2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN trunk

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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Eyeglasses compartment
.................263 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 300
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 301
Preparing the vehicle .....................301
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 284
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 115
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 353
Consumption statistics ..................207
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 208
Displaying the range ......................208
Driving tips .................................... 166
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................354
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 353
Important safety notes ..................352
Notes for AMG vehicles .................353
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .353
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Refueling ........................................ 162
Tank content/reserve fuel .............352
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................163
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 352
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 300
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Dashboard fuse box .......................311Fuse box in the engine
compartment
................................. 311
Fuse box in the trunk .....................312
Important safety notes ..................310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................284
Important safety notes ..................281
Opening/closing the garage door ..283
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 282
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 219
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 296
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 263 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....291
Cleaning system (function) ............117
Cleaning system (notes) ................357
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............103
Luxury ............................................ 102
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Hill start assist .................................. 15010
Index

Reporting safety defects
....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........141
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 154
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 91
Roller sunblinds ............................... 93
Side windows ................................... 88
Sliding sunroo f................................. 91
Trunk lid .......................................... .84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Rea rside windows ......................... 269
Rea rwindow .................................. 269
Roof carrier ........................................ 267
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 297
Roof load (maximum) ........................358
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............209 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................218
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adaptive sea tbackrests (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 103
Adjusting (electrically). ..................100
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ................................... 100
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................297
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................105
Seat ventilation problem ................105
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Switching sea theating on/off .......104
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..105
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......295
Service menu (on-board computer) .215
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Fuel ................................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 357
Washer fluid .................................. .357
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS 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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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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Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 82
0003
000B000A
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 82
0022
Adjusts the seats
electrically
100
0021
0011000D0009
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 110
001F
00040007000F0008
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
107 Function Page
0020
0005
Opens/closes the
side windows 88
0012
000F
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 64
0013
0010
Opens the trunk lid 86Doorc
ontrol panel
37At 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
..............................76
SmartKey ............................................. 76
Doors .................................................... 81
Trunk .................................................... 84
Side windows ...................................... 87
Sliding sunroof .................................... 91 75Opening and closing