2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN ESP

Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 a risk 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 legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
The multimedia system can give incorrect navi-
gation commands if the actual street/traffic sit-
uation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. Digital maps do not cover all areas
nor all routes in an area. For example, a route
may have been diverted or the direction of a one- way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use 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. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) , your vehicle covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to install it at a distance
of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs). G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA only:
The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. Introduction
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After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec- tion with other information (if necessary, after
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency. COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as dur-
ing air bag deployment or when hitting a road
obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are oper-
ating
R whether or not the driver and passenger seat
belts are fastened R
how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, can combine the EDR data with
the type of personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required, and access to the vehicle or
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties that have the spe-
cial equipment, such as law enforcement, can
read the information by accessing the vehicle orthe EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the Sup-
plemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module.
Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction
of the SRS Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs. Introduction
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Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the station/music track Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the next station or music track.
X Call up quick access (Y page 24).
The current audio source is displayed.
X To select the previous or next station or music
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Sending DTMF tones The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
X Call up quick access during a call (Y page 24).
X To select characters: glide your finger to the
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately. Basic functions
Switching the multimedia system on/
off
X Press the 00D0button on the center console
to the right of the controller.
The multimedia system calls up the previously selected menu.
If you switch the multimedia system off, play- back of the current media source will also be
switched off. Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or X Press the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements During traffic or navigation announcements:
X Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or X Press the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
i You can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the vol-
ume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode
during a telephone call.
X Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or X Press the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
i Setting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output; see the separate oper-
ating instructions. Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound X
Press the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
X Press the 0063button on the multifunction
steering wheel. 28
Basic functionsOverview and operation

X
Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Automatic Locking
Automatic Locking: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time The interior lighting is activated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Interior Lighting Delayed
Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time If you switch on the
Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting
Delayed Switch-off
Delayed Switch-off function, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the engine is switched off. The light switch must beset to 0058; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
switches off after the set time.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Exterior Lighting Delayed
Exterior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller. Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the Trunk Opening-height
Trunk Opening-height
Restriction Restriction function allows you to avoid
bumping the trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, for
example. Setting via the multimedia system is
available for the Sedan and Coupe. X
Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Trunk Opening-height
Trunk Opening-height
Restriction
Restriction: turn and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting. 360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are in the maneu-
vering range.
For more information on the 360° camera see
the vehicle Operator's Manual. Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
R the 360°
360° Camera Camera function is switched on (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual)
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select 360° Camera
360° Camera : turn and press the
controller.
The 360° camera image appears in split
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
R you turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
R you select transmission position P
R when you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
X To select 0039: slide 6and press the con-
troller. 46
360° cameraVehicle functions

Switching the display on automatically
X You can automatically switch the 360° Cam-
era display using reverse gear (Y page 47).Switching automatic mode of the
360° camera on/off
This function activates the 360° camera when
reverse gear is engaged.
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar:slide 6the
controller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
X To select 360° Camera
360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The menu 360° Camera
360° Camera appears.
X Select Activation by R gear Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
X To select Open Camera Cover
Open Camera Cover in the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press to confirm.
The Please Wait...
Please Wait... message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
R the ignition is switched off
R the vehicle exceeds a moderate speed Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate sur- roundings behind the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu- vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which
you are maneuvering.
You can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switching automatic mode of the rear
view camera on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X Slide 6the controller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
X Select Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera.
X Select Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the camera cover opens auto-
matically if the function is activated. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the display; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
For further information on the rear view camera;
see the vehicle Operator's Manual. Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian or another vehicle is detected, these objects are
marked with bars. The system is able to detect
and mark stationary objects when your vehicle
is moving. Moving objects will always be detec- ted and marked.
Switching object detection on/off
X To select Object ObjectDetection
Detection in the rear view
camera menu: turn and press the controller.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Rear view camera
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R
Transmission
R Sports exhaust system
R Electronic Stability Program ESP ®
There may be fewer settings or set values, or
none, depending on your vehicle's equipment.
For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual. Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch
X Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select
the Individual drive program; see the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
A window appears after a short while.
X To confirm Adjust
Adjust: press the controller.
The Individual Configuration Individual Configuration menu for
setting the drive program appears.
X To select Drive
Drive, Suspension
Suspension, Steering
Steering,
Climate Control
Climate Control orEco Start/Stop
Eco Start/Stop
Function
Function: turn and press the controller.
X Select individual settings.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles, you can configure
the settings of the drive system, suspension,
transmission, sports exhaust system and Elec-
tronic Stability Program ESP ®
. Displaying vehicle data
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select DYNAMIC SELECT
DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual
Individual Configuration Configuration, Vehicle
Vehicle
Data
Data andEngine Data
Engine Data menus appear.
X Select Vehicle Data
Vehicle Data.
Updates of the following data are displayed:
R Road type analogous to the selected drive
program
R G-force display of longitudinal and lateral
acceleration
R Accelerator and brake pedal activity
R Activity of the suspension struts R
Wheel angle
R Overrun mode animation
The G-force display is not available in all of the
drive programs.
Daytime or night-time view is shown depending
on the automatic light sensor. Displaying engine data
X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select DYNAMIC SELECT
DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual Individual Configuration
Configuration, Vehicle
Vehicle
Data
Data andEngine Data
Engine Data menus appear.
X Select Engine Data
Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
R Engine output
R Engine torque
R Engine oil temperature
R On-board electrical system voltage
i The values for engine output and engine tor-
que may deviate from the nominal values.
Items that can influence this are, for example:
R Engine speed
R Sea level
R Fuel grade
R Outside temperature
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles you will see current
data on the transmission oil temperature
instead of the on-board electrical system volt-
age. Setting options
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive: C Comfort
S Sport
S+ Sport +
M Manual
E EcoDYNAMIC SELECT
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You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension: C Comfort
S Sport
S+ Sport +
You can make the following settings for the
steering:
C Comfort
S Sport
You can choose from the following settings for
climate control:
E Eco
C Comfort
You can choose from the following settings for
the ECO start/stop function:
On Switches the ECO
start/stop function
on
Off Switches the ECO
start/stop function
off
You can make the following settings for ECO
Assist (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles):
On Switches ECO Assist
on
Off Switches ECO Assist
off
Setting options for Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive: R Race
C Comfort S Sport
S+ Sport +
You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension: C Comfort
S Sport
S+ Sport +
You can choose from the following settings for
the transmission:
D Automatic
M Manual
You can make the following settings for the
sports exhaust system:
C Comfort
S Sport
S+ Sport +
You can choose from the following settings for
the Electronic Stability Program ESP
®
: S Sport
On Activates the Electronic Sta-
bility Program ESP
® For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.52
DYNAMIC SELECTVehicle functions

Your multimedia system equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Introduction
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 a risk 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 legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and yield signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no stop-
ping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation commands if the actual street/traffic
situation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. For example, a route may have been
diverted or the direction of a one-way street may have changed. For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use 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. General notes
Operational readiness of the navigation system The navigation system must determine the posi-
tion of the vehicle before first use or whenever
operational status is restored. Therefore, you
may have to drive for a while before precise
route guidance is possible.
GPS reception Among other things, correct functioning of the
navigation system depends on GPS reception. In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interference or there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
i Using roof carriers may impair the correct
functioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite
radio, GPS).
Entry restriction For vehicles in certain countries, there is a data
entry restriction.
The restriction is active from a vehicle speed of
above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).As soon
as the speed falls below approximately 2 mph
(3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive.
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. Menu items are shown in gray and cannot be selected.
For example:
R entering the destination city and street
R entering a destination via the map Introduction
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