2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN can

XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 107).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
You should always engage the rear seat backr-
ests if you do not need the through-loading fea-
ture. This will prevent unauthorized access to
the trunk from the vehicle interior.
Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the trunk from being
accessed by unauthorized persons, the center
seat backrest can be locked using a catch. The
center seat backrest can only be folded forward
together with the left seat backrest.
XTo lock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward. Make sure that the center and
left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
XSlide catch :upwards.
The release mechanism of the center seat
backrest is locked.
XTo unlock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward.
XSlide catch :downwards.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 308).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges orcorners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
Vehicles with the through-loading feature in the
rear bench seat:
XFold up the cargo tie-down rings next to the
rear seat backrest and put them through the
slots in the carpet.
Bag hook
GWARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load.
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:Bag hook
EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face downward.
!When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame of
the box, nor should the frame be pushed from
above. Otherwise, the box could be damaged.
!Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and then
be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
!If you exceed the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects can be
thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and
strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always store
and secure heavy objects in the trunk outside
of the EASY-PACK trunk box. The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK
trunk box is 22 lb
s(10 kg). With a load of above
approximately 11 lbs (5 kg), the bottom of the
box moves downward until it rests on the mat of
the tru
nk floor. Thus, overloading of the box is
avoided.
Adjusting the height to any position
Example
XPull the box out by handle :in the direction
of the arrow all the way to the stop.
XLowering the load surface: push the center
of load surface ;down by hand in the direc-
tion of the arrow until load surface ;has
reached the desired position and the box is
the desired size.
XTo raise the load surface: press switch=.
Load surface ;of the box moves up auto-
matically.
XTo stow the box: push the box in by han-
dle :all the way to the stop.
Removing and installing
Example
XTo install: insert retainer ;of box :into
slots =
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XRaise box:and press hooks Aintoanchor -
age ?as far as they will go.
XTurn left-han drotating catch Bcounter-
clockwise and right-hand rotating catch B
clockwise by 90°.
XTo remove: turnleft-han drotating catch B
clockwise and right-hand rotating catch B
counter-clockwise by 90°.
XMov ebox :downwards and pull it out from
anchorages ?.
Store th eEASY-PACK trunk box on aflat surfac e
after removal ,e.g. on asuitable shelf.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
!
Unhoo kth ehandle before again before clos-
ing th etrunk lid and cli pit in securel yto pre -
ven tth ehandle flap from protruding. Other -
wise, you could damag eth ehandle.
The TIREFI Tkit ,th evehicl etool kit ,etc. are
locate din th estowage compartment.
XTo open :pull handle :up.
XHook handle :intorain trough ;.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
When you load th eroof, th ecenter of gravit y
of th evehicl erises and th edriving character-
istics change. If you exceed th emaximum roo f
load, th edriving characteristics ,as well as
steering and braking ,will be greatl yimpaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
Never exceed th emaximum roo fload and
adjust your driving style.
You will fin dinformation on th emaximum roo f
load in th e"Technical data" section
(
Ypage 394).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roo fcarriers that hav ebeen tested and
approve dfor Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
help sto avoi ddamag eto th evehicle.
Position th eload on th eroo fcarrie rin suc h a
way that th evehicl ewill no tsustain damag e
eve nwhen it is in motion .
Dependin gon th evehicl eequipment, ensur e
that when th eroo fcarrie ris installed you can :
Rraiseth esliding sunroof/panoram aroo f
wit hpowe rtilt/slidin gpanel fully
Ropen th etrunk lid fully
!To avoi ddamaging or scratching th ecovers,
do no tuse metallic or har dobjects to open
them.
An incorrectl ysecured roo fcarrie ror roo fload
may become detached from th evehicle. You
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must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is installed. The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier
XOpen covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
XFold covers :upwards.
XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers :.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 308).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
If you remove the cup holder insert, you can use
the resulting compartment for stowage.
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 309).
XTo remove: slide catch=forwards and pull
out cup holder ;.
XTo insert:insert cup holder ;and slide back
catch =.
XTo close: push cover :of the stowage com-
partment closed.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open: press the front of cup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extends automatically.
XTo fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder folds down automatically.
XTo fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder folds in automatically.
XTo close: slide cup holder :or; back until
it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover Ahas
been folded up.
Rear side window roller sunblinds
!
Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do
not let it snap back suddenly as this would
damage the automatic roller mechanism.
!Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun-
blind hooked in and the side windows opened
simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump
out of the retainers and spring back suddenly
when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving
on the freeway. This could damage the inertia
reel. Therefore, either close the side window
or retract the roller sunblind before driving at
high speeds.
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XTo extend:pull the roller sunblind out by
tab :and hook it onto retainers ;at the top
of the window.
Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller
sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a
risk of injury.
When extending or retracting make sure that
no parts of the body are in the sweep of the
roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again
if someone becomes trapped. The opening or
closing process is briefly stopped. The roller
sunblind then returns to its initial position.
!Make sure that the roller sunblind can move
freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind or other
objects could be damaged.
Extending/retracting the roller sun-
blind
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 146).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press button:.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop: briefly press button :again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!The stowage space under the ashtray is not
heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage
space could be damaged.
Example
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 309).
XPush the cover of the ashtray upwards at its
right side =.
XTo remove the insert: hold the sides of
insert ?, push it forward and lift it up ;and
out.
XTo install the insert: press insert?into the
holder until it engages.
XTo close: close the cover of the ashtray.
XPush cover :of the stowage compartment
closed.
iYou can remove the ashtray insert and use
the resulting compartment for stowage.
Rear-compartment ashtray
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XTo open:pull cover ;out by its top edge.
XTo remove the insert: push ribbing=from
the left side and pull insert :upwards.
XTo install the insert: install insert:from
above into the holder and press down into the
holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
Example
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 146).
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 309).
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: push cover :of the stowage com-
partment closed.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 146).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage com-
partment open. This prevents the cover from
being blocked.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 309).
XLift up the cover of the socket.
XTo close: push the cover of the stowage com-
partment closed.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XPull the cover out by the top of its handle
edge.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
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mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To log in, press the
ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned are not carried out, the system may
not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com .
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume control on the multimedia
system.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.co m.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
come on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diagnosis
of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after
the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-ïMB Info call button
RTheInoperativeor the Service NotActivatedmessage appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diagno-
sis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the fol-
lowing service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
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