2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE display

Tires
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequence sand M
Solutions
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor hasd etecte dalossofp ressure in at leas tone of the tires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures thata retoo lo wposet he following hazards:
Rtheym ayburst, especially as the load and vehicl espeed increase.
Rtheym aywear excessivel yand/or unevenly, which mayg reatlyimpai rtire trac-
tion.
Rthe drivin gcharacteristics, as well as steerin gand braking ,maybe greatly
impaired.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steerin gorbraking maneuvers. Pay
attentio ntothe trafficc onditions as yo udoso.
XSecure the vehicl eagain st rolling away (Ypage 152).
XObserve the additional displa ymessagesint he multifunctio ndisplay .
XCheck the tire sand,ifn ecessary,f ollowthe instructions for aflatt ire
(Ypage 300).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 323).
XIf necessary,c orrect the tire pressure.
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashe sfor approximately one minute and thenr emains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibl yunabl etor ecognize or register lo wtire pressure.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XObserve the additional displa ymessage sinthe multifunctio ndisplay .
XVisitaq ualified specialis tworkshop immediately.
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Vehicle
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possibl ecauses/consequences and M
Solutions
ÐNThe red powe rsteering warning lamp is li twhile the engine is running.
The powe rsteering is malfunctioning.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Yo uw illn eedtou semore force to steer.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XCheck whethe ryou are able to appl ythe extra force required.
If youa re abletosteer safely:
XDriveonc arefully.
XVisitaquali fied specialist workshop immediately.
If youa re unable to steer safely:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult aquali fied specialist workshop.
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General notes
The multimedia system section in this manual
describes the basicprinciples for operation.
More information can be found in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
municatio nequipment integrated in the vehi-
cle whil edriving, you wil lbedistracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle .There is arisk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legalr equirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination withou ttaking the following into
account, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rother road and traffic rule sand regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example:
Rad iverted route
Rthe road layout or the direction of aone-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must alwayso bserve road
and traffic rule sand regulations during your
journey. Roa dand traffic rule sand regulations
alwaysh ave priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you whil edriving withou tdiverting your
attention from the road and driving. Please alwaysu
se this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radi ofrequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement CtoOET65.
This equipment has very low levelsofRFe nergy
that is deemedtoc omply withoutmaximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirabl et
ha
t it shoul dbeinstalled and oper-
ated with at least 8inches( 20 cm) and more
between the radiator and aperson's body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, fee tand
legs.)
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components ,their
software as well as wiring can impai rtheir
functio nand/or the functio nofothernet-
worked components .Inparticular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, thes emayno longer functio nasinten-
de da nd/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased ris kofan
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
troni ccomponents or thei rsoftware. You
shoul dhavea llwork to electrical and elec-
troni cequipment carriedoutataq uali fied
specialist workshop.
If yo umakea ny changes to the vehicl eelec-
tronics, the general operating permiti sren-
dered invalid.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons ,som efunctions are restric-
ted or unavailabl ewhile the vehicl eisinmotion.
Yo uw illn otice this, for example, because either
yo uw illn ot be able to select certain menu items
or am essage will appear to thise ffect.
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in frontoft he display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function .Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairment stothe display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching .Ifyou have to clean the
screen,h owever, use amild cleanin gagent
and asoft,l int-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleanin git, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the ubutton on the center console
to the right of the controller.
For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with selectable
AMG Performance exhaust system: press the
thumbwheel to the right of the controller.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during aphone call
Switching the sound on or off
This function is not available for Mercedes-AMG
vehicles with selectable AMG Performance
exhaust system.
XPress the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch
the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND :navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle function swith system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect adestination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit amenu or to
call up the basic display of the currento perating
mode.
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XTo exit the menu:brieflypress the %
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
highe rmenu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo cal lupthe basic display: press the%
button for longer thant wo seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
Touchpad
Switchin gthe touchpad on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQActivate Touchpad.
The touchpad is switched on Oor off ª.
Operatin gthe touchpad
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=Call supa udioand telephone menu (quick
access)
?Returns to the previous display
Navigating in menu sand lists can be done via
touch-sensitive surface :byswiping with
your finger.
XTo select the men uitem: swipeup,down, to
the left or right.
XPress the touchpad.
XTo mov ethe digital map: swipeina lldirec-
tions. Swiping with two fingers
,e.g.u sing thisf unc-
tion:
XTo sho worhide the audiom enu:swipeup
or down with two fingers.
XTo increase or reduc ethe vehicle and
sound settings: turn two fingers to the right
or left.
XTo zoo minand out of the map: move two
fingers together or apart.
Characte rentry with handwriting rec-
ognition
Entering characters
XUse one finger to write characters on the sur-
face.
The character is entered in the input line. If
the character thaty ouhave entered can be
interpreted in different ways ,thes echaracter
suggestions are displayed.
