2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN transmission

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 35
Function/notes ............................ .211
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ................................................. .199 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 273
Function/informatio n.................... 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 272
Function/information .................... 224
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 203
Display message ............................ 273
Exiting a parking space .................. 205
Function/note s............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/note s................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 198Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 127
Switching on/of f........................... 128
Additional speedometer ................... 248
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 400
AGILITY SELECT switch Automatic transmission ................. 167
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control )............................. 142
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ).................... 140
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 263
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air ba g.................... 51
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 197
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 334
Air vents Important safety notes .................. 152
Rear ............................................... 153
Setting ........................................... 152
Setting the center air vents ........... 152
Setting the side air vents ............... 153
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock Braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) 4
Index

Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 300
Ashtray .............................................. .309
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .244
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ....... .329
Hiding a service message .............. 328
Notes ............................................. 328
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 329
Service message ............................ 328
Special service requirements ......... 329
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function .......................................... .76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 266
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 330
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 161
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 161
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 167
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 167
Changing gear ............................... 167
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 164
Display message ............................ 280
Drive program ................................ 168
Drive program display .................... 166
Driving tips .................................... 167
Emergency running mode .............. 171
Engaging drive position .................. 166 Engaging neutral ............................ 165
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 165
Engaging reverse gear ................... 165
Engaging the park position ............ 164
Kickdown ....................................... 167
Manual shifting .............................. 169
Overview ........................................ 164
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Pulling away ................................... 160
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 166
Transmission positions .................. 166
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 171 B
Backup lamp Changing bulb s.............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 304
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 347
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 345
Jump starting ................................. 349
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 273
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Box (trunk) ......................................... 304 Index
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Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................ .127
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Crosswind Assist ................................. 73
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 276
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................ .183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Rear compartment ......................... 307
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .124
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Digital speedometer .........................237
DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmission ................. 164
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 328
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 250
Driving systems ............................ .271
Engine ............................................ 267
General notes ................................ 250 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 250
Introduction ................................... 250
Lights ............................................. 264
Safety systems .............................. 251
SmartKey ....................................... 282
Tires ............................................... 277
Vehicle .......................................... .280
Distance recorder .............................236
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 293
Distance warning function Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 188
Activation conditions ..................... 188
Cruise control lever ....................... 187
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 274
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 191
Driving tips .................................... 192
Function/note s............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 186
Selecting ........................................ 187
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 191
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 81
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 281
Emergency locking ........................... 89
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening (from inside) ...................... 87
Drinking and driving ......................... 178
Drive program Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 166
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 329
Symmetrical low beam .................. 124
Driving Assistance package ............. 221
Driving on flooded roads .................. 1828
Index

Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist .............................................. .67
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...... .66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 74
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 194
Driving Assistance packag e........... 221
HOLD function ............................... 196
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 219
Lane Tracking package .................. 217
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 167
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving ....................... 178 Driving abroad ............................... 124
Driving in winter ............................. 182
Driving on flooded roads ................ 182
Driving on wet roads ...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 181
Snow chains .................................. 361
Symmetrical low beam .................. 124
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 156
Wet road surface ........................... 181
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 116
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 179
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ).................... 140
General information ....................... 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56 Index
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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
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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

Labeling (overview) ........................ 375
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 380
Load index .....................................3
77
Load index (definition) ................... 379
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 379
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 380
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .380
Maximum tire load ......................... 377
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 380
MOExtended tires .......................... 360
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 380
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .380
Replacing ....................................... 381
Service life ..................................... 360
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 380
Speed rating (definition) ................ 379
Storing .......................................... .381
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 378
Summer tires in winter .................. 360
Temperature .................................. 374
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 380
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .380
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 380
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 379
Tire size (data) ............................... 386
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 375
Tire tread ....................................... 359
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 380
Total load limit (definition) ............. 381
Traction ......................................... 374
Traction (definition) ....................... 380
Tread wea r..................................... 374
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 379
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 380
Wheel and tire combination ........... 388
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 379
see Flat tire Top Tether
............................................ 62
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 351
Installing the towing eye ................ 352
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 354
Removing the towing eye ............... 353
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
With the rear axle raised ................ 353
Towing eye ......................................... 340
Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 354
Important safety notes .................. 351
Transfer case ..................................... 171
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 236
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 90
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 91
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 95
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 280
Obstacle recognition ........................ 91
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening dimensions ...................... 403 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 22
Introduction