2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS ESP

Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Intell. Light System Inoper-ative
*The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continuestofunction properly withoutthe functions ofthe Intelligent Light System.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Check Left LowBeam(Example)
*The corresponding light source is defective.
Drive on carefully.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
or
Check whetheryou are permittedtoreplacethe light sourceyourself (page129).
LED light bulbs:the display messageforthe corresponding lamp appearsonly when allthe light-emitting diodesinthe lamp havefailed.
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Active Headlamps Inopera-tive
*The active headlamps are defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Switch Off Lights
*You are leavingthevehicle andthe lights arestill switched on.
Turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
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Malfunction See Opera-tor’s Manual
*Theexterior lighting is defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Switch On Headlamps
*You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
Turnthe light switchtotheXorXposition.
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Automatic Headlamp ModeInoperative
*The light sensor isfaulty.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Adaptive Highbeam AssistInoperative
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCurrently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist istemporarily unavailable.
The system limits havebeenreached (page125).
Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again. TheAdaptive HighbeamAssist Now Availabledisplay message appears.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCamera View RestrictedSee Operator's Manual
*The camera view isrestricted.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision
RHeavyrain, snow orfog
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.
Cleanthe windshield.
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Tires
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
Observetherecommended tire pressure.
Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Checkthe tire pressure andthe tires.
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Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashesfor approximatelyoneminute andthenremains lit.
The tire pressuremonitoring system is defective.
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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
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DYNAMICBODYCONTROLSuspension ..........................................19 6
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................15 3Configuring drive program I .................15 3Displaying engine data ........................154Displayingvehicle data ........................154Drive program display ..........................15 3Drive programs ....................................15 3Function ..............................................15 3Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch).............................................................153Selectingthe drive program ................153Showing operationfeedback ...............15 3
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E10............................................................ 426
Easy entryfeatureFunction/notes ....................................101Setting .................................................102
EasyexitfeatureFunction/notes ....................................101Setting .................................................102
EASY-PACKtrunk box...............................11 2Adjustingthe heighttoany position .....110Care .................................................... 365Installing/removing ..............................11 2
EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion)Function/notes ....................................175
ECO displayFunction ..............................................15 2Resetting ............................................. 233
ECOstart/stop function.........................15 0Automatic enginestart ........................15 0Automatic enginestop .........................150Method of operation ............................150Switching off/on .................................15 2
Electric parking brake.............................168Applying automatically ........................16 8Applying orreleasing manually ............16 9Emergency braking ..............................16 9Releasing automatically .......................168
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
EmergencyFirst-aid kit (softsided) ....................... 369
Overview ofthe help functions ..............18Reflective safetyvest.......................... 368Removingthewarning triangle ............ 369Setting upthewarning triangle ...........369
Emergency braking.................................16 9
Emergency brakingseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
Emergency call systemsee Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Emergency enginestart......................... 386
EmergencykeyLocking a door .......................................72Unlocking a door ...................................72
Emergency operation modeStartingthevehicle .............................14 5
EmergencyreleaseTrunk lid (from inside) ............................78
EmergencyTensioning DevicesActivation .............................................. 34
ENERGIZING comfortOverview of programs .........................275Startingthe program ...........................276
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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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Language.................................................269Notes .................................................. 269Setting .................................................269
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat secur‐ing systemInstalling ................................................54
Level control systemsee AIRMATIC
Light switchOverview .............................................122
Lightingsee Interior lightingsee Lights
Lights........................................................12 2Adaptive Highbeam Assist ...................125Adjustingthe instrument lighting ......... 231Automatic driving lights .......................12 3Changing bulbs ....................................12 8Combination switch.............................124Cornering light function .......................12 5Hazardwarning lights ..........................12 5Headlamprange ..................................12 3High beam ...........................................124High-beamflasher ...............................124
Light switch .........................................122Low-beam headlamps ..........................12 2Parking lights .......................................122Rearfog lamp ......................................12 2Responsibilityfor lighting systems .......122Settingtheexterior lighting switch-off delay time .......................................127Settingthe surround lighting ...............127Standing lights .....................................122Turnsignals .........................................124
LimitedWarrantyVehicle ...................................................27
LiveTraffic InformationDisplaying subscription information .... 294Displayingthe traffic map ...................294Displaying traffic incidents .................. 295Extending a subscription ..................... 294Issuing hazard alerts ........................... 295
Load index (tires).................................... 406
Load-bearing capacity (tires)................. 406
Loading.....................................................109Bag hook .............................................109Cargo tie-downrings ...........................109Definitions ...........................................409
Notes ...................................................104Roof carrier ..........................................11 3Stowage space underthe trunkfloor ...11 3
Loading guidelines..................................104
Loading information table...................... 399
LoadsSecuring ..............................................104
Locator lightingsee Surround lighting
Locking/unlockingActivating/deactivatingthe auto‐matic lockingfeature .............................71Emergencykey ......................................72KEYLESS-GO .......................................... 70Unlocking and opening doors fromthe inside ..............................................69
Low-beam headlampsReplacing bulbs ...................................130Switching on/off .................................12 2
Lubricant additivesseeAdditives
LuggageLuggage net .........................................109
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