ECO mode MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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.
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way can unexpectedlyfail or, inthe case ofan accident, may not absorbthe loadsthatarise as intended.
Ifthe underbody paneling is damaged,flam‐mable materials such as leaves, grass ortwigs can collect betweenthe underbody andthe underbody paneling. These materials mayignite iftheycome into contact withhotparts ontheexhaust system.
Havethevehiclechecked andrepairedimmediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
or
If driving safety is impaired while con‐tinuingyour journey,pullover andstopthevehicle immediately in accordancewiththe traffic conditions, and contactaqualified specialistworkshop.
Declaration of conformityfor wirelessvehi‐cle components
USA:"The wireless devices ofthisvehicle com‐ply withPart15ofthe FCCRules. Operation is
subjecttothefollowing two conditions: 1) Thesedevices may not cause harmful interference, and2) These devices mustaccept any interferencereceived, including interferencethat may causeundesired operation. Changes or modificationsnotexpressly approvedbythe partyresponsiblefor compliance couldvoidthe user's authoritytooperatethe equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices ofthisvehiclecomply with Industry Canada license-exemptRSSstandard(s). Operation is subjecttothefol‐lowing two conditions: (1) These devices maynot cause interference, and (2) These devicesmustaccept any interference, including interfer‐encethat may cause undesired operation ofthedevice."
USA:"Wirelesscharging systemfor mobile devi‐ces (model: WMI2Wireless Mobile Interface):this device complies withPart18ofthe FCCRules."
The name and address oftheresponsible partyis:
peiker acustic GmbH
Max-Planck-Str.28-32
61381Friedrichsdorf
Germany
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intendedforthe connection of diagnostic devices at aquali‐fied specialistworkshop.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetocon‐necting devicestothe diagnostics con‐nection
Ifyou connect equipmenttoa diagnosticsconnection inthevehicle, it may affecttheoperation ofvehicle systems.
As aresult,the operating safety ofthevehi‐cle could be affected.
Only connect equipmenttoa diagnos‐tics connection inthevehicle which isapprovedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz.
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area when usingthe socket. Observethenotes on airbag protection when doingthis(page41).
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
If objects inthevehicle interior arestowedincorrectly,theycan slide or bethrownaround and hitvehicle occupants. In addi‐tion, cup holders, openstowage spaces andmobile phonereceptacles cannot alwaysretain all objectstheycontain.
Thereis arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects sothattheycan‐not bethrown around in suchsitua‐tions.
Always make surethat objects do notprotrude fromstowage spaces, luggagenets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure heavy, hard,pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulkyobjects inthe trunk/load compartment.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
RDepending onthevehicle equipment,themobile phone is connectedtothevehicle'sexterior antenna viathecharging module.
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3-Setsthe airflowor switch off climatecontrol
4XSets climate controltoautomaticmode (page140)
5dDefroststhe windshield
6Calls upthe air conditioning menu
Switchestheresidual heat on or off(page141)
7lSwitchestherear windowheateron/off
8ZSwitchesthe A/C function on/off(page139)
9rSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off(page141)
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The synchronization function is deactivated ifthesettingsfor one oftheother climate zones arechanged.
Activating or deactivating the climate con‐trol synchronization function usingthe multi‐media system
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate ControlSYNC
The climate control can be controlled centrallyusingthe synchronization function. Thetempera‐ture setting is automatically adoptedfor all cli‐mate zones.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
PresstheXbutton.
Ifthe windowscontinuetofog up: pressthedbutton.
Windows fogged up onthe outside
Switchonthe windshield wipers.
PresstheXbutton.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
Presstherbutton.The interior air will berecirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switchestofresh air mode after some time.
If air-recirculation mode is switched on,thewindowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch onair-recirculation mode only briefly.
Switchingtheresidual heat on or off
Requirements:RThevehicle is parked.
It is possibletomake use oftheresidual heatfromthe enginetocontinue heating orventilat‐ingthe front compartment ofthevehicleforapproximately 30 minutes.
Toswitch on:pressthebutton.
Residual heat is switched off automatically.
Activating/deactivating ionization
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate ControlIonization
Ionization cleans andrefreshesthe interior air ofthevehicle. The ionization ofthe interior air isodorless.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Fragrance system
Settingthe fragrance system
Requirements:RAutomatic climatecontrol is activated.
RTheglovebox is closed.
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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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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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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.
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Todeactivate:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter2and hold it in place.The transmission position[appears inthemultifunction display.
Permanent setting:
Changetodrive program=(page153).
Select drive programManual(page153).
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Gearshiftrecommendation
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Thegearshiftrecommendation assistsyou inadopting an economical drivingstyle.
Ifgearshiftrecommendation message1isshown onthe multifunction display,shifttotherecommendedgear.
Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Maximum acceleration:depressthe accel‐erator pedal beyondthe pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts uptothe nextgear whenthe maximum engine speed isreachedtoprotectthe engine fromoverrevving.
Glide mode function
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Withan anticipatory drivingstyle,glide modehelpsyoutoreduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode ischaracterizedbythefollowing:
Rthe combustion engine is disconnected fromthe drivetrain andthe engine continuestorun in neutral.
Rthe transmission position[is displayed ingreen inthe multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated ifthefollowing condi‐tions are met:
Rdrive program;is selected.
Rthe speed is within a suitablerange.
Rtheroad's course is suitable, e.g. nosteepuphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
Ryou are no longer depressingthe acceleratoror brake pedal.
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