................................... 72
Through-loading feature ...................264
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................220
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Checking manually ........................321
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety notes ..................322
Maximum ....................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 319
Pressure loss warning ....................321
Recommended ............................... 318
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 321
Important safety notes ..................321
Restarting ...................................... 322
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 324
Function/notes ............................. 322
General notes ................................ 322
Important safety notes ..................323
Restarting ...................................... 325
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Warning message .......................... 325
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................337 Index
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0002
Multifunction display 206
0003
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
0022
0002
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
0021
000A
Rejects or ends a call 211
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0003
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
0009000A
Adjusts the volume
0005
Mute Function Page
001F
00020005
Selects a menu 205
00030004
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
205
000B
Confirms yours
election 205
Hides display messages 222
0020
0006
Back 205
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
33At a glance

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0001
Switches the rear-
compartment interior
lighting on/off 120
0003
001C
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 120
0022
0013
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 120
0021
0002
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 92
0002
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 93
001F
0009
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 276
0020
0008
SOS button (mbrace
system) 274 Function Page
0012
Rear-view mirror 107
0013
Buttons for the garage door
opener 283
0014
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 1 0015
0007
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 276
0016
0013
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 120
0018
0004
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 120
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance

X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilize ris always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrac eemergency call
system automatically notifies the
Customer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the
message or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0002flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the 000Bor000A button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. Theft deterrent locking system
73Safety Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 76
SmartKeyOpening and closing

KEYLESS-GO
General notes
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the
KEYLESS-GO key.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
aS martKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop
button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignitio nlock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. The vehicle can be
started with the Start/Stop button if the
SmartKey is in the vehicle. 0002
Start/Stop button
0003 Ignition lock
X Insert Start/Stop button 0002into ignition
lock 0003.
i When you insert Start/Stop button 0002
into ignition lock 0003, the system needs
approximately 2seconds recognition time.
You can then use Start/Stop button 0002. Start/Stop button
0022
USA only
0021 Canada only
X Position 0: if Start/Stop button 0002has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
key being removed from the ignition.
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button 0002.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is
deactivated.
X Position 2: (ignition): press Start/Stop
button 0002twice. 148
DrivingDriving and parking