2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS car play

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................27
Introduction .......................................... .27
Operation ............................................... 27
Introduction ......................................... 28
Protecting the environment ...................2 8
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .28
Operator's Manual ................................. 29
Service and vehicle operation ................2 9
Operating safety .................................... 31
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 3
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 33
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel .........................4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................7 6
Opening and closing...........................78
SmartKey ............................................... 78
Doors ..................................................... 84
Trunk ..................................................... 86
Side windows ......................................... 90
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..100
Correct driver's seat position .............. 100
Seats ................................................... 100
Steering wheel .................................... .105
Mirrors ................................................. 108 Memory function ................................. 111
Lights and windshield wipers
..........113
Exterior lighting ................................... 113
Interior lighting ....................................1 16
Replacing bulbs ................................... 117
Windshield wipers ................................ 120
Climate control ................................. 124
Overview of climate control systems ... 124
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 126
Air vents .............................................. 133
Driving and parking ..........................135
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 135
Driving ................................................. 135
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 146
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 161
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 169
On-board computer and displays ....210
Important safety notes ........................ 210
Displays and operation ........................ 210
Menus and submenus ......................... 214
Display messages ................................ 229
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 258
Multimedia system ...........................270
General notes ...................................... 270
Important safety notes ........................ 270
Function restrictions ............................ 270
Operating system ................................ 271
Stowage and features ......................280
Stowage areas ..................................... 280
Features .............................................. 289
Maintenance and care ......................303
Engine compartment ........................... 303
2Contents

Rear ...............................................133
Setting ...........................................1 33
Setting the center air vents ........... 133
Setting the side air vents ...............1 33
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 264
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 81
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 182
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 182
AIRPANEL
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 183
Performance Seat .......................... 104
Switchable performance exhaust
system ...........................................1 42
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 226
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 281
Ashtray ............................................... 291
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 21Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)
..................................................2 22
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 07
Driving abroad ............................... 308
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 308
Service message ............................ 307
Spe cial se
rvice requirements ......... 308
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 247
Displaying level .............................. 199
Function/notes ............................. 198
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 308
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 113
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 254
Double-clutch function .................. 149
Drive program ................................ 150
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
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Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 36
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 211
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 275
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 275
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 313
AIRPANEL ...................................... 312
Car wash ........................................ 308
Carpets .......................................... 315
Display ........................................... 313
Exhaust pipe .................................. 313
Exterior lights ................................ 312
General notes ................................ 308
Interior ........................................... 313
Matte finish ................................... 311
Paint .............................................. 310
Plastic trim .................................... 314
Power washer ................................ 310
Rear view camera .......................... 313
Roof lining ...................................... 315
Seat belt ........................................ 315
Seat cover ..................................... 314
Selector lever ................................ 314
Sensors ......................................... 312
Steering wheel ............................... 314
Trim pieces .................................... 314
Washing by hand ........................... 309
Wheels ........................................... 311
Windows ........................................ 311 Wiper blades .................................. 312
Wooden trim .................................. 314
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 285
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 219
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 41
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 78
Change of address .............................. 30
Change of ownership .......................... 30
Changing the media source ............. 218
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 226
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward -facing re
straint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 292
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 312
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Controlling automatically ............... 127
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Rear compartment ......................... 289
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 219
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
DEF
Adding ........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 246
Displaying level and range ............. 221
Filling capacity ............................... 364
Important safety notes .................. 364
Low outside temperatures ............. 364
Purity ............................................. 364
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 364
Diagnostics connection ...................... 32
Diesel .................................................. 363
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 27
Introduction ..................................... 27
Digital speedometer ......................... 215
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 146 Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 307
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 230
Driving systems ............................. 247
Engine ............................................ 243
General notes ................................ 229
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 229
Introduction ................................... 229
Lights ............................................. 242
Safety systems .............................. 231
SmartKey ....................................... 257
Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ........................................... 254
Distance control
see Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Display Message ............................ 249
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 175
Driving tips .................................... 177
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 172
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Setting the spe cifie
d minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 174
Switching off .................................. 176
with Steering Pilot ......................... 177
Distance recorder ............................. 214
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 267
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 256
Emergency locking ........................... 85
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M
M+S tires............................................ 335
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 311
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 96
Display message ............................ 236
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 294
General notes ................................ 293
Geo fencing ................................... 299
Info call button .............................. 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 98
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 298
Remote vehicle locking .................. 297
Roadside assistance button ........... 295
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert ....................................2 99
System .......................................... 293
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 219
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 11
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 194
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
General notes ................................ 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Parking Assist PAR
KTRONIC .......... 188
P

arking Pilot .................................. 184
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 277
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 318
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 357
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 353
Raising the vehicle ......................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 219
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PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................2 37
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 28
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 139
General notes ................................ 139
Hill start assist ............................... 140
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 33
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 273
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 180
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 228
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 238
Radiator cover ................................... 304
Radiator shutter
see AIRPANEL
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 218
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270 Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 128
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 284
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 256
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 256
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 193
Cleaning instructions ..................... 313
Display in the multimedia system .. 192
General notes ................................ 191
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 194
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Wide-angle function ....................... 194
Rear window blind ............................ 291
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 108
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Recuperation display ........................ 215
Reducing agent
see DEF
Refilling
DEF ................................................ 158
Reflective safety jacket .................... 316
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 367
Refueling
Fuel g
auge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 155
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Refuelingprocess .......................... 15 6
see Fue l
Remote contro l
Garag edoo ropener ...................... .299
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 300
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 117
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 119
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118
Opening/closing side trim panels .. 119
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 131
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 238
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 97
Side windows ................................... 91
Sliding sunroof ................................. 95
Trunk lid ........................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 30
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 97
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Rear side windows ......................... 290
Rear window .................................. 291
Resetting ......................................... 97 Roof carrier
........................................ 288
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelin es)
......................................... 315
Ro

of load (maximum) ........................ 367
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Route guidance active ...................... 216
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 279
Selecting ........................................ 219
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
center rear-compartment seat ......... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 102
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 314
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 283
Important safety notes .................. 100
Seat heating .................................. 104
Seat heating problem .................... 105
Seat ventilation .............................. 105
Seat ventilation problem ................ 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 285
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 314
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 312
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 365
Coolant (engine) ............................ 365
DEF special additives ..................... 364
Engine oil ....................................... 364
Fuel ................................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 367
Washer fluid ................................... 366
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270 Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 226
On-board computer ....................... 222
SETUP (on-b oard c
omputer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 227
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 242
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Important safety information ........... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 93
Reversing feature ............................. 91
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 282
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 95
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 257
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................. 82
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 136
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 138
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