2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS Owners Manual

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
Index495

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
496Index

Beltsee Seat belt
Blind Spot Assist......................................219Function ...............................................219Switching on/off ................................. 222System limitations ...............................219
Blowersee Climatecontrol
Bluetooth®............................................... 265Activating/deactivating .......................265Information .......................................... 265
Bluetooth®audioActivating .............................................341De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 341Information .......................................... 339Overview .............................................339Searchingfor a track ........................... 341Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 340Selecting a media player ...................... 341Switching device via NFC ..................... 341
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes .................................................. 428
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175
BrakesABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........171Active Brake Assist..............................175BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ...................172Driving tips ..........................................14 8EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175HOLD function .....................................195Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................14 8New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................147Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....147
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel .................................41 5Overview ofthe help functions ..............18Roadside Assistance ............................. 23
Tow-starting ........................................ 386Towingaway........................................ 382Transportingthevehicle ......................384
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®surround sound system.....349Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 350Adjustingthe soundfocus ................... 350Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 350Automaticvolume adjustment .............350Calling upthe sound menu .................. 349Information .......................................... 349Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................350
ButtonsSteering wheel .....................................227
C
Call listMaking a call ........................................312Overview ..............................................312
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®surround sound system ... 349
Index497

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
498Index

Securing onthe front passenger seat ....60Securing ontherear seat ...................... 58TopTether ..............................................56
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............49Basic instructions .................................. 48Special seat beltretractor .....................54
Chock........................................................414Storage location ...................................414
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ............................117
Cleaningsee Care
Climate control........................................13 83-zone automatic climatecontrolpanel ...................................................13 8Activating/deactivating .......................139Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................139Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............13 9
Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (control panel) ..........14 0Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................141Air distribution settings .......................140Air-recirculation mode .........................141Automatic control ................................14 0Climatestyle function ..........................14 0Control panelfor dual-zone auto‐matic climatecontrol ...........................13 8Defrostingthe windshield ....................13 8Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................431Front airvents .....................................14 3Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................14 2Ionization .............................................141Note....................................................13 8Rear airvents ......................................14 3Rear operating unit ..............................13 8Refrigerant .......................................... 430Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................431Removing condensation fromthewindows...............................................141Residual heat .......................................141
Settingrear climate control (multi‐media system) .....................................140Settingthe air distribution ...................138Settingthe airflow...............................13 8Settingthe climatestyle ......................140Settingthe fragrance system ...............141Settingthetemperature ......................138Switchingtherear windowdefrosteron/off .................................................138Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................81
ClimatestyleFunction ..............................................14 0Setting .................................................14 0
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 268
Combination switch................................124
Index499

Compass...................................................301
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................ 325Overview .............................................325
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 265
Contacts................................................... 309Calling up .............................................310Deleting ...............................................311Downloading (from mobile phone) .......310Importing .............................................311Importing (overview) ............................310Information .......................................... 309Making a call ........................................311Nameformat ........................................310Options ................................................311Storing .................................................311
ControllerOperating ............................................ 256
Convenience closingfeature.................... 82
Convenience opening................................81
Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 357Filling capacity .................................... 429Notes .................................................. 429
Coolingsee Climatecontrol
CopyrightLicenses ................................................31Trademarks............................................31
Cornering light function..........................12 5
CrossTraffic Alert....................................215
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ....................................175
Cruise control..........................................181Buttons ................................................182Calling up a speed ...............................182Function ...............................................181Requirements: .....................................182Selecting .............................................182Setting a speed ...................................182Storing a speed ...................................182Switching off .......................................182
Switching on ........................................182System limitations ...............................181
Cup holderRear passenger compartment ..............11 5
Cup holder inthe center consoleInstalling/removing (automatictransmission) .......................................115
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........27
CustomerRelations Department.............27
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 28
Data import/export................................ 269Function/notes ................................... 269Importing/exporting ...........................270
DatastorageElectronic control units .........................28Online services ...................................... 29
500Index

Vehicle .................................................. 28
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 264
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights...........................127Switching on/off .................................127
Deactivating the alarm(ATA).................... 89
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................25
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................362
Definitions (tires and loading)............... 409
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 229
Destination..............................................292Editing intermediate destinations ........281Editingthe previous destinations ........ 292External ...............................................293
Saving (currentvehicle position) ......... 292Saving asglobalfavorite...................... 292Storing a map position ........................ 292
Destination entry....................................277Entering 3wordaddresses .................. 283Entering a POI or address ....................277Entering an intermediatedestination ...281Enteringgeo-coordinates .................... 282Selecting a contact ............................. 282Selecting a POI .................................... 280Selecting fromthe map ....................... 283Selecting previous destinations ...........280
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................25
Digital Operator's Manual........................ 20
Digital speedometer............................... 232
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
DIRECT SELECT lever...............................154Engaging drive position .......................15 6Engaging neutral ..................................15 5Engaging parkposition ........................15 5
Engaging parkposition automatically ..15 5Engagingreversegear .........................155Function ..............................................154
DisplayCare .................................................... 365
Display (multimedia system)Settings ...............................................263
Display (on-board computer)Displays onthe multifunction display .. 230
Display contentSettingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 229
Displaymessage..................................... 433Calling up (on-board computer) ...........433Notes .................................................. 433
Display messages

Active Blind Spot Asst. NotAvailable
WhenTowing aTrailer See Opera‐
tor's Manual........................................448
Active Brake AssistFunctions Cur‐
rently Limited See Operator's Man‐
ual.......................................................447
Active Brake AssistFunctions Limi‐
ted See Operator's Manual.................445
Active Distance AssistCurrently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....456
Active Distance AssistInoperative......456
Active Distance AssistNowAvailable
.............................................................456
IActive Headlamps Inoperative.....476
Active LaneKeeping Assist Camera
ViewRestricted See Operator's Man‐
ual....................................................... 456
Active LaneKeeping Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....451
Active LaneKeeping Assist Inopera‐
tive...................................................... 452
ActiveParking Assist and
PARKTRONIC InoperativeSee Opera‐
tor's Manual........................................ 450
ActiveSteering Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....450
ActiveSteering Assist Inoperative.......449
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Camera
ViewRestricted See Operator's Man‐
ual.......................................................478
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....478
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive......................................................477
ApplyBraketoShift from 'P'............... 464