MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

mits and that it is safe to take evasive
action.
System limits
\bIf the cross traPc warning is not available, the
/ symbol appears in gray.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(  page 232).
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or other objects, detection is not possible.
In the following situations, the cross traPc warn-
ing is not available:
= on inclines

q Maneuvering brake function
The maneuvering brake function can prevent colli-
sions with pedestrians when the vehicle is back-
ing up at slow speeds. If the rear view camera
detects a person in the vehicle path, the vehicle
can be braked to a standstill.
The maneuvering brake function can interveneunder the following conditions:
= The vehicle is backing up at a speed slower
than 6 mph (10 km/h).
= The camera image is shown in the central dis-
play (  page 227).
You can activate and deactivate the maneuvering
brake function in the Maneuvering Assistance
menu (  page 240).
If the maneuvering brake function is triggered, the
following symbol appears in red in the selected view in the Camera & Parking menu:

\bIf the maneuvering brake function is not avail-
able, the same symbol appears in gray.
The maneuvering brake function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute for your attention to the sur- roundings. The responsibility for safe maneuveringand parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the maneu- vering range.
&WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-
ted detection by the maneuvering brake
function
The maneuvering brake function cannot
always clearly detect people. Other obstacles
are not detected by the function.
In these cases, the function may brake unnec-
essarily or not brake at all.
Always pay careful attention to the traPc
situation; do not rely on the maneuvering brake function alone.Be ready to brake.
System limits
Observe the system limits of the following func-
tions:
= Active Parking Assist (  page 232)
= 360° Camera (  page 223)
= Rear view camera (  page 220)
The maneuvering brake function is not available in
the following situations:
= on inclines
Driving and parking239

qActivating/deactivating the maneuvering assis-
tant
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Parking\bThis function is available on demand
(  page 19).Select Maneuvering Assistance .Activate or deactivate the desired maneuver-
ing assistant.
Vehicle towing instructions
The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for Oat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can result in damage to the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys-
tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guar- anteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle.
The vehicle-trailer combination may swerve from side to side.
Observe the following information:
= Permitted towing methods (  page 331)
= The notes on towing the vehicle with both
axles on the ground (  page 332)240Driving and parking

Notes on the driver\bs display&WARNING Risk of accident if the driver
display fails
If the driver display has failed or is malfunc-
tioning, function restrictions in systems rele-
vant to safety cannot be detected.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired.
Drive on carefully.Have the vehicle checked immediately at
a qualiNed specialist workshop.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired,
park the vehicle immediately and safely. Contact a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
The driver\bs display shows basic information such
as speed, engine speed, fuel level, coolant tem-
perature as well as indicator and warning lamps.
Additional functions available include the follow-
ing:
= DiMerent menus, e.g. for assistance and navi-
gation
= Status displays for the driving systems
= Display messages
= Information on speed, Consumption and
range
Some menu content and settings can be custom-
ized.
Operating the driver\bs display
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver\bs display.Driver\bs display241

Scrolling on the menu bar1Back button2Main menu button3Touch Control
The content on the driver\bs display is controlledusing the control elements on the les side of the
steering wheel. You can use Touch Control 3 to
navigate vertically and horizontally by swiping with
one Nnger. ConNrm your selection by pressing the
Touch Control.\bTo operate Touch Control 3 in the most
eMective way, use the tip of your thumb if pos-
sible. You can also set the sensitivity of the Touch Control on the central display .BrieOy press main menu button 2.Select a menu by swiping to the les or right
on Touch Control 3.To conNrm: press Touch Control 3.
Driver display menus
Notes on menus on the driver\bs display
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver\bs display.
The following menus can be called up via the menu bar on the driver\bs display:
= Understated
= Sport
= Classic
= Navigation
= Assistance
= Service
= Mercedes-AMG vehicles: TRACK PACE
On some of these menus, you can choose between diMerent display content on the center
display area.
242Driver\bs display

On most of the menus, you can use Options to
conNgure further settings for the menu-speciNc
display content.
You can Nnd further information about the possi-
ble settings and selections on the menus in the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Head-up Display
Function of the head-up display
The head-up display projects various content into
the driver\bs Neld of vision, for example.
You can use the head-up display menu bar to select various contexts, e.g.:
= Minimal
= Sport
= Standard
= ECO display
= Settings
= Head-up display on/oM
The following image shows an example of the
head-up display. You can choose what content is
displayed (  page 243).
Head-up display content with navigation (9x3°)1Navigation instructions2Navigation instructions (distance to the next
route event)3Steer Assist status4Current speed5Set speed in the driving system (e.g. cruise
control)6Detected traPc signs (TraPc Sign Assist)When you receive a call, the a Call Waiting
message will appear on the head-up display and
the driver\bs display.
System limits
Visibility is particularly inOuenced by the following
conditions:
= Seat position
= Image position setting
= Ambient light
= Wet road surfaces
= Objects on the display cover
= Polarization in sunglasses
Operating the head-up display
Selecting display content of the head-up display
via the menu bar of the driver\bs display
Press the

Switching between display content on the head-up display
Swipe to the les or right on the les-hand
Touch Control.
A preview of the selected display content will appear on the head-up display.To conNrm: press the v button.
Switching back to the driver\bs display
Press the G or

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system1Electric drive support2Recuperation behavior of the electric motor\bDue to various system limits, the values dis-played may temporarily diMer slightly from the
actual value.
Overview of status displays on the driver\bs dis- play
The status displays for the driving and driving
safety systems can be found in display sections
1 to 4.
YPedestrian detection (only on assistant dis-
play)ÇActive Parking Assist is available
(  page 234)ÈActive Parking Assist has detected a park-
ing space (  page 234)

Vehicles with TraPc Sign Assist: detected instruc-
tions and traPc signs (  page 207)246Driver\bs display

Overview and operation
Notes on the MBUX multimedia system
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, the scope of func-
tion and product designation of your MBUX multi- media system may diMer from the description and
images in this Operator\bs Manual. For example,
route guidance with augmented reality is not avail- able in all equipment variants.*NOTE Increased surface temperature due
to direct sunlight on the central display
The surface of the central display is very dark.
If the display is exposed to direct sunlight, the
surface can become very hot.
If the central display has been exposed
to direct sunlight, allow it to cool down
before touching it for a long time.Overview of the MBUX multimedia system1Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX
multimedia systemMBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experi- ence.!

C Switches sound on or oMø Adjusts the volume
Further operating options:
= Conducting a dialog with the MBUX voice
assistant.
\bYou can Nnd further information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and serv-
ices in the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Anti-thes protection
This device is equipped with technical provisions to protect it against thes. Further information on
anti-thes protection can be obtained at an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Zero layer

q Function of the zero layer
\bYour sosware can be upgraded to a more cur-
rent version at a later date.
The zero layer provides you with dynamic content
from the MBUX multimedia system and is used to
quickly access and control the applications you
use. When you select © on the central display,
the digital map with the applications appears in the lower display area. Compared to the home screen with a classic menu, the steps required to
call up the applications are reduced. You can
switch between the zero layer and the home screen with a classic menu.
The applications can be hidden from the display area and shown again.
The zero layer provides the following modules and
applications:
= Navigation module
In the expanded view you can, for example,
display the route overview, switch on the dis- play of traPc information and make settings
for View (map), Messages & Acoustic Signals ,
Route .
= Entertainment (media, radio) and telephone
When the lower display area is shown, the
entertainment sources are always displayed.
A mobile phone must be connected to the MBUX multimedia system for the phone to be
displayed.= Active applications
The lower display area shows an active mas- sage program, for example.
= Suggestions
Suggestions are displayed on the lower display area based on context and your user behavior.
These can be dialed phone numbers, active massage programs or vehicle functions, forexample.
= Online voice applications
In the lower display area, context-dependent
services that can be executed via voice are
available for direct access.
The applications are Nrst displayed in a reduced
view. By tapping on them, you can operate them or open the associated menu (expanded view).
A long press on a suggestion opens a context
menu in which further functions are available.
The learning function can be switched on and oM
for the options .248MBUX multimedia system