2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS start stop button

Toswitch onthe power supply:press but‐ton1once.You can activatethe windshield wipers,forexample.
The power supplyis switched off again ifthefol‐lowing conditions are met:
RYou openthe driver's door
RYou press button1twice.
Toswitch onthe ignition:press button1twice.The indicator lamps inthe instrument clusterlight up.
The ignition is switched off again if one ofthefollowing conditions is met:
RVehicles with automatic transmission:you do notstartthevehicle within15minutes andthe transmission is in posi‐tion]orthe electric parking brake isapplied.
RYou press button1once.
Startingthevehicle
Startingthevehicle withthestart/stop but‐ton
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis inthevehicle and isrecog‐nized.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]or\\.
Depressthe brake pedal and press button1once.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:switch off non-essential consumers and press button1once.
Ifthevehiclestill does notstart andthePlace the Key in the Marked Space SeeOperator's Manualdisplay message alsoappears inthe multifunction display:startthevehicle in emergency operation mode.
You can switchoffthe engine while drivingbypressing button1for aboutthree seconds orbypressing button1three times within a sec‐ond. Be suretoobservethe safety notes under"Driving tips".
Startingthevehicle in emergency operationmodeIfthevehicle does notstart andthePlace theKey in the Marked Space See Operator's Manualmessage appears inthe multifunction display,you canstartthevehicle in emergency operationmode.
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Make surethat marked space2is empty.
RemoveSmartKey1fromthekeyring.
Place SmartKey1in marked space2onthe symbol3.Thevehicle willstart after a short time.
IfyouremoveSmartKey1from markedspace2the engine continuesrunning.Forfurther enginestarts however,SmartKey1
must be located in marked space2on sym‐bol3duringthe entire journey.
Havethe SmartKey1checked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:
Place SmartKey1in marked space2andleaveitthere.
Depressthe brake pedal andstartthevehicleusingthestart/stop button.
You can also switchonthe power supplyorthe ignition withthestart/stop button.
Startingthevehicle viaRemoteOnline serv‐ices
Cooling or heatingthevehicle interior beforecommencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
Ifyoustartthevehicle viayour smartphone,thepreviously selected air conditioning adjustmentis active.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
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the multifunction display.Ifyou do not switchoffthe ignition,the ignition is automaticallyswitched off afterthree minutes.
Deactivating or activatingthe ECOstart/stop function
Press button1.If indicator lamp2lights up,the ECOstart/stop function is activated.
Depending onthe model andthevehicleequipment,the button may also be locatedat a different position inthe center console.
ECO display function
The ECO display summarizesthe drivingcharac‐teristics fromthestart ofthe journeytoits com‐pletion and assistsyou in achievingthe mosteconomical drivingstyle.
You can influence consumption ifyou:
Rdrive with particular care
Rdrivethevehicle in drive program;
Robservethegearshiftrecommendations
The inner segment lights up andthe outer seg‐mentfills up:
R1Moderate acceleration
R2Gentle deceleration androlling
R3Consistent speed
The inner segment does not light up andtheouter segment empties:
R1Sporty acceleration
R2Heavy braking
R3Fluctuations in speed
You havedriven economically when:
Rthethree outer segments are completelyfil‐led simultaneously
Rthe ECO display lights up
The additionalrange achieved as aresult ofyourdrivingstyle in comparison with a driver with averysporty drivingstyle is shown underBonusfr. Start. Therange displayed does not indicate afixedreduction in consumption.
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function ofthe ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplay
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ontheInstrument Display provides information ontheremaining time or distance beforethe nextservice due date.
You can hidethis service message usingtheback button onthe left-hand side ofthesteeringwheel.
Depending on howthevehicle is used,theASSYST PLUS service interval display mayshortenthe service interval, e.g. inthefollowingcases:
RMainly short-distance driving
RWhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
RIntheevent of frequent coldstart phases
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsavoiding suchoperating conditions.
