2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS center console

NOTEImpairment ofthe operating effi‐ciency oftherestraint systems frominstalling accessory parts or fromrepairsorwelding
Airbags and EmergencyTensioning Devices,aswell as control units and sensorsfortherestraint systems, may be installed inthefol‐lowing areas ofyourvehicle:
RDoors
RDoor pillars
RDoor sills
RSeats
RCockpit
RInstrument cluster
RCenter console
RLateralroof frame
Do not install accessory parts such asaudio systems inthese areas.
Do not carryoutrepairs orwelding.
Haveaftermarket installation of acces‐sories carried out at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
You could jeopardizethe operating safety ofyourvehicle ifyou use parts, tires and wheels aswellas accessoriesrelevanttosafety which havenotbeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐vant systems, e.g.the brake system, may mal‐function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsor parts of equalquality.Only use tires, wheelsand accessoriesthat havebeen specificallyapprovedforyourvehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subjecttostrictquality control. Each part has been spe‐cially developed, manufactured or selectedforMercedes-Benzvehicles andfine-tunedforthem.Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsshould be used.
Morethan 300,000 different Mercedes-BenzGenuineParts areavailablefor Mercedes-Benzmodels.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintaina supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsfor
necessaryservice andrepairwork. In addition,strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐videforquick andreliable parts service.
Always specifythevehicle identification number(VIN) (page 423) when orderingMercedes-Benz GenuineParts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models andallstandard and optional equipmentavailableforyourvehicle atthe time ofthis Operator's Man‐ual goingtopress. Country-specific differencesare possible. Notethatyourvehicle may not beequipped with allfeatures described. This is alsothe casefor systems and functionsrelevanttosafety.Therefore,the equipment onyourvehiclemay differ fromthat inthe descriptions and illus‐trations.
The original purchase agreementforyourvehiclecontains a list of all ofthe systems inyourvehi‐cle.
Shouldyou haveanyquestions concerningequipment and operation, please consult anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
22General notes

Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
The drivingcharacteristics ofyourvehicle aredependent onthe distribution ofthe load withinthevehicle.You should bearthefollowing inmind when loadingthevehicle:
Rneverexceedthe permissible gross mass orthe gross axleweightratingforthevehicle(including occupants). Thevalues are speci‐fied onthevehicle identification plate onthevehicle's B-pillar.
Rthe load must not protrude abovethe upperedge ofthe seat backrests.
Ralways placethe load behind unoccupiedseats if possible.
Rsecurethe load usingthe tie-downeyes anddistributethe loadevenly.
Stowage spaces inthevehicle interior
Overview ofthe frontstowagecompart‐ments
1Stowage compartment inthe doors
2Stowage compartment inthe armrest with amultimedia and USB connection
3Stowage compartment inthe front centerconsole with a USB connection
4Glovebox
Locking and unlockingtheglovebox
Turnthe emergencykey aquarter turn clock‐wiseH(to lock) or counter-clockwiseG(tounlock).
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Securetheroofracktothe anchorage pointsunder covers1.
Comply withtheroofrackmanufacturer'sinstallation instructions.
Securethe load ontheroofrack.
Cup holder
Installingthe cup holder in orremoving itfrom the center console (automatic trans‐mission)
\nWARNING‑ Risk of accident or injurywhen usingthe cup holder whilethevehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containerswhilethevehicle is moving.
Ifyou use a cup holder whilethevehicle ismoving,the container may beflung aroundand liquids may be spilled. Thevehicle occu‐pants may come into contact withthe liquidand if it is hot,theycould be scalded.Yo ucould be distracted from traffic conditionsandyou may lose control ofthevehicle.
Only usethe cup holder whenthevehi‐cle isstationary.
Only usethe cup holderfor containersoftheright size.
Closethe container, particularlyiftheliquid is hot.
Toremove:slide catch2forwards and pullout cup holder1.
Toinstall:insert cup holder1and slideback catch2.
The cup holderrubber mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
Opening or closingthe cup holder inthereararmrest
NOTEDamagetotherear armrest
Whenfolded out,therear armrest can bedamagedbytheweight ofyour body.
Do not sit or supportyourself ontherear armrest.
NOTEDamagetothe cup holder
Whentherear armrest isfolded backthe cupholder could become damaged.
Onlyfoldtherear armrest back whenthe cup holder is closed.
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Toopen:press cup holder1or2.Cup holder1or2extends automatically.
Toclose:push cup holder1or2backuntil it engages.
Ashtray and cigarettelighter
Usingthe ashtrayinthe front center console
NOTEDamagetothestowage compart‐ment underthe ashtray
Thestowage compartment underthe ashtrayis not heatresistant and could be damaged ifyouresta lit cigaretteon it.
Make surethatthe ashtrayis fullyengaged.
Toopen:push up cover2ofthe ashtrayonitsright or left side.
Toremovethe insert:press insert1upwards slightly and pull it out upwards.
Tore-installthe insert:press insert1intothe holder until it engages.
Usingthe ashtrayinthe doorstowage com‐partment
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While driving:placethe closed ashtray inthe front doorstowage compartment whiledriving.
Checkthat it is seatedfirmly.
Comply withthe notes on loadingthevehicle(page104).Toopen:fold lid1upwards.
Twistthetop part ofthe ashtraytoremoveitfor cleaning, e.g. with clear,lukewarmwater,orfor emptying.
Usingtherear passenger compartment ash‐tray
Toopen:pull cover2outbyitstop handleedge.
Toremovethe insert:pushribbing3fromthe left side and pull insert1upwards andout.
Toinstallthe insert:install insert1fromaboveand press down onthe holder until itengages.
Usingthe cigarettelighter inthe front centerconsole
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromhot cigarettelighter
You can burnyourself ifyoutouchthe hotheating element orthe socket ofthe ciga‐rette lighter.
In addition,flammable materials may igniteif:
Ryou dropthe hot cigarettelighter
Rachild holdsthe hot cigarettelightertoobjects,forexample
Always holdthe cigarettelighterbytheknob.
Always make surethatthe cigarettelighter is out ofreach ofchildren.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
Press in cigarettelighter1.The cigarettelighter will pop out automati‐cally whenthe heating element isred-hot.
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Sockets
Using the12V socketinthe front centerconsole
Requirements:ROnly devices uptoa maximum of180 W(15 A) are permissible.
Lift up socket cap1.
Insertthe plug ofthe device.
Ifyou haveconnected a devicetothe12 Vsocket, leavethe cover ofthestowage compart‐ment open.
Usingthe12V socketintherear passengercompartment
Requirements:ROnly connect devices uptoa maximum of180 W (15 A).
Pull cover2outbyitstop handle edge.
Lift upthe cap on socket1.
Using the12V socketinthe front passengerfootwell
Requirements:ROnly connect devices uptoa maximum of180 W (15 A).
Lift up socket cap1.
Makesurethat no cables arerunningthrough or secured inthe airbag deployment
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the multifunction display.Ifyou do not switchoffthe ignition,the ignition is automaticallyswitched off afterthree minutes.
Deactivating or activatingthe ECOstart/stop function
Press button1.If indicator lamp2lights up,the ECOstart/stop function is activated.
Depending onthe model andthevehicleequipment,the button may also be locatedat a different position inthe center console.
ECO display function
The ECO display summarizesthe drivingcharac‐teristics fromthestart ofthe journeytoits com‐pletion and assistsyou in achievingthe mosteconomical drivingstyle.
You can influence consumption ifyou:
Rdrive with particular care
Rdrivethevehicle in drive program;
Robservethegearshiftrecommendations
The inner segment lights up andthe outer seg‐mentfills up:
R1Moderate acceleration
R2Gentle deceleration androlling
R3Consistent speed
The inner segment does not light up andtheouter segment empties:
R1Sporty acceleration
R2Heavy braking
R3Fluctuations in speed
You havedriven economically when:
Rthethree outer segments are completelyfil‐led simultaneously
Rthe ECO display lights up
The additionalrange achieved as aresult ofyourdrivingstyle in comparison with a driver with averysporty drivingstyle is shown underBonusfr. Start. Therange displayed does not indicate afixedreduction in consumption.
15 2Driving and parking

Thevehicle orother objects couldoth‐erwise be damaged.
If indicator lamp1is not lit,Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is active. Ifthe indicator lamp is litortheésymbol appears inthe multifunctiondisplay,Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is notactive.
Press button2.
Depending onthevehicle's equipment,thebutton may also be located inthe centerconsole.
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is automaticallyactivated whenthevehicle isstarted.
Adjusting thewarningtones ofParkingAssistPARKTRONICMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceCamera & ParkingSet Warning Tones
Adjusting thevolume ofthewarningtones
SelectWarning Tone Volume.
Set avalue.
Adjusting the pitch of thewarningtones
SelectWarning Tone Pitch.Set avalue.
Specifyingthestarting pointfor thewarningtonesYou can specify whethertheParking AssistPARKTRONICwarningtones should commencewhenthevehicle is furtherawayfrom an obsta‐cle.
SelectWarn Early.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Activating/deactivating audiofadeoutYou can specify whetherthevolume of a mediasource inthe multimedia system istobereduced whenParking AssistPARKTRONIC givesan audiblewarning.
SelectAudio Fadeout During Warning Tones.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
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