2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS sport mode

R
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC). R
gliding mode is not available. R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol-
lowing: R
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics. R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear. R
the automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points. R
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC). R
gliding mode is not available. R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program S is characterized by the follow-
ing: R
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics. R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear. R
the automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points. R
the suspension exhibits hard springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC). R
gliding mode is not available. R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterized by the follow-
ing: R
the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics. R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully. R
the vehicle having improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces. R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin. R
gliding mode is available. R
the ECO start/stop function is available.
Drive program I (Individual) In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected: R
the drive (engine management) R
the transmission management R
ESP ®
( Y
page 73) R
the suspension R
activation of the exhaust flap
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
i To permanently select the gears in drive
program I using the steering w heel paddles,
s elect the M (manual) setting for the trans-
mission.
Manual gear shifting
General notes You can change gear yourself using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be
in position D .
Depending on which paddle shifter is pulled, the
automatic transmission immediately shifts into
the next gear down or up, if permitted.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: to use manual shift-
ing, you have two options: R
temporary setting R
permanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position D .
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears
will be selected automatically.Automatic transmission 161
Driving an d parking Z

i If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is not
lowered.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). Select the "Normal" setting
for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving
with snow chains or on particularly poor road
surfaces. Your selection remains stored even if
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp D is not lit:X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 0.6 in (15 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle
Rising message appears in the
multifunction display.
i The message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you: R
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h). R
drive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 50 mph (80 km/h).
The "Raised level" remains active when you are
not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal vehicle level X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp D is lit:X
Press button C . Suspension settings General notes The Adaptive Damping System automatically
controls the calibration of the dampers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps R
your individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning In the "Sport" and "Sport Plus" drive programs,
the firmer suspension setting ensures even bet-
ter contact with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding
country roads. X
The vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm) com-
pared to the normal level.
Comfort tuning In the "Economy" and "Comfort" drive programs,
the driving characteristics of your vehicle are
more comfortable. Therefore, select this mode if
you favor a more comfortable driving style.
Select comfort mode also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of high-
way. X
The vehicle is raised to the normal level.
When driving at speeds above 80 mph
(125 km/h), the vehicle is automatically low-
ered by 0.6 in (15 mm) in the E and C drive pro-
grams. When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.Driving systems 197
Driving and parking Z

The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps R
your individual selection of Sport, Sport + or
Comfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
i The mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ( Y
page 154).
This is only possible if: R
using the AMG adaptive sport suspension
system button on the center console, and R
using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch, the
same mode is selected for the chassis. This
is the case, for example, when both are set
to Comfort mode.
Each time you start the engine with the ignition
key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see ( Y
page 148).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads. X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp

i If you select the 8 symbol in the display
and confirm with the controller, the split-
screen view appears.
Exiting 360° camera display mode The 360° camera display is stopped R
when you select transmission position P , orR
when you are driving at moderate speeds
The view which was active before the 360° cam-
era was displayed appears in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display. You can also stop the 360°
camera display split-screen view by selecting
the 8 symbol in the display and then con-
firming with the COMAND controller.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 125 mph
(200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
driver, it suggests taking a break.
Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It
might not always recognize fatigue or increasing
inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them
at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-
rested and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all: R
if the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes R
if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes R
if there is a strong side wind R
if you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration R
if you are predominantly driving slower than
37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than 125 mph
(200 km/h) R
if you are driving with the active Steer Assist
of DISTRONIC PLUS R
if the time has been set incorrectly R
in active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed
The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness assessment
is deleted and restarted when continuing the
journey, if: R
you switch off the engine R
you take off your seat belt and open the driv-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to
take a break
Displaying the attention level
You can have current status information dis-
played in the assistance menu ( Y
page 247) of
the on-board computer. X
Select the Assistance display for Attention
Assist using the on-board computer
( Y
page 246).
The following information is displayed: R
length of the journey since the last break. R
the attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST ( Attention Level ), displayed in a
bar display in five levels from high to low. R
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warn-
ing, the System Suspended message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed below
37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer ( Y
page 248).
The system determines the attention level of
the driver depending on the setting selected:214
Driving systems
Driving and parking

