2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN steering

RDisc (CD/DVD) (DVD COMAND only)
RSD card
RMedia Register (COMAND)
RUSB storage device
RBluetooth®capable audio device
Please observe further information on media
support and media operation in the multimedia
system (see separate operating instructions).
Operating an audio player or audio
media
:Media source, e.g. name of USB memory
stick
;Current title
=Name of artist
?Name of album
AFolder name
Audio data from various audio devices or media
can be played, depending on the equipment
installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo select an audio player or media: press
a briefly. The list containing the media
sources appears.
XPress :or9 to select the correspond-
ing audio player or media.
XPress ato confirm.
XTo open the track list: press:or9
briefly.
XTo select to next or previous track in the
track list: press:or9 briefly.
XTo select a track in the track list using
rapid scroll: press and hold :or9
until you reach the desired track.
If you press and hold the button, the speed of
rapid scroll increases after a short time. Not
all audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If the corresponding track information is stored
on the audio drive or audio media, the multi-
function display may display the following:
Rtrack number
Rtrack name
Rartist
Ralbum
The track information does not appear in audio
AUX mode ( Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo select a DVD single drive or disc: press
a briefly. The list containing the media
sources appears.
XPress :or9 to select the correspond-
ing DVD single drive or disc.
XPress ato confirm.
XTo open the scene list: press:or9
briefly.
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XTo select the next or previous scene in the
scene list:press:or9 briefly.
XTo select a scene in the scene list using
rapid scroll: press and hold :or9
until desired scene :has been reached.
XPress ato confirm your selection.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the manu-
facturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to Audio
20 or COMAND, see the separate operating
instructions.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Telephonemenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
You will see one of the following display mes-
sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYor the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a net-
work and is ready to receive.
RPhone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching for
a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the Tele‐phonemenu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
You can accept a call at any time, even if you are
not in the Telephone
menu.
XPress the6button on the steering wheel
to accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call
You can end or reject a call at any time even if
you are not in the Telephonemenu.
XPress the~button on the steering wheel
to reject or end a call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Telephonemenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :,9ora button to
switch to the phone book.
XUsing :or9, select the names one
after the other.
or
XTo start rapid scrolling: press and hold:
or 9 for longer than one second.
The names in the phone book are displayed
quickly one after the other.
If you press and hold the :or9 button
for longer than five seconds, the name
appears with the next or previous letter initial
letter in the alphabet.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is stored for
a name: press the 6ora button to
start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the6ora
button to display the numbers.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
number you want to dial.
XPress the 6ora button to start dialing.
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XTo exit the phone book:press the~or
% button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Telephonemenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the 6button to switch to the redial
memory.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
desired name or number.
XPress the 6ora button to start dialing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
or % button.
Assistance graphic menu
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Assistance Graphic
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic.
The assistance graphic displays the status of
and information from the following driving
systems or driving safety systems:
RDISTRONIC PLUS (Ypage 186)
RTraffic Sign Assist (Ypage 215)
RDistance warning and the autonomous
braking function COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS (
Ypage 70)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 77)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 216) or Active
Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 219)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 214)
RLane Keeping Assist (Ypage 218) or Active
Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 222)
XPress :to display the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
Service menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Service
menu:
RCalling up display messages in message
memory (Ypage 255)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically
(Ypage 369)
RCalling up the service due date
(Ypage 334)
RDisplaying the coolant temperature (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) (Ypage 246)
Displaying the coolant temperature
The Coolantmenu is only available in PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles.
Observe the notes on coolant temperature
(
Ypage 236).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Servicemenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Coolantsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
The coolant temperature is shown in a bar
display.
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Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Settings
menu:
RChanging assistance settings (Ypage 247)
RChanging HYBRID settings (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles) (Ypage 248)
RChanging head-up display settings
(Ypage 249)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 250)
RChanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 251)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 252)
Assistance submenu
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section in
the description of ESP®(Ypage 73).
GWARNING
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.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Deactivating/activating ESP®in Mercedes-
AMG vehicles (Ypage 74).
For further information about ESP®, see
(Ypage 73).
XStart the engine.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the DriveAs‐sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select ESP.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
If the å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the vehicle is ready to
drive, ESP
®is deactivated.
If the ÷ andå warning lamps light up
continuously, ESP
®is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 290).
Observe the information on display messages
(
Ypage 256).
Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress 9or: to select CollisionPrevention.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
is deactivated, the æsymbol appears in
the multifunction display in the Assistance
Graphicmenu.
For further information about COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (
Ypage 70).
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake
PRE‑SAFE®Brake is only available for vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
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XUse: or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select PRE-SAFEBrake.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When PRE-SAFE
®Brake is deactivated, the
æ symbol appears in the multifunction dis-
play in the Assistance Graphic
menu.
For more information on PRE‑SAFE
®Brake, see
(Ypage 77).
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Blind SpotAssist.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
For further information about Blind Spot Assist,
see (
Ypage 216).
