2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE ESP

RACE START Canceledmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pullsa wayatmaximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE
STARTActivemessage appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches aspeed of approximately 30 mph (Can-
ada: 50 km/h).
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's ManualorRACESTART Canceledmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven acertain
distance.
AIRMATIC
General notes
AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-round
level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automaticallytoi mprove driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manuallya djust the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level control
and ADS (Adaptive Damping System).
The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (
Ypage 139) or the level button
(Ypage 172). The setting always corresponds
to the last selected function.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is arisk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
iIf one of the doors is open, the vehicle is not
lowered.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehiclel evel
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below aspeed of
50 mph (80 km/h). Select the "Normal" setting
for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving
with snow chains or on particularlyp oor road
surfaces. Your selection remains stored even if
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 0.6 in (15 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle
Risingmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h).
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 50 mph (80 km/h).
The "Raised level" remains active when you are
not driving within these speed ranges.
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Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to the height of the currently selec-
ted drive program (
Ypage 139).
Suspension settings
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System automatically
controls the calibration of the dampers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition,e .g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sportst uning
In theSand S+drive programs, the firmer sus-
pension settinge nsures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when employing as porty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
XSelect the Sor S+ drive program with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 139).
The vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm) com-
pared to the normal level.
Comfort tuning
In the Eand Cdrive programs, the driving char-
acteristic sofyour vehicle are more comforta-
ble. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Select comfort
mode also when driving fast on straight roads,
e.g. on straight stretches of highway.
XSelect the Eor Cdrive program with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 139).
The vehicle is raised to the normal level.
When driving at speeds above 78 mph
(12 5km/h), the vehicle is automatically low-
ered by 0.6 in (15 mm )intheEand Cdrive pro-
grams. When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously.T his improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition,e .g. bumps
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport +or
Comfort
The suspension settingisa djusted using the
correspondingb utton in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 139).
This is only possible if:
Rusing the AMG adaptive sport suspension
system button on the center console, and
Rusing the DYNAMIC SELECT switch, the
same mode is selected for the chassis. This
is the case, for example, when both are set
to Comfort mode.
Each time you start the engine with the ignition
key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 133).
Sport mode
The firmer settingoft he suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
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XPress button:.
Indicator lamp =lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Sport +mode
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
Sport +mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
If indicator lamps ;and =are off:
XPress button :twice.
Indicator lamps ;and =light up. You have
selected Sport +mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp =lights up:
XPress button :once.
Secondi ndicator lamp ;lights up. You have
selected Sport +mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor amore comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. highways.
XPress button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps ;and =go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemCOMFORTmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATI Censures that all four wheels are perma-
nently driven. Together with ESP®,iti mproves
the traction of your vehicle whenever adrive
wheel spins due to insufficien tgrip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATI Ccan
neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. 4MATI Ccannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATI Ciso nly an aid. You are responsible for
the distanc etothe vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
If
ad rive wheel spins due to insufficien tgrip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instruction sfor towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATI Ccan only be achieved if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
if necessary.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors.Itm onitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distanc ebetween your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not areplace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are alwaysr esponsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exitin gaparking
space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling
out of aparking space, make sure that there are
no persons, animals or object sinthe area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
object sabove or below the sensors,s uch as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such object swhen they are in
the immediate vicinityoft he vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
object sthat absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes on atruck
or ap neumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC
to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displaysare lit. You
also hear awarning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the indi-
cator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
XIf problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displaysa re lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
XClean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Ypage 296).
XSwitch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves.
XSee if PARKTRONIC functions in adifferent location.
Active Parking Assist
General notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. It measures the road on both
sides of the vehicle. Aparking symbol indicates
as uitable parking space. Active steering inter-
vention and brake application can assist you
during parking and when exiting aparking
space. You may also use PARKTRONIC
(
Ypage 174).
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a
parking space. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or object sare in the maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Park-
ing Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of aparking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncomingl ane. This could
result inacollision with another road user.
There is arisk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and not at asharp
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may also display spaces
not suitable for parking, e.g.:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the parking
space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or overgrown
might be identified or measured incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied by
trailer drawbars might not be identified as
such or be measured incorrectly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to aparking
space being measured inaccurately.
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Rthatareparallel to the direction of travel and
at leas t39.5 in (1.0 m)longer than your vehi-
cle
Rthat are at right angles to the direction of
travel and at least 39.5i n(1.0m )wider than
your vehicle
iNotet hat Activ eParking Assist cannot
measure the size of aparking space if it is at
right angles to the direction of travel. You will
need to judge whether your vehicle will fit into the parking space.
When drivingats peeds below 19 mph
(3 0k m/ h),y ou will see the parking symbol as a
status indicator in the instrumentc luster. When
ap arking space has been detected, an arrow
towards the right or the left also appears. By
default,A ctiveP arking Assist only displays park-
ing spaces on the front-passenge rside. Parking
spaces on the driver's side are displayed as
soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is
activated. When parking on the driver's side,
this must remain switched on until you acknowl-
edge the use of Activ eParking Assist by press-
ing the abutton on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel. The system automatically determines
whether the parking space is parallel or at right
angles to the direction of travel.
Ap arking space is displayed while you are driv-
ing past it, and until you are approximately 50 ft (1 5m)a way fromi t.
Parking
GWARNING
If you leave the vehicle when it is only being
braked by Activ eParking Assist it could roll
away if:
Rthere is amalfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
Rthe electrical system in the engin ecom-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected.
Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by avehicle occupant.
There is arisk of an accident.
Before leavingt he vehicle, always secur eit
against rollinga way.
iWhen PARKTRONIC detect sobstacles,
Activ eParking Assist brakes automatically
duringt he parking process. You are respon-
sible for braking in good time.
XStop the vehicle when the parking space sym- bol shows the desiredp arking space in the
instrumentc luster.
XShiftthe transmission to position R.
The Start
ParkAssist?Yes:OKNo:%
message appears in the multifunction display.
XTo cancel th eprocedure: press the %
button on the multifunction steeringw heel or
pull away.
or
XTo park using Active Parking Assist: press
the a button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The Park Assist Active Accelerate
and BrakeObserve Surroundingsmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
XLet go of the multifunction steeringw heel.
XBackupt he vehicle, being ready to brakeata ll
times. When backing up, drive at aspeed
below approximately 6mph (10 km/h). Oth-
erwise Activ eParking Assist will be canceled.
Activ eParking Assist brakes the vehicle to a
standstill when the vehicle approaches the
rear border of the parking space.
Maneuveringm ay be requiredint ightparking
spaces.
The Park
AssistActiveSelect DObserveSurroundingsmessage appears in the multi-
function display.
XShif tthe transmission to position Dwhile the
vehicle is stationary.
Activ eParking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction.
The Park Assist Active Accelerate
and BrakeObserve Surroundingsmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
iYou will achiev ethe best resultsbyw aiting
for the steeringp rocedure to complete before
pulling away.
XDrive forwards and be ready to brakeata ll
times.
Activ eParking Assist brakes the vehicle to a
standstill when the vehicle approaches the
front border of the parking space.
Maneuveringm ay be requiredint ightparking
spaces.
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TheParkAssistActiveSelect RObserveSurroundingsmessage appears in the multi-
function display.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete,
the Park Assist Switched Off
message
appears and awarning ton esounds. The vehicle
is now parked.
The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking
effect is canceled when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
Active Parking Assist no longer supports you
with steerin ginterventions and brake applica-
tions. When Active Parking Assist is finished,
you must steer and brake again yourself.
PARKTRONIC is still available.
Parking tips:
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the park-
ing space after parking is dependent on vari-
ous factors. These include the position and
shape of the vehicles parked in front and
behind it and the conditions of the location. It
may be the case that Active Parking Assist
guides you too far into aparking space, or not
far enough into it. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or ontot he curb. If necessary,
you should cancel the parking procedure with
Active Parking Assist.
RYou can also select preselect transmission
position D.The vehicle redirectsa nd does not
drive as far into the parking space. Should the
transmission change take place too early, the
parking procedure will be canceled. Asensi-
ble parking position can no longer be ach-
ieved from this position.
Exiting aparking space
In order that Active Parking Assist can support
you when you exit the parking space:
Rthe border of the parking space must be high
enough at the front and the rear. Acurb is too
small, for example.
Rthe border of the parking space must not be
too wide, as the position of the vehicle must
not exceed an angle of 45° to the starting
position as it is maneuvering into the parking
space.
Ram aneuvering distance of at least 3.3 ft
(1.0 m) must be available.
Active Parking Assist can only assist you with
exitin gaparking space if you have parked the vehicle parallel to the direction of travel using
Active Parking Assist.
iIf PARKTRONIC detect
sobstacles, Active
Parking Assist brakes automatically whilst the
vehicle exits the parking space. You are
responsible for braking in good time.
XStart the engine.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch on the turn signal in the direction you
are pulling away.
XShift the transmission to position Dor R.
The Start
ParkAssist?Yes:OKNo:%
message appears in the multifunction display.
