2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON bonnet

Ta
il lamps 1
Turn signal indicator: PY 21W bulb
2 Reversing light: W 16W bulb Changing
the front bulbs (vehicles with halo‐
ge n headla mps) Fi
tting/ removing the co ver in the front
wheel ar ch
Re quirements:
R The lighting sy stem is switched off.
R The appropriate front wheel is turned
in wa rds. 0007
Toremo ve:using a suitable object, turn the
two mounts 1ofthe co ver2 in an anti-
clockwise direction as far as they will go. 0007
Remo vethe unloc ked co ver2 from the
wheel ar chliner bypulling it upwards. 0007
Tofit: inse rtco ver 2 at bottom of the wheel
ar ch liner. 0007
Using a suitable object, turn the two mounts
1 ofthe co ver2 in clockwise direction as
fa r as they will go.
Re placing bulbs in the halo gen headla mp
Re quirements:
The lighting sy stem is switched off.
Low beam/high beam
R A H7 55 W light bulb is available.
R The bonnet is open.
Tu rn signal lights:
R A PWY 24W light bulb is available.
R The co ver in the front wheel ar chhas been
re mo ved. 14 6
Light and sight

fi
ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
ate stops
R mainly short-dis tance driving
R frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequent ly. The
ty re s must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
th er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display
can only calculate the service due da tewhen
th e bat tery is connected. 0007
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (0013 page 406). Engine compartment
Ac
tive bonn et(pedestrian pr otection) Operation of
the active bonnet (pedestrian
pr otection)
In cer tain accident situations, therisk of injury
to pedestrians can be reduced bythe actuation
of the active bonn et. The rear area of the bonn et
is raised byappr oximately 85 mm.
Fo rth e drive tothewo rkshop, reset the trig‐
ge red active bonn etyourself. Af terth e active
bonn ethas been triggered, pedestrian pr otection
may be limited.
A qu alified specialist workshop must re-ins tate
th e full functionality of the active bonn et. The active bonnet is not
available in all coun‐
tries.
Re setting the active bonnet 000A
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. 0007
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in the
fo llowing. Maintenance and care
407

0007
With your hand flat, push down active bonnet
1 inthe area around the hinges on bo th
sides (ar rows).
In doing so, the actuator is depressurised
and you may hear a hissing sound.
The engine bonnet must en gage in position. 0007
Ifth e active bonn etcan be raised slight lyat
th ere ar in the area of the hinges, repeat the
st ep until it engages cor rectl y. Opening/closing
the bonnet 000A
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the engine bonn etunlo cked
An unloc ked engine bonn etmay open up
when theve hicle is in motion and block your
vie w. 0007
Never unlock the engine bonn etwhen
driving. 0007
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. 000A
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the engine
bonn et
When opening or closing the engine bonn et,
it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. 0007
Only open or close the engine bonn et
when there are no persons in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. 000A
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. 0007
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. 0007
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. 000A
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue tomo veor suddenly
mo veagain even af terth e ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan.
Ma kesure of thefo llowing before per form ing
ta sks in the engine compartmen t: 0007
Switch the ignition off. 0007
Neverto uch the danger zone sur round‐
ing moving co mponent parts, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n. 0007
Remo vejewe llery and watches. 0007
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts. 408
Maintenance and care

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual 0007
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. 0007
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. 0007
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. 0007
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Active bonnet malfunction
See Owner's Manual *T
he active bonnet (pedestrian pr otection) is malfunctioning or inoperative af ter having already been triggered. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
0083 *T
he bonnet is open. 000A
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the engine bonn etunlo cked
An unloc ked engine bonn etmay open up when theve hicle is in motion and block your vie w. 0007
Never unlock the engine bonn etwhen driving. 0007
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. 0007
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. 0007
Close the bonn et.
0051 *A
t least one door is open. 0007
Close all doors.
0084 *T
he boot lid is open. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 539

DIRECT SELECT le
ver............................... 181
Engaging drive position ....................... 183
Engaging neutral .................................. 182
Engaging pa rkposition ........................ 183
Engaging pa rkposition automatically .. 183
Engaging reve rsege ar ........................ .182
Fu nction ............................................... 181
Display Care .................................................... 422
Display (multimedia sy stem)
Settings .............................................. .306
Display (on-board comp uter)
Displ ays on the multifunction display .. 273
Display content Setting the additional value range ....... 272
Display message .................................... .490
Calling up (on-boa rdcompu ter) ........... 490
No tes .................................................. 490
Display messages 00B2 - - - km/h .................................... 512
ç - - - km/h .................................... 511
00CB - - - km/h .................................... 513003D
12V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 516
003D 48 V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 51 8
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........506
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ..... 511
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 504
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 539
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ...... 503
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ............................ 501
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable
again .................................................... 512
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........512 Ac
tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ....... 512
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual ....513
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........507
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 508
0049Ac tive Light Sy stem inoperative ..543
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC inoperati veSee Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 506
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........506
Ac tive Steering Assist inoperative .......505
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual ...544
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........543
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 543 Index
569

Emergency braking .............................. 201
Re leasing automatically ...................... .199
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility Declaration of conformity ......................25
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Emer gency
Fire extinguisher ................................. .427
Fir st-aid kit (so ftsided) ....................... 426
Overview of the help functions .............. 18
Re moving thewa rning triangle ............ 426
Saf etyve st .......................................... 425
Setting up thewa rning triangle .......... .426
Emer gency braking ................................. 201
Emer gency braking
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Emer gency call sy stem
see Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
Emer gency engine start ......................... 444
Emer gency key
Inserting/removing ............................... 75Locking a door .......................................
81
Un locking a door .................................. .81
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle ............................. 16 9
Emer gency spare wheel .........................4 68
No tes .................................................. 468
Re moving ............................................ 469
ENERGIZI NGcomfort
Overview of programs .......................... 318
St arting the program ........................... 319
Engine ECO start/ stop function ......................1 73
Engine number .................................... 473
St arting (Digital Vehicle Keyst icke r) .... 16 8
St arting (eme rgency operation
mode) .................................................. 16 9
St arting (mobile phone) ...................... .168
St arting (Remo teOnline) ..................... 17 0
St arting (s tart/s top button) .................1 67
St arting assis tance .............................. 437
Switching off (s tart/s top button) ........ 19 2
Engine bonnet Function (active bonnet) ...................... 407
Opening/closing ................................. 408 Re
setting (active bonnet) ..................... 407
Engine data Displaying ............................................ 17 9
Engine electronics Notes ................................................... 471
Engine number ........................................ .473
Engine oil .................................................. 411
Ad ditives .............................................. 481
Capacity .............................................. 482
Checking the oil le vel using the oil
dipstick ................................................ 41 0
Checking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer ................................... 411
MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval .............. .482
Quality ................................................. 482
To pping up ...........................................4 11
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 304
On theto uchpad ................................ .306
Using the controller ............................. 305
EQ Boost Glide mode .......................................... 185
Operating saf ety .................................... 23 Index
575

Outside mir
rors ................................ 150, 151
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ............... 151
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function ........ 15 3
Fo lding in/out .................................... .150
Operating the memory function ........... 11 3
Pa rking position .................................. .152
Setting ................................................. 15 0
Overhead control panel Making calls (Mercedes me connect).............................................................3 65
Overview ................................................ 14
Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment ................................. 23
Owner's Manual (digital) .......................... 20P
Pa int code ................................................ 473
Pa intwork (cleaning instructions) ..........417
Pa nel heating
Setting .................................................1 10
Pa nic alarm ................................................ 74
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 74Pa
noramic sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Pa rk position
Inserting .............................................. 183
Selecting au tomatical ly....................... 183
Pa rking
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking aid
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC .................. 235
Ac tivating ............................................ 238
Ad justing warning tones ...................... 238
Deactivating ........................................ 238
Fu nction .............................................. 235
Side impact pr otection ........................ 236
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 35
Pa rking assistance sy stems
see Active Parking Assist
Pa rking brake
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking lights .......................................... .135
Pa rking position
Outside mir rors ................................... 15 2St
oring the position of the passenger
outside mir ror using reve rsege ar ........ 15 3
Pa rking up ................................................ 201
PA SSENGER AIR BAGstatus display
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
Pe destrian pr otection
see Active bonnet (pedestrian pr otection)
Pe rfume
see Fragrance sy stem
Pe rfume vial
see Fragrance sy stem
Pe rm issible axle load .............................. 473
Pe rm itted towing me thods .................... .439
Pe rsonalisation
see User profile
Pe trol ........................................................ 477
Pe ts in the vehicle .................................... .71
Phone book see Contacts
Picture form ats
see Video mode 586
Index