2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
00A5
Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
*The Active Brake Assist yellow warning lamp is lit.The system is restricted or unavailable.
Note the messages on the driver display.Driving safety systemsWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
0025
ABS warning lamp
*The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Note the messages on the driver display.&WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
other driving safety systems are switched oM.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps535

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsDrive on carefully.Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
00E5
ESP n
warning lamp Oashes
*The yellow ESP n
warning lamp Oashes while the vehicle is in motion.One or more wheels have reached their grip limit (  page 192).
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
00E5
ESP n
warning lamp lights up
*The yellow ESP n
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP n
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
Note the messages on the driver display.&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP n
is malfunctioning
If ESP n
is malfunctioning, ESP n
cannot carry out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched oM.
Drive on carefully.Have ESP n
checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.536Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
00BB
ESP n
OFF warning lamp
*The yellow ESP n
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP n
is deactivated.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative.
&WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP n
deactivated
ESP n
does not act to stabilise the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited.
Drive on carefully.Deactivate ESP n
only for as long as the situation requires.
If ESP n
cannot be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning.
Have ESP n
checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
( page 192).Display messages and warning/indicator lamps537

Mercedes-Benz emergency call systemWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
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Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system warning lamp
*The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is malfunctioning. The Mercedes me connect system is also malfunctioning.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Tyre pressure monitorWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
0077
Tyre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes
*The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) Oashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
&WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
Tyres with insuPcient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
Have the tyre pressure monitoring system checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.538Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions
0077
Tyre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
*The yellow tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tyre pressure monitoring system has detected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres.&WARNING Risk of an accident due to insuPcient tyre pressure
=The tyres can burst.
=
The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tyre pressures.Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary.Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traPc conditions.Check the tyre pressure and the tyres.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps539

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360° Camera , Camera, Driving system,
Surround View Button................................................... 241
Care...................................................... 324
Function................................................ 236
Opening the camera cover (reversing
camera)................................................. 242
Selecting a view..................................... 241
Setting (reversing camera)..................... 241
Switching automatic operation on/oM
(reversing camera)................................. 241
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (MBUX multi-
media system)....................................... 149
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) , Anti-lock
braking system............................................. 191
Accident and Breakdown Management Mercedes me connect........................... 294
Acoustic locking veriNcation signal
Activating/deactivating............................ 71
Activating a commuter route ........................ 285
Active Blind Spot Assist , Driving system
Activating/deactivating.......................... 229
Brake application................................... 227
Function................................................ 225
System limitations.................................. 225
Trailer operation..................................... 227
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) ,
Pedestrian protection Operation.............................................. 315
Active Brake Assist Function/notes...................................... 215
Setting................................................... 219
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC , Adap-
tive cruise control, Automatic distance control, DISTRONIC, Distance control,
Driving system Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 211
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 212
Calling up a speed................................. 203
Function................................................ 201
Increasing/decreasing speed................. 203
Route-based speed adaptation............... 206
Selecting............................................... 203Storing a speed...................................... 203
Switching oM/deactivating ..................... 203
Switching on/activating......................... 203
System limitations.................................. 201
Active Emergency Stop Assist ,
Driving system............................................. 211
Active headlamps ......................................... 131
Active Lane Change Assist , Driving sys-
tem Activating/deactivating.......................... 214
Function................................................ 212
Active Lane Keeping Assist , Driving sys-
tem, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane detection
(automatic) Activating/deactivating.......................... 231
Activating/deactivating the warning....... 231
Function................................................ 229
Setting the sensitivity............................. 231
System limits......................................... 229
Trailer operation..................................... 229
Active Parking Assist , Driving system,
Parking assistance systems Automatic braking function.................... 250
Cross traPc warning.............................. 252540Index

Drive Away Assist................................... 251
Exiting a parking space.......................... 249
Function................................................ 245
Manoeuvring brake function................... 252
Parking.................................................. 247
Pausing.................................................. 250
System limitations.................................. 245
Active Speed Limit Assist , Driving system
Display................................................... 205
Function................................................ 205
Active Steering Assist , Driving system
Activating/deactivating.......................... 210
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 211
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 212
Function................................................ 208
System limits......................................... 208
Active TraPc Jam Assist
Function................................................ 208
Adaptive brake lights .................................... 196
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function................................................ 133
Switching on/oM.................................... 134
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Function................................................ 134Switching on/oM.................................... 136
AdBlue n
, Additives (AdBlue n
), BlueTEC,
DeNOx agent, Reducing agent Additives................................................ 456
Capacity................................................ 456
Notes..................................................... 179
Purity..................................................... 456
Topping up............................................. 180
Additional door lock ....................................... 74
Additives , Additives (engine oil), Lubricant
additives
AdBlue n
................................................. 456
Engine oil............................................... 457
Fuel....................................................... 454
Air conditioning menu Calling up.............................................. 149
Air distribution Setting................................................... 146
Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 150
Air vents , Vents
Adjusting (front)..................................... 157
Adjusting (rear)...................................... 158
Air-recirculation mode .................................. 151Air-water duct, Air inlet, Water tank
Keeping free.......................................... 321
Airbag , Occupant safety
Activation................................................ 36 Centre airbag (driver, front passenger)...... 41
Front airbag (driver, front passenger)........ 41
Installation locations................................ 41
Knee airbag............................................. 41
Overview.................................................. 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 46
Protection................................................ 42
Reduced protection.................................. 43
Side airbag.............................................. 41
Window airbag......................................... 41
AirOow Setting................................................... 146
Ambient lighting Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 137
Animals Pets in the vehicle.................................... 69
Anti-thes protection
Additional door lock................................. 74
Immobiliser.............................................. 91Index541

ASSYST PLUS, Active Service System
PLUS, Aser-sales service centre, Inspec-
tion, Maintenance, Service, Service inter-
val display, Vehicle maintenance Battery disconnection periods................ 315
Displaying the service due date.............. 314
Function/notes...................................... 314
Regular maintenance work..................... 314
Special service requirements................. 314
ATA (anti-thes alarm system) , Alarm sys-
tem, Warning system Deactivating the alarm............................. 92Function.................................................. 91
Function of interior protection.................. 92
Priming/deactivating interior protection... 93
Priming/deactivating tow-away pro-
tection..................................................... 92
Tow-away protection function................... 92
ATTENTION ASSIST , Attention assistant,
CoMee cup symbol, Driving system,
Drowsiness detection, Fatigue detection Function................................................ 196
System limitations.................................. 196Automatic co-driver airbag shutoM, Co-
driver airbag shutoM, Occupant safety
Function of co-driver airbag shutoM.......... 44
Automatic driving lights , Headlamps............. 129
Automatic engine start (ECO start/stop
function) ...................................................... 167
Automatic engine stop (ECO start/stop
function) ...................................................... 167
Automatic front passenger front airbag shutoM , PASSENGER AIR BAG status display
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 46
Automatic measures aser an accident ,
Occupant safety............................................. 50
Automatic mirror folding function Activating/deactivating.......................... 145
Automatic seat adjustment Setting................................................... 101
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 172
Drive program display............................ 171
Drive programs...................................... 170
DYNAMIC SELECT button....................... 170
Engaging drive position.......................... 174Engaging reverse gear............................ 173
Kickdown............................................... 175
Manual gear changing............................ 174
Selecting park position........................... 174
Steering wheel gearshis paddles............ 174
Transmission position display................. 172
Transmission positions........................... 172
Axle load Permissible............................................ 449
Trailer operation..................................... 462
B
Bad weather light ......................................... 133
Bag hook ..................................................... 122
Ball neck Folding out/in........................................ 256
BAS (Brake Assist System) , Brake Assist
System, Braking assistance.......................... 192
Battery (key) Replacing................................................. 72
Battery (vehicle) , 12 V battery, Battery
Charging................................................ 339
Charging (Remote Online)...................... 161
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