2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE steering wheel

Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steering wheel heat-
ing has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants –particularly children –could
become trapped. There is arisk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
Move the steering wheel adjustment lever if
there is arisk of entrapment by the steering
wheel. The adjustment process is stopped.
Press one of the memory function position but-
tons. The adjustment process is stopped. This
function is only available on vehicles with mem-
ory function.
GWARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
ture, they can become trapped, particularly
when unattended. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off. The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes gettingi
n
and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature using the multimedia sys-
tem (see the separate operating instructions).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureisa ctive
The steering wheel swings upwards when you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Rwith KEYLESS-GO:open the driver's door;
KEYLESS-GO must be in position 1
Rwith the SmartKey:open the driver's door;
the SmartKey must be in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 131)
Ropen the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off
iThe steering wheel only tilts upwards if the
driving position is stored after the steering
column adjustment has been adjusted
(
Ypage 109).
The most recent driving position of the steering
wheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe settingiss tored with the memory function
(Ypage 109).
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if it
has not already reached the upper steering
limiter.
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Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignition
is switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
iThe steering wheel only returns to the last
set position if the driving position is stored
after the seat or steering column has been
adjusted (
Ypage 109).
The most recent driving position of the steering
wheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe settingiss tored with the memory function
(Ypage 109).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened
or the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
activated in the multimedia system (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,s teer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before startin gthe engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
object sare actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 131).
XPress button ;for the right-hande xterior
mirror or button =for the left-hand exterior
mirror.
The indicator lamp lights up in the button that
has been pressed.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected mirror using
adjustment button :as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
XPress adjustment button :up, down, or to
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have agood overview of traffic condi-
tions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide alarger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win-
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dow defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrorsinorout
electrically
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 131).
XBriefly press :.
Bothe xterior mirrorsf old in or out.
iMake sure that the exterior mirrorsa re
always folded out fully while driving .They
could otherwise vibrate.
iIf you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrorsm ust be
reset.T he exterior mirrorsw ill otherwise not
fold in when you select the Automatic
MirrorFoldingfunction in the multimedia system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 131).
XBriefly press :.
Folding the exterior mirror sinorout
automatically
When the Automatic Mirror Foldingfunc-
tion is activated in the multimedia system (see
the separate operatin ginstructions):
Rthe exterior mirrorsf old in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Rthe exterior mirrorsf old out automatically
again as soon as you unlock the vehicle.
iIf the exterior mirrorsh ave been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position ,proceed as follows:
XVehicles without electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into
the correct position manually.
XVehicles with electrically folding exterior
mirrors: press and hold button :until you
hear aclick and then the mirror engaging in
position (
Ypage 107).
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrorsasu sual
(
Ypage 106).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come int ocontact with your skin ,eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is arisk of injury.
If you come int ocontact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes int ocontact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately chang eout of clothing which
has come int ocontact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
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The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such away that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear
:Memory button M
;Adjustment button
=Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
?Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 131).
XPress button =for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustmen tbutton ;to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to aposition that allows you to see
the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side return stothe driving position.
Using the memor ybutton
You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button M:.T he reverse gear must not
be engaged.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 131).
XPress button =for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XUse adjustmen tbutton ;to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to aposition that allows you to see
the rear wheel and the curb.
XPress memory button M: and one of the
arrows on adjustmen tbutton ;within three
seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat the
steps.
XAfter successfully storing, reset the driving
position of the exterior mirror.
Calling up astored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 131).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button =.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed aspeed of 9mph
(15 km/h)
Rabout ten seconds after you have disengaged
reverse gear
Rif you press button ?for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you coul dlose control of
the vehicleasar esult of the adjustments
being made .There is arisk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicleiss tationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicleo ccu-
pants –particularly children –coul db ecome
trapped. There is arisk of injury.
Whil ethe memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the swee pofthe seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomest rapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Childre ncoul db ecome trappe difthey acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended .There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alway stake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be use datany time,
e.g. even when the key is not in the ignitio nlock.
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as asingle
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver's side:p osition of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypag e98).
XOn the driver's side ,adjust the steering wheel
(Ypag e104) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypag e106).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3withi nthree
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. Atone sound swhen the settings
have been completed.
Calling up astored setting
XPress and hold the corresponding storage
position button 1,2or 3until:
Rseat
Rsteering wheel
Rexterior mirrors
Rhead-up display
are in the stored position.
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering whee land mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The adjustment
of the head-up display is still carrie dout.
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XTo switchonthe high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combinatio nswitch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-bea mhead-
lamps are onlys witched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switc hoff the high-beam headlamps:
move the combinatio nswitch back to its nor-
malp osition.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goe sout.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switc honthe hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If yo unow switch on a
turn signalu sing the combinatio nswitch ,only
the turn signall ampont he corresponding
side of the vehicl ewillf lash.
