MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your Nrst drive, please read this Operator\bs
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer servicelife of the vehicle, follow the instructions andwarning notices in this Operator\bs Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol- lowing factors:
= Model
= Order
= National version
= Availability
Your vehicle may therefore diMer from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
= Design
= Equipment
= Technical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
= Digital operator\bs manual
= Printed Operator\bs Manual
= Maintenance Booklet
= Supplementary manuals relating to speciNc
equipment
= Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle orpassed on in the event of sale or rental.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Warning and indicator lamps ........................... 8 Overhead control panel ................................. 10Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 12
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 14
Digital Operator\bs Manual ..............................16
Calling up the Digital Operator\bs Manual ........ 16
General notes ............................................... 17
Protection of the environment ....................... 17
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 17
Operator\bs Manual ........................................ 18
Touch-sensitive controls ................................ 19
Mercedes me app ......................................... 19
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 20
Operating safety ............................................ 21
Notes on mounting the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 23
Declaration of conformity for vehicle
installed radio components ........................... 23 Diagnostics connection ................................. 24
QualiNed specialist workshop ........................ 25
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 25
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 26
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 26 Reporting safety defects ................................ 26
Limited Warranty ........................................... 27 QR code for rescue card ............................... 27Data storage ................................................. 28Copyright ...................................................... 32
Occupant safety ............................................ 33
Restraint system ........................................... 33
Seat belts ..................................................... 35
Airbags ......................................................... 39
PRE-SAFE n
system ........................................ 47
Automatic measures aser an accident ........... 48
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ...... 48 Notes on pets in the vehicle .......................... 62
Opening and closing ...................................... 63
SmartKey ...................................................... 63 Doors ............................................................ 67
Trunk ............................................................ 71 Side windows ................................................ 77
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 80 Roller sun blinds ............................................ 84
Anti-thes protection ...................................... 85
Seats and stowing ......................................... 89
Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position .... 89
Notes on grab handles .................................. 89
Seats ............................................................ 90
Steering wheel ............................................ 100
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 103
Memory function ......................................... 105
Stowage areas ............................................ 106
Sockets ....................................................... 115
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna .... 117
Installing/removing the Ooor mats ............... 119
Light and visibility ........................................ 121
Exterior lighting ........................................... 121
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Interior lighting ............................................ 132
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 134
Mirrors ........................................................ 136
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ................................................... 139
Climate control ........................................... 140
Overview of climate control systems ............ 140
Operating the climate control system .......... 142
Driving and parking ..................................... 149
Driving ........................................................ 149
DYNAMIC SELECT button ............................ 162 Automatic transmission ............................... 164
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 168
Refueling ..................................................... 168
Parking ....................................................... 171
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 179 Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 240
Driver\bs display ........................................... 241
Notes on the driver\bs display ....................... 241
Operating the driver\bs display ...................... 241
Driver display menus ................................... 242 Head-up Display .......................................... 243
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system ........................................................ 245
Overview of status displays on the driver\bs
display ........................................................ 245
MBUX multimedia system ............................247
Overview and operation ............................... 247
System settings .......................................... 260
AMG TRACK PACE ....................................... 264
Navigation and traPc .................................. 269
Telephone ................................................... 280
Mercedes me app ....................................... 283
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 290
Radio & media ............................................. 294
Sound settings ............................................ 300
Maintenance and care ................................. 301
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 301
Maintenance Management .......................... 302
Telediagnosis .............................................. 302
Engine compartment ................................... 303
Cleaning and care ....................................... 309
Breakdown assistance ................................. 317
Emergency .................................................. 317
Flat tire ....................................................... 318
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 325
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 331
Electrical fuses ............................................ 336
Wheels and tires ......................................... 339
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 339
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 339
Notes on snow chains ................................. 340 Tire pressure ............................................... 340
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 347
Tire labeling ................................................ 351
DeNnition of terms for tires and loading ....... 356
Changing a wheel ........................................ 358
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 368
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Technical data ............................................. 370
Notes on technical data .............................. 370
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 370
Regulatory radio identiNcation and notes ..... 372
Vehicle identiNcation plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 372 Operating Ouids ........................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................................ 381
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 382
Display messages ........................................ 382
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 440
Index .......................................................... 457
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In this operator\bs manual, you will Nnd the follow-
ing symbols:&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
Observe the warning notices.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi- ronmentally responsible disposal.
Observe environmental notes.*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam- aged.
Observe notes on material damage.\bUseful instructions or further information that
could be helpful to you.Instruction(  page)Further information on a topicDisplayDisplay in the central display4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system*Indicates a causeSymbols5

Les-hand-drive vehicles
6At a glance !

1Steering wheel gearshis paddles!

Driver\bs display
8At a glance !