2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Clima

Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKeyActivating/deactivating ................. 141
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................2 62
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 295
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 61
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 149
General notes ................................ 149
Hill start assist ............................... 150
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 301
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 195
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 253
Radiator cover ................................... 331
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 243
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .. 101
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Reading lamp ..................................... 121
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 44
Setting the airflow ......................... 135
Setting the temperature ................ 134
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 311
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 284
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 311
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 339
Display in the multimedia system .. 207
Function/notes .............................2 06
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Rear window blind ............................ 318
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 45
Reflective safety jacket .................... 342
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 393
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes ....... ........... 164
R

efueling process .......................... 165
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Refuelingprocess (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) .......................... .165
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 326
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 327
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 123
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 123
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 271
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 263
Introduction ..................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 99
Roller sunblinds ............................. 101
Side windows ................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Trunk lid ........................................... 90
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 101
Rear side windows ......................... 317
Rear window .................................. 318
Roof carrier ........................................ 315
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 341
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 394
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 62
Hybrid drive system ......................... 44
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 44
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 307
Inserting ........................................ 307
Inserting/removing ........................ 307
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Selecting ........................................ 244
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 51
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
center rear-compartment seat ......... 50
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Correct usage .................................. 49
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Releasing ......................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 117
Cleaning the cover ......................... 341
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104
Important safety notes .................. 104
Seat heating .................................. 108
Seat heating problem .................... 110
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Display message ............................ 285
Introduction ................................... 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Number from the phone book ........ 245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 245
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 306
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 236
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 246
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 252
Outside temperature ...................... 236
Setting (climate control) ................ 134
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 252
Through-loading feature ................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................253
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 367
Checking manually ........................ 366
Display message ............................ 280
Maximum ....................................... 366
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 346
Notes ............................................. 365
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 346
Recommended ............................... 363
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 366
Restarting ...................................... 367
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 369
Function/notes .............................3 67
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 368
Restarting ...................................... 369
Warning lamp ................................. 296
Warning message ....... ................... 369
TI

REFIT kit .......................................... 344
Storage location ............................ 343
Tire pressure not reached .............. 346
Tire pressure reached .................... 346 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 379
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 377
Bar (definition) ............................... 377
Changing a wheel .......................... 379
Characteristics .............................. 377
Checking ........................................ 361
Curb weight (definition) ................. 378
Definition of terms ......................... 377
Direction of rotation ...................... 380
Display message ............................ 280
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 379
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 377
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 377
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 378
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 378
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 378
Important safety notes .................. 360
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 378
Information on driving .................... 360
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 378
Labeling (overview) ........................ 374
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 379
Load index ..................................... 376
Load index (definition) ................... 378
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 378
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 378
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 378
Maximum tire load ......................... 376
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 378
MOExte

nded tires .......................... 362
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 379
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 379
Replacing ....................................... 379
Service life ..................................... 361
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers161
;Combination switch119
=Horn
?Instrument cluster36
ADIRECT SELECT lever156
BClimate control systems129
COverhead control panel42
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions39
EIgnition lock146
Start/Stop button146
FAdjusts the steering wheel110
GCruise control lever185
FunctionPage
HElectric parking brake178
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood330
KLight switch118
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist192
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist222
Deactivating PARKTRONIC199
Switching on the 360° cam-
era210
Switching on the head-up
display238
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
Cockpit35
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Climate control systems129
;£Hazard warning lamps120
=ØVehicle functions/
system settings button (see
the separate operating
instructions)
?% Telephone button (see
the separate operating
instructions)
APASSENGER AIR BAG indica-
tor lamp47
ATA indicator lamp79
BAnalog clock (not available
on all equipment levels)
FunctionPage
CÕ Media button (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
D$ Radio button (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
EØ Navigation button (see
the separate operating
instructions)
Fþ Inserts or ejects a CD
or DVD (see the separate
operating instructions)
Center console39
At a glance

beam headlamps will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up if it is dark and the light sen-
sor activates the low-beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above 25 km/h:
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the vehi-
cle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/ h)and no other road
users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h)or other road users
have been detected or the roads are ade-
quately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The _indi- cator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo switch off:
move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the
headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;| To switch the automatic interior light-
ing control on/off
=c To switch the front interior lighting on/
off
?u To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off
Ap To switch the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
Interior lighting121
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
air humidity in the vehicle interior. The interior
filter cleans the air, thus improving the interior
climate.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
Optimum climate control is only achieved with
the side windows and roof closed.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (
Ypage 149).
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 137).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 96). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
For this reason, you should always observe
the interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book-
let.
iIt is possible that the blower may be activa-
ted automatically 60 minutes after the Smart-
Key has been removed depending on various
factors, e.g. the outside temperature. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry
the climate control system.
Overview of climate control systems129
Climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Example
:
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 134)
;Sets the air distribution (Ypage 134)
=Sets the airflow (Ypage 135)
Switches off climate control (
Ypage 132)
?Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 133)
ADefrosts the windshield (Ypage 135)
BCalls up the climate control menu of the multimedia system (Ypage 302)
PLUG-IN HYBRID: switch !residual heat on/off (
Ypage 137)
CSwitches the rear window defroster on or off (Ypage 136)
DAll vehicles except PLUG‑ IN HYBRID: switch0synchronization on/off (Ypage 135)
PLUG-IN HYBRID: activate or deactivate the &"immediate pre-entry climate control"
(
Ypage 143)
ESwitches air-recirculation mode manually on or off (Ypage 137)
FSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 133)
GSets the temperature, right (Ypage 134)
130Overview of climate control systems
Climate control