2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS navigation

Climate control........................................13 8Overview of climate control systems ..........138Operatingthe climate control system .........13 9
Driving and parking.................................14 4Driving ........................................................14 4DYNAMIC SELECT switch ...........................15 3Automatic transmission ..............................154Function ofthe 4MATIC ..............................15 9Refueling ....................................................15 9Parking ........................................................161Driving and driving safety systems .............170Vehicletowing instructions .........................225
Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer..................................................226Instrument Displayoverview ...................... 226Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel ..........................................................227Operatingthe on-board computer .............. 228Settingthe design ...................................... 229Settingthe additionalvaluerange .............. 229Overview of displays onthe multifunc‐tion display .................................................230
Adjustingthe instrument lighting ................231Menus and submenus ................................. 231Head-up Display ......................................... 237
Voice Control System..............................239Notes on operating safety .......................... 239Operation ................................................... 239UsingtheVoice Control System effec‐tively ...........................................................241Essentialvoice commands ..........................241
Multimedia system..................................254Overview and operation .............................. 254System settings .......................................... 263Fit & Healthy...............................................274Navigation ...................................................276Telephone ...................................................302Online and Internet functions ..................... 324Media .........................................................329Radio .......................................................... 342Sound .........................................................349
Maintenance and care.............................351ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........351Engine compartment .................................. 352Cleaning and care ....................................... 359
Breakdown assistance............................368Emergency ..................................................368Flat tire .......................................................370Battery (vehicle) ..........................................376Towstarting ortowingaway....................... 381Electrical fuses ........................................... 386
Wheels and tires......................................390Notes on noise or unusual handlingchar‐acteristics ...................................................390Notes onregularlyinspecting wheels andtires ............................................................ 390Notes on snowchains .................................391Tirepressure .............................................. 392Loadingthevehicle .................................... 399Tirelabeling ................................................ 403Definition oftermsfor tires and loading ..... 409Changing a wheel ........................................411
Contents3

Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
VehicleÕOperator's Manual
Select a menu item.
In addition,you can also call upthe Operator'sManual within a main function (e.g. viaMediaInfo).
The Digital Operator's Manual describesthefunction and operation ofthevehicle andthemultimedia system.
For safetyreasons,the Digital Operator's Man‐ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual containsthefol‐lowing menu items:
RSearch: allowsyoutosearchpreciselyforkeywords.
RQuick start: providesyou with importantinformation sothatyou canstart usingyourvehicle immediately.
RTips: provides tips on howtouseyourvehiclein certain situations.
RMessages: providesyou with further informa‐tion aboutthe messages inthe instrumentcluster.
RBookmarks: providesyou with a list of allthebookmarksyou havestoredyourself.
1Picture
2Menu
3Navigation window
Some sections ofthe Digital Operator's Manual,such aswarnings, can be made visiblebyhigh‐lighting and pressingthem.
The Operator's Manual can also befound inthe Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐mon appstores.
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Fault memories inthevehicle can beresetby aservice outlet as part ofrepair or maintenancework.
Depending onthe selected equipment,you canimport data intothevehicle's comfort and info‐tainment functionsyourself.
This includes,forexample:
Rmultimedia data such as music,films or pho‐tosfor playbackin an integrated multimediasystem
Raddress book datafor use in connection withan integrated hands-free system or an inte‐grated navigation system
Rentered navigation destinations
Rdata aboutthe use of Internet services
This data can be saved locally inthevehicle or itis located on a device whichyou haveconnectedtothevehicle (e.g. smartphone, USBflash driveor MP3 player). Ifthis data isstored inthevehi‐cle,you can deleteit at any time. This data issenttothird parties only atyourrequest, partic‐ularlywhenyou use online services in accord‐ance withthe settingsthatyou haveselected.
You canstore orchange convenience settings/individualization inthevehicle at any time.