You can obtain further information concerningthe servicing ofyourvehicle from aqualified
specialistworkshop, e.g. an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Displayingthe service due date
On-board computer:
ServiceASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displayed.
Toexitthe display:pressthe back buttononthe left-hand side ofthesteering wheel.
Make suretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
ROperatingthe on-board computer(page 228).
Information onregular maintenancework
NOTEPrematurewearthroughfailuretoobserveservice due dates
Serviceworkwhich is not carried out attheright time or incompletelycan leadtoincreasedwear and damagetothevehicle.
Always observethe prescribed serviceintervals.
Always havethe prescribed serviceworkcarried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Special servicerequirements
The prescribed service interval is based on nor‐mal operation ofthevehicle. Maintenanceworkwill needtobe performed more often ifthevehi‐cle is operated under arduous conditions orincreased loads.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is onlyan aid. The driver ofthevehicle bearsresponsi‐bility asregardstowhether maintenanceworkneedstobe performed more oftenthan speci‐fied based onthe actual operating conditionsand/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi‐atestops
Rmainly short-distance driving
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EngineECOstart/stop function ......................150Engine number ....................................423Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................14 5Starting (RemoteOnline) .....................147Starting (start/stop button) .................145Starting assistance ..............................379Switching off (start/stop button) .........161
Engine dataDisplaying ............................................154
Engine number........................................ 423
Engine oil.................................................355Additives .............................................427Capacity .............................................. 428Checkingthe oil level usingthe oildipstick ............................................... 354Checkingthe oil level usingthe on-board computer ................................... 355MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ...............428Quality ................................................. 428Topping up ...........................................355
EnteringcharactersFunction/notes .................................... 261
ESC (ElectronicStability Control)
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
ESP®
Crosswind Assist .................................175
ESP®(ElectronicStability Program).......172Activating/deactivating .......................175Function/notes ....................................172
Exterior lightingCare .................................................... 364
Exterior lightingsee Lights
Exterior mirrors...............................134,13 5Anti-glaremode (automatic) ................135Automatic mirrorfolding function ........13 6Folding in/out .....................................134Operatingthe memory function ..........102Parking position ...................................135Setting .................................................13 4
External deviceLocking (child safety lock) ...................269
Eyeglasses compartment.......................106
F
Fatigue detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
FavoritesAdding .................................................259Calling up ............................................ 259Deleting ............................................... 260Moving ................................................ 259Overview ............................................. 258Renaming ............................................ 259
FenderseeFront wheel arch
First-aid kit (soft sided).......................... 369
FlaconInserting/removing .............................14 2
Flat tire.....................................................370Changing a wheel .................................41 5MOExtended tires ................................370Notes ...................................................370TIREFIT kit ............................................371
FlattowingseeTow-bar system
Floor mats................................................12 0
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Rear passenger compartment(adjusting) .............................................97
Head-up Display...................................... 237Adjusting display elements (on-boardcomputer) ............................................ 237Adjustingthe brightness (on-boardcomputer) ............................................ 237Function .............................................. 237Menu (on-board computer) .................. 237Settingthe position (on-board com‐puter) .................................................. 237Switching on/off ................................. 238
Headliner (care)....................................... 365
Heatingsee Climate control
High beamSwitching on/off .................................124
High-beam flasher...................................124
High-beam headlampsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ...................125Replacing bulbs ...................................130
Hillstart assist........................................19 5
HOLD function.........................................19 5Function/notes ...................................19 5Switching on/off .................................19 5
HoodOpening/closing ................................. 352
Hookingthe luggage net........................109
HotspotSetting up (Wi-Fi) ................................. 267
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Identification plateEngine .................................................423Refrigerant .......................................... 430Vehicle ................................................ 423
IgnitionSwitching on (Start/Stop button) ........14 4
Ignitionkeysee SmartKey
Immobilizer................................................ 88
Indicator lampsseeWarning/indicator lamps
Individual drive programConfiguring ..........................................15 3