XIf character suggestions are shown, turn and
press the controller.
XResume the character entry on the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition
:Active input line
;Inserts aspace
=Character entered on the touchpad
?Deletes characters
XTo display the menu: press the touchpad.
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:Exits the menu
;Returns to handwriting recognition
=Usesthe phone book or text templates
(COMAND)
?Selects the input line or change sthe posi-
tio noft he cursor
ASwitche sthe language
BFinishe scharacter entry
XTo select the input line: selectp.
XSwipe up or down.
XTo mov ethe curso rwithin the input line:
select p.
XSwipe to the left or right.
XTo delete characters: swipetot he left if an
input line is selected.
XTo confirm the entry: press the touchpad.
Switchingthe tex treader function of the
handwritin grecognitio non/of f
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQRea dOut Handwriting Recog‐nition.
The read-aloud functio niss witched on Oor
off ª.
Quick access fora udio
Changingthe station/music track
Depending on the audi osource thati scurrently
activated ,you can us ethisf unctio ntos elect the
next statio normusictrack.
XSwipe upwards with two fingers on the touch-
pad.
The current audi osource is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station/
musi ctrack: glidetot he right or left.
The selecte dstation/musict rack is played.
Switchingthe character entry between
touchpad and controller
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters hasb eens elected.
XTo switc htothe controller: press the con-
troller.
Characte rentry using the controller is active.
XTo switc htothe touchpad: press the touch-
pa dw ithy ourfinger.
Handwriting recognitio nonthe touchpad is
active.
Favorites
Callin gupa nd exiting favorites
XTo call up: press theòbutton on the con-
trolle roront he touchpad.
XSelectafavorite ,e.g.Vehicle.
The favorite saredisplayed.
XTo exit: press the òbutton again.
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Adding favorites
Addingapredefined favorite
:Addsanew favorite
;Renames aselected favorite
=Moves aselected favorite
?Deletes aselected favorite
XPress th eò button.
XSlide6thec ontroll er.
The men ubar is shown.
XSelec tReassign.
The categorie sare displayed.
XSelec tacategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec tafavorite .
XAddaf avorite at th edesired position .
If af avorite has already been added at this
position ,itwill be overwritten.
Adding you rown favorit e
XSelectVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold th eò buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAddaf avorite at th edesired position .
If af avorite has already been added at this
position ,itwill be overwritten.
Climat econtrol settings
Gene raln otes
You can adjust th eclimat econtro lsetting s
usin gthe climat econtro lbar or th eclimat econ-
trol menu.
You can set th emostimportant climat econtro l
function ssuchast emperature, airflow and air
distribution usin gthe climat econtro lbar. The
climat econtro lbar is visible in mos tdisplays. You can fin
dall available climat econtro lfunc-
tion sint heclimat econtro lmenu. You can use
th ec limat econtro lbar to switch to th eclimat e
control menu.
Overview
Example: COMAND
:
Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
th el efta nd displays th ecurren tsetting
;Calls up th eclimat econtro lmenu, displays
th ec urren tcoolinga nd climat emodes et-
ting
=Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
th er ight and displays th ecurren tsetting
There may be fewer setting sornoned epending
on your vehicle's equipment.
Calling up th eclimat econtrol menu
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicl e.
The vehicl emenuisd isplayed.
XSlide 6thec ontroll er repeatedly until th e
climat econtro lbar is activated.
XTo select from climat econtro lbar ;:t urn
and press th econtroll er.
The men ufor selecting climat econtro lfunc-
tion sisa ctivated.
XTo select th edesired climat econtro lfunction :
tur na nd press th econtroll er.
The selected climat econtro lfunction
appears.
Calling up th eclimat econtrol bar
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicl e.
The vehicl emenuisd isplayed.
XSlide 6thec ontroll er repeatedly until th e
climat econtro lbar is activated.
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Settings in the climate menu
Setting the climate mode
By settingthe climate mode you determine the
type of airflow. The settingisa ctive when the air-
conditioning system is set to Ã
(
Ypage 123).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 262).
XTo select Climate Mode:turn and press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
Exiting amenu:
XPress the %button.
The current airflow settingiss hown in the cli-
mate control bar: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (
Ypage 126).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 262).
XTo select AirFreshener:turn and press the
controller.
The settinge lement is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
Exiting amenu:
XPress the %button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has acleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information
(
Ypage 128).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 262).
XTo select Ionization:turn and press the
controller.
The settinge lement is active.
XTo switch the ionization on/off:p ress the
controller.
Exiting amenu:
XPress the %button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
matec ontrol menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 262).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OA/C:turn and press the control-
ler.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification on
O or off ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
–a ctivated, A/C OFF –deactivated.
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
Use OSync(synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control settingf or all zones togetherOor
separately ª.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 262).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OSync:turn and press the con-
troller.
XSwitch the synchronization function on Oor
off ª.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings, see (
Ypage 124).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
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