2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN snow chains

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
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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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Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 313
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 340
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 339
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 392
Coolant (engine) ............................ 392
Engine oil ....................................... 391
Fuel ................................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 388
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 393
Washer fluid ................................... 393
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 248
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 252
On-board computer ....................... 247
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 253
Side impact air bag ............................. 53
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 338 Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Important safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 97
Reversing feature ............................. 95
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 310
Sliding sunroof
Opening/ closi
ng .............................. 99
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 84
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 285
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 86
Mechanical key ................................ 83
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 146
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 149
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Snow chains ...................................... 363
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 319
General notes ................................ 319
Rear compartment ......................... 319
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
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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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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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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, thedriving safet ysystems can nei-
ther reduce th eris kof an acciden tno roverride
th elaws of physics .Drivin gsafet ysystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving .You are
responsible for maintainin gth edistanc eto th e
vehicl ein front, for vehicl espeed, for braking in
goo dtime, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit th eprevailing road and
weather condition sand maintai n asafedistanc e
from th evehicl ein front. Drive carefully.
The driving safet ysystems describe donly wor k
as effectivel yas possible when there is ade-
quat econtact between th etires and th eroad
surface. Pay particular attention to th einforma-
tion regarding tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in th e"Wheels and tires "
section (
Ypage 360).
In wintr ydriving conditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 289) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 256).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
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ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status.Exam-
ple: if ESP®was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP®remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®(except
Mercedes ‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
You can select between the following statuses
of ESP:
RESP®is activated.
RESP®is deactivated.
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
You can deactivate or activate ESP®via the on-
board computer (Ypage 247).
ESP®deactivated:
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. ESP
®activated:
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP
®will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP®no longer improves driving stability.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RTraction control is still activated.
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
®.
RPRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP®inter-
venes.
RPRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP®
intervenes.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
(Mercedes ‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
You can select between the following states of
ESP
®:
RESP®is activated.
RSPORT handling mode is activated.
RESP®is deactivated.
GWARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit-
uations described in the following.
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GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP
®:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Ron specially designated roads when the vehi-
cle's own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP
®requires an extremely qualified and expe-
rienced driver.
iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
XTo activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT handling mode
message appears in
the multifunction display.
XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
XTo deactivate ESP®: press button :until
the å ESP®OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
message appears in the multi-
function display.
XTo activate ESP®: briefly press button :.
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ON
message appears in the multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
RESP®only improves driving stability to a limi-
ted degree.
RTraction control is still activated.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
tions, ESP
®will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP®no longer improves driving stability.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RTraction control is still activated.
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
®.
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Safety
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For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (Ypage 363).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 362).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (
Ypage 362).
Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in
critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(
Ypage 67).
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower
gear in good time on long and steep downhill
gradients. This is especially important if the
vehicle is laden. By doing so, you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves
the load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady
speed for a prolonged period. You can store any
road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise con-
trol can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor override the laws of physics. Cruise control
cannot take into account the road, traffic and
weather conditions. Cruise control is only an
aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in your lane.
Do not use cruise control:
Rin road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
heavy traffic or on winding roads
Ron slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
Rwhen there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
iThe speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the speed stored.
Cruise control lever
:Activates or increases speed
;Activates or reduces speed
=Deactivates cruise control
?Activates at the current speed/last stored
speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display for
five seconds. In addition, the ésymbol
appears in the multifunction display.
Speedometer with segments: when cruise
control is activated, the segments from the
stored speed to the maximum permitted speed
light up.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are driv-
ing faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Driving and parking
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