2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS ESP

Active Distance Assist DISTRONICstatus dis‐play androute-based speed adaptation
1Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC selected,set specified distance (number of segmentsbelowthevehicle)
2Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC deactiva‐ted, speedstored
3Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC active,speedstored, novehicle detected (brightvehicle symbol)
4Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC active,speedstored,vehicle detected (greenvehi‐cle symbol)
5Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC androute-based speed adaptation active, speedstored
On highways or high-speed majorroads,thegreençvehicle symbol is displayed cycli‐cally whenthevehicle isreadytopullaway.
SpeedometerThestored speed is highlighted onthe speedom‐eter. Ifthe speed ofthevehicle in front orthespeed adjustment is lessthanthestored speedduetotherouteevent ahead,the segments inthe speedometer light up.Activation or deactiva‐tion ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC, aswell as alterationstothe speed duetomanual orautomatic adoption ofthe speed limit, are dis‐played inthe controlfeedback ofthe multifunc‐tion display on a single line.
ActiveSteering Assiststatus display
1Graysteering wheel:ActiveSteering Assistswitched on and passive
2Greensteering wheel:ActiveSteering Assistswitched on and active
3Flashingsteering wheel: prompttothe drivertoactively confirmor transition from activetopassivestatus, system limitation detected
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Function of HillStart Assist
HillStart Assist holdsthevehiclefor a shorttime when pullingawayon a hill underthefol‐lowing conditions:
RVehicles with automatic transmission:The transmission is in position[or^.
RThe electric parking brake isreleased.
This givesyou enough timetomoveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe accelerator pedaland depress it beforethevehicle beginstorollaway.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetothevehiclerollingaway
After a short time, HillStart Assist no longerholdsthevehicle and it canrollaway.
Therefore, swiftly moveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe acceleratorpedal. Never attempttoleavethevehi‐cle if it is being heldbyHillStart Assist.
HOLD function
HOLD functionThe HOLD function holdsthevehicle at astand‐still withoutrequiringyoutodepressthe brakepedal, e.g. whilewaiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. Theresponsi‐bilityforthevehicle safelystandingstillremainswiththe driver.
System limitationsThe HOLD function is only intendedtoprovideassistance when driving and is not a sufficientmeans of safeguardingthevehicle againstrollingawaywhenstationary.
RThe incline must not be greaterthan 30%.
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetotheHOLD function being activated whenyouleavethevehicle
Ifyou leavethevehicle while onlythe HOLDfunction is brakingthevehicle,thevehiclecanrollawayinthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is a malfunction inthe system orinthe power supply.
RIfthe HOLD function is deactivatedbydepressingthe accelerator pedal or brakepedal, e.g.byavehicle occupant.
Always deactivatethe HOLD functionand securethevehicle againstrollingawaybefore leavingthevehicle.
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Parking AssistPARKTRONIC
Function ofParking AssistPARKTRONIC
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is an electronicparking assistance system with ultrasound. Itmonitorsthe area aroundyourvehicle using sixsensors1inthe front bumper and six sensorsintherear bumper.Parking AssistPARKTRONICshowsyouthe distance betweenyourvehicleand a detected obstacle visually and audibly.
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is onlyan aid. It isnot a substituteforyour attentiontothe sur‐roundings. Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuver‐ing and parkingremains withyou. Make surethatthere are no persons, animals or objects in
the maneuvering area while maneuvering andparking in/exiting parking spaces.
Inthestandard setting, an intermittentwarningtone sounds from a distance of approximately1.0ft(0.3 m)toan obstacle in front and approx‐imately 3.3ft(1.0 m)toan obstacle behind. Acontinuoustone sounds from a distance ofapproximately 0.7ft(0.2 m). UsingtheWarnearlysetting inthe multimedia system,thewarningtonesfor front and side impact protec‐tion can also be settosound at a greater dis‐tance of approximately 3.3ft(1.0 m)(page 203).
TheWarnearlysetting is always active intherear ofthevehicle.
IfParking AssistPARKTRONIC is deactivated,ActiveParking Assist is unavailable.
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC displayinthemultimedia system
Vehicles withActiveParking Assist without a360° Camera
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Reversing camera
Function oftherear view camera
Ifyou haveactivatedthe function inthe multime‐dia system,the image fromrear view camera1is shown inthe multimedia system display whenreversegear is selected. Dynamic guide linesshowthe paththevehicle willtakewiththesteering wheel in its current position. This helps
youtoorientyourself andto avoid obstacleswhen backing up.
Therear view camera is onlyan aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
You can select fromthefollowing views:
RNormal view
RWide-angle view
The area behindthevehicle is displayed as amirror image, as inthe insiderearview mirror.
Vehicles withoutActiveParking AssistThefollowing camera viewsareavailable inthemultimedia system:
Normal view
1Yellow guide line,vehicle width (driven sur‐face) depending onthe currentsteeringwheel angle (dynamic)
2Yellow lane markingthe coursethe tires willtakeatthe currentsteering wheel angle(dynamic)
3Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐imately 3.3ft(1.0 m) fromtherear area
4Bumper
5Red guide line at a distance of approximately1.0 in (0.3 m) fromtherear area
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Wide-angle view
System limitations
Therear view camera will not function or willonly partially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up. Observethe notes on cleaningtherear view camera (page 364).
RCameras, orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed, are damaged. In
thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Thefield of vision andother functions oftherearview camera may berestricted duetoadditionalaccessories ontherear ofthevehicle (e.g.license plate bracket or bicyclerack).
