2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE air conditioning

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 256
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 171 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp .................................2 35
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 224
Function/informatio n.................... 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/information .................... 186
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s............................. 112
Switching on/of f................... 112, 113
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 346
Air bags Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Pelvis air ba g................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 129
Rear ............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 204
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 254
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 277
Hiding a service message .............. 276
Note s..................................... 276, 277
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 277
Service message ............................ 276
Special service requirements ......... 277
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 222
Function/note s............................. 179
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 196 4
Index

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 348
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 148
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 148
Remote control Garage door opener ....................... 266
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 266
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 241
see Fuel
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 141
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 89
Roller sunblind ................................. 90
Side windows ................................... 86
Trunk lid ........................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 90
Roof carrier ........................................ 252
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 284
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 349
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 195 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety sys-
tems ................................................ 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) ................................................ 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Cleaning the cover ......................... 283
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat backrest display message ..... 231
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 281
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 200
Service products Brake fluid .....................................3 46
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 345
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 204
On-board computer ....................... 201
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ........................................ .88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305 Sockets
General notes ................................ 255
Rear compartment .........................2 56
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 339
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) .............. 231
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 24916
Index

The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes C 250 and C 250 Sport
If the
00A7 symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off automati-
cally if the vehicle stops moving.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man- ually deactivated (Y page 139) or a malfunc-
tion has caused the system to be deactivated, the 00A7 symbol is not displayed.
C 350 and C 350 4MATIC
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the
00A7 symbol is shown in the multifunction
display.
Every time you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
Automatic engine switch-off C 250 and C 250 Sport
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in
Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically. The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the
00A7symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch- off are not all fulfilled, the 00A7symbol is
shown in yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automati-
cally. It is then not necessary to continue
applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
The 00A7 symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display after the engine has
been started automatically for the fourth
time. When the 00A7symbol is shown in
green in the multifunction display, auto-
matic engine switch-off is again possible. Driving
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C 350 and C 350 4MATIC
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in
Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off auto-
matically. It is then not necessary to con-
tinue applying the brakes during the auto-
matic stop phase. When you depress the
accelerator pedal, the engine starts auto-
matically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession. Automatic engine start C 250 and C 250 Sport
The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R in transmission position Dor Nthe brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you move the transmission out of position
P.
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range.
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
R the battery's condition of charge is too low.
i Shifting the transmission to position
P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from
Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the 00A7symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
C 350 and C 350 4MATIC
The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R in transmission position Dor Nthe brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you move the transmission out of position
P.
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door. 138
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R
the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range.
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
R the battery's condition of charge is too low.
i Shifting the transmission to position
P
does not start the engine.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function C 250 and C 250 Sport
ECO button
X To deactivate: press button0043.
Indicator lamp 0044and the 00A7symbol in
the multifunction display go out.
X To activate: press button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 137) are fulfilled, the
00A7 ECO symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 137) are fulfilled, the
00A7 ECO symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display.
If this is the case, the ECO start/stop func- tion is not available.
Conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 137). If indicator lamp
0044is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will
then not be switched off automatically when
the vehicle stops.
C 350 and C 350 4MATIC ECO button
X To switch off: press button0043.
Indicator lamp 0044goes out.
X To switch on: press button0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deac-
tivated manually or as the result of a mal-
function. Driving
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