MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2021 Owners Manual

Storing the position of the passenger
outside mirror using reverse gear........... 144
Parking up ................................................... 188
Partition net Removing/Ntting .................................... 119
Period out of use Activating/deactivating standby mode... 189
Standby mode function.......................... 188
Permissible axle load .................................... 449
Permitted towing methods ............................ 341
Petrol ........................................................... 453
Pets in the vehicle , Occupant safety............... 69
Plastic trim (Care) ........................................ 326
Post-collision brake , Occupant safety............. 50
Power supply Switching on (start/stop button)............ 159
Pre-entry climate control at departure
time Activating/deactivating.......................... 155
Function................................................ 154
Setting................................................... 155PRE-SAFE n
(anticipatory occupant pro-
tection) , Anticipatory occupant protec-
tion, Occupant safety, Preventative occu-
pant protection system Function.................................................. 48
PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 48
Reversing measures................................. 49
PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side , Occupant safety
Activation................................................ 36
Function.................................................. 49
PRE-SAFE n
PLUS (anticipatory occupant
protection plus) , Anticipatory occupant
protection, Occupant safety, Preventative
occupant protection system Function.................................................. 49
Reversing measures................................. 49
ProNle Notes..................................................... 273
Protection of the environment Notes....................................................... 17
Take-back of end-of-life vehicles............... 17Q
QR code Rescue card............................................. 30
QualiNed specialist workshop , Authorised
workshop, Dealership, Mercedes-Benz service centre, Service centre, Specialist
workshop, Workshop...................................... 29
R
Radar and ultrasonic sensors Damage................................................. 189
Radio Overview of the functions and symbols... 311
Rain-closing feature Side windows........................................... 84
Sliding sunroof......................................... 89
REACH regulation ........................................... 29
Real wood (Care) .......................................... 326
Rear axle steering ........................................ 167
Rear climate control Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 150
Rear door (child safety lock) ........................... 67
Index559

Rear fog lightSwitching on/oM.................................... 129
Rear seat belt Status display.......................................... 40
Rear window Changing the wiper blade....................... 141
Rear window heater ...................................... 146
Rear window wipers Activating/deactivating.......................... 139
Rear-view mirror Anti-dazzle mode (automatic)................. 143
Refuelling Refuelling the vehicle............................. 176
Registration Vehicle..................................................... 29
Regulatory radio identiNcation...................... 366
Remote Online Charging the starter battery................... 161
Cooling/heating the vehicle interior....... 161
Starting the vehicle................................ 161
Rescue card ................................................... 30Reserve
Fuel....................................................... 455
Reset function (MBUX multimedia sys-
tem) , Resetting (factory setting).................... 281
Residual heat ............................................... 151
Restraint system , Occupant safety
Basic instructions for children.................. 50 Function in an accident............................ 36
Functionality............................................ 35
Malfunction............................................. 36
Protection................................................ 35
Reduced protection.................................. 35
Self-test................................................... 35
Warning lamp........................................... 35
Reverse gear Engaging................................................ 173
Reversing camera , Camera, Driving sys-
tem Care...................................................... 324
Function................................................ 232
Opening the camera cover (360°
Camera)................................................ 242
Setting (360° Camera)........................... 241Switching automatic operation on/oM
(360° Camera)...................................... 241
Rims (care) .................................................. 324
Roller sunblind Side windows........................................... 90
Sliding sunroof......................................... 86
Roof lining (care) .......................................... 326
Roof load ..................................................... 460
Roof luggage rack Loading.................................................. 123
Securing................................................ 123
Route , Alternative route
Activating a commuter route.................. 285
Calculating............................................. 285
Selecting a type..................................... 285
Selecting an alternative route................. 285
Route guidance with augmented reality Activating............................................... 285
Activating/deactivating the traPc
light view............................................... 225
Displaying street names and house
numbers................................................ 285560Index