The display contrast may be impaired duetoincident sunlight orother light sources. Inthis case, pay particular attention.
Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
360° camera
Function ofthe 360° CameraThe 360° Camera is a systemthat consists offour cameras. The cameras coverthe immediatevehicle surroundings. The system assistsyou,e.g. when parking or atexits withreduced visibil‐ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.
Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
The systemevaluates images fromthefollowingcameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras inthe outside mirrors
Views ofthe 360° CameraYou can select from different views:
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WhenActiveParking Assist has detected parkingspaces,thefollowing symbol appears inthe mul‐tifunction display inthe instrument cluster:
The arrows show on which side oftheroadwayfree parking spaces are located. They arethenshown inthe multimedia system display.
The parking space and, if necessary,the parkingdirection can be selected as desired.ActiveParking Assist calculates a suitablevehicle pathand assistsyou in parking andexitingthe park‐ing space.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:ActiveParking Assist supports withchanginggear,accelerating, braking andsteeringthevehicle.
ActiveParking Assist is only an aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethat nopersons, animals or objectsetc. are inthemaneuveringrange.
ActiveParking Assist is canceled if, amongotherthings, one ofthefollowing actions is carriedout:
RYou deactivateParking AssistPARKTRONIC.
RYou deactivateActiveParking Assist.
RYou beginsteering.
RYou applythe parking brake.
RVehicles with automatic transmission:You engagetransmission position].
RESP®intervenes.
RYou openthe doors orthe trunk lid whiledriving.
System limitationsObjects located aboveor belowthe detectionrange ofActiveParking Assist are not detectedwhenthe parking space is being measured.These are also nottaken into account whentheparking maneuver is calculated, e.g.overhangingloads,overhangs or loadingramps of trucksorthe boundaries of parking spaces. In some cir‐cumstances,ActiveParking Assist maythereforeguideyou intothe parking space prematurely.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoobjects located aboveor belowthedetectionrange ofActiveParking Assist
Ifthere are objects aboveor belowthedetectionrange,thefollowing situations mayarise:
RActiveParking Assist maysteertoo early.
RVehicles with automatic transmis‐sion:Thevehicle may notstop in front ofthese objects.
This could cause a collision.
Inthese situations, do not useActiveParking Assist.
Snowfall or heavyrain may leadtoa parkingspace being measured inaccurately.Parkingspacesthat are partiallyoccupiedbytrailerdrawbars might not be identified as such or bemeasured incorrectly. Only useActiveParkingAssist on level, high-gripground.
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Where necessary,selectthe parking direc‐tion:forwards orreverse.Vehicle path3is shown, depending onselected parking space4andthe parkingdirection.
Confirm selected parking space4.
The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐matically whenthe parking procedurebegins. The turn signal indicator is switchedoff automatically whenyou switchto[.
You areresponsiblefor selectingthe turn signalin accordance withthe traffic conditions. If nec‐essary,selectthe turn signal accordingly.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetovehi‐cle swinging out while parking or pullingout of a parking space
While parking orexiting a parking space,thevehicle swings out and can drive onto areasofthe oncoming lane.
This could causeyoutocollide withobjectsorotherroad users.
Pay attentiontoobjects andotherroadusers.
Where necessary,stopthevehicle orcancelthe parking procedure withActiveParking Assist.
If,forexample,thePlease Engage ReverseGearmessage appears inthe multimedia sys‐tem display: selectthe corresponding trans‐mission position.Vehicles with automatic transmission:Thevehicle drives intothe selected parkingspace.
On completion ofthe parking procedure,theParking Assist Finished, Take Control of Vehicledisplay message appears.Further maneuveringmaystill be necessary.
After completion ofthe parking procedure,safeguardthevehicle againstrollingaway.Whenrequiredbylegalrequirements or localconditions: turnthe wheelstowardsthe curb.
You canstopthevehicle andchangethetransmission position duringthe parking pro‐cedure. The systemthen calculates a new
vehicle path. The parking procedure canthen be continued. If no newvehicle path isavailable,the transmission position will bechanged again. Ifthevehicle has notyetreachedthe parking space,the parking pro‐cedure will be canceled, should agear bechanged.
Exiting a parking space withActiveParkingAssist
Requirements:RThevehicle has been parked withActiveParking Assist.
Please notethatyou areresponsibleforthevehi‐cle and surroundings duringthe entire parkingprocedure.
Startthevehicle.
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Press button1.TheActiveParking Assist view appears onthe multimedia system display.
Ifthevehicle has been parked atright anglestothe direction of travel: in area2, selectdirection of travel3.
Thevehicle path shown onthe multimediasystem display may differ fromthe actualvehicle path.
Confirm direction ofexit3todrive out ofthe parking space.
The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐matically whentheexitthe parking spaceprocedure begins.
You areresponsiblefor selectingthe turn signalin accordance withthe traffic conditions. If nec‐essary,selectthe turn signal accordingly.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetovehi‐cle swinging out while parking or pullingout of a parking space
While parking orexiting a parking space,thevehicle swings out and can drive onto areasofthe oncoming lane.
This could causeyoutocollide withobjectsorotherroad users.
Pay attentiontoobjects andotherroadusers.
Where necessary,stopthevehicle orcancelthe parking procedure withActiveParking Assist.
If,forexample,thePlease Engage ForwardGearmessage appears inthe multimedia sys‐
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