2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN display

on again, the charging process resumes auto-
matically. Following an interruption in the
power supply or tripping of the building's fuse,
it may take up to 10 minutes for charging to
resume automatically.
Switch on the building protection system again
after it has been triggered. Otherwise, the
charging process cannot be continued.
General information about the charging
procedure
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 168).
The vehicle socket is located in the rear bumper
on the right below the tail lamp.
The charge socket flap and the vehicle are cen-
trally locked or unlocked simultaneously.
Charging the high-voltage battery via
the electrical outlet
Charging cable for electrical outlets
Important safety notes
!Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charging
cable for other purposes. It may otherwise be
damaged.
A charging cable for connection to the electrical outlet is included with the vehicle. Only use the
charging cable included with the vehicle or
charging cables that have been approved for the
vehicle.
iIf you use the supplied 12 A charging cable
to charge a high-voltage battery:
Rthe charge time increases considerably
Relectrical consumption increases consider-
ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station (
Ypage 174). Only
then can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
iThe charging process can vary depending on
the power supply. Therefore, always observe
the local information.
Information about charging from a wallbox
(
Ypage 173). Information on charging at a charging station
(
Ypage 174).
Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in the bag
supplied in the trunk/cargo compartment of the
vehicle and held in place with the Velcro fas-
tener.
Controls on the charging cable
:Alternating current status indicator
;Control/protection system indicator
=Charge current indicator
?Charge current setting button
When displays :and ;on the charging cable
light up, this means the following:
Display :
Lights up
greenThe external power supply
connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Flashes redA malfunction has been
detected in the external
power supply. The high-volt-
age battery is recharged as
soon as the electricity signal
registers normal values.
Lights up redThere is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the mains
socket and then reinserted.
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Display;
Lightsup
greenThere are no malfunctions.
The high-voltage battery can
be charged.
Light sup redAn impermissible curren tis
bein gsupplied to th econtrol
unit. The high-voltage battery
canno tbe charged.
iFo rinformation on problem srelating to th e
charging process, see (Ypage 175).
Setting themaximum charg ecurren t
GWARNIN G
If th echarg ecurren tdraw via amain ssocke t
is to ohigh during th echarging process, th e
external electrical system may overheat.
There is aris kof fire.
Befor ebeginning th echarging process, chec k
th emaximum permissibl echarg ecurren t
locally. Consult aqualified exper tto do so
wher enecessary.
If necessary, adjust your vehicle's settings.
!An excessive charg ecurren tcan blow afus e
or lead to overheating of th eexternal powe r
supply. Chec kwhether th eexternal powe r
supply is compatible wit hth eset charg ecur -
rent. If necessary, lower th eset charg ecur -
ren tor use another powe rsocket.
You can set alimi tfor th evalue sof th echarg e
curren tused in charging th ehigh-voltage bat -
tery. This act sas amean sof preventing th e
powe rsupply from overloading. You can set this
limi tby usin gth econtrol son th echarging cable
or in th eon-boar dcomputer' smenu. Only set
th emaximum charg ecurren tin th eon-boar d
computer men uif there are no charg ecurren t
setting son th echarging cable.
The default standard value in th evehicl ecorre-
spond sto th emaximum charg ecurren tvalue .
The default standard value on th
echa
rging cable
is th eminimum charg ecurren tsetting .This cor-
responds to th eminimum available charg ecur -
ren tfrom th epowe rsupply. The value on th e
charging cable can be increased and is descri-
bed in th efollowin gsection .
iThe value of th emaximum setting and th e
adjustmen tvalue may var ydepending on th e
country.
Befor echarging th ehigh-voltage battery, chec k
th emaximum permissibl echarg ecurren tfor th e
relevan tpowe rsocket.
XTo adjust th esetting: press butto n?
repeatedly until th edesire dsetting is selec-
te din display =.
