2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN assist

Problem (malfunction) ...................168
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 .......................... 92Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 301
Touchpad ....................................... 300
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
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
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Problems with the charging proc-
ess .................................................175
Terms of use .................................. 170
Vehicle fire ....................................... 45
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 277
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 31
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 330
Opening ......................................... 330
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 44
Danger of electric shock .................. 44
Display message ............................ 272
General notes .................................. 44
High-voltage battery ........................ 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Manual switch off ............................ 44
Opening the hood ............................ 45
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 44
Hydroplaning ..................................... 184
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 295
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 331
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 235
Interior lighting ................................. 121
Control ...........................................1 22
Overview ........................................ 121
Reading lamp ................................. 121
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 381
Jump starting (engine) ......................352
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 146
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 147
Start function ................................... 83
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 59
Manual gearshifting ....................... 163
Knee bag .............................................. 53
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 218
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
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Lane Tracking package.....................216
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................253
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 .......................... .119
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ....... ......................................... 108M
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
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DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 192
General notes ................................ 185
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 218
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 255
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 305
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 306
Frequencies ................................... 386
Installation .....................................3 86
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Transmission output (maximum) .... 386
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 3
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 383
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 80
Raising the vehicle ......................... 381
Removing a wheel .......................... 383
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 380
MP3
Operation ....................................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual..................................................2
98Multifunc
tion display
Function/notes .............................2 37
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 99
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 145
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 54
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................5 1
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 62
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belt .......................................... 48
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OCSConditions ....................................... 54
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ...............................5 6
Odometer .......................................... .239
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 252
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 46
Assistance menu ........................... 247
Display messages .......................... 255
Displaying a service message ........3 34
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Factory settings .............................2 52
G-Meter ......................................... 252
Head-up display ............................. 238
HYBRID menu ................................ 248
Important safety notes .................. 235
Instrument cluster menu ............... 251
Lights menu ................................... 250
Media menu ................................... 243
Menu overview .............................. 239
Message memory .......................... 255
Navigation menu ............................ 241
Operation ....................................... 236
RACETIMER ................................... 253
Radio menu ................................... 243
Service menu ................................. 246
Settings menu ............................... 247
Standard display ............................ 239
Telephone menu ............................ 245
Trip menu ...................................... 239
Video DVD operation ..................... 244
Online access to the vehicle
Data protection .............................. 176
Functions ....................................... 176
General information ....................... 176
Internet .......................................... 176
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 124
Opening the fuel filler flap
(PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) ............ 166
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 30 Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle eq uip
ment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 236
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 387
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 337
Panic alarm .......................................... 46
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 98
Operating ....................................... 100
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 101
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Rain closing feature ....................... 101
Reversing feature ............................. 99
Parking ............................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 178
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Switching off the engine ................ 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 258
Electric parking brake .................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 292
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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
Index17

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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SpeedometerActivating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 251
Digital ............................................ 241
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 235
Selecting the display unit ............... 251
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 4
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 67
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 148
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 285
Warning lamps ............................... 297
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 279
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 236
Cleaning ......................................... 340
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 112
Important safety notes .................. 110
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 161
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 253Stowage areas
................................... 308
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 309
Center console .............................. 309
Cup holders ................................... 316
Door ............................................... 310
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 309
Glove box ....................................... 309
Important safety i
nformation ......... 308
Map pockets .................................. 310
Rear ............................................... 310
Stowage net ................................... 310
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 310
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 315
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 362
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 197
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 137
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 307
T
Tachometer ........................................ 236
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 267
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 388
Information .................................... 386
Tires/wheels ................................. 384
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 245
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 306
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 305
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