For further information about Active Blind Spot
Assist, see (
Ypage 219).
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select ATTENTIONASSIST.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Off,Standardor Sensitive.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
é symbol appears in the Assistance
Graphicmenu in the multifunction display.
For further information about ATTENTION
ASSIST, see (
Ypage 214).
Setting Lane Keeping Assist
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select LaneKeepingAssist.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection, StandardorAdap‐tive, appears.
XTo change the setting: pressaagain.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see (
Ypage 218).
For further information about Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist, see (
Ypage 222).
HYBRID submenu (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles)
Setting the maximum charge current
Using the Max.ChargeCurrentfunction, you
can limit the charge current value at which the
high-voltage battery should be charged.
If there are no charge current settings on the
charging cable, set the maximum charge current
in the on-board computer.
If there are no charge current settings on the
charging cable, set the maximum charge current
on the charging cable (
Ypage 172).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
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XUse: or9 to select the Hybridsub-
menu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Max.Charge Currentfunction.
You will see the selected setting.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Before charging the high-voltage battery, check
the maximum permissible charge current for the
relevant power socket.
The maximum charge current values in the on-
board computer may deviate from the charging
cable values.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
(
Ypage 169).
Setting the departure time
Using the "Setting departure time" function you
can:
Rclimatize the vehicle interior before depar-
ture. Further information on pre-entry climate control (
Ypage 142).
Rcharge the high-voltage battery at minimum
cost before departure at an intelligent charg-
ing station.
The vehicle will calculate an optimal loading
plan. The charging process starts when the elec-
tricity is at the best price possible. As a result,
the high-voltage battery is charged with elec-
tricity at a favorable rate.
Please note that the high-voltage battery may
not be fully charged by the time of departure.
Depending on the condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery and the selected departure
time, the necessary charge time may not be suf-
ficient.
If you would like to charge the high-voltage bat-
tery for a short period of time, please use the
setting "set no departure time and charge imme-
diately".
The charging process will start immediately
when you charge the high-voltage battery at a
normal charging station and have already selec-
ted the departure time.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Hybridsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the DepartureTimefunction.
You will see the selected setting.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
XTo set no departure time and charge
immediately: press the:or9 to
select No Pre-selection
.
XPressato confirm.
or
XTo set a departure time: press:or9
A
, Bor Cto select the desired preset.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
XPress :or9 to set the hours.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to set the minutes.
XPress ato confirm.
If the selector lever is shifted to position Pand
the charging cable connector is plugged in,
the multifunction display will show the com-
plete charging prediction after a few
moments.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
(
Ypage 169).
Head-up display submenu
Selecting other displays
:Vehicle speed display
;Vehicle speed and navigation instruction
display
=Vehicle speed display and Traffic Sign Assist
Using the Display Content
function, you can
choose from up to four display options depend-
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ing on the vehicle's equipment. The selected
contents appear in the head-up display.
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles, you can also choose
between two AMG displays. If you select an
AMG display, the head-up display shows AMG-
specific contents.
XPress theòbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Display Con‐tent.
XPressato confirm.
A graphic selection list appears.
XPress :or9 to select the desired dis-
play.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
You can find further information on navigation
displays in the multimedia system (see separate
operating instructions).
Information on displays of Traffic Sign Assist
(
Ypage 215).
Setting the position
You can adjust the position of the head-up dis-
play on the windshield. You can compensate for
height differences if the seat positions are
changed, for example.
XSwitch on the head-up display (Ypage 238).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the Positionfunction.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
XPress the :or9 button to adjust the
position to a level from Level +5toLevel-5.
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Using the Memory function, you can save and
call up the set position of the head-up display as
a single memory preset (
Ypage 116).
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the head-up display is auto-
matically adjusted to the surrounding ambient
light. You can also individually adjust the bright-
ness of the head-up display.
XSwitch on the head-up display (Ypage 238).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the Brightnessfunction.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
XPress the :or9 button to adjust the
brightness to a level from Level+5(bright) to
Level -5(dark).
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Light submenu
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Lightssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
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XUsing:or9, select the DaytimeRunning Lightsfunction.
If the DaytimeRunningLightsfunction has
been switched on, the cone of light and the
W symbol are shown in white in the multi-
function display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running lamps
Daytime Running Lights
(Ypage 118).
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
The DisplayUnitSpeed-/Odometerfunction
allows you to choose whether certain displays
appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the InstrumentClustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the DisplayUnit Speed-/Odometerfunction.
The current setting kmorMilesappears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RRange
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise Control
RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting permanent display
This function is only available on PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles.
ThePermanent
Displayfunction allows you to
choose whether the multifunction display always shows the outside temperature or the
speed.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress the
òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the InstrumentClustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the PermanentDisplayfunction.
XPressato confirm.
The current setting Outside Temperature
orSpeedometer[inverseHardwareSpeedUnit]appears.
XTo change the setting: pressaagain.
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
This function is not available in PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles.
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul-
tifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
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