MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

=Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 162).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage and telephone compartment
beneath the armrest with multimedia and USB
ports as well as stowage space, e.g. for an
MP3 player3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with cup holders, USB ports and
charging module for wireless mobile phone
charging4Glove box\bThe rubber mat in the stowage compartment
in front center console 3 can be removed
for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.
Observe the notes on caring for the interior
(  page 314).
Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrests forward
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.&WARNING Risk of an accident because
the seat backrest is not engaged
The seat backrest may fold forwards.
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There is a risk of the following, in particular:= The vehicle occupant may be pressed
against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi- tional injury.
= A child restraint system is no longer prop-
erly supported or properly positioned and
may no longer fulNll its function as inten-
ded.
= The seat backrest cannot restrain objects
or goods in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is
engaged, especially:
= Aser the seat has been adjusted.
= Aser the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwardsMake sure that the red marking of the lock veriN-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest is not locked.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sittingproperly. Particular attention must be paid to chil- dren.
Requirements: = The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully
inserted.
= The rear armrest has been folded up.
Folding the outer rear seat backrests forward
You can fold the center and right seat backrests
forwards separately.
The les seat backrest can be folded forwards only
together with the center seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.Ensure that the center seat backrest is in an
upright position and locked to the les seat
backrest (  page 112).Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 into
marked position 2.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.110Seats and stowing

To fold the les seat backrest forward: brieOy
press les button 1.
The les seat backrest folds forward together
with the center seat backrest.
If the les seat backrest is not locked with the
center seat backrest, this will be shown on the central display.To fold the right seat backrest forward: brieOy
press right button 1.
The right seat backrest will fold forwards.\bIf you wish to fold only one of the outer seat backrests forwards, fold the right seat back-
rest forwards.
Folding the center rear seat backrest forwards
separately
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back into place.
Press release catch 3.Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.Seats and stowing111

qFolding back the rear seat backrest*NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped when folding back the seat backrest.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked
in place, red lock veriNcation indicator 2 will
be visible.
q Locking and releasing the release catch of the
center rear seat backrest You can lock the center seat backrest releasecatch if you want to secure the trunk againstunauthorized access. The center seat backrest
can then be folded forwards only together with
the les seat backrest.To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or
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Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 106).
1Tie-down eyes\bFour tie-down eyes are available only in vehi-
cles equipped with the through-loading fea-
ture in the rear bench seat (EASY-PACK
Quickfold).Overview of bag hooks&WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 106).
Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg) and do not attach any goods to them.
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Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear- ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz.
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the trunk lid can be fullyopened when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-
approved roof luggage racks
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is installed,
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel only if this has been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
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*NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when
a roof luggage rack is installed
If the sliding sunroof is opened when a roof
luggage rack is installed, the sliding sunroof may be damaged by the roof luggage rack.
Do not open the sliding sunroof if a roofluggage rack is installed.
The sliding sunroof may be raised to allow ven-
tilation of the vehicle interior.
*NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening
points beneath covers 1.Comply with the installation instructions of the
roof luggage rack manufacturer.Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements: = Only connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following 12 V sockets:
= In the front passenger footwell
= In the electronics compartment in the center
console of the rear passenger compartment
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Example: 12 V socket in the front passenger footwell
Fold up socket cap 1.Insert the plug of the device.Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage.When the vehicle is switched oM, make
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.Immediately have the 115 V power
socket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialized workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.&DANGER Risk of death due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric shock:
= If you touch the inside of the socket
= If you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket
Do not touch the inside of the socket.Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V socket.
When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the socket Oap closed.
Requirements
= Only connect devices with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
150 W.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
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Open socket Oap 3 .Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
1 .
When the on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.USB ports
Depending on its equipment, the vehicle has the
following USB ports:
= In the stowage compartment in the front cen-
ter console
= In the stowage compartment under the front
armrest
= In the electronics compartment in the center
console of the rear passenger compartment
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has either one or two USB ports in the stowage
compartment in the front center console and
beneath the front armrest.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has two USB connections in the rear center con-
sole.
You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile
phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging cable. Depending on the vehicle equipment, devi-
ces can be charged with up to 20 V (5 A) when
the vehicle is switched on.
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-
nection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone
&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.Seats and stowing117

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-
ment.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of Nre from placing objects
in the mobile phone storage compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard.
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
any other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment, especially those
made of metal.*NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone storage
compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-
age compartment, these may be damaged by
electromagnetic Nelds.
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or other objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone storage compartment.*NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be dam-
aged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment.
Always observe the notes for persons with elec- tronic medical aids (  page 26).
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle\bs exterior antenna via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle\bs exterior
antenna are only available if the vehicle is
switched on.
= It may not be possible to charge small mobile
phones in every position in the mobile phone stowage compartment.
= It may not be possible to charge large mobile
phones which do not rest Oat in the mobile
phone stowage compartment or connect them with the vehicle\bs exterior antenna.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may also depend on the applications (apps) currently open in the
background.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle\bs exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers which are necessary
for wireless charging are an exception.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the front
Requirements
= The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
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