2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Washer

Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 258
Notes ............................................. 401
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 265
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 401
Display message ............................ 251
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start assist ............................... 160
HOLD function ............................... 196
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Riding tips ...................................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 231C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle Care
360° camera ................................. 335
AIRPANEL ...................................... 334
Carpets .......................................... 337
Car wash ........................................ 330
Display ........................................... 336
Exhaust pipe .................................. 335
Exterior lights ................................ 333
Gear or selector lever .................... 336
Interior ........................................... 336
Matte finish ................................... 332
Note s............................................. 329
Paint .............................................. 332
Plastic trim .................................... 336
Power washer ................................ 331
Rear view camera .......................... 334
Roof lining ...................................... 337
Seat belt ........................................ 337
Seat cove r..................................... 337
Sensors ......................................... 334
Steering wheel ............................... 336
Trim pieces .................................... 336
Washing by hand ........................... 331
Wheels ........................................... 333
Windows ........................................ 333
Wiper blades .................................. 333
Wooden trim .................................. 336
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 303
Car key see SmartKey
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 241
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 81
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamp s................... 132
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Turn signals (front) ......................... 132
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65 6
Index

Range of the sensors ....................
.199
Warning displa y............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 263
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 150
Perfume vial ................................... 150
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Power washers .................................. 331
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 259
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 259
Function/note s................................ 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 293
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Hill start assist ............................... 160 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26R
Radiator cover ................................... 325
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 240 Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 302
Rear seats Display message ............................ 281
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 334
Function/note s............................. 207
Switching on/of f........................... 208
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119
Rear window blind ............................ 308
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Switching on/of f........................... 148
Recuperation display ........................ 236
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) Important safety notes .................. 402
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 171
Refueling process .......................... 172
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 318
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 319
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Overview of bulb types .................. 130
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 131
Reporting safety defects .................... 27 Index
15

Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messag e............................ 270
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149
Restraint system Display message ............................ 260
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblind s............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 97
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Trunk lid ........................................... 91
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 104
Rear side window s......................... 308
Rear window .................................. 308
Roller sunblinds (panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel)
Operating ....................................... 105
Roof carrier ........................................ 306
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 337
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 403S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46 center rear-compartment sea
t......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 337
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating .................................. 112
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 114
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 336
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 334
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 401
Coolant (engine) ............................ 401
Engine oil ....................................... 400
Fuel ................................................ 397
Important safety notes .................. 397
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 402
Washer fluid ................................... 402
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board computer ....................... 244
Side impact air bag ............................. 5016
Index

Trunk load (maximum)
...................... 403
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 132
Display message ............................ 264
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 308
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 280
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 244
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 369
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 386
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 382
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 382
Towing away .................................. 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 403
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 403
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 403
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 403
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 396
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Display message ............................ 271
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 340
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 396 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 286
Brakes ........................................... 285
Check Engine ................................. 291
Coolant .......................................... 291
Distance warning ........................... 293
ESP ®
.............................................. 288
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 289
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 290
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 291
Restraint system ............................ 290
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Steering ......................................... 295
Tire pressure monitor .................... 294
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 282
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 386
Wheel chock ...................................... 382
Wheels Changing a whee l.......................... 381
Checking ........................................ 359
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 358
Interchanging/changing ................ 381
Mounting a new whee l................... 385
Mounting a whee l.......................... 381
Removing a whee l.......................... 385 20
Index

Storing ........................................... 381
Tightening torque ........................... 386
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 386
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 261
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 147
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 327
Notes ............................................. 402
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134
Switching on/of f........................... 133
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 360
Slippery road surfaces ................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 361
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 325
Summer tires ................................. 360
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 360
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 134
Replacing ....................................... 134
Replacing (windshield) ................... 134
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index
21

Closing
X
Press closing button 0043on the trunk lid.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature and KEYLESS-GO: when the driver's
door is closed you can simultaneously close
the trunk lid and lock the vehicle. The KEY-
LESS-GO key must be in the rear detection
range of the vehicle.
X Press locking button 0044in the trunk lid.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid closes and the
vehicle is locked.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the
trunk, the trunk lid opens again after it is
closed.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey
outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains
closed. Opening automatically from outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. !
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can
be found in the printed Operator's Manual. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot. You could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE
ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make the kicking move-
ment within the detection range of sensors.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
R using a car wash
R using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3m) away from the vehicle.
General notes With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid
or stop the procedure without using your
hands. This is useful if you have your hands
full. To do this, make a kicking movement
under the bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
R Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your
person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance e.g. on ice. Trunk
93Opening and closing Z

X
Pull out the plug.
X Turn fender nut 004390° counter-clockwise
and remove the bulb holder. X
Turn signal lamp 0044
0044:lightly press the bulb
into the bulb holder, turn it counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Backup lamp 0087 0087:remove the bulb from
the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Re-install bulb holder.
X Turn fender nut 004390° clockwise.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 132).Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. 0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe/00D4 To wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid Windshield wipers
133Lights and windshield wipers Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the wind-
shield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 136
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers