2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS brake sensor

RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsDriveAwayAssistis notavailable on inclines.
Function of CrossTraffic Alert
Alsoreadthe instructions on Blind SpotAssist (page219).
Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist:drivers canalso bewarned of any crossing traffic whenbacking up out of a parking space. If a criticalsituation is detected, symbol1appearsinthemultimedia system display.Ifthe driver does notrespondtothewarning,thevehicle's brakes canbe applied automatically.Todothis,the functionusestheradar sensors inthe bumper. The areaadjacenttothevehicle is continually monitored.
Iftheradar sensors are obstructedbyvehiclesorother objects, detection is not possible.
The CrossTraffic Alert function is activeunderthefollowing conditions:
RIf Blind Spot Assist is activated.
RIfthevehicle is backing up atwalking pace.
RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsThe CrossTraffic Alert function is notavailableon inclines.
Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐tanceMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceCamera & ParkingManeuvering Assist.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Maneuvering assistance mustbe activeforthe function of DriveAwayAssist(page214) and CrossTraffic Alert(page215).
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function ofATTENTION ASSISTATTENTION ASSIST assistsyou on long, monoto‐nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunkroads.IfATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators offati‐gue or increasing lapses in concentration onthepart ofthe driver, it suggeststaking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannotalways detectfatigue or lapses in concentrationin time. The system is not a substitutefor awell-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys,
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\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteexitwarning
Theexitwarningreacts neithertostationaryobjects nortovehicles approachingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult,theexitwarning cannotwarndrivers inthese situations.
Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation when openingthe doorsand make surethere is sufficient clear‐ance.
Ifthere is avehicle inthe monitoringrange,thisis indicated inthe outside mirror.If avehicleoccupant opensthe door onthe side withthewarning, awarningtone sounds andthewarninglamp inthe outside mirrorstartstoflash.
This additional function is onlyavailable whenBlind Spot Assist is activated and uptoa maxi‐mum ofthree minutes afterthe ignition hasbeen switched off. Theexitwarning is no longeravailable oncethewarning lamp inthe outsidemirrorflashesthree times.
Theexitwarning is only an aid and not a substi‐tuteforthe attention ofvehicle occupants. Theresponsibilityfor opening and closingthe doorsandfor leavingthevehicleremains withthevehi‐cle occupants.
System limitations
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistmay be limited inthefollowing situations:
Rifthere is dirt onthe sensors orthe sensorsare obscured
Rin poor visibility, e.g. duetofog, heavyrain orsnow
Rifthere are narrowvehicles, e.g. bicycles ormotorbikes
Riftheroad hasverywide or narrowlanes
Rifvehicles are not driving inthe middle oftheir lane
Warnings may be issued in error when drivingclosetocrash barriers or similar solid lane bor‐ders. Always make surethatthere is sufficientdistancetothe sideforother traffic or obsta‐cles.
Warnings may be interrupted when driving along‐side longvehicles,forexample trucks,for a pro‐longed time.
Blind Spot Assist is not operational whenreversegear is engaged.
Theexitwarning may be limited inthefollowingsituations:
RWhenthe sensors are coveredbyadjacentvehicles in narrow parking spaces.
RWhen people approachthevehicle.
RIntheevent ofstationary or slowly movingobjects.
Function of brake application (Active BlindSpot Assist)The brake application function is onlyavailableforvehicles with a Driving AssistancePackage.
IfActive Blind Spot Assistdetects arisk of a sideimpact inthe monitoringrange, a course-cor‐recting brake application is carried out. This isdesignedtohelpyouavoid a collision.
The course-correcting brake application isavaila‐ble inthe speedrange between approximately20mph (30 km/h) and125mph (200 km/h).
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If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐play1appears inthe multifunction display.
System limitations
No lane-correcting brake application occursinthefollowing situations:
RYou clearlyand activelysteer, brake or accel‐erate.
RYou haveswitched onthe turn signal indica‐tor (situation-dependent).
RA driving safety system intervenes, suchas
ESP®,Active Brake AssistorActive BlindSpot Assist.
RYou haveadopted a sporty drivingstyle withhigh cornering speeds or highrates of accel‐eration.
RWhen ESP®is deactivated.
RIf a loss of tire pressure or afaulty tire hasbeen detected and displayed.
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is poor visibility, e.g. duetoinsuffi‐cient illumination oftheroad, ifthere arehighlyvariable shade conditions or inrain,snow,fog or heavy spray.
RIfthere isglare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,the sun orreflections.
RIfthe windshield inthe area ofthe multifunc‐tion camera is dirty, or ifthe camera isfog‐ged up, damaged or covered.
RIfthere are no lane markings, or severalunclear lane markings are presentfor onelane, e.g. aroundroadworks.
RIfthe lane markings areworn, dark or cov‐ered.
RIfthe distancetothevehicle in front istooshort andthusthe lane markings cannotbedetected.
RIfthe lane markingschangequickly,e.g.lanes branch off, cross one another ormerge.
RIftheroadwayisverynarrowand winding.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance packageorDriving Assistance Plus package:Active LaneKeeping Assist usesradar sensorstomonitorseveral areas aroundthevehicle. Iftheradarsensors intherear bumper are dirty or coveredwith snow,the system may be impaired or maynot function. If an obstacle inthe lane in whichyou are driving has been detected, no lane-cor‐recting brake application occurs.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid Level
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Do not add brakefluid.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Do not add brakefluid.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Radar Sensors Dirty SeeOperator's Manual
*Theradar sensor system is malfunctioning.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe sensors
RHeavyrain or snow
RExtended country driving withoutother traffic, e.g. inthe desert
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Clean all sensors (page 364).
Restartthe engine.
440Displaymessages andwarning/indicator lamps

wWarningTireMalfunction............ 467
wWheel Sensor(s) Missing.............469
Display onthe windshieldsee Head-up Display
Distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
DistancerecorderseeTrip distance
DISTRONICseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
DoorChild safety lock(rear door) ...................61Locking (emergencykey) .......................72Opening (fromthe inside) ......................69Unlocking (emergencykey) ....................72Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................69
Door control panel.....................................16
DOT,TireIdentificationNumber (TIN)... 404
DrawbarseeTow-bar system
Drinking and driving................................14 8
DriveAway Assist....................................214
Drive positionInserting ..............................................15 6
Drive program display.............................15 3
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................170ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........171Active Brake Assist..............................175BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ...................172EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................175Overview ..............................................171Radar sensors ......................................171Responsibility ......................................17 0STEER CONTROL .................................175
Driving systemDYNAMICBODYCONTROL ..................19 6
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assistsee AIRMATICseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving ............................14 8General driving tips .............................148Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....147
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
Index505

Foil coveringRadar sensors ......................................171
FragranceseePerfume atomizer
Free software.............................................31
FrequenciesTwo-wayradio ...................................... 422
Frequency bandDialing (on-board computer) ................ 235
Front airbag (driver, front passenger).....40
Front passenger seatsee Seat
Front wheel arch.....................................12 9Installing/removingthe cover .............129
Front wheel archcoverInstalling/removing .............................12 9
Fuel...........................................................427Additives .............................................427E10 ...................................................... 426Fuelreserve......................................... 427Gasoline .............................................. 426Quality (gasoline) ................................ 426Refueling .............................................15 9
sulfur content ...................................... 426Tank content ....................................... 427
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................232
Function seatsee Door control panel
Fuses........................................................ 386Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 386Dashboard fuse box ............................ 388Fuse assignment diagram ...................386Fuse box inthe engine compartment .. 387Fuse box inthe front-passengerfoot‐well ...................................................... 388Fuse box inthe trunk ........................... 388Notes .................................................. 386
FusesseeFuses
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Garage door openerClearingthe memory ...........................16 6Opening or closingthe door ................166Programming buttons ..........................16 3Radio equipment approval numbers ....16 6
Resolving problems .............................16 5Synchronizingtherolling code .............164
Gasstation searchStarting automatic search................... 281Switching automatic search on/off ..... 287Using automatic search....................... 287
Gasoline................................................... 426
Gearshiftrecommendation....................157
Genuine parts............................................21
Glide mode...............................................157
GloveboxLocking/unlocking ..............................105
H
Handbrakesee Electric parking brake
Handlingcharacteristics (unusual)....... 390
HANDS-FREEACCESS................................76
Hazardwarning lights.............................125
HeadrestraintFront (adjusting mechanically) .............. 96Rear (installing/removing) .....................97
508Index