XTo switc hoff the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps stil lope rate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornerin glight function
The cornering light functio nimprove sthe illu-
minatio nofthe roa doveraw idea ngle in the
direction yo uare turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can onlyb e
activate dwhent he low-bea mheadlamps are
switched on. Active:
Rif yo
uare driving at speed sbelow 25 mph
(40 km/h )and switch on the turn signalo r
turn the steering wheel
Rif yo uare driving at speed sbetween 25 mph
(40 km/h )and 45 mph (70 km/h )and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp mayr emainlitfor ashort
time ,but is automaticall yswitched off afte rno
more thant hreem inutes.
Adaptiv eHighbeam Assist
General notes
Yo uc an us ethisf unctio ntoset the headlamps
to change between lo wbeama nd high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with thei rlights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequentlys witches the head-
lamps from high beam to lo wbeam.
The system automaticall yadapt sthe low-beam
headlam prang edepen ding on the distance to
the othe rvehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any othe rvehicles, it reactivates the
high-bea mheadlamps.
The system's optica lsensor is locate dbehin d
the windshield nea rthe overhead contro lpan el.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
roa dusers:
Rwh oh avenol ights ,e.g.p edes trians
Rwhoh avep oorlighting, e.g .cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g .byab arrier
In very rar ecases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
mayf ailtor ecognize othe rroa du sers that
have lights ,ormayrecognize them too late. In
thisors imilar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivate dor
activate dregardless. There is ariskofana cci-
dent.
Alway scarefull yobserve the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-bea mheadlamps in
goo dtime.
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Lights and windshield wiper s

GWARNING
If you switch off the ignitio nwhile driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all .This coul daffect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You wil lrequire considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is arisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignitio nwhile driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and caus eafire
Rlose its hold function.
There is arisk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake full ybefore driving off.
!Do not war mupthe engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reache dits operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicleiss ta-
tionary.
Where possible,a voids pinning the drive
wheels when pulling awa yonslippery roads.
You coul dotherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡(+20 †), the max-
imum engine speedisr estricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintai nsmooth engine operation, avoi ddriv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Powe rsupply for some consumers ,such as
the windshiel dwipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignitio nisnot switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the
ignitio nlock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognitio ntime. You can then use
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button severalt imes in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignitio nlock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedala nd press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
Ac heck which periodically establishe saradio
connection between the vehiclea nd the Smart-
Key determines whethe ravalidS martKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
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Rthe suspensionexhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping setting s(vehicle swith
AIRMATIC).
Rgliding mod eisnot available.
Rthe ECO start/sto pfunctio nisn ot available.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicl eexhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybeing higher
as aresul toft he later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspensio nexhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping setting s(vehicle swith
AIRMATIC).
Rgliding mod eisnot available.
Rthe ECO start/sto pfunctio nisn ot available.
Drive program S(Sport)
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicl eexhibits sporty drivin gcharacter-
istics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybeing higher
as aresul toft he later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspensio nexhibits hard springing and
damping setting s(vehicle swithA IRMATIC).
Rgliding mod eisnot available.
Rthe ECO start/sto pfunctio nisn ot available.
Drive program C(Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicl edelivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away mor egently in forward
and revers egears ,unles sthe accelerator
peda lisdepresse dfully.
Rthe vehicl ehasimproved drivin gstability, for
exampl eonslipperyroads urfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting fromt he
automatic transmission shiftin gupsooner. The vehicl
eisdriven in the lo wengine speed
range and the wheels ar elesslikel ytos pin.
Rgliding mod eisavailable.
Rthe ECO start/sto pfunctio nisa vailable.
Drive program I(Individual)
In drive program Ithe following propertie softhe
drive progra mcan be selected:
Rthe drive (engine management)
Rthe transmission management
RESP®(Ypage 67)
Rthe suspension
Ractivatio nofthe exhaust flap
Informatio nabout configurin gdrive program I
with the multimedia systemc an be found in the
Digita lOperator' sManual.
iTo permanentl yselect the gear sindrive
program Iusing the steering whee lpaddles ,
select the M(manual) setting for th
e trans-
mission.
Manual gear shifting
General notes
Yo uc an change gear yourself using the steering
whee lpaddl eshifters. Th etransmission must be
in position D.
Depending on which steering whee lpaddl e
shifter is pulled ,the automatic transmission
immediatel yshifts into the next gear down or
up ,ifp ermitted.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: to usemanualshift-
ing ,you have two options:
Rtemporary setting
Rpermanent setting
If yo uactivate manua lgears hifting, the multi-
functio ndisplay will sho wthe current gear
instea doftransmission position D.
If manua lgears hiftin gisd eactivated ,the gears
will be selected automatically.
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Driving an dparking