2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN Sport

AMGAdaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 197
Performance Seat .......................... 108
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....2 52
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 152
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 309
Ashtray ............................................... 318
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 46
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 47
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 34
Driving abroad ............................... 335
Hiding a service message .............. 334
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 334
Service message ............................ 333
Special service requirements ......... 334
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ...........................................7 9
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 267
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 335
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 118Automatic transmission
Accelerato
r pedal position ............. 158
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 156
Display message ............................ 282
Double-clutch function .................. 158
Drive program ................................ 159
Drive program display .................... 157
Driving tips .................................... 158
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 154
Emergency running mode .............. 164
Engaging drive position .................. 157
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 156
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 156
Gliding mode ................................. 159
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual shifting .............................. 161
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 252
Overview ........................................ 155
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Pulling away ................................... 149
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 161
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 157
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 164
B
Back button ....................................... 299
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Bag hook ............................................ 313
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
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Driving systems360°camera .................................. 21 0
Active Blind Spot Assis t................ .219
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 196
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 97
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216
Cruise control ................................ 185
Display message ............................ 274
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 219
HOLD function ............................... 194
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 18
Lane Tracking package .................. 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 183
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ...........................................1 82
Break-in period .............................. 145
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 182
Drinking and driving ....................... 180
Driving in winter .............................1 84
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ......................1 84
Exhaust check ............................... 180
Fuel ................................................ 180
General .......................................... 179
Hydroplaning ................................. 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 363
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 182
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 145
Wet road surface .............. ............. 182
D

VD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 132
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 229
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes .............................1 12
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes .............................1 12
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 314
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 80
On-board computer ....................... 240
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 151
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 9
Trunk ............................................... 94
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 8
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .293
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 150
Engine number ............................... 388
Irregular running ............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 352
Starting (important safety notes) ... 148
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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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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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Sidewall (definition) ....................... 379
Snow chains .................................. 363
Speed rating (definition) ................ 378
Storing ........................................... 380
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 377
Summer tires in winter .................. 362
Temperature .................................. 374
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 379
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 379
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 379
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 378
Tire size (data) ............................... 384
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 374
Tire tread ....................................... 361
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 379
Total load limit (definition) ............. 379
Traction ......................................... 373
Traction (definition) ....................... 379
Tread wear ..................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 378
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 379
Wheel and tire combination ........... 384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 378
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 301
Character suggestions ................... 300
Deleting characters ....................... 300
Entering a space ............................ 300
Entering characters ....................... 300
Gesture control .............................. 300
Handwriting recognition ................ 300
Operating the touchpad ................. 300
Overview ........................................ 300
Quick access for Audio .................. 301
Switching ....................................... 300
Switching input line ....................... 300
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354 Towing a trailer
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 354
Insta

lling the towing eye ................ 355
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 356
Removing the towing eye ............... 355
Transporting the vehicle ................ 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
With the rear axle raised ................ 355
Towing eye ......................................... 343
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 277
Function/notes ............................. 215
Important safety notes .................. 215
Instrument cluster display ............. 216
Transfer case ..................................... 164
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 157
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 340
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 239
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 241
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 89
Locking separately ........................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 91
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 92
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 283
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Obstacle recognition ........................ 90
Opening dimensions ......................394
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Trunk load (maximum) ......................394
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 124
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 386
Installation ..................................... 386
Transmission output (maximum) .... 386
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 89
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 8
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .307
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........317
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 282
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 247
Limited Warranty .............................3 2
Loading .......................................... 370
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 384
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking .......................................... 177
Parking for a long period ................ 179
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 381
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 380
Towing away .................................. 354 Transporting .................................. 356
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 89
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 394
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 394
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 394
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 387
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
Display message ............................ 275
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 343
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
VIN
Seat ............................................... 388
Type plate ...................................... 387
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 44
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Check Engine ................................. 293
Coolant .......................................... 293
Distance warning ........................... 295
ESP
®.............................................. 290
ESP®OFF ....................................... 291
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
General notes ................................ 286
Hybrid drive system ....................... 288
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 292
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 47
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 293
Restraint system ............................ 292
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Seat belt ........................................ 287
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Steering ......................................... 297
Tire pressure monitor .................... 296
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 285
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 384
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 384
Wheel chock ...................................... 380
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 379
Checking ........................................ 361
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Important safety notes .................. 360
Information on driving .................... 360
Interchanging/changing ................ 379
Mounting a new wheel ................... 383
Mounting a wheel .......................... 380
Removing a wheel .......................... 383
Snow chains .................................. 363
Storing ........................................... 380
Tightening torque ........................... 384
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 384
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 264
Operation ......................................... 54
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 135
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 393
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 362
Slippery road surfaces ................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 363
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 331
Summer tires ................................. 362 Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 362
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing ....................................... 126
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 340
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rthe vehicle technical data
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti-
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem again with
a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of
the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed-
eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153
);go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Admin-
istrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra-
ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
32Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction