2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS bulb

Symbols........................................................5
Ataglance....................................................6Cockpit ........................................................... 6Warning and indicator lamps ........................10Overhead control panel ................................14Door control panel and seat adjustment .......16Emergencies and breakdowns ......................18
Digital Operator's Manual.........................20Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes.............................................21Protectingthe environment ..........................21Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......................21Operator's Manual ........................................22Service andvehicle operation ......................23Operating safety ...........................................24Declaration of conformityfor wirelessvehicle components .....................................25Diagnostics connection ................................ 25Qualified specialistworkshop ....................... 26Correct use ofthevehicle ............................26
Problems withyourvehicle ...........................27Reporting safety defects ...............................27LimitedWarranty ..........................................27QR codeforrescue card ...............................28Datastorage .................................................28Copyright ......................................................31
Occupant safety.........................................33Restraint system ...........................................33Seat belts ..................................................... 36Airbags ......................................................... 40
PRE-SAFE®system .......................................47Safely transportingchildren inthevehi‐cle ................................................................48Notes on pets inthevehicle .........................62
Opening and closing..................................64SmartKey......................................................64Doors............................................................ 69Trunk ............................................................73Roller sun blinds ...........................................78Side windows............................................... 80Sliding sunroof ............................................. 83Anti-theft protection .....................................88
Seats andstowing.....................................90Notes onthe correct driver's seat posi‐tion ............................................................... 90Seats ............................................................91Steering wheel ............................................100Easy entry andexitfeature .........................101Operatingthe memory function ..................102Stowage areas ............................................104Cup holder ..................................................11 5Ashtrayand cigarettelighter .......................116Sockets .......................................................11 8Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phoneand connection withtheexterior antenna ...11 9Installing/removingthefloor mats .............120
Light and visibility...................................12 2Exterior lighting ..........................................12 2Interior lighting ...........................................127Changing bulbs (onlyforvehicles withhalogen headlamps) ....................................12 8Windshield wiper and windshieldwashersystem ........................................................13 2Mirrors........................................................13 4Operatingthe sun visors .............................137
2Contents

Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsAmbient Light
Settingthe color
SelectColor.
Set a color.
Adjusting the brightness
SelectBrightness.
Set a brightnessvalue.
Activating the brightnessfor zones
SelectBrightness Zones.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.TheDisplay,FrontandRearzones can be setseparately.
Settingthe interior lighting switch-off delaytime
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsInt. Light Switch Off
Setthe switch-off delay time.
Changing bulbs (onlyforvehicles with halo‐gen headlamps)
Notes onchanging bulbs
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts whilstreplacing a bulb
Bulbs, lamps and plugs can becomeveryhotduring operation.
Whenreplacing a bulb,you could burnyour‐self onthese component parts.
Allowthe component partstocooldown beforereplacingthe bulb.
RDo not use a bulb if it has been dropped or ifitsglass has been scratched. The bulb mayotherwiseexplode.
RDo nottouchtheglass bulb withyour barehands.
RProtect bulbs from moisture and do not allowbulbstocome into contact withliquids.
12 8Light and visibility

Overview ofthe bulbstobechanged
Halogen headlamps
1Turnsignal indicator: PWY24W bulb
2High beam: H7 55 W bulb
3Low beam: H7 55 W bulb
Tail lamps
1Turnsignal indicator: PY21W bulb
2Reversing light: W16W bulb
Changingthe front bulbs (vehicles with halo‐gen headlamps)
Removing and installingthe cover in thefront wheel housing
Requirements:RThe lighting system is switched off.
RThe appropriate front wheel is turnedinwards.
Light and visibility12 9

Toremove:using a suitable object, turn twomounts1of cover2in an counter-clock‐wise direction asfar astheywill go.
Removethe unlocked cover2fromthewheel archlinerbypulling it upwards.
Toinstall:insert cover2at bottom ofthewheel archliner.
Using a suitable object, turnthe two mounts1ofthe cover2in clockwise direction asfar astheywill go.
Replacing bulbs in the halogen headlamp
RequirementsThe lighting system is switched off.
Low beam/high beam:
RA H7 55 W light bulb isavailable.
RThe hood is open.
Turnsignal lights:
RA PWY24W light bulb isavailable.
RThe cover inthe front wheel archhas beenremoved.
1Low-beam headlamps
2High beam
3Turnsignals
Turntherelevant housing cover1–3coun‐ter-clockwise andremoveit.
Low beam / high beam:turnthe socketcounter-clockwise andremoveit.
Indicator:turnthe socket counter-clockwise,release it andremoveit.
Pullthe bulb out ofthe socket.
Insertthe new bulb intothe socket suchthatthe entire base ofthe bulb isresting onthebottom ofthe socket.
Insertthe socket and turn it clockwise.
Press onthe housing cover and turn it clock‐wise.
Turnsignal lights:installthe cover inthefront wheel arch.
Changingtherear bulbs (vehicles withhalo‐gen headlamps)
Opening and closingthe side trim panels inthe trunk
Toopen:releaseright-hand or left-hand sidetrim panels1atthetop andremove.
Toclose:re-insert side trim panel1.
13 0Light and visibility

Replacing the tail lamp bulbs
RequirementsThe lighting system is switched off.
The side trim panel inthe trunk is open.
Turnsignal lights:
RA PY21W light bulb isavailable.
Reversing lamp:
RA W16W light bulb isavailable.
Pushthe upper and lower catches ontheplugtogether andremovethe plug.
Turnwing screw190° counter-clockwiseandremovethe bulb holder.
Indicator:push bulb2gently intothe bulbmount, turn it counter-clockwise andremoveit fromthe bulb mount.
Insertthe new bulb intothe bulb mount andturn it clockwise.
Reversing lamp:pull bulb3out ofthe bulbmount.
Insertthe new bulb intothe bulb mount.
Insertthe bulb mount again.
Turnwing screw190° clockwise.
Insertthe plug untilthe catch hooks engageaudibly.
Closethe side trim panel.
Light and visibility131

Toavoid damageto yourvehicle, observethefol‐lowing when using a powerwasher:
Rkeepthe SmartKeyat least10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle. Otherwisethe trunk lidcould open unintentionally.
Rmaintain a distance of at least11.8 in(30 cm)tothevehicle.
Rvehicles with decorativefoil:parts ofyourvehicle are covered with a decorativefoil.Maintain a distance of at least27.6 in(70 cm) betweenthefoil-covered parts ofthevehicle andthe nozzle ofthe powerwasher.Movethe powerwasher nozzle around whilst
cleaning. Thewatertemperature ofthepowerwasher must notexceed140 °F(60 °C).
Robservethe information onthe correct dis‐tance inthe equipment manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions.
Rdo not pointthe nozzle ofthe powerwasherdirectly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,electrical components, batteries, light bulbsandventilation slots.
Washingthevehiclebyhand
Observethe legalrequirements, e.g. in a numberof countries,washingbyhand is only permittedin specially designatedwash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
Washthevehicle with lukewarmwater usinga soft car sponge. When doing so, do notexposethevehicletodirect sunlight.
Carefully hosethevehicle off withwater anddry using achamois.Takecare nottopointthewater jet directlytowardsthe air inletgrille.
360Maintenance and care

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.
I
Active Headlamps Inopera-tive
*The active headlamps are defective.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
476Displaymessages andwarning/indicator lamps

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