XTo cancel the procedure: press the%
button on the multifunction steerin gwheel or
pull away.
or
XTo exit aparking space using Active Park-
ing Assist: press theabutton on the mul-
tifunction steerin gwheel.
The Park Assist Active Accelerate
and BrakeObserve Surroundingsmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
XLet go of the multifunction steerin gwheel.
XPull away,b eing ready to brake at all times. Do
not exceed amaximum speed of approx-
imately 6mph (10 km/h) when exitin gapark-
ing space. Otherwise Active Parking Assist
will be canceled.
XDependin gonthe message or as required,
shift the transmission to position Dor R.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction .The Park Assist
Active Accelerate and BrakeObserveSurroundingsmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
iYou will achieve the best results by waiting
for the steerin gprocedure to complete before
pulling away.
If you back up after activation ,the steering
wheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
XDrive forwards and back up as prompted by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several
times if necessary.
Once you have exited the parking space com-
pletely, the steerin gwheel is moved to the
straight-ahead position. You hear aton ea nd the
Park
AssistSwitchedOffmessage appears
in the multifunction display.Y ou will then have
to steer and merge into traffic on your own.
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PARKTRONIC is still available. You can take over
the steering, before the vehicle has exited the
parking space completely. This is useful, for
example when you recognize that it is already
possible to pull out of the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
XStop the movementofthe multifunction
steerin gwheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once.
The Park Assist Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button (Ypage 176).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Park-
ing Assist is immediately canceled. The Park
Assist Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically
if:
Rthe electric parking brake is engaged
Rtransmission position Pis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no lon-
ger possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6mph (1 0km/ h)
Raw heel spins, ESP®intervene sorfails.The
÷ warning lamp lightsupint heinstrument
cluster
Aw arning tone sounds. The parking symbo ldis-
appearsa nd themultifunction display showst he
ParkA ssist Canceled
message.
When Activ eParking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brak eagain yourself.
If as ystem malfunctio noccurs, th evehicle is
braked to astandstill. To driv eon,depress the
accelerato ragain.
Rea rview camera
General notes
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It showst hearea behindy our
vehicle with guide line sinthemultimedia sys-
tem.
The area behindt hevehicle is displayedasa
mirror image ,asintherear view mirror.
iThe text shownint hemultimedia system
depends on th elanguage setting. The follow-
ing are examples of rear view camera displays
in th emultimedia system.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is no ta
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking .When maneu-
vering or parking ,makes ure that there are no
persons, animals or object sinthearea in which
you are maneuvering.
Under th efollowingc ircumstances, th erear
view camera will no tfunction,orw ill function in
al imited manner:
Rif th etrunk lid is open
Rin heavyr ain,sno worf og
Rat night or in ver ydark places
Rif th ecamera is exposed to ver ybright light
Rif th earea is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (th edisplay may flicker)
Rif there is asudden chang eintemperature,
e.g .when driving int oaheated garag einwin-
ter
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CBumper
DRedg uide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rearofthe vehicle
The guid elines ar eshown when the transmis-
sion is in position R.
The distance specifications onl yapply to
objects thata reat ground level.
:Fron twarning display
;Additiona lPARKTRONI Cmeasurement
operational readines sindicator
=Rear warning display
Vehicle swithP ARKTRONIC: when
PARKTRONI Cisoperational (
Ypage 176), addi-
tional measurement operational readines sindi-
cator ;appear sinthe multimedia systemd is-
play .Ifthe PARKTRONI Cwarning displays are
active or light up ,warning displays :and =
ar ea lsoa ctive or light up correspondingl yinthe
multimedia systemd isplay.
"Reverse parking "function
Backin gupstraight into aparking space
without turning the steering wheel
:White guid elinew ithou tturning the steering
wheel, vehicl ewidth including the exterior
mirrors (static)
;Yellow guid elinef or the vehicl ewidth
including the exterio rmirrors, for current
steering whee langle (dynamic)
=Yellow guid elineatad istance of approx-
imately 3ft(1.0 m) fromt he rearofthe vehi-
cle
?Re dg uide line at adistance of approximately
12 in (0.3 0m)fromt he rea rofthe vehicle
XMake sure thatt he rearviewc amera is
switched on (Ypage 182).
The lane and the guid elines ar eshown.
XWith the help of white guid eline :,c heck
whether the vehicl ewillf it into the parking
space.
XUsing white guid eline: asag uide ,carefully
back up unti lyou reach the end position.
Re dg uide line?is thenatt he end of the
parking space .The vehicl eisalmostp aralle l
in the parking space.
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