language MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2016 Owners Manual

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For your own safety and a
longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this manual. Ignoring them
could result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
This Operator's Manual provides information on
the most important functions of your vehicle.
The equipment or product designation of your
vehicle may vary depending on: R
Model R
Order R
Country specification R
Availability
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to
introduce changes in the following areas: R
Design R
Equipment R
Technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore
differ from that shown in the descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integral components of the
vehicle: R
Digital Operator's Manual R
Printed Operator's Manual R
Maintenance Booklet R
Equipment-dependent supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on your vehicle's equipment
and multimedia system. It contains infor-
mative animations, individual language
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
In addition to this manual and the afore-
mentioned digital media, you also have the
option to obtain a comprehensive printed
version of the Supplement for your multi- media system from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Digital form via the Internet
The Operator's Manual on