Route-based speed adaptationFunction................................................ 206
Setting................................................... 208
Run-Oat characteristics
MOExtended tyres................................. 330
Running-in notes .......................................... 162
S
Safety vest ................................................... 328
Seat , Driver's seat, Front passenger seat,
Rear seat, Through-loading feature 4-way lumbar support.............................. 98
Adjusting (electrically).............................. 97
Adjusting (manually)................................. 94
Adjusting (Seat Comfort).......................... 97
Automatic seat adjustment.................... 101
ConNguring the settings......................... 101
Correct driver's seat position................... 94 Folding back the backrest (rear)............. 116
Folding the backrest forwards (rear)....... 113
Locking the backrest (rear).................... 117
Massage programme overview............... 101
Operating the memory function.............. 109
Resetting the settings............................ 102
Setting options......................................... 12
Workout programme overview................ 101
Seat belt , Belt, Occupant safety, Seat belt warning
Activating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment.............................................. 40
Adjusting the height................................. 39
Care...................................................... 326
Fastening................................................. 39
Protection................................................ 37
Rear seat belt status display..................... 40
Reduced protection.................................. 38
Releasing................................................. 40
Seat belt adjustment (function)................ 40
Warning lamp........................................... 40
Seat belt adjustment Activating/deactivating............................ 40
Function.................................................. 40
Seat belt tensioners Activation................................................ 36
Seat cover (Care) ......................................... 326
Seat heater Activating/deactivating.......................... 102
Seat ventilation Switching on/oM.................................... 103Self-test
Automatic front passenger front air-
bag shutoM .............................................. 46
Sensors (care) ............................................. 324
Side airbag ..................................................... 41
Side windows , Window liser
Automatic function................................... 84 Child safety lock in the rear...................... 68Closing using the key............................... 85
Convenience closing................................ 85
Convenience opening............................... 85
Opening with the key................................ 85
Opening/closing...................................... 83
Problem................................................... 86
Rain-closing feature................................. 84
Roller sunblind......................................... 90
Sliding sunroof , Panorama sliding sunroof
Automatic functions................................. 89
Closing.................................................... 86
Closing using the key............................... 85
Opening................................................... 86
Opening with the key................................ 85
Problem................................................... 89
Rain-closing feature................................. 89Index561

Smartphone integration, Android Auto,
Apple CarPlay n
, Smartphone, iPhone n
Overview................................................ 301
Snow chains , Anti-skid chains...................... 349
Socket (12 V) Using..................................................... 124
Sosware update
System updates..................................... 277
Sound PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 48
Wheels and tyres................................... 349
Sound menu Functions overview................................ 313
SpeciNc absorption rate ................................. 21
Speed Limit Assist , Driving system
Function/notes...................................... 220
Setting................................................... 221
System limitations.................................. 220
Speed limit for winter tyres Setting................................................... 200
Standby mode Activating/deactivating.......................... 189
Function................................................ 188Standing lights ............................................. 128
Start/stop button Parking the vehicle................................. 182
Starting the vehicle................................ 160
Switching on the power supply/igni-
tion........................................................ 159
Starter battery Charging (Remote Online)...................... 161
Stationary heater/ventilation Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 157
Switching on/oM (control panel)............. 156
STEER CONTROL Function/notes...................................... 194
Steering Rear axle steering.................................. 167
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically)............................ 105
Adjusting (manually)............................... 104
Care...................................................... 326
Operating the memory function.............. 109 Steering wheel heater............................ 105
Steering wheel gearshis paddles, Shis
paddles........................................................ 174Steering wheel heater Activating/deactivating.......................... 105
Coupling to seat heating........................ 106
Stowage space , Stowage areas, Stowage
compartments Armrest................................................. 112
Centre console...................................... 112
Door...................................................... 112
Glove compartment............................... 112
Street names and house numbers Displaying.............................................. 285
Sulphur content ........................................... 453
SVHC (substances of very high concern) ........ 29
Switch-oM delay time
Exterior.................................................. 136
Interior................................................... 138
Synchronisation function Activating/deactivating (control panel)... 150
Activating/deactivating (MBUX multi-
media system)....................................... 150
Activating/deactivating (rear operat-
ing unit)................................................. 151
System settings Overview of the system settings menu.... 277562Index

Reset function (MBUX multimedia sys-
tem)....................................................... 281
T
Tailgate , Boot lid
Closing.................................................... 79
HANDS-FREE ACCESS............................. 81
Limiting the opening angle....................... 82
Opening................................................... 78
Unlocking (emergency key)...................... 83
Tailpipes (care) ............................................. 324
Take-back of end-of-life vehicles , Recycling
Protection of the environment.................. 17
Tank content AdBlue n
................................................. 456
Fuel....................................................... 455
Reserve (fuel)......................................... 455
Technical data Axle load (trailer operation).................... 462
Fastening points (trailer hitch)................ 461
Information............................................ 364
Mounting dimensions (trailer hitch)........ 461
Notes (trailer hitch)................................ 461
Overhang dimension (trailer hitch).......... 461
Regulatory radio identiNcation................ 366
Tongue weight........................................ 462
Towing capacity (trailer operation).......... 461
Telephone , Smartphone
Connecting a mobile phone (Passkey).... 293
Connecting a mobile phone (Secure
Simple Pairing)....................................... 293
Function/notes...................................... 125
Functions in the telephone menu............ 293
Notes..................................................... 290
Operating modes................................... 293
Telephone menu overview...................... 292
Telephony operating modes Bluetooth n
Telephony............................. 293
Temperature ................................................ 146
Tie-down eyes .............................................. 122
TIREFIT kit , Tyre inOation compressor
Declaration of conformity......................... 27
Storage location..................................... 331
Using..................................................... 332
Toll system Windscreen............................................ 145
Tongue weight .............................................. 462Top Tether...................................................... 61
Topping up Topping up AdBlue n
............................... 180
Touch Control Driver display......................................... 263
Operating.............................................. 271
Touch-sensitive controls ................................. 19
Touchscreen Operating.............................................. 271
Tow-away protection Function.................................................. 92
Priming/deactivating............................... 92
Tow-bar system , Dinghy towing, Drawbar,
Flat towing................................................... 262
Tow-starting ................................................. 346
Towing away ................................................. 342
Towing eye Installing................................................ 345
Storage location..................................... 345
Towing methods ........................................... 341
TraPc information
Switching on the display......................... 287Index563

TraPc light view
Activating/deactivating.......................... 225
Information............................................ 225
TraPc Sign Assist , Driving system
Function/notes...................................... 221
Setting................................................... 224
System limits......................................... 221
Trailer hitch Axle load................................................ 462
Bicycle rack........................................... 259
Care...................................................... 324
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer............ 258
Fastening points.................................... 461
Folding the ball neck out/in................... 256
General notes........................................ 461
Mounting dimensions............................. 461
Notes..................................................... 256
Overhang dimension.............................. 461
Socket................................................... 258
Tongue weight........................................ 462
Towing capacity..................................... 461
Trailer Manoeuvring Assist...................... 253
Trailer Manoeuvring Assist , Manoeuvring
Assist Function................................................ 253Trailer Manoeuvring Assist, Manoeuvring
assistant Operation.............................................. 254
Trailer operation Active Blind Spot Assist.......................... 227
Active Lane Keeping Assist..................... 229
Bicycle rack........................................... 259
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer............ 258
Folding the ball neck out/in................... 256
Notes..................................................... 256
Socket................................................... 258
Trailer stabilisation Function/notes...................................... 193
Transmission Engaging neutral.................................... 173
Transmission position display ....................... 172
Transporting Vehicle.................................................. 343
Trim element (Care) ...................................... 326
TuneIn , Internet radio
Calling up.............................................. 312
Turn signal indicator Activating/deactivating.......................... 130Two-way radiosFrequencies........................................... 365
Notes on installation.............................. 364
Transmission output (maximum)............. 365
Type approval number (EU) ........................... 449
Tyre pressure , Air pressure
Checking (tyre pressure monitoring
system).................................................. 352
Notes..................................................... 350
Restarting the tyre pressure monitor- ing system............................................. 353
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 332
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(function)............................................... 352
Tyre pressure table................................. 351
Tyre pressure monitor Function................................................ 352
Tyre pressure monitoring system Checking the tyre pressures................... 352
Checking the tyre temperature............... 352
Restarting.............................................. 353
Tyre pressure table ....................................... 351564Index

Tyre temperatureChecking (tyre pressure monitoring
system).................................................. 352
Tyre tread .................................................... 349
Tyre-change tool kit Overview................................................ 357
Tyres Checking............................................... 349
Checking the tyre pressure (tyre pres-
sure monitoring system)......................... 352
Fitting.................................................... 361
Flat tyre................................................. 330
Interchanging......................................... 356
MOExtended tyres................................. 330
Noise..................................................... 349
Notes on Ntting...................................... 353
Removing............................................... 360
Replacing....................................... 353, 357
Replacing the wheel trim........................ 358
Restarting the tyre pressure monitor- ing system............................................. 353
Selection............................................... 353
Snow chains.......................................... 349
Storing................................................... 357
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 332Tyre pressure (Notes)............................. 350
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(function)............................................... 352
Tyre pressure table................................. 351
Unusual handling characteristics............ 349
U
Unlocking setting ........................................... 71
Updates Important system updates...................... 277
USB port Front stowage compartment.................. 112
Rear....................................................... 124
User proNles
Adding a user......................................... 275
Selecting user options............................ 275
V
Vehicle , Starting
Activating/deactivating standby mode... 189
Additional door lock................................. 74
Collision detection (parking)........... 187, 188
Correct use.............................................. 29
Data acquisition....................................... 31
Data storage............................................ 31
Diagnostics connection............................ 27
Equipment............................................... 19
Implied warranty...................................... 30
Locking (automatically)............................ 76
Locking/unlocking (emergency key)......... 76
Locking/unlocking (from inside)............... 75
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO)............ 75
Lowering................................................ 362
Medical aids............................................ 30
Parking up............................................. 188
QR code rescue card............................... 30
QualiNed specialist workshop................... 29
Raising................................................... 358
REACH regulation.................................... 29
Registration............................................. 29
Standby mode function.......................... 188
Starting (emergency operation mode).... 160
Starting (Remote Online)........................ 161
Starting (start/stop button)................... 160
SVHC (substances of very high concern).. 29
Switching oM (start/stop button)............ 182
Towing................................................... 262
Ventilating (convenience opening)............ 85Index565

