2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS USB

Coolingwit h air dehumidif ication
(multimedia system) ...................... 276
Defrosting the windows ................ .129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 129
ECO start/stop function ................ 126
General notes ................................ 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Ionization ....................................... 133
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 275
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 126
Overview ........................................ 274
Overview of systems ......................1 24
Perfume atomizer .......................... 131
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 275
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
(multimedia system) ......................2 75
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time (multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 275
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 127
Rear control panel ......................... 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 367
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 367
Setting the air distribution ............. 128
Setting the air vents ......................1 33
Setting the airflow ......................... 128
Setting the climate mode ...............1 27
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 275
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 131
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 130
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 129
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ..................... .......... 276
C

limate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 274 Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 126
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 114
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
Controller ...........................................2 71
Controlling the speed
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Convenience box ............................... 286
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 306
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 211
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes .............................1 15
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Crosswind Assist ................................. 72
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes .............................1 69
General notes ................................ 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
8Index

Traction systemsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 222
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster display ............. 200
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 255
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 329
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 314
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 214
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 216
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 86
Locking separately ........................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 88
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 256
Object detection .............................. 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 242 Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 279
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 254
Electronics ..................................... 359
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 222
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 343
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 357
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 161
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 353
Technical data ............................... 359
Towing away .................................. 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
24Index

XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo open the media sources list: pressa
brie fly.
The listshows the following media sources,
for example:
RCD or DVD (DVD only in the COMAND mul-
tim edia system)
RSDcard
RMedia Register (only in the COMAND mul-
tim edia system)
RUSB storage device
RBluetooth®capab leaudio device
Please observe further information on media
support and media operation inthe multimedia
system (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Operating an audio player or audio
media
:Media source, e.g. name of USB memory
stick
;Current tit le
=Name of artist
?Name of album
AFolder name
Aud iodata from various audio devices or media
can beplayed, dependin g on theequipment
installed inthe veh icle.
XSwit ch on the multimed iasystem.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo select an audio player oraudio media:
press abriefly. The list containing the
media sources appears.
XPress :or9 to select the correspond-
ing audio player or media.
XPress ato confirm.
XTo open the track list: press the:or
9 button briefly.
XTo select the next orprevious track fr om
th etr ack list: press the :or9 button
briefly.
XTo select a track fr om the track list using
ra pid scrolling: press and hold :or9
until the desired track isreached.
If you press and hold the button, the speed of
rapid scroll increases after a short time. Not
all audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If the corresponding track information is stored
on the audio player or media, the multifunction
display shows the following:
Rtrack number
Rthe name of the track
Rthe name of the artist
Ralbum
The track information does not appear inaudio
AUX mode (Aux iliary audio mode: external
audio source connect ed).
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on the multimedia system.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Menus and submenus219
On-board computer and displays
Z

Multimedia system:
XSelectPhoneQConnect Device.
XSelect a mobile phone from the device list.
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
RCD
RDVD (COMAND)
RSD cards
Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on the single DVD drive (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
Activating media mode
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
Inserting and removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of children. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
!If you are no longer using the SD card, you
should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located in the stowage com-
partment under the armrest.
XInsert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face down.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 279).
Removing an SD card
XPress the SD card.
The SD card is ejected.
XRemove the memory card.
Connecting USB devices
USB ports e.g. when the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system.
There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 279).
Operating system279
Multimedia system
Z

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
Ran SD card slot
Ra multimedia connector unit with two USB
ports, e.g. for iPod®, iPhone®or MP3 player
(see the Digital Operator's Manual)
Ra mobile phone bracket
Ra small stowage space in the upper front sec-
tion
Stowage compartment in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled-up fluores-
cent jacket (driver's door) and the vehicle docu-
ment wallet (front-passenger door) in stowage
space :in the doors.
In doors ;, you can store bottles with a capa-
city of up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l).
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
!Close the cover of the stowage compart-
ment before folding the rear seat armrest
back into the seat backrest.
XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.
XPress on the front of release catch :and fold
the cover of the armrest upwards.
Additional stowage space
Depending on the equipment, the following
additional stowage areas are available in the
vehicle:
Rcard and coin holder in the dashboard above
the light switch (not suitable for holding thin
objects such as shopping tokens)
Rthe open stowage compartment in the center
console
Rstowage net in the front-passenger footwell
Rthe map pockets on the back of the driver's
and front-passenger seat
Rparcel nets on the left-hand and right-hand
side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 280)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 280).
Ski and snowboard bag
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The skibag in conjunction with the lashing
straps cannot restrain any objects other than
skis.
282Stowage areas
Stowage and features