2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS parking brake

1Steering wheel paddle shifters→15 6
2Combination switch→124
3DIRECT SELECT lever→154
4Multimedia system display→254
5Glovebox→105
6Start/stop button→14 5
7Climate control systems→13 9
8Control elementsforthe multimedia system→254
9Hazardwarning lights→12 5
APASSENGER AIRBAGindicator lamps→44
BStowage compartment→105
CControl panelforthe multimedia system→255
DControl knobforvolume and switchesthesound on/off
→254
ESwitchesthe multimedia system on/off→254
FRear window roller sunblind→79
GECOstart/stop function→15 2
HActiveParking Assist→211
ISetsthevehicle level→19 8
JDYNAMIC SELECT switch→15 3
KControl panelforthe multimedia system(steering wheel)
→227
LAdjuststhesteering wheel→101
MControl panelforthe on-board computer→227
Operates cruise control→182
OperatesActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC→185
NDiagnostics connection→25
OOpensthe hood→352
PElectric parking brake→16 8
QLight switch→12 2
RControl panelfor:
ActiveSteering Assist→191
Active LaneKeeping Assist→224
Ataglance – Cockpit7

Reversingthe PRE-SAFE®system measures
If an accident did not occur,the pre-emptivemeasuresthatweretaken arereversed.
You will needtoperformcertain settingsyour‐self.
Ifthe seat belt pre-tensioning is notreduced,movethe seat backrest back slightly.The locking mechanismreleases.
Function of PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE®PLUS can detect certain impacts,particularlyan imminentrear impact, andtakepre-emptive measurestoprotectthevehicleoccupants. These measures cannot necessarilyprevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS can implementthefollowingmeasures independently of eachother:
RTighteningthe seat belts onthe driver's seatand front passenger seat.
RIncreasing brake pressure whenthevehicleisstationary.This brake application is can‐
celed automatically whenthevehicle pullsaway.
If an accident did not occur,the pre-emptivemeasuresthatweretaken arereversed.
System limitations
The system will not initiate any action inthefol‐lowing situations:
Rwhen backing up
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐tion inthefollowing situations:
Rwhilst driving
or
Rwhen entering orexiting a parking spacewhile usingActiveParking Assist
Safely transportingchildren inthevehicle
Always observewhenchildren are travelinginthevehicle
Alsostrictly observethe safety notesforthespecific situation. Inthiswayyou canrecog‐nize potentialrisks andavoid dangers ifchil‐
dren are traveling inthevehicle(page 49).
Be diligentBear in mindthat neglectingtosecure achild inthechildrestraint system may haveserious con‐sequences. Always be diligent in securing achildcarefully beforeevery journey.
Toimprove protectionforchildrenyoungerthan12years old or under 5ft(1.50 m) in height,Mercedes-Benzrecommendsyou observethefollowing information:
RAlways securethechild in achildrestraintsystem suitableforthis Mercedes-Benzvehi‐cle.
RThechildrestraint system must be appropri‐atetothe age,weight and size ofthechild.
RThevehicle seat must be suitablefor instal‐ling achildrestraint system.
Accidentstatistics showthatchildren secured intherear seats aregenerallysaferthanchildrensecured inthe front seats.Forthisreason,Mercedes-Benzstrongly advisesthatyou installachildrestraint system on arear seat.
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Observewhenstopping or parking
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren and animals left unatten‐ded inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren and animals unattendedinthevehicle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle in motion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offatal injury duetoexposuretoextreme heat or cold inthevehicle
If people – particularlychildren – areexposedtoextremetemperaturesover an
extended period of time,there is arisk ofserious orevenfatal injury.
Never leaveanyone – particularlychil‐dren – unattended inthevehicle.
Never leaveanimals inthevehicle unat‐tended.
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Child safety locks
Activating/deactivating thechild safety lockfor therear doors
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren and animals left unatten‐ded inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren and animals unattendedinthevehicle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle in motion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offatal injury duetoexposuretoextreme heat or cold inthevehicle
If people – particularlychildren – areexposedtoextremetemperaturesover anextended period of time,there is arisk ofserious orevenfatal injury.
Never leaveanyone – particularlychil‐dren – unattended inthevehicle.
Never leaveanimals inthevehicle unat‐tended.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Whenchildren are traveling inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpeople orroad users
Rgetout ofthevehicle and be hitbytraffic
Roperatevehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample
Whenchildren are traveling inthevehi‐cle, always activatetheavailablechildsafety locks.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
Child safety locksfortherear doors andtherearside windowsareavailable.Thechild safety lock ontherear doors secureseach door separately.The doors can no longerbe opened fromthe inside.
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SmartKey
Overview of SmartKeyfunctions
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
ROpen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
RGet out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
ROperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position]or shifting manualtransmission into neutral.
RStartingthe engine
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofreach ofchil‐dren.
NOTEDamagetothekey causedbymagneticfields
Keepthekeyawayfromstrong mag‐neticfields.
1Locks
2Batterycheck lamp
3Unlocks
4Opens/closesthe trunk lid
5Panic alarm
The SmartKey mayvaryfromthe one showninthe diagram, depending onthevehicleequipment.
The SmartKeylocksand unlocksthefollowingcomponents:
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe fuelfillerflap
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Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMGvehicles
Observethe notes onthefollowingtopics intheSupplement, asyou mayotherwisefailtorecog‐nize dangers:
RRear axle locking differential
RAMGPerformanceexhaust system
RAMG ceramic high-performance compositebrake system
RRACESTART
RAMG adaptive sportsuspension system
Switchingthe power supplyor ignition onwithoutstartingthe engine
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
Rget out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
Roperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
Rreleasingthe parking brake.
Rshiftingthe automatic transmission out ofpark position].
Rstartingthe engine
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofthereach ofchildren.
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis inthevehicle and isrecog‐nized.
RThe brake pedal is not depressed.
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Toswitch onthe power supply:press but‐ton1once.You can activatethe windshield wipers,forexample.
The power supplyis switched off again ifthefol‐lowing conditions are met:
RYou openthe driver's door
RYou press button1twice.
Toswitch onthe ignition:press button1twice.The indicator lamps inthe instrument clusterlight up.
The ignition is switched off again if one ofthefollowing conditions is met:
RVehicles with automatic transmission:you do notstartthevehicle within15minutes andthe transmission is in posi‐tion]orthe electric parking brake isapplied.
RYou press button1once.
Startingthevehicle
Startingthevehicle withthestart/stop but‐ton
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis inthevehicle and isrecog‐nized.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]or\\.
Depressthe brake pedal and press button1once.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:switch off non-essential consumers and press button1once.
Ifthevehiclestill does notstart andthePlace the Key in the Marked Space SeeOperator's Manualdisplay message alsoappears inthe multifunction display:startthevehicle in emergency operation mode.
You can switchoffthe engine while drivingbypressing button1for aboutthree seconds orbypressing button1three times within a sec‐ond. Be suretoobservethe safety notes under"Driving tips".
Startingthevehicle in emergency operationmodeIfthevehicle does notstart andthePlace theKey in the Marked Space See Operator's Manualmessage appears inthe multifunction display,you canstartthevehicle in emergency operationmode.
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Make surethat marked space2is empty.
RemoveSmartKey1fromthekeyring.
Place SmartKey1in marked space2onthe symbol3.Thevehicle willstart after a short time.
IfyouremoveSmartKey1from markedspace2the engine continuesrunning.Forfurther enginestarts however,SmartKey1
must be located in marked space2on sym‐bol3duringthe entire journey.
Havethe SmartKey1checked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:
Place SmartKey1in marked space2andleaveitthere.
Depressthe brake pedal andstartthevehicleusingthestart/stop button.
You can also switchonthe power supplyorthe ignition withthestart/stop button.
Startingthevehicle viaRemoteOnline serv‐ices
Cooling or heatingthevehicle interior beforecommencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
Ifyoustartthevehicle viayour smartphone,thepreviously selected air conditioning adjustmentis active.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
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