Depending onthe equipment,this includes,forexample:
Rsettingsforthe seat andsteering wheel posi‐tions
Rsuspension and climate control settings
Rcustomizations such as interior lighting
Ifyourvehicle is accordingly equipped,you canconnectyour smartphone or another mobile enddevicetothevehicle.You can controlthisbymeans ofthe control elements integrated inthevehicle. Images and audio fromthe smartphonecan be output viathe multimedia system. Cer‐tain information is simultaneously transferredtoyour smartphone.
Depending onthe type of integration,this caninclude:
Rgeneralvehicle data
Rposition data
This allowsyoutouse selected apps onyoursmartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
back.There is no further interaction betweenthesmartphone andthevehicle; in particular,vehi‐cle data is not directly accessible. Which type offurther data processing occurs is determinedbythe provider ofthe specific app used. Which set‐tingsyou can make, if any,depends onthe spe‐cific app andthe operating system ofyoursmartphone.
Online services
Wireless network connectionIfyourvehicle has a wireless network connec‐tion, it enables datatobeexchanged betweenyourvehicle and additional systems. The wire‐less network connection is enabled viathevehi‐cle's transmission andreception unit or via con‐nected mobile end devices (e.g. smartphones).Online functions can be used viathe wirelessnetwork connection. This includes online serv‐ices and applications/apps providedbythe man‐ufacturer orother providers.
Manufacturer's servicesRegarding online services ofthe manufacturer,the individual functions are describedbythe
General notes29

Protectionbythe airbags
Depending onthe accident situation, an airbagmay supplementthe protection offeredbya cor‐rectlyfastened seat belt.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect seat position
Ifyou deviate fromthe correct seat position,the air bag cannotperformits intended pro‐tective function and deployment mayevencause further injuries.
Toavoid hazardous situations, always makesurethat allvehicle occupants:
RHavetheir seat beltfastened correctly,including pregnantwomen.
RAre seated properly andthat distancetothe air bags is as large as possible.
RObservethefollowing information.
Always make surethatthere are noobjects betweenthe air bag andthevehicle occupant.
Toavoidtherisksresulting fromthe deploymentof an airbag, eachvehicle occupant mustobservethefollowing information:
RBeforestartingyour journey,adjustyour seatcorrectly;the driver's seat and front-passenger seat should be moved asfar backas possible.
When doing so, always observethe informa‐tion onthe correct driver's seat position(page90).
ROnly holdthesteering wheelbythesteeringwheelrim. This allowsthe airbagtobe fullydeployed.
RAlways lean againstthe seat backrest whenthevehicle is in motion. Do not leanforwardsor againstthe door or side window.You mayotherwise be inthe deployment area oftheairbags.
RAlwayskeepyourfeetonthefloor. Do notputyourfeetonthe cockpit,forexample.Yourfeetmayotherwise be inthe deploy‐ment area ofthe airbag.
RIfchildren are traveling inthevehicle,observethe additional notes(page 49).
RAlwaysstowand secure objects correctly.
Objects inthevehicle interior may prevent anairbag from functioning correctly.Eachvehicleoccupant must always make sure ofthefollow‐ing:
RThere are no people, animals or objectsbetweenthevehicle occupants and an air‐bag.
RThere are no objects betweenthe seat, doorand door pillar (B-pillar).
RThere are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,hanging onthe grab handles or coat hooks.
RThere are no accessory parts, such as PNDs(PersonalNavigation Devices), mobilephones or cup holders attachedtothevehi‐cle withinthe deployment area of an airbag,e.g. onthe cockpit, on doors, side windowsor side paneling.
In addition, no connecting cable,tensioningstrap orretainingstrap may berouted
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RIfthe time has been set incorrectly.
RIn activedriving situations, ifyouchangelanes andvaryyour speed frequently.
TheATTENTION ASSIST tiredness or alertnessassessment is deleted andrestarted when con‐tinuingthe journey inthefollowing situations:
RIfyou switchoffthe engine.
RIfyou unfastenyour seat belt and openthedriver's door (e.g.changing drivers ortakinga break).
SettingATTENTION ASSISTMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceATTENTION ASSIST
Setting options
SelectStandard,SensitiveorOff.
Suggesting arestarea
SelectSuggest Rest Area.
Activatesor deactivatethe functionS.IfATTENTION ASSIST detectsfatigue orincreasing lackof attention, it suggests arestarea inthe vicinity.
Select a suggestedrestarea:you are gui‐dedtothe selectedrestarea.
Traffic Sign Assist
Function ofTraffic Sign Assist
Traffic Sign Assistdetects traffic signs withmul‐tifunction camera1. It assistsyoubydisplay‐ing detected speed limits andovertakingrestric‐
tions inthe instrument cluster and optionally inthe Head-up Display.
SinceTraffic Sign Assistalso usesthe datastored inthe navigation system, it can updatethe display inthefollowing situations withoutdetecting traffic signs:
RWhenthevehiclechangesroads, e.g. a free‐way entry orexitroad.
RWhen a village or city boundary which isstored inthe digital map is passed.
The camera also detects traffic signs with arestriction indicatedbyan additional sign (e.g. inwet conditions).
Traffic Sign Assistis only an aid. The driver isresponsibleforkeeping a safe distancetothevehicle in front,forvehicle speed andfor brakingin good time. The maximum permissible speedalso depends onfactors suchastheroad sur‐face and traffic conditions.
Warning whenthe maximum permissiblespeed isexceededThe system canwarnyou ifyou unintentionallyexceedthe maximum permissible speed.Todo
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this,you can specify inthe multimedia systembyhow muchthe maximum permissible speedcan beexceeded before awarning is issued.Yo ucan specify whetherthewarning istobe just avisualwarning or an acoustic one aswell.
Display inthe Instrument Display
Instrument Display intheWidescreen Cockpit
1Permissible speed
2Permissible speed whenthere is arestriction
3Additional sign withrestriction
Traffic Sign Assistis notavailable in all coun‐tries. If it is unavailable, display1is shown inthe speedometer.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is poor visibility, e.g. duetoinsuffi‐cient illumination oftheroad, ifthere arehighlyvariable shade conditions or inrain,snow,fog or heavy spray.
RIfthere isglare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,direct sunlight orreflections.
RIfthe windshield inthe area ofthe multifunc‐tion camera is dirty, or ifthe camera isfog‐ged up, damaged or covered.
RIfthe traffic signs are hardtodetect, e.g. duetodirt or snow,or becausetheyare coveredor duetoinsufficient lighting.
RIfthe information inthe navigation system'sdigital map is incorrect or out-of-date.
RIfthe signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signson construction sites or in adjacent lanes.
RIfyou turn sharply when traffic signs are out‐sidethe camera'sfield of vision.
SettingTraffic Sign AssistMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceTraffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating automatic adoptionof speed limits
Requirements:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
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Thefollowing display content can be selected intheClassicandSportdesigns:
RTachometer
RNavigation
RECO display
RConsumption
RG-Meter
Thefollowing content can be selected inthePro-gressivedesign:
RDate
RNavigation
RECO display
RConsumption
RG-Meter
Overview of displaysonthe multifunctiondisplay
1Outsidetemperature
2Time
3Display section
4Transmission position
5Drive program
Further displaysonthe multifunction display:

Example: trip computer
1Total distance
2Driving time
3Average speed
4Average fuel consumption
Resettingvalues onthe trip menu ofthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Trip
The spelling onthe main menu displayedmay differ.Therefore, observethe menu
overviewforthe Instrument Display(page 228).
You canresetthevalues ofthefollowing func‐tions:
RTrip distance
RTrip computerFrom StartandFrom Reset
RECO display(page152)
Toselectthe functiontobereset:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
SelectYes.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Ifyou press and holdthe left-handTouch Con‐trol,thevalues ofthe function will beresetimmediately.
Calling up navigation instructions onthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Navigation
Example: nochange of direction announced
1Distancetothe nextchange of direction
2Distancetothe next destination
3Estimated arrival time at next destination
4Currentroad
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