2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET fog light

Activating/deactivating (notes,
except Mercedes-Benz C 450
AMG 4MATIC) .................................. 73
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 238
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 74
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 73
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 232
Display message ............................ 242
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 275
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Settings options ............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110
Parking position ............................. 111
Resetting ....................................... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 287
Features ............................................. 301 Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 324
First-aid kit ......................................... 324
Fitting
the folding draught stop ................... 98
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 354
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 355
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 351
Raising the vehicle ......................... 352
Removing a whee l.......................... 354
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 352
Fitting/removing
front wheel arch cove r................... 121
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 350
MOExtended tyre s......................... 326
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 327
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 307
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 117
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 358
Two-way radio ................................ 358
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 251
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 53
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 363
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 225
Displaying the range ...................... 225
Driving tip s.................................... 163
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Grade (petrol) ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Information on C 200, C 250 ......... 362
Low outside temperatures ............. 363 12
Index

Lap time (RACETIMER)
...................... 239
Lashing eyelets ................................ .299
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 253
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253
Light switch
operation ....................................... 114
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 235
Active light function ....................... 117
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 117
General notes ................................ 114
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Misted up headlamps .................... 118
Motorway mode ............................ .117
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Setting exterior lighting ................. 114
Side lamps ..................................... 115
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 168
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 170
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 296
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 89 From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................
.88
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Luggage net ...................................... .300
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 105 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .344
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Display message ............................ 253
Replacing bulbs ............................ .120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Gear leve r...................................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Shift recommendation ................... 144
Shifting to neutral .......................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 316
MB Contact
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
Display message ............................ 247
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 229
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 112
Mercedes connect me
display message ............................ 248
Mercedes me connect
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305 Index
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Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with lights switched on
even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and voluntary recommendations. Driving abroad
Vehicles with halogen or static LED
headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to
symmetrical dipped beam when driving in coun- tries where vehicles are driven on the opposite
side of the road to the country in which the vehi-
cle is registered. Legal requirements are fulfilled
without switching the headlamps to symmetri-
cal dipped beam.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System It is necessary to switch your headlamps to sym-
metrical dipped beam before crossing the bor-
der into countries where vehicles are driven on
the opposite side of the road. This prevents
oncoming traffic from being dazzled.
You can switch the headlamps to symmetrical or
asymmetrical dipped beam using the "dipped-
beam headlamps for driving on the right/left"
function via the on-board computer
(Y page 236). This must be switched back to
asymmetrical dipped beam upon your return.
Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an
area of the edge of the carriageway. In this case,
"highway mode" and "extended-range fog
lamps" are not available. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R light switch (Y page 114)
R combination switch (Y page 116)
R headlamp range control for vehicles with hal-
ogen headlamps (Y page 116)
R on-board computer (Y page 235) Light switch Operation
1
W
Left-hand parking lamps
2 X
Right-hand parking lamps
3 T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 L
Dipped-beam/main-beam headlamps
B R
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting, except the side/parking
lamps, switches off automatically if you: R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0in the ignition lock
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting at all times.
à is the preferred light switch position. 114
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

The light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient light,
but not in the event of poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray.
R With the key in position 1in the ignition lock,
the side lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R The daytime driving lights or the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically while the engine is run-
ning depending on the ambient light condi-
tions.
X To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the
Ãposition.
The daytime driving lights improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day.
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green Tside
lamps and Ldipped-beam headlamps indi-
cator lamps on the instrument cluster light up.
Dipped-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the Lposition, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advantageous
when there is fog or rain.
X To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to the Lposition.
The green Lindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp improves the visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. You must observe the legal require- ments for the country in which you are currently
driving when operating the rear fog lamp.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the key
in the ignition lock to position 2or start the
engine.
X Turn the light switch to the LorÃ
position.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Side lamps
! When the battery is discharged heavily, the
side lamps or parking lamps are automatically
switched off to facilitate an engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the Tside lamps
for periods lasting several hours. Where pos-
sible, switch on the right Xor left W
parking lamp.
X To switch on the side lamp: turn the light
switch to the Tposition.
The green Tindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X To switch on the parking lamp: turn the key
to position 0in the ignition lock or remove the
key.
X Turn the light switch to the W(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle) position. Exterior lighting
115Lights and windscreen wipers Z

combination switch, only the indicator lamp
on the corresponding side of the vehicle will
flash.
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-
cally if:
R an airbag has been triggered or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
10 km/h again after a full brake application.
The hazard warning lamps continue to operate
even if the ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps to suit the prevailing
driving and weather conditions. It offers
advanced functions for improved illumination of
the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle
speed or weather conditions. The system
includes the active light function, cornering light
function, motorway mode and extended-range
fog lamps. The system is active only when it is
dark.
You can activate/deactivate the Intelligent Intelligent
Light System
Light System function using the on-board
computer (Y page 235).
Active light function The active light function is a system that moves
the headlamps according to the steering move- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant
areas remain illuminated while you are driving.
This allows you to recognise pedestrians,
cyclists and animals sooner.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can be acti-
vated only when the dipped-beam headlamps
are switched on. Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h
and switch on the turn signal or turn the steer-
ing wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between 40 km/h
and 70 km/h and turn the steering wheel
The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Motorway mode Motorway mode increases the range of the
beam.
Active:if you are driving at a speed above
110 km/h and do not make any large steering
movements for at least 1000 m or if you are
driving at a speed above 130 km/h.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h following activation.
Extended range fog lamps The extended-range fog lamps reduce the glare
experienced by the driver and improve the illu-
mination of the edge of the carriageway.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
70 km/h and you switch on the rear fog lamp.
Not active: if, following activation, you are driv-
ing at speeds above 100 km/h or if you switch
off the rear fog lamp. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
General notes With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can
automatically switch between dipped-beam,
partial main-beam and main-beam headlamps.
Partial main-beam illumination is a form of illu-
mination whereby the main beam is directed
past other road users. Other road users are kept
out of the main beam. This prevents glare. If
there is a vehicle in front, for example, the main-
beam headlamps illuminate the areas to its right
and left, and the vehicle in front is illuminated by the dipped-beam headlamps.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no
longer detects any other vehicles, it switches on the main-beam headlamps again. Exterior lighting
117Lights andwindscreen wipers Z

If the main-beam or partial main-beam head-
lamps are causing too much reflection from traf- fic signs, the lights are automatically dimmed
and glare for the driver caused by the reflectionsis thus avoided.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec-
ognise road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus may not recognise road users who do
have lights, or may recognise them too late. In this, or in similar situations, the automatic
main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or will be activated despite the presence of
other road users. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid.
You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired in the case of:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
à position.
X Press the combination switch forwards
beyond the pressure point (Y page 116).
The indicator lamp _on the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor switches on the dipped-beam head-
lamps.
At speeds above approx. 25 km/h: the head- lamp range is automatically controlled
according to the distance to other road users.
At speeds above approximately 30 km/h:
R if no other road users are detected, the
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
R if other road users are detected, the partial
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
The K indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster also lights up.
At speeds below approx. 25 km/h or when
there is sufficient street lighting:
R the partial main-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically
R the main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically
The K indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster goes out. The _indicator lamp on
the multifunction display remains lit.
X To switch off:move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp on the multifunction
display goes out. Headlamps misted up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp. 118
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration,
steering and braking manoeuvres. Do not use
cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position
N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Further information on driving with snow chains
(Y page 345).
Further information on driving with summer
tyres (Y page 344).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (Y page 344). Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-
nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well
thought-out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(Y page 66). Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Shift to a lower gear in
good time on long and steep downhill gradients.
Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle and when towing a trailer. By doing so,
you will make use of the braking effect of the
engine. This relieves the load on the brake sys-
tem and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions are appropriate for maintaining a steadyspeed for a prolonged period. You can store anyroad speed above 30 km/h. If you have set a
permanent limit speed, you cannot set the
speed any higher than the fixed limit speed
(Y page 171).
Important safety notes Cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. Cruise control can- not take into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. Cruise control is only an aid. You are
responsible for maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for brak-
ing in good time and for staying in lane.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions that do not allow
you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
heavy traffic or on winding roads.
R on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or accel-
erating can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
i The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the speed stored. Driving systems
167Driving and parking Z

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot General notes
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehicle in
the centre of the driving lane by means of mod-
erate steering interventions in a speed range
from 0–200 km/h.
It monitors the area in front of your vehicle by
means of multifunction camera :, at the top of
the windscreen.
In a speed range from 0–60 km/h, Stop&Go
Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front, taking into
account lane markings, e.g. when you are fol-
lowing vehicles in a traffic jam.
At speeds of more than 60 km/h, Steering
Assist focuses on detected lane markings (left
and right), only focusing on the vehicle in front if detected lane markings are not present.
If these conditions are not present, Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot cannot provide assis-
tance.
DISTRONIC PLUS must be active in order for the
function to be available.
Important safety notesDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. It cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot is only an aid. You are responsible
for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay- ing in lane.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot does not detect road and traffic
conditions and does not detect all road users. If
you are following a vehicle that is driving towards the edge of the carriageway, your vehi-
cle could come into contact with the kerb or
other road boundaries. Be particularly aware of
other road users, e.g. cyclists, that are directly
next to your vehicle.
Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or
projecting out into the lane are not detected.
An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g. after
you have intentionally driven over a lane mark-
ing, can be corrected at any time if you steer
slightly in the opposite direction.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot cannot continuously keep your
vehicle in lane. In some cases, the steering
intervention is not sufficient to bring the vehicle back to the lane. In such cases, you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not
leave the lane.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumi-
nation of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray
R glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun or
reflection from other vehicles (e.g. if the road
surface is wet)
R the windscreen is dirty, misted up, damaged
or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
R no or several, unclear lane markings are pres-
ent for one lane, e.g. in a construction area
R the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
R the distance to the vehicle in front is so small
that the lane markings cannot be detected
R the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
R the road is narrow and winding
R there are highly variable shade conditions on
the roadway
The system is switched to passive and no longer assists you by performing steering interventions
if:
R you actively change lane
R you switch on the turn signal
R you take your hands off the steering wheel or
do not steer for a prolonged period of time
After you have finished changing lanes, Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are automatically
active again. 178
Driving syste
msDriving and parking