2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS lights

Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, th e driving safet y systems can nei-
ther reduce th e ris k of an acciden t no r override
th e laws of physics . Drivin g safet y systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving . You are
responsible for maintainin g th e distanc e to th e
vehicl e in front, for vehicl e speed, for braking in
goo d time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit th e prevailing road and
weather condition s and maintai n a saf e distanc e
from th e vehicl e in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safet y systems describe d only wor k
as effectivel y as possible when there is ade-
quat e contact between th e tires and th e road
surface. Pay particular attention to th e informa-
tion regarding tires , recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in th e "Wheels and tires "
section ( Y
page 360).
In wintr y driving conditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ S tires )a nd if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The % ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 68).
G WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac- tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Y
page 289) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster ( Y
page 256).
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over. X
To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 68).
G WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.68
Driving safety systems
Safety

G WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
: R
when using snow chains R
in deep snow R
on sand or gravel R
on specially designated roads when the vehi-
cle's own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and expe-
rienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
X
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button C .
The t SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT handling mode
message appears in
the multifunction display. X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button C .
The t SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. X
To deactivate ESP ®
: press button C until
the

You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-
firmation if all components were able to be
locked.
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey
(see the Digital Operator's Manual). X
To open the trunk lid automatically from
outside the vehicle: press and hold the T
button until the trunk lid opens. X
To open the trunk lid automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is loca-
ted in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle,
press the T button on the SmartKey.
When the trunk lid closes you can then
release the button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
7 button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the key determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the vehicle.
This occurs, for example: R
when starting the engine R
while driving R
when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS R
when the external door handles are touched R
during convenience closing X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle. X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface C
or D .
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle. X
Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface D for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience clos-
ing feature ( Y
page 96). X
To unlock the trunk lid: pull the handle on
the trunk lid.
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 SmartKey. The SmartKey will
then use very little power, thereby conserving
battery power. For the purposes of activation/
deactivation, the vehicle must not be nearby. X
To deactivate: press the 7 button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
flashes twice briefly and lights up once, then
KEYLESS-GO is deactivated ( Y
page 84).X
To activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.82
SmartKey
Opening and closing

SmartKey battery
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 dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National guide-
lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-
ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm .
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Checking the battery X
Press the 7 or 6 button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp C lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp C does not light up briefly. X
Change the battery ( Y
page 84).
If the SmartKey battery is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing
the 7 or 6 button: R
locks or R
unlocks the vehicle
i You can get a battery at any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
( Y
page 83).
X
Press mechanical key D into the SmartKey
opening in the direction of the arrow until bat-
tery compartment cover C opens. Do not
hold battery compartment cover C closed
while doing so. X
Remove battery compartment cover C .84
SmartKey
Opening and closing

Exterior lighting
General notes If you wish to drive during the daytime without
lights, switch off the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
( Y
page 250).
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the: R
light switch R
combination switch ( Y
page 119)R
on-board computer ( Y
page 250)
Light switch Operation
G c
Left-hand standing lampsH d
Right-hand standing lampsI `
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lightingJ X
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
K X
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps

light switch to the ` position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the X position, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
( Y
page 250).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the ` or X position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the X position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog. X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.X
Turn the light switch to the X position.
The green X indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps. X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine. X
Turn the light switch to the X or X
position. X
Press the ^ button.
The yellow ^ indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
^ button.
The yellow
^ in dicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing lamps
are automatically switched off to enable the
next engine start. Always park your vehicle
safely and sufficiently lit according to legal
standards. Avoid the continuous use of the
` parking lamps for several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the d right or the c left
standing lamp. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
` position.
The green ` indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated. X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0 .X
Turn the light switch to the c (left-hand
side of the vehicle) or d ((right-hand side
of the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
C
High-beam headlamps
D
Turn signal, right

Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
C
Reading lampD
= To switch the reading lamp on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The color, brightness and display lighting for the
ambient lighting are set using the multimedia
system (see the separate operating instruc-
tions).
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on/off: press the 3 button.
When the automatic interior lighting control is
activated, the button is flush with the over-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you: R
unlock the vehicle R
open a door R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system (see the separate oper-
ating instructions). Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if: R
you touch it R
it is hot R
you drop it R
you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed
for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the
same type and the specified voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Only replace the bulbs listed ( Y
page 123).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Veh icles with LED headlamps: t he front and
rear light clusters of your vehicle are equipped
with LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs
yourself. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.122
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it to the
right.
High-beam headlamps X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the hood. X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it clock-
wise.
Turn signal X
Remove the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 123). X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise,
unlock it and pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C turn clockwise and
lock. X
Replace the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 123).
Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
Example: right-hand side paneling
You must open the side paneling in the trunk
before you can replace the bulbs in the tail
lamps. X
To open: release right or left side paneling C
at the top and fold it down in the direction of
the arrow. X
To close: insert side paneling C .
Tail lamps X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the trunk. X
Open the side trim panel ( Y
page 124).124
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers