2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Vehicle

XTo enter the 4-digit PIN and select¬: turn
and press the controller.
You will be prompted to enter the PIN again.
XEnter the PIN again and select ¬.
The PIN prompt now protects your personal
data from unwanted export.
iIf you deactivate your PIN protection, you
will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you
have forgotten your PIN, an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your
PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can
deactivate PIN protection by resetting your
personal multimedia system data
(
Ypage 44).
Importing/exporting data
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 152).
or
XConnect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Ypage 152).
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XSelect Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6and
press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Import DataorExport Data.
iIf you import data such as address data, the
existing data in the multimedia system is
overwritten. You will see a message to this
effect. The multimedia system is restarted
after the data import.
If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt
appears when you select Export Data.
XTo enter the PIN: turn the controller and press
¬to confirm.
PIN protection is deactivated.
XTo select MemoryCard,USB 1or USB 2: turn
and press the controller.
This function exports all the data to the selec-
ted disc.
A window appears with the message that the
data has been exported.
The following data can be exported:
Raddress data
Rsystem settings that you have made
Rbookmarks
Rradio station lists
Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER
cannot be saved and imported again using this
function.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
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Reset function
You can reset the multimedia system to the fac-
tory settings. This includes the deletion of all of
your personal multimedia system data. Exam-
ple:
RStation presets
REntries in the destination memory
REntries in the list of previous destinations in
the navigation system
REntries in the address book
RAuthorized telephone
In addition, an activated PIN protection, which
you have used to protect your data against
unwanted export, will be deactivated. Resetting
is recommended before selling or transferring
ownership of your vehicle, for example.
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MEDIA REGISTER, will be deleted.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6, turn
and press the controller to confirm.
A menu appears.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
reset.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Nothe process is canceled.
If you select Yes
a prompt will appear again
asking whether you really wish to reset.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yesa message will be shown. The
multimedia system is reset to the factory set-
tings and restarted.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat emobile communication equip-
men twhil edriving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also los econtro l
of th evehicle. There is aris kof an accident.
Only operat ethis equipment when th evehicle
is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydrivin gwhen
operatin gmobile communication sequipment in
th evehicle.
Vehicl esettings
Calling up vehicle settings
XPress th eØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar .
The vehicle men uis displayed.
XTo selec tVehicle Settings:press th econ-
troller.
The Vehicl eSettings
men uis active .
XTo selectth edesire dvehicle setting :turn an d
press th econtroller .
The main are awit hth esetting elemen tis
active .
Selecting adifferent vehicle setting:
XTo activat eth emen ufo rselecting th evehicle
setting :slid e5 thecontroller . Exiting th
evehicle settings :
XTo select& :slid e6 andpress th econ-
troller.
Ambien tlighting
General notes
You can set th efollowin gfo rth eambien tlight-
ing:
RBrightness
Thi ssetting makes an additional change to
th ebrightness of th eambien tlighting .
RColor
Thi ssetting changes th ecolor of th eambien t
lighting .
Setting th ebrightness
XCall up VehicleSettings(Ypage 45).
XTo selec tAmbien tLigh tBrightness:turn
an dpress th econtroller .
The setting elemen tis active .The brightness
valu eis displayed.
XTo change th ebrightness value: turn th econ-
troller.
You can fin dfurther information on th einterio r
lighting in th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting th ecolor
XCall up VehicleSettings(Ypage 45).
XTo selec tAmbien tLigh tColo r:turn an d
press th econtroller .
The setting elemen tis active .
XTo selec t acolor :turn th econtroller .
You can fin dfurther information on th einterio r
lighting in th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching th edisplay lighting on/of f
If thevehicle is no tequippe dwit hth e"Ambien t
lighting "package, you can turn th edisplay light-
in g on or of fwit hthis function .
XCall upVehicleSettings(Ypage 45).
XTo selec tAmbien tLight: Displa y:turn
an dpress th econtroller .
The function switches on or off, dependin gon
th eprevious setting .
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iThe brightness can be adjusted using the
controller on the rotary light switch.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
This function makes getting in and out of your
vehicle easier.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Easy Entry/Exit: turn and press
the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the setting: press the controller.
You can find further information on the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking confirmation
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Acoustic Lock Feedback: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the seat-belt
adjustment function
The BeltAdjustmentfunction adjusts the driv-
er's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper
body of the occupants.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Belt Adjustment: turn and press
the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on seat-belt
adjustment in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the auto-
matic folding mirror function
When the Automatic Mirror Foldingfunc-
tion is activated, the exterior mirrors fold in
automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle
from the outside. The exterior mirrors fold out
automatically again as soon as you unlock the
vehicle.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Automatic Mirror Folding: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the auto-
matic folding mirror function in the vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on the Locator Lightingfunc-
tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a
short time when it is dark. The light switch must
be set to Ã(see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual).
The exterior lighting remains on for 40 seconds
after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the
engine, the locator lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select LocatorLighting: turn and press
the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depending
on the previous status.
You can find further information on the locator
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching the automatic locking fea-
ture on/off
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle is travel-
ing faster than walking pace.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Automatic Locking: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
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You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting the delayed switch-off time
Interior lighting delayed switch-off
The interior lighting is activated for the duration
of the delayed switch-off time when the Smart-
Key is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Interior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
If you switch on the Exterior LightingDelayed Switch-offfunction, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the
engine is switched off. The light switch must be
set to Ã(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
switches off after the set time.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Exterior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
the controller.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the Trunk Opening-heightRestrictionfunction allows you to avoid
bumping the trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, for
example. Setting via the multimedia system is
available for the Sedan and Coupe.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 45).
XTo select Trunk Opening-heightRestriction: turn and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle surround- ings and assists you, for example when parking
or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are in the maneu-
vering range.
For more information on the 360° camera see
the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
Rthe 360°Camerafunction is switched on; see
the vehicle Operator's Manual
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select 360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
Switching the display on automatically
XYou can automatically switch the 360 camera
display using reverse gear (Ypage 47).
Switching the 360° camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the 360° camera when
reverse gear is engaged.
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XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select 360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The 360° Camera
menu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select Open Camera Coverin the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press to
confirm.
The Please Wait...
message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle exceeds a moderate speed
Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you when
parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which
you are maneuvering.
You can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching the rear view camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XSelect Rear View Camera.
The Rear View Cameramenu appears.
XSelect Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the camera cover opens auto-
matically if the function is activated. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the display (see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual).
For further information on the rear view camera
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian
or another vehicle is detected, these objects are
marked with bars. The system is able to detect
and mark stationary objects when your vehicle
is moving. Moving objects will always be detec-
ted and marked.
Switching object detection on/off
XTo select ObjectDetectionin the rear view
camera menu: turn and press the controller.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select Open Camera Coverin the rear
view camera menu: turn and press the con-
troller.
The Please Wait...
message appears for
approximately three seconds.
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The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle pulls away
Climate control settings
Overview
You can adjust the climate control settings
using the climate control bar (Ypage 49) or
the climate control menu (Ypage 50).
You can set the most important climate control
functions, such as temperature (
Ypage 49),
airflow (Ypage 49) and air distribution
(Ypage 49) using the climate control bar. The
climate control bar is visible in most displays.
You can find all available climate control func-
tions in the climate control menu. You can use
the climate control bar (
Ypage 49) to switch
to the climate control menu.
Settings in the climate control bar
Overview
:Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
the left and displays the current setting
;Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting
=Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
the right and displays the current setting
Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 49).
XTo select the current temperature on the left
or right: turn and press the controller.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
to set the temperature (Ypage 50).
Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 49).
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: turn and press
the controller.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press
the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(Ypage 50) to set the air distribution.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 49).
XTo select J: turn and press the controller.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(Ypage 50) to set the airflow.
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Calling up the climate control menu
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
XTo select from climate control bar ;: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control func-
tions is activated.
XTo select the desired climate control function:
turn and press the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
By setting the climate mode you determine the
type of airflow. The setting is active when the air-
conditioning system is set to Ã, see the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 50).
XTo select Climate Mode: turn and press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
Exiting a menu:
XPress the %button.
The current airflow setting is shown in the cli-
mate control bar: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS(Ypage 49).
Starting/stopping the perfume atom-
izer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 50).
XTo select AirFreshener: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
Exiting a menu:
XPress the %button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 50).
XTo select Ionization: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on/off: press the
controller.
Exiting a menu:
XPress the %button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching climate control on/off
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 50).
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OClimate Ctrl On: turn and
press the controller.
The climate control is switched on Oor off ª
depending on the settings.
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