R
you hav e adopte d a sport y drivin g style wit h
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration .R
ES P ®
is switched off .R
th e transmission is no t in position D .R
a loss of tire pressur e or a defective tire has
been detecte d and displayed.R
an obstacle in th e lan e in whic h you are drivin g
has been detected.
Active Lan e Keepin g Assis t may no t detec t other
roa d user s or traffic situations. An inappropriat e
brak e application may be interrupted at any time
if you: R
steer slightly in th e opposit e directionR
switch on th e tur n signalR
clearly brak e or accelerate
A lane-correcting brak e application is interrup-
te d automatically if: R
a drivin g safet y system intervenes, e.g. ES P ®
,
PRE-SAF E ®
Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.R
lan e marking s can no longer be recognized.
Activating/deactivating Active Lan e
Keeping Assis t
X
To activate: press butto n D .
Indicato r lamp C lights up. The Lan e Keep‐
ing Assist On message appears in th e mul-
tifunction display. If all condition s hav e been
satisfied, a warnin g or steerin g intervention
may be made .
If you drive at speeds abov e 40 mph
(60 km/h) and lan e marking s are detected,
th e lines in th e assistanc e graphic s display
( Y
page 246) are shown in green . Active Lan e
Keepin g Assis t is read y for use.X
To deactivate: press butto n D .
Indicato r lamp C goe s out . The Active Lan e
Keepin g Assis t is deactivated. The Lan e Keepin g Assist Off message appears in
th e multifunction display.
Selecting Standar d or Adaptive setting X
In th e DriveAssist men u on th e on-boar d
computer, select th e Active Lan e Keep‐
ing Assist function ( Y
page 248).X
Selec t Standard or Adaptive .
Whe n Standard is selected, no warnin g vibra-
tion occur s if: R
you switch on th e tur n signals. In this event ,
th e warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time. R
a drivin g safet y system intervenes, suc h as
ABS, BA S or ES P ®
.
Whe n Adaptive
is selected, no warnin g vibra-
tion occur s if: R
you switch on th e tur n signals. In this event ,
th e warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time. R
a drivin g safet y system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BA S or ES P ®
.R
you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown .R
you brak e hard. R
you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or chang e lanes quickly.R
you cut th e corner on a shar p bend.
In order that you are warned only when neces-
sar y and in goo d time if you cross th e lan e mark-
ing, th e system recognizes certain condition s
and warn s you accordingly.
The warnin g vibration occur s earlier if:R
you approac h th e outer lan e marking on a
bend. R
th e roa d has ver y wide lanes, e.g. a highway.R
th e system recognizes soli d lan e markings.
The warnin g vibration occur s later if:R
th e roa d has narrow lanes. R
you cut th e corner on a bend.
PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID operation
Points to rememb er
Gene ra l notes
Hybrid technology combine s a fuel efficien t
internal combustion engin e wit h a powerful
electric motor. In HYBRID mode, th e hybrid224
PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID operation
Driving and parking

Hybrid drive system Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
r Vehicle Operational
Switch the Ignition
Off Before Exiting PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
You are exiting the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. The
READY indicator in the multifunction display is on. A warning tone also
sounds.
If you leave the vehicle: X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 177).X
Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey.
If you do not leave the vehicle: X
Switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. automatic climate control,
seat heating.
Please note the following: The electrical consumers are supplied by
the 12 V battery. If the vehicle is left in a ready-to-drive state for an
extended period, it will switch off once the 12 V battery is almost
empty. It will then only be possible to start the vehicle using a second
battery (jump-starting).
Change the current
drive program
before changing the
operating mode. or
Exit manual drive
program M before
changing the operat‐
ing mode. PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
You have attempted to change the operating mode in the automatic
drive program S (Sport), S+ (Sport Plus) or in the manual drive pro-
gram M . X
Activate drive program C (Comfort) or E (Economy) ( Y
page 229).X
Select the preferred operating mode HYBRID , E-MODE , E-SAVE or
CHARGE ( Y
page 226).
E-MODE Currently
Unavailable PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery has dropped to the
lower limit and the E-MODE operating mode has been switched off.
Driving with the internal combustion engine is activated and the oper-
ating mode switches to the basic HYBRID setting.X
Continue driving using the internal combustion engine.
You can switch to the E-SAVE or CHARGE operating mode as
required ( Y
page 226).
If you select CHARGE , the high-voltage battery is charged.
Once the charge level display for the high-voltage battery has
increased slightly, you can switch to the E-MODE operating mode
again.272
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Onl y E-MODE Availa ‐
ble Power Limite d
Refuel Immediately PLUG-I N HYBRID vehicles:
The fuel tan k has been run dry and th e combustion engin e has been
switched off .
A warning tone also sounds.
The vehicl e will be powered by electrical energ y only. Performance is
restricted and th e vehicl e may accelerate mor e slowly than normal.X
Refue l at th e neares t gas station without fail .
In th e "Total range and electric range" menu, you can display th e
approximat e range of th e vehicl e ( Y
page 228).
Engine wil l not
restar t Servic e
required You canno t start th e engin e again due to a malfunction .
A warning tone also sounds.
If th e engin e is running: X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
If you switch off th e engine:X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 177).X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
á Towing Not Permit ‐
ted See Operator' s
Manual The hybrid drive system is faulty. X
Hav e th e vehicl e transporte d on a transporte r or trailer to th e near-
est qualified specialist workshop .

Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
t
Q Only Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is
lit while the engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X
Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions descri-
bed in the "Activating/deactivating ESP" section ( Y
page 74).
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Q I (USA only), $ (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake is lit. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
u
Q The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is faulty.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see ( Y
page 46).292
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays