2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS display

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Intheevent of afireinthe engine compartment,keepthe hood closed and callthefireservice.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely and switch offthe engine, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Donot continue driving under any circumstances.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Ifthe coolanttemperature display is atthe lower end ofthetemperature scale:
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
or
Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
Checkthe coolant level (page 357).
Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
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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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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
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4MATIC.....................................................15 9Function ..............................................15 9
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
360° Camera........................................... 206Function .............................................. 206Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ...............................................209Selecting a view .................................. 209Settingfavorites ..................................209
A
A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 9Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 9
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............171
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................320
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 65
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ... 350
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................219Brake application ................................. 220Function ...............................................219Switching on/off ................................. 222System limitations ...............................219
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ....................................175Setting .................................................181
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........183Active EmergencyStop Assist .............193Active Lane Change Assist...................191Calling up a speed ...............................185Displays inthe Instrument Display ......19 3Function ..............................................183Increasing/decreasing speed ..............185Requirements ......................................185
Route-based speed adaptation ............188Steering wheel buttons ........................185Storing a speed ...................................185Switching off/deactivating ..................185Switching on/activating ......................185System limitations ...............................183
Active EmergencyStop Assist...............193
Active Lane Change Assist......................191Activating/deactivating .......................193Function ...............................................191
Active LaneKeeping Assist.................... 222Activating/deactivating .......................224Activating/deactivatingthewarning ...225Function .............................................. 222Settingthe sensitivity .......................... 225System limitations ...............................222
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 209CrossTraffic Alert ................................215DriveAwayAssist................................214Exiting a parking space ........................212Function .............................................. 209Maneuvering assistance ......................215Parking .................................................211System limitations ...............................209
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Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist.......................187Display.................................................187Function ..............................................187
ActiveSteering Assist.............................189Activating/deactivating .......................191Active EmergencyStop Assist .............193Active Lane Change Assist...................191Displays inthe Instrument Display ......19 3Function ..............................................189System limitations ...............................189
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................12 5Switching on/off .................................12 6
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 229
Additives.................................................. 427Engine oil ............................................. 427Fuel ..................................................... 427
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®surround sound system ... 350
Adjusting the headlamprange...............12 3
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ... 350
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®surround sound system ... 350
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRMATIC
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................42
Air conditioning systemsee Climate control
Air distributionSetting .................................................138
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
Air pressureseeTirepressure
Air suspensionsee AIRMATIC
Airvents...................................................14 3Adjusting (front) ..................................14 3Adjusting (rear) ....................................14 3
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode.............................141
Air-water duct.......................................... 358Keeping free ........................................358
Airbag.........................................................40Activation .............................................. 34Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....40Installation locations .............................40Knee airbag ........................................... 40
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Overview ............................................... 40PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....44Protection ..............................................41Side airbag ............................................ 40Window curtain airbag ...........................40
AirflowSetting .................................................138
AIRMATIC..................................................197Setting .................................................19 8Suspension ..........................................197
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
All-wheel drivesee 4MATIC
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................128
AndroidAuto............................................316Connecting a mobile phone .................317Ending ..................................................318
Information ..........................................317Overview ..............................................316Sound settings .....................................317Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ................................. 62
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 88
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™........................................315
Connecting an iPhone®........................315
Ending ..................................................316Notes ...................................................315Overview ..............................................315Sound settings .....................................316Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AshtrayFront center console ............................116Rear passenger compartment ..............11 7Using ....................................................11 6
Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 231
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 351Battery disconnection periods .............352Displayingthe service due date ........... 351Function/notes .................................... 351Regular maintenancework.................. 351Special servicerequirements .............. 351
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 88Deactivatingthe alarm .......................... 89Function ................................................ 88
ATTENTION ASSIST..........................215,217Function ...............................................215
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Setting .................................................217System limitations ...............................215
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 331Connecting USB devices ..................... 333Copyrights ...........................................330Information .......................................... 329Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 331Media search ....................................... 336Overview ............................................. 332Pause and playback function ...............333Selecting a track ................................. 333Selecting playbackoptions .................. 333Track list .............................................. 333
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................12 3
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................15 0
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................15 0
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff.......................................... 43,44Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff .............. 43PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....44
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................136
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................154Drive program display ..........................15 3Drive programs ....................................15 3DYNAMIC SELECT switch ....................15 3Engaging drive position .......................15 6Engaging neutral ..................................15 5Engaging parkposition ........................15 5Engagingreversegear .........................155
Kickdown .............................................157Manualgearshifting .............................156Steering wheel paddle shifters............15 6Transmission position display ..............154Transmission positions ........................154
Automatic transmission (problem)seeTransmission (problem)
B
Bag hook..................................................109
BAS (Brake Assist System).....................172
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 6SmartKey............................................... 66
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)...................................... 381Charging ..............................................379Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................14 6Notes ...................................................376Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................377Replacing .............................................381Starting assistance ..............................379
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Calls.......................................................... 308Accepting ............................................ 308Activating functions during a call ........ 308Calls withseveral participants .............308Declining ............................................. 308Ending a call ........................................ 308Incoming call during anexisting call .... 309Making ................................................ 308Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) .......................319
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 359
Care..........................................................365Air-water duct ...................................... 358Automatic carwash ............................. 359Carpet .................................................365Decorativefoil .....................................362Display................................................ 365
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................... 365Exterior lighting ................................... 364Headliner ............................................. 365Mattefinish ......................................... 361Paintwork............................................ 361Plastic trim .......................................... 365Powerwasher ...................................... 359Realwood/trim elements ...................365Rear view camera ................................ 364Seat belts ............................................ 365Seat cover ........................................... 365Sensors ............................................... 364Tailpipes .............................................. 364Washingbyhand ................................. 360Wheels/rims ....................................... 364Windows.............................................. 364Wiper blades .......................................364
Cargo tie-downrings...............................109
Carpet (Care)...........................................365
Change of address....................................23
Change ofownership................................ 23
Changing a wheelPreparation ..........................................41 5Raisingthevehicle ...............................416
Changing bulbs........................................12 8Notes ...................................................12 8Overview .............................................12 9Reversing lights ...................................131Turnsignal lights (rear) ........................131
Changinggears........................................15 6Manually ..............................................156
Changing hub caps..................................416
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................263Usingthe controller ............................. 262
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ..................................379
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 269Rear door ...............................................61Rear side windows................................. 62
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 53Basic instructions ..................................48front-passenger seat (notes) ................. 59LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............54Notes onrisks and dangers ...................49
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