Vehicle cameraInformation............................................ 189
Vehicle data Displaying (DYNAMIC SELECT)............... 172
Roof load............................................... 460
Vehicle height........................................ 460
Vehicle length........................................ 460
Vehicle width......................................... 460
Wheelbase............................................. 460
Vehicle dimensions ...................................... 460
Vehicle identiNcation plate, Model type
EU type approval number....................... 449
Maximum gross vehicle weight............... 449
Paint code............................................. 449
Permissible axle load.............................. 449
VIN........................................................ 449
Vehicle interior Cooling or heating (Remote Online)........ 161
Vehicle sensors Information............................................ 189
Vehicle tool kit , Tool
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 331
Towing eye............................................. 345Ventilating Convenience opening............................... 85
VIN , Vehicle identiNcation number
*dentiNcation plate................................. 449
Seat....................................................... 449
Windscreen............................................ 449
Vision Demisting windows................................ 151
Windscreen heater................................. 153
W
Warning triangle Removing............................................... 328
Setting up.............................................. 329
Warning/indicator lamp , Indicator lamp,
Lamp (driver display), Warning lamp
0025 ABS warning lamp........................ 535
00A5 Active Brake Assist warning
lamp...................................................... 535
0051 Brake system warning lamp
(red)...................................................... 533
0051 Brake system warning lamp
(yellow).................................................. 533

Ù Power steering warning lamp
(red)...................................................... 528
Ù Power steering warning lamp
(yellow).................................................. 528
Ù Rear axle steering warning
lamp (yellow).......................................... 528
0075 Restraint system warning lamp..... 526
00E9 Seat belt warning lamp Oashes..... 526
00E9 Seat belt warning lamp lights up... 527
ï Trailer tow hitch warning lamp...... 527
0077 Tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem warning lamp Oashes....................... 538
0077 Tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem warning lamp lights up.................... 539
/ Warning lamp for distance
warning function.................................... 534
Overview................................................ 525
Warning/indicator lamps PASSENGER AIR BAG............................... 46
Warranty ........................................................ 30Washing by hand (care) ................................ 323
Weather information ..................................... 287
Web browser Overview................................................ 300
Wheel change Fitting a new wheel................................ 361
Lowering the vehicle.............................. 362
Preparation............................................ 357
Raising the vehicle................................. 358
Removing a wheel.................................. 360
Removing/Ntting hub caps..................... 358
Wheel rotation ............................................. 356
Wheels Care...................................................... 324
Checking............................................... 349
Checking the tyre pressure (tyre pres-
sure monitoring system)......................... 352
Fitting.................................................... 361
Flat tyre................................................. 330
Interchanging......................................... 356
MOExtended tyres................................. 330
Noise..................................................... 349
Notes on Ntting...................................... 353
Removing............................................... 360Replacing....................................... 353, 357
Replacing the hub cap............................ 358
Restarting the tyre pressure monitor- ing system............................................. 353
Selection............................................... 353
Snow chains.......................................... 349
Storing................................................... 357
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 332
Tyre pressure (Notes)............................. 350
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(function)............................................... 352
Tyre pressure table................................. 351
Unusual handling characteristics............ 349
Wi-Fi ConNguring ............................................ 279
Window airbag ............................................... 41
Windows Care...................................................... 324
Windscreen Demisting.............................................. 146
Radio waves........................................... 145
Replacing the wiper blades..................... 139
Windscreen heater ....................................... 153Index567

Windscreen washer Ouid, Washer Ouid
Notes..................................................... 459
Windscreen washer system Topping up............................................. 320
Windscreen wipers Replacing the wiper blades..................... 139
Switching on/oM.................................... 138
Winter operation Snow chains.......................................... 349
Winter tyres Setting the permanent speed limit.......... 200
Wiper blades Care...................................................... 324
Replacing............................................... 139
Wireless charging Function/notes...................................... 125
Mobile phone......................................... 126
Wireless vehicle components Declaration of conformity......................... 21
SpeciNc absorption rate........................... 21
Workout program Overview................................................ 101568Index