transmission MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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
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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

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.
52Occupant safety

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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The front-passenger outside mirror moves backtoits original position inthefollowing situations:
Ryou shiftthe transmissiontoanother trans‐mission position
Rat speeds greaterthan 9mph (15 km/h)
Ryou pressthe buttonforthe outside mirroronthe driver's side
Storingthe parking position ofthe front-passenger outside mirror usingreversegear
Storing
Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
Engagereversegear.
Movethe passenger outside mirror intothedesired parking position using button1.
Calling up
Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
Engagereversegear.The front-passenger outside mirror will movetothestored parking position.
Activating/deactivating the automatic mirrorfolding function
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsAutom. Mirror Folding
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
13 6Light and visibility

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.
14 4Driving and parking

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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NOTEWearing outthe brake liningsbycontinuously depressingthe brake pedal
Do not depressthe brake pedal contin‐uously whilst driving.
Tousethe braking effect ofthe engine,shifttoa lowergear in good time.
NOTEDamagetothe drivetrain andengine when pullingaway
Do notwarmupthe engine whilethevehicle isstationary.Pullawayimmedi‐ately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving atfullthrottle untilthe engine hasreachedits operatingtemperature.
NOTEDamagetothe catalytic converterduetonon-combusted fuel
The engine is notrunning smoothly and ismisfiring.
Non-combusted fuel mayget intothe cata‐lytic converter.
Only depressthe accelerator pedalslightly.
Havethe causerectified immediately ataqualified specialistworkshop.
Limited braking effect on salt-treatedroads:
RDuetosalt build-up onthe brake discs andbrakepads,the braking distance can increaseconsiderably orresult in braking only on oneside
RMaintain a much greater safe distancetothevehicle in front
Toprevent salt build-up:
RBrake occasionally while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions
RCarefully depressthe brake pedal atthe endofthe journey and whenstartingthe nextjourney
ECOstart/stop function
Operation of the ECOstart/stop function
Vehicles without a 48 V on-board electricalsystem (EQ Boosttechnology)Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
The engine is switched off automatically inthefollowing situations if allvehicle conditionsforan automatic enginestop are met:
RVehicles with automatic transmission:You brakethevehicletoastandstill in trans‐mission position[or\\.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Ifyou switchonthe HOLD function or select atransmission positionotherthan^,the enginewill automaticallystop inthefollowing situa‐tions:
Ryoustop behind avehiclethat is pullingaway.
Ryoustop at astop sign whenthere is novehi‐cle in front ofyou.
15 0Driving and parking

Ryou turnthesteering wheel hard at a lowspeed.
The engine isrestarted automatically if:
Rvehicles with automatic transmission:intransmission position[,youreleasethebrake pedal whenthe HOLD function is notactive.
Rvehicles with automatic transmission:you shift into transmission position[or^.
Ryou depressthe accelerator pedal.
Ran automatic enginestart is necessary.
Ifthe enginewas switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function andyou leavethevehicle, awarn‐ingtone sounds andthe engine is notrestarted.TheVehicle Operational Switch the Ignition OffBefore Exitingdisplay message also appears inthe multifunction display.Ifyou do not switchoffthe ignition,the ignition is automaticallyswitched off afterthree minutes.
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys‐tem (EQ Boosttechnology)
The engine is switched off automatically inthefollowing situations if allvehicle conditionsforan automatic enginestop are met:
Ryou brakethevehicletoastandstill in trans‐mission position[or\\.
Ryou depressthe brake pedal while travelingat a low speed.
Ifyou switchonthe HOLD function or selectanother transmission position^,the engine willautomaticallystop inthefollowing situations:
Ryoustop behind avehiclethat is pullingaway.
Ryoustop at astop sign whenthere is novehi‐cle in front ofyou.
Ryou turnthesteering wheel hard at a lowspeed.
The engine isrestarted automatically if:
Ryoureleasethe brake pedal in transmissionposition[whenthe HOLD function is not
active and one ofthefollowing conditions isgiven:
-the drive programAor;is notselected
-the drive programAor;is selec‐ted butthevehicle does notstarttomove.
-the drive programAor;is selec‐ted,thevehicle moves at a speed of morethan15mph (20 km/h) and Glide modeis not activated.
Ryou engagetransmission position[or^.
Ryoureleasethe brake pedal,thevehicle isnot in Glide mode and itstartstomoveon agentle downhill gradient at a speed below2mph (3km/h).
Ryou depressthe accelerator pedal.
Ran automatic enginestart is necessary.
Ifthe enginewas switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function andyou leavethevehicle, awarn‐ingtone sounds andthe engine is notrestarted.TheVehicle Operational Switch the Ignition OffBefore Exitingdisplay message also appears in
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