Selecting .............................................15 3
Insiderearview mirrorsee Exterior mirrors
Inspectionsee ASSYSTPLUS
Instrument clustersee Instrument Display
Instrument cluster lighting.................... 231
Instrument Display................................. 226Adjustingthe lighting ........................... 231Function/notes ................................... 226Instrument cluster .................................10Settingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 229Warning/indicator lamps .....................479
Intelligent Light SystemAdaptive Highbeam Assist ...................125Cornering light function .......................12 5
Interior lighting........................................127Ambient lighting ..................................12 8Reading light ........................................127Setting .................................................127Switch-off delaytime ...........................12 8
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Mobile phonevoicerecognitionStarting ...............................................308Stopping ..............................................308
Model seriesseeVehicle identification plate
MOExtended tires....................................370
Multifunction displayOverview of displays............................ 230
Multifunctionsteering wheelOverview of buttons ............................ 227
Multifunctionsteering wheelseeSteering wheel
Multimedia system.................................254Activating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................170Adjuststhevolume .............................. 261Central control elements .....................255Configuring displaysettings ................263ENERGIZING comfort program (over‐view) ....................................................275Enteringcharacters .............................261Favorites ............................................. 258Main functions .................................... 258Overview ............................................. 254
Rear climate control ............................14 0Restoringthefactory settings ..............274Standby mode function .......................170Startingthe ENERGIZING comfortprogram ...............................................276Switchingthe sound on or off .............260
Multimedia systemseeTouch ControlseeTouchpad
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) .................. 233Showing/hidingthe menu ...................277Switching on ........................................276Updatingthe map data ........................ 300Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) .....................................................24 3
Navigationsee Destinationsee Destination entrysee MapseeRouteseeRoute guidanceseeTraffic information
Navigation announcementsActivating/deactivating .......................290Adjustingthevolume ...........................290Repeating ............................................ 291Switching audiofadeout on/off .......... 290
Navigation messagesOn-board computer ............................. 233
NearField Communication (NFC).......... 307Connectingthe mobile phonetothemultimedia system .............................. 307Information .......................................... 307
Switching Bluetooth®audio equip‐ment .................................................... 341Switching mobile phones .................... 307Using a mobile phone .......................... 307
NeutralInserting ..............................................15 5
NFCsee Near Field Communication (NFC)
Non-operational timeActivating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................170Standby mode function .......................170
Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle.......147
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Parking aidseeParking AssistPARKTRONIC
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC.................. 200Activating ............................................ 202Adjustingwarningtones ...................... 203Function .............................................. 200Side impact protection ........................ 201Switching off ....................................... 202System limitations ...............................200
Parking assistance systemsseeActiveParking Assist
Parking brakesee Electric parking brake
Parkingfor anextended period..............16 9
Parking lights...........................................122
Parking positionExterior mirrors...................................13 5Storingthe position ofthe front-passenger outside mirror usingreversegear .........................................136
PASSENGER AIRBAGstatus displayseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
PayloadCalculationexample ............................ 401Determiningthe maximum .................. 400
PerfumeseePerfume atomizer
Perfume atomizer....................................14 2Inserting/removingtheflacon .............142Setting .................................................141
Perfume vialseePerfume atomizer
Permittedtowing methods.....................381
Personalizationsee User profile
Pets in thevehicle.....................................62
Phone booksee Contacts
PictureformatsseeVideo mode
Picture settingsseeVideo mode
PIN protectionActivating/deactivating .......................270
Plastic trim (Care)................................... 365
Playback optionsSelecting ............................................. 333
POISelecting ............................................. 280
POI symbolsSelecting ............................................. 298
Power supplySwitching on (Start/Stop button) ........14 4
Powerwasher (care)...............................359
Power windowssee Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupantprotection).................................................47Function ................................................47
PRE-SAFE®Sound .................................47Reversing measures .............................. 48
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccu‐pant protection plus)................................ 48Function ................................................ 48Reversing measures .............................. 48
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