2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS park assist

Index ....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 25 Introduction ......................................... 27
At a glance ........................................... 35
Safety ................................................... 44
Opening and closing ........................... 81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 104
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 118
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking .......................... 145
On-board computer and displays .... 235
Multimedia system ........................... 298
Stowage and features ...................... 308
Maintenance and care ...................... 330
Breakdown assistance ..................... 342
Wheels and tires ............................... 360
Technical data ................................... 3862
Contents

1, 2, 3 ... 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 198
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .3 39
Display in the multimedia system .. 212
Function/notes ............................ .2 10
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 289
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 306
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 276
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 222
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 206
Detecting parking spaces .............. 203
Display message ............................ 276
Exiting a parking space .................. 205
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72 Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 197
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 197
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Additional speedometer ................... 251
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 392
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 299
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 58
Display message ............................ 265
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 51
Knee bag .......................................... 53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi cator
l amps ............................................... 47
Side impact air bag .......................... 53
Window curtain air bag .................... 54
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 143
Rear ............................................... 144
Setting ........................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ........... 144
Setting the side air vents ............... 144
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 196
AIRPANEL
Cleaning instructions ..................... 339
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Index 3

AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 197
Performance Se at .......................... 108
AMG menu (on-board computer) .... .2 52
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 152
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 309
Ashtray ............................................... 318
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 46
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 47
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 34
Driving abroad ............................... 335
Hiding a service message .............. 334
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 334
Service message ............................ 333
Special service requirements ......... 334
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function .......................................... .7 9
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 267
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 335
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 118 Automatic transmission
Accelerato r pedal position ............. 158
C hanging gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 156
Display message ............................ 282
Double-clutch function .................. 158
Drive program ................................ 159
Drive program display .................... 157
Driving tips .................................... 158
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 154
Emergency running mode .............. 164
Engaging drive position .................. 157
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 156
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 156
Gliding mode ................................. 159
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual shifting .............................. 161
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 252
Overview ........................................ 155
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Pulling away ................................... 149
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 161
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 157
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 164
B
Back button ....................................... 299
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Bag hook ............................................ 313
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery4
Index

Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 350
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 347
Jump starting ................................. 352
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 216
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 306
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 306
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Telephony ...................................... 305
Box (trunk) ......................................... 314
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 261
Notes ............................................. 392
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 45
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 392
Display message ............................ 256
EBD .................................................. 76
High-performance brake system .... 183
Hill start assist ............................... 150
HOLD function ............................... 194
Important safety notes .................. 182 Maintenance .................................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 178
RBS warning lamp .......................... 288
Recuperative Brake System ............. 45
Riding tips ...................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 342
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 236
C California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 302
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 302
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 339
AIRPANEL ...................................... 339
Car wash ........................................ 335
Carpets .......................................... 341
Display ........................................... 340
Exhaust pipe .................................. 340
Exterior lights ................................ 338
Gear or selector lever .................... 340
General notes ................................ 335
Interior ........................................... 340
Matte finish ................................... 337
Paint .............................................. 337
Plastic trim .................................... 340
Power washer ................................ 336
Rear view camera .......................... 339
Roof lining ...................................... 341
Seat belt ........................................ 341
Seat cover ..................................... 341
Sensors ......................................... 339 Index 5

Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 21 0
Active Blind Spot Assis t ................ .2 19
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 196
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .1 97
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216
Cruise control ................................ 185
Display message ............................ 274
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .1 92
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 219
HOLD function ............................... 194
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .2 18
Lane Tracking package .................. 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 183
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes .......................................... .1 82
Break-in period .............................. 145
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 182
Drinking and driving ....................... 180
Driving in winter ............................ .1 84
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ..................... .1 84
Exhaust check ............................... 180
Fuel ................................................ 180
General .......................................... 179
Hydroplaning ................................. 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 363
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 182
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 145
Wet road surface .............. ............. 182
D VD
video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 98 DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 132
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 229
E EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................ .1 12
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................ .1 12
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 314
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .1 80
On-board computer ....................... 240
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 151
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .8 9
Trunk ............................................... 94
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ... .2 8
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .2 93
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 150
Engine number ............................... 388
Irregular running ............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 352
Starting (important safety notes) ... 148 Index 9

Starting problems .......................... 153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 148
Starting via smartphone ................ 149
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 148
Switching off .................................. 177
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 357
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 332
Additives ........................................ 392
Checking the oil level ..................... 331
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 391
General notes ................................ 391
Notes about oil grades ................... 391
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 331
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 252
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 253
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 76
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 74
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 74
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 247
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 290
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe Exhaust check ................................... 180
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 338
se e
Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 309
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 301
Features ............................................. 316
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 379
MOExtended tires .......................... 343
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 343
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 344
Floormats ........................................... 329
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 386
Two-way radio ................................ 386
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 390
Consumption statistics .................. 240
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 240
Displaying the range ...................... 240
Driving tips .................................... 180
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 390
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 389
Important safety notes .................. 38910
Index

Problem (malfunction) .................. .1 68
Refueling ........................................ 164
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 389
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 165
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 389
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Fuses
Allocation chart ..................... 357, 359
Before changing ............................ .3 57
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 357
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 358
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 357
G G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 252
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 329
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 327
Opening/closing the garage door .. 329
Problems when programming ....... .3 28
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 327
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 328
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 252
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box .......................................... .3 09
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 98
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 92 Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 301
Touchpad ....................................... 300
Hazard warning lamps ..................... .1 20
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .1 07
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 107
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 107
General notes ................................ 106
Important safety notes .................. 106
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 107
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 250
Displays and operating .................. 238
Function/notes ............................ .2 38
Important safety notes .................. 238
Selecting displays .......................... 249
Setting the position ....................... 250
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 393
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 19
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 120
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 119
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 170
Charging (charging station) ............ 174
Charging (mains socket) ................ 171
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 173
Charging cable warming ................ 170
Cruise range .................................. 170
Energy consumption ..................... .1 70
General notes .................................. 45
Method of operation ..................... .1 69
Outside temperatures .................... 170
Overvoltage protection .................. 170 Index 11

Lane Tracking package .................... .2 16
Lap time (RACETIMER) ..................... .2 53
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 267
Light sensor (display message) ....... 267
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 120
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 118
Cornering light function ................. 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 121
General notes ................................ 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Light switch ................................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 119
Parking lamps ................................ 119
Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Setting exterior lighting ................. 118
Standing lamps .............................. 119
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 250
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 308
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 89
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .8 8
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off .......................... .1 19
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ....... ......................................... 108 M M+S tires ............................................ 362
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 37
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 172
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 248
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .3 23
Display message ............................ 261
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 323
Downloading routes ....................... 326
Emergency call .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Geo fencing ................................... 326
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .3 25
MB info call button ........................ 322
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 324
Roadside Assistance button .......... 321
Search & Send ............................... 323
Self-test ......................................... 320
Speed alert ................................... .3 26
System .......................................... 320
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 326
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 324
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Memory card (audio) ......................... 244
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors .......................................... .1 16
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 219
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216 Index 13