emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2016 Owners Manual

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 379
Snow chains .................................. 363
Speed rating (definition) ................ 378
Storing ........................................... 380
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 377
Summer tires in winter .................. 362
Temperature .................................. 374
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 379
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 379
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 379
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 378
Tire size (data) ............................... 384
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 374
Tire tread ....................................... 361
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 379
Total load limit (definition) ............. 379
Traction ......................................... 373
Traction (definition) ....................... 379
Tread wear ..................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 378
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 379
Wheel and tire combination ........... 384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 378
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 301
Character suggestions ................... 300
Deleting characters ....................... 300
Entering a space ............................ 300
Entering characters ....................... 300
Gesture control .............................. 300
Handwriting recognition ................ 300
Operating the touchpad ................. 300
Overview ........................................ 300
Quick access for Audio .................. 301
Switching ....................................... 300
Switching input line ....................... 300
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354 Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 354
Insta l ling the towing eye ................ 355
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 356
Removing the towing eye ............... 355
Transporting the vehicle ................ 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
With the rear axle raised ................ 355
Towing eye ......................................... 343
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 277
Function/notes ............................. 215
Important safety notes .................. 215
Instrument cluster display ............. 216
Transfer case ..................................... 164
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 157
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 340
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 239
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 241
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 89
Locking separately ........................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 91
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 92
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 28322
Index

Obstacle recognition ........................ 90
Opening dimensions ..................... .3 94
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Trunk load (maximum) ..................... .3 94
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 124
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 386
Installation ..................................... 386
Transmission output (maximum) .... 386
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................ .8 8
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .3 07
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ....... .3 17
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 282
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 247
Limited Warranty ............................ .3 2
Loading .......................................... 370
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 384
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking .......................................... 177
Parking for a long period ................ 179
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 381
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 380
Towing away .................................. 354 Transporting .................................. 356
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 89
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 394
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 394
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 394
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 387
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
Display message ............................ 275
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 343
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
VIN
Seat ............................................... 388
Type plate ...................................... 387
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 44
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Check Engine ................................. 293
Coolant .......................................... 293
Distance warning ........................... 295
ESP ®
.............................................. 290
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 291
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
General notes ................................ 286
Hybrid drive system ....................... 288
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 292
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 47
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 293
Restraint system ............................ 292 Index 23