RTwo LEDs are flashing: minimum setting
RAllLEDs are flashing: maximum setting
If ,after th echarging process, th echarging cable
is:
Rlef tconnecte dto th epowe rsocket, th ecur -
rentl yselected value swill be used for th enext
charging process.
Rremove dfrom th epowe rsocket, th evalue s
will be reset to th eminimum setting for th e
next charging process. You may then need to
reset th evalue sof th emaximum charg ecur -
rent.
iIf th evehicl erequire smor etime than usual
when charging ,chec kth emaximum charg e
curren tsetting susin gth econtrol son th e
charg ing ca
ble or in th
eon-boar dcomputer' s
menu.
Indicator lam pon th evehicle socket
Whe nth eindicator lamp on th evehicl esocke t
lights up, this mean sth efollowing:
Indicator
lam p
Flashes
orang eThe connection between th e
vehicl eand th ecurren t
source is bein gestablished
before charging begins .
Flashes
greenThe high-voltage battery is
beingcharged.
Flashes redA malfunction has occurred
while charging .
The indicator lamp goe sout
after approximately
90 seconds.
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Indicator
lamp
Lights up
orangeA charging break for the high-
voltage battery is taking
place.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up
greenThe high-voltage battery is
fully charged.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
iIf the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock the
vehicle. The indicator lamp then displays the
current status of the charging process again.
Connecting the charging cable
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in the direction
of arrow:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
XPress fastener ;to the left.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the power supply plug into the electri-
cal outlet to the stop.
XInsert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket ?to the stop.
Indicator lamp Afirst flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
iIf the charging cable is plugged in, you can-
not start the engine or move the vehicle.
iDepending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged when:
Rthe charge level display reaches 100% in the
multifunction display (Ypage 227)
Rthe indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle
XUnlock the vehicle.
XPress and hold button Bon the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable connector from the vehicle socket.
XClose socket cap =.
XClose charge socket flap :.
XRemove the mains plug from the mains
socket and safely stow away the charging
cable inside the vehicle (
Ypage 171).
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehicle
using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Only use charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for charging
the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(
Ypage 168).
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Connecting the charging cable
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in direction of
arrow:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
XPress fastener ;to the left.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket ?to the stop.
Indicator lamp Afirst flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
iIf the charging cable is plugged in, you can-
not start the engine or move the vehicle.
iDepending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged when:
Rthe charge level display reaches 100% in the
multifunction display (Ypage 227)
Rthe indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle
XUnlock the vehicle.
XPress and hold button Bon the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable connector from the vehicle socket.
XClose socket cap =.
XClose charge socket flap :.
Charging the high-voltage battery at
the charging station
Before beginning the charging process at a
charging station without communication capa-
bilities, you must first activate the station, e.g.
using an RFID card. Observe the on-site opera-
tor instructions for the charging station.
The connection for the vehicle at a charging sta-
tion is identical to the connection on a wallbox
(
Ypage 173).
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for example, the power steering and the brakeboosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof racks when they are not needed.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Always have
work on the engine carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related systems
must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances. Furthermore, all specific
service work must be carried out at regular
intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-
Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists you
in achieving the most economical driving style
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for the selected settings and prevailing condi-
tions. Your driving style can significantly influ-
ence the vehicle's consumption.
:Acceleration
;Coasting
=Constant
?Additional range achieved
Range ?is shown under Bonus
fr.Startand
represents the additional range achieved since
the beginning of the journey as a result of an
adapted driving style.
If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve
range, the Reserve Fuel
display message is
shown instead of range ?in the multifunction
display. The 8warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster also lights up (
Ypage 293). The ECO display consists of three sections, with
an inner and outer area. The sections corre-
spond to the following three categories:
:Acceleration (evaluation of all accel-
eration processes):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: moderate
acceleration, especially at higher
speeds
Rthe outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: sporty acceler-
ation
;Coasting (evaluation of all decelera-
tion processes):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: anticipatory
driving, keeping your distance and
early release of the accelerator.
The vehicle can coast without use
of the brakes.
Rthe outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: frequent heavy
braking
=Constant (continuous evaluation
over the entire journey):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: constant
speed and avoidance of unneces-
sary acceleration and deceleration
Rthe outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: fluctuations in
speed
The three inner areas display the current driving
style and light up green as a result of a particu-
larly economical driving style. Depending on thedriving situation, up to two areas may light up
simultaneously.
At the beginning of the journey, the three outer
areas are empty and fill up as a result of eco-
nomical driving. A higher level indicates a more
economical driving style. If the three outer areas
are completely filled at the same time, the driver
has adopted the most economical driving style
for the selected settings and prevailing condi-
tions. The ECO display border lights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. The additionally achieved range
displayed under Bonus fr. Start
does not
indicate a fixed consumption reduction.
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In addition to driving style, the actual consump-
tion is affected by other factors, such as:
Rload
Rtire pressure
Rcold start
Rchoice of route
Relectrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
An economical driving style specially requires
driving at moderate engine speeds.
Achieving a higher value in the categories
"Acceleration" and "Constant":
Robserve the gearshift recommendations.
Rdrive in drive program E.
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on the
highway, only the outer area for "constant" will
change.
The ECO display summarizes the driving style
from the start of the journey to its completion.
Therefore, there are more marked changes in
the outer areas at the start of a journey. On lon-
ger journeys, there are fewer changes. For more
marked changes, perform a manual rest
(
Ypage 241).
For further information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 240).
Braking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early
to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive wear
of the brakes. When you take advantage of the engine brak-
ing effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some
time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This
could cause damage to the drive train. This
type of damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
!Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately. Drive
on for a short while. This allows the airflow to
cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads
If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed reac-
tion from the brakes when braking for the first
time. This may also occur after the vehicle has
been washed or driven through deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle
washed, brake firmly while paying attention to
the traffic conditions. This will warm up the
brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly
and protecting them against corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-
due may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly longer
braking distance.
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RIn order to prevent any salt build-up, apply the
brakes occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine is
running
Observe additional warning messages in the
multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immediately. Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
arrange this.
!A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. If
you wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified spe- cialist workshop in advance. You could oth-
erwise damage the drive train or the brake
system.
!The ESP®system operates automatically.
The engine and the ignition must therefore be
switched off (the SmartKey must be in posi-
tion 0or 1in the ignition lock or the Start/
Stop button must be in position 0or 1) if the
electric parking brake is tested on a brake
dynamometer.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®may
cause severe damage to the brake system.
All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the functional-
ity of your brakes at regular intervals.
Information on BAS (Brake Assist) (
Ypage 68)
and BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) (Ypage 69). For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends only installing the following brake disks
and brake pads/linings:
Rbrake disks that have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz
Rbrake pads/linings that have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalent
standard of quality
Other brake disks or brake pads/linings can
compromise the safety of your vehicle.
Always replace all brake disks and brake pads/ linings on an axle at the same time. Always
install new brake pa
ds/linings when replacing
brake disks.
The vehicle is equipped with lightweight brake
disks to which the wheel assembly with rim and
threaded connection is matched.
The use of brake disks other than those
approved by Mercedes-Benz can change the
track width and is subject to approval, if appli-
cable.
Shock-type loads when handling the brake
disks, such as when changing wheels, can lead
to a reduction in comfort when driving with light-
weight brake disks. Avoid shock-type loads on
the lightweight brake disks, particularly on the
brake plate.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
brake fluid that has been specially approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which corre-
sponds to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
fluid which has not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
High-performance and ceramic brakes
(Mercedes AMG vehicles)
The AMG brake systems are designed for heavy
loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This
will depend on:
RSpeed
RBraking force
REnvironmental conditions, such as tempera-
ture and humidity
The wear of individual components of the brake
system, such as the brake pads/linings or brake
discs, depends on the individual driving style
and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile-
age that will be valid under all circumstances. An
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