2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS warning

RObservethe notes on surround lighting(page127).
Automatic driving lights functionThe parking lights, low beam and daytimerun‐ning lamps are switched on automaticallydepending onthe ignitionstatus andthe ambi‐ent light.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident whenthe lowbeam is switched off in poor visibility
Whenthe light switch is settoX,the lowbeam may not be switched on automaticallyifthere isfog, snow orother causes of poorvisibility such as spray.
In such cases, turnthe light switchtoX.
The automatic driving lights are only an aid.Yo uareresponsibleforvehicle lighting.
Switchingtherearfog lights on or off
Requirements:RThe light switch is intheXorXposi‐tion.
Pressthe^button.
Please observethe country-specific lawsontheuse ofrearfog lamps.
Adjusting the headlamprange (vehicles withhalogen headlamps)The headlamprange adjuster allowsyoutoadjustthe cone of light fromthe headlamps inrelationtothevehicle's load condition.
ZDriver's seat and front passenger seat occu‐pied
GDriver's seat, front passenger seat andrearseats occupied
HDriver's seat, front passenger seat andrearseats occupied, trunk laden
IDriver's seat and front passenger seat occu‐pied and maximum permissiblerear axleload utilized
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Activating/deactivating the hazardwarninglights
Press button1.
Cornering light
Cornering light function
The cornering light improvesthe illumination oftheroadwayover a wide angle inthe turningdirection, enabling better visibility on tightbends,forexample. It can be activated onlywhenthe low beam is switched on.
The function is active:
RAtspeeds below 25mph (40 km/h) whenthe turn signal light is switched on orthesteering wheel is turned
RAtspeeds between 25mph (40 km/h) and45mph (70 km/h) whenthesteering wheelis turned
Traffic circle and intersection function:thecornering light is activated on bothsidesthroughanevaluation ofthe current GPS position ofthevehicle. Itremains active until afterthevehiclehas leftthe traffic circle orthe intersection.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteAdaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does notrecog‐nizethefollowingroad users:
RRoad users without lights, e.g. pedes‐trians
RRoad users with poor lighting, e.g.cyclists
RRoad users whose lighting is obstructed,e.g.bya barrier
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Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsAmbient Light
Settingthe color
SelectColor.
Set a color.
Adjusting the brightness
SelectBrightness.
Set a brightnessvalue.
Activating the brightnessfor zones
SelectBrightness Zones.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.TheDisplay,FrontandRearzones can be setseparately.
Settingthe interior lighting switch-off delaytime
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsInt. Light Switch Off
Setthe switch-off delay time.
Changing bulbs (onlyforvehicles with halo‐gen headlamps)
Notes onchanging bulbs
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts whilstreplacing a bulb
Bulbs, lamps and plugs can becomeveryhotduring operation.
Whenreplacing a bulb,you could burnyour‐self onthese component parts.
Allowthe component partstocooldown beforereplacingthe bulb.
RDo not use a bulb if it has been dropped or ifitsglass has been scratched. The bulb mayotherwiseexplode.
RDo nottouchtheglass bulb withyour barehands.
RProtect bulbs from moisture and do not allowbulbstocome into contact withliquids.
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Removeprotectivefilm1fromthe mainte‐nance display onthe tip ofthe newly instal‐led wiper blades.
Ifthe color ofthe maintenance displaychangesfrom blackto yellow,the wiper blades should bereplaced.
The duration untilthe colorchangesvariesdepending onthe usage conditions.
Mirrors
Operatingthe outside mirrors
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom adjustingthevehicle settings whilethevehicle is inmotion
You could lose control ofthevehicle inthefollowing situations:
Rifyou adjustthe driver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirrorwhilethevehicle is in motion
Rifyoufastenyour seat belt whilethevehi‐cle is in motion
Beforestartingthe engine: adjustthedriver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetomis‐judgment of distances when usingthepassenger mirror
The outside mirror onthe front-passengersidereflects objects on a smaller scale. Theobjects in view are infact closerthantheyappear.
As aresult,you may misjudgethe distancebetweenyou andtheroad user drivingbehindyou,forexample, whenchanginglanes.
Therefore, always lookoveryour shoul‐der in ordertoensurethatyou areaware ofthe actual distance betweenyou andtheroad users driving behindyou.
Foldingthe outside mirrorsin/out
Brieflypress switch1.
Resettingthe outside mirrors
Ifthe battery has been disconnected or com‐pletely discharged,the outside mirrorsmustbereset. Onlythen willthe automatic mirrorfolding functionworkproperly.
Brieflypress switch1.
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Adjusting the outside mirrors
Press button3or4toselectthe outsidemirrortobe adjusted.
Press button2toadjustthe position ofthemirrorglass.
Engagingthe outside mirrors
Vehicles without electricallyfolding out‐side mirrors:manually movethe outsidemirror intothe correct position.
Vehicles with electricallyfolding outsidemirrors:press and hold button1.You will hear a click andthe mirror will audi‐bly engage in position. The outside mirror issettothe correct position.
Automatic anti-glare mirrorsfunction
\nWARNINGRisk of burns and poisoningduetothe anti-glare mirror electrolyte
Electrolyte may escape iftheglass in anautomatic anti-glare mirror breaks.
The electrolyte is harmful and causes irrita‐tion. It mustnot come into contact withyourskin,eyes,respiratory organs or clothing orbe swallowed.
Ifyou come into contact with electro‐lyte, observethefollowing:RRinsethe electrolyte fromyour skinand seek medical attention immedi‐ately.
RIf electrolyte comes into contactwithyoureyes,rinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater and seekmedical attention immediately.
RIfthe electrolyte is swallowed,immediatelyrinseyour mouth outthoroughly. Do not inducevomiting.Seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediatelychange out of clothingwhich has come into contact withelectrolyte.
RIf an allergicreaction occurs, seekmedical attention immediately.
The insiderearview mirror andthe outside mir‐ror onthe driver's side automatically go intoanti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hitsthesensor onthe insiderearview mirror.
System limitations
The system does not go into anti-glare mode inthefollowing situations:
Rthe engine is switched off
Rreversegear is engaged
Rthe interior lighting is switched on
Function ofthe front-passenger outside mir‐ror parking position
The parking position makes parking easier.
The front-passenger outside mirror tilts down‐wards and shows therear wheel onthe front-passenger side inthefollowing situations:
Rthe parking position isstored(page136)
Rthe passenger mirror is selected
Rreversegear is engaged
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Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate ControlAir Freshener
The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐grancethroughoutthevehicle interior from afla‐con located intheglovebox.
Tosetthe intensity:selectHigh,Medium,LoworOff.
Inserting orremoving theflacon ofthe fra‐grance system
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom liquid per‐fume
Ifchildren opentheflacon,theycould drinkthe liquid perfume or it could come into con‐tact with theireyes.
Do not leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Consult a doctor immediately if liquidperfume has been drunk.
If liquid perfume comes into contactwithyoureyes or skin,rinseyoureyeswith cleanwater.
If symptoms continue, consult a doctor.
ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentaldamageduetoimproper disposal of fullflacons
Fullflacons must not be disposedof with householdwaste.

Fullflacons must betakentoa harmful substance collection point.
Toinsert:slideflacon2intothe holder asfar as it will go.
Toremove:pull outflacon2.
Ifyou do not usegenuine Mercedes-Benz interiorperfumes, observethe manufacturers' safetynotices onthe perfume packaging.
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Dispose ofthegenuine Mercedes-Benz interiorperfumeflacon when it is empty and do notrefillit.
Refillable flacon
Unscrewcap1of emptyflacon2.
Fillflacon2with a maximum of 0.5fl. oz.(15 ml).
Screwcap1backontoflacon2.
Alwaysrefillthe emptyrefillableflacon withthesame perfume. Observethe separate informa‐tion sheet attachedtotheflacon.
Airvents
Adjusting the front airvents
\nWARNING‑ Danger of burns or frostbiteduetobeingtoo closetothe airvents
Veryhot orverycold air canflowfromthe airvents.
This couldresult in burns or frostbite intheimmediate vicinity ofthe airvents.
Makesurethat allvehicle occupantsalways maintain a sufficient distancetothe airvents.
If necessary, directthe airflowtoanother area ofthevehicle interior.
Toguaranteetheflowof fresh airthroughthe airvents intothevehicle interior, comply withthefollowing:
RAlwayskeepthevents andtheventilationgrille inthevehicle interior free.
RKeepthe air inlet free of deposits(page 358).
Toopen or close:hold airvent1inthecenter and turn ittothe left (open) orright(closed) asfar as it will go.
Toadjustthe air direction:hold airvent1inthe center and moveit up or down ortothe left orright.
Adjusting therear airvents
Toopen or close:turn controller2totheleft orright asfar as it will go.
Toadjustthe air direction:hold airvent1inthe center and moveit up or down ortothe left orright.
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Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMGvehicles
Observethe notes onthefollowingtopics intheSupplement, asyou mayotherwisefailtorecog‐nize dangers:
RRear axle locking differential
RAMGPerformanceexhaust system
RAMG ceramic high-performance compositebrake system
RRACESTART
RAMG adaptive sportsuspension system
Switchingthe power supplyor ignition onwithoutstartingthe engine
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
Rget out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
Roperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
Rreleasingthe parking brake.
Rshiftingthe automatic transmission out ofpark position].
Rstartingthe engine
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofthereach ofchildren.
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis inthevehicle and isrecog‐nized.
RThe brake pedal is not depressed.
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