Driving tips .................................... 147
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Emergency running mod
e.............. 153
Engaging drive position .................. 146
Engaging neutral ............................ 145
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 145
Engaging reverse gear ................... 145
Engaging the park position ............ 145
Gearshift recommendation ............ 152
Gliding mod e................................. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 148
Manual shifting .............................. 150
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 237
oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG 4MATIC) ......................................... 237
Overview ........................................ 144
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 146
Transmission positions .................. 147
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 369 B
Back button ....................................... 285
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 215
Folding in/out ................................ 214
Folding ou t..................................... 214
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84 Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 332
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 330
Jump starting ................................. 333
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 56
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Display message ............................ 260
Notes/function .............................. 204
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 292
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 291
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Telephony ...................................... 290
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 308
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 308
Opening ......................................... 309
Boot
Important safety notes .................... 89
Locking separately ........................... 91
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 90
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 90
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 90
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 269
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 367
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 271 6
Index
HUD
see Head-up display I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 278
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ............................................. .281
Coolant .......................................... 279
Engine diagnostics ......................... 278
SPORT handling mode ................... 277
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 253
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 220
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 253
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 236
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 119
Control .......................................... .119
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .284
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 60J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 29 Storage location ............................ 325
Using ............................................. 352
Jump starting (engine) ......................333 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 84
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Emergency key element ................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 83
Opening/closing soft top ................. 95
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Key positions
Key ................................................ 133
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 134
Start function ................................... 83
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .148
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Kneebag ............................................... 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Display message ............................ 259
Function/informatio n.................... 206
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 20414
Index
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
Deactivating and activating If you do not intend to use a key for an extended
period of time, you can deactivate the KEYLESS-
GO function of the key. The key will then use very
little power, thereby conserving battery power.
For the purposes of activation or deactivation,
the vehicle does not have to be nearby.
X To deactivate: press the&button on the
key twice in rapid succession.
The battery indicator lamp (Y page 84) of
the key flashes twice briefly and lights up
once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
X To activate: press any button on the key.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all its associated features
are available again. KEYLESS-GO start function
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in
the vehicle (Y
page 135). Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking sys-
tem. This means that only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel
alone.
X To change the setting: simultaneously press
the % and& buttons for approximately
six seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 84) flashes twice.
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing
the & or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock: press the%button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%button
twice.
X To lock: press the &button.
The KEYLESS-GO functions can be changed as
follows: X To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the driver's
door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner surface
of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press and
hold the %and& buttons simultane-
ously for approximately six seconds until the
battery check lamp (Y page 84) flashes
twice. Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the
key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 78).
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the key
into the ignition lock. Key
83Opening and closing Z
Removing the emergency key element
X
Push release catch :in the direction of the
arrow and, at the same time, remove emer-
gency key element ;from the key.
Further information on locking/unlocking the
driver's door (Y page 89).
Inserting the emergency key element X
Push emergency key element ;completely
into the key until it engages and release
catch :is back in its basic position. Battery of the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible
recycling system.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop.
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp :does not light up briefly.
X Replace the battery (Y page 84).
If the key battery is checked within the signal
reception range of the vehicle, pressing the
& or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can obtain a battery from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 84). 84
KeyOpening and closing
X
Press emergency key element ;into the
opening in the key in the direction of the arrow
until battery compartment cover :opens.
When doing so, do not hold battery compart-
ment cover :shut.
X Remove battery compartment cover :. X
Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until
battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive ter-
minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to
do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free of lint, grease and other contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery compartment
cover :into the housing and then press to
close it.
X Insert emergency key element ;into the key
(Y page 84).
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. Problems with the key
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
the key. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 84) and replace if necessary
(Y page 84).
If this does not work: X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89). Interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89). The key is faulty.
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Key
85Opening and closing Z
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. KEYLESS-GO has been deactivated.
X Reactivate KEYLESS-GO (Y page 82). The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 84) and replace if necessary
(Y page 84).
If this does not work: X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89). Interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89). Fault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked even using the remote
control function:
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 89).
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 332).
or X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 333).
or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 84) and replace if necessary
(Y page 84).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. Interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. 86
KeyOpening and closing
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Doors
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (see Digital Owner's Manual).
The doors can then be opened from the inside
after the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side. The anti-theft alarm system is triggered if
the door is opened from the inside. Switch off
the alarm (Y page 78).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. Unlocking and opening the doors
from the inside
When a door is opened, the side window on that side opens slightly. When the door is closed, the
side window is raised again.
! The side windows will not open/close if the
battery is discharged or if the side windows
have iced up. It will then not be possible to
close the door. Do not attempt to force the
door to close. You could otherwise damage
the door or the side window.
United Kingdom only: if the vehicle has been
locked with the key or with KEYLESS-GO, the
double lock function is activated as standard. It is then not possible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the dou-
ble lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (see Digital Owner's Manual).
The doors can then be opened from the inside
after the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side. The anti-theft alarm system is triggered if
the door is opened from the inside. Switch off
the alarm (Y page 78).
For all countries except the United Kingdom: Doors
87Opening and closing Z
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the vehicle battery voltage is too low, the
seat heating may switch off.
i If drive program Eis selected, the power of
the seat heating is reduced:
R Manual transmission (Y page 144)
R Automatic transmission (Y page 148) Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off The blue indicator lamps in the button indicate
the ventilation level you have selected.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the vehicle battery voltage is too low, the
seat ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the soft
top with the key (Y page 95). The seat venti-
lation of the driver's seat automatically
switches to the highest level.
i When the vehicle is stationary, the fan
speed can be reduced automatically. This
reduces the noise of the seat ventilation. Problems with the seat heating / seat ventilation
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The seat heating or seat
ventilation has switched
off prematurely or can-
not be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seat
ventilation can be switched back on manually. 106
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors