torque MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

RWhen activelychanging lane without switch‐ing onthe turn signal.
RWhenthe tire pressure istoo low.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitations ofActiveSteeringAssist arereachedthere is no guaranteethatthe system willremain active or willkeepthevehicle in lane.
Alwayskeepyour hands onthesteeringwheel and observethe traffic carefully.
Alwayssteerthevehicle paying atten‐tiontotraffic conditions.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedly intervenes
A malfunction inthe detection of lane mark‐ings and objects can occur.
This could cause unexpectedsteering inter‐vention.
Steer accordingtotraffic conditions.
ActivatingActiveSteering Assist
RequirementsRESP®must be activated, but not intervening.
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
If indicator lamp1is off: press button2.
Function ofActive Lane Change Assist
Thefollowing function is country-dependentand onlyavailable in conjunction withtheDriving AssistancePackage.
Active Lane Change Assistsupportsthe driverwhenchanging lanesbyapplyingsteeringtorqueifthe driver operates a turn signal.
Assistance whenchanging lanes is provided if allthefollowing conditions are met:
RYou are driving on a freeway orroad withmultiple lanes inthe direction of travel.
RThe neighboring lane is separatedbya bro‐ken lane marking.
RNovehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane.
RThe driven speed is between 50mph(80 km/h) and110mph (180 km/h).
RActive Lane Change Assistis switched on inthe multimedia system.
RActiveSteering Assist is switched on andactive.
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If novehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane anda lanechange is permitted,the lanechangebegins. This is showntothe driver with a greenarrow2nexttothesteering wheel symbol.TheLane Change to the Leftmessage alsoappears,forexample. IfActive Lane ChangeAssisthas been activated withthe turn signalindicator but a lanechange is not immediatelypossible, a grayarrow1appears nexttothesteering wheel symbol, whichremains green.
Whenthe lanechange assistancestarts,the turnsignal indicator is automatically activated besidethe display inthe multifunction display.
Ifthe assistance graphic is shown whenchang‐ing lanes,the lanechange display appears with
an additional arrowpointingtowardsthe adja‐cent lane (page193).
If a lanechange is not possible,the arrow fadesout after afew seconds and a new lanechangemust be initiated. An immediate lanechange isonly possible on freeway sections without speedlimits.
Ifthe system is impaired,Active Lane ChangeAssistmay be canceled. If it is canceled,theLane Change Canceledmessage appears inthemultifunction display and awarningtone sounds.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident fromchang‐ing lanetoan occupied adjacent lane
Lane ChangeAssistcannot alwaysdetectclearly ifthe adjacent lane is free.
The lanechange might be initiated althoughthe adjacent lane is not free.
Beforechanging lanes, make surethatthe neighboring lane is free andthere isno dangerto otherroad users.
Monitorthe lanechange.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident if LaneChange Assistunexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitationsfor Lane ChangeAssist havebeenreached,there is no guar‐anteethatthe system willremain active.
Lane Change Assist cannotthen assistyoubyapplyingsteeringtorques.
Always monitorthe lanechange andkeepyour hands onthesteering wheel.Observethe traffic conditions andsteerand/or brake if necessary.
System limitationsThe system limitations ofActiveSteering AssistapplytoActive Lane Change Assist(page189).
The system may also be impaired or may notfunction inthefollowing situations:
RThe sensors intherear bumper are dirty,damaged or covered,for instanceby asticker or ice and snow.
RTheexterior lighting is malfunctioning.
19 2Driving and parking

Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:RThevehicle is preparedfor a wheelchange(page415).
Plastic hub cap
Toremove:turnthe center cover ofthe hubcap counter-clockwise andremovethe hubcap.
Toinstall:make surethatthe center cover ofthe hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Positionthe hub cap and turnthe centercover clockwise untilthe hub cap engagesphysically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
Toremove:position socket2on hub cap1.
The socket can befound inthe tire-changetool kit.
Position wheel wrench3on socket2.
Using wheel wrench3, turn hub cap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
Toinstall:position hub cap1and turn untilit is completelyflush withthe wheel.
Position socket2on hub cap1.
Attachwheel wrench3tosocket2andtightenthe hub cap clockwise.Specified tighteningtorque:18lb-ft(25 Nm).
Raisingthevehicle whenchanging a wheel
Requirements:RThere are no persons inthevehicle.
RThevehicle has been preparedfor a wheelchange (page415).
RThe hub caps havebeenremoved(page416).
Important notes on usingthe jack:
RUse onlythevehicle-specific jackthat hasbeentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benztoraisethevehicle.
RThe jack is only designedforraising andholdingthevehiclefor a short time while awheel is beingchanged and notfor mainte‐nanceworkunderthevehicle.
416Wheels and tires

Pressthe wheelfirmlyagainstthewheel hub when screwing onthefirstwheel bolt.
Tightenthe wheel boltsevenly in a diagonalpattern inthe order indicated untiltheyarefinger-tight.
Unscrewthe alignment bolt.
Tightenthe last wheel bolt until it isfinger-tight.
Lowerthevehicle (page 420).
Loweringthevehicle after a wheelchange
Requirements:RThe new wheel has been installed(page419).
Tolower thevehicle:turnthe crank ofthejack counter-clockwise untilthevehicle isonce againstandingfirmlyonthe ground.
Tightenthe wheel boltsevenly in a diagonalpattern inthe order indicated (1to5).Specified tighteningtorque:96 lb-ft(130 Nm).
\nWARNINGRisk of injurythrough incor‐rect tighteningtorque
The wheelscould come loose ifthe wheelbolts or wheel nuts are not tightenedtotheprescribed tighteningtorque.
Makesurethe wheel bolts or wheelnuts are tightenedtothe prescribedtighteningtorque.
Ifyou are not sure, do not movethevehicle. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop and havethe tighteningtor‐quechecked immediately.
Checkthe tire pressure ofthe newly moun‐ted wheel and adjust accordingly.
Vehicles with tire pressure losswarningsystem:Restartthe tire pressure losswarn‐ing system (page 398).
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:Restartthe tire pressure monitoringsystem (page 397).
Make suretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
RNotes on tire pressure (page 392)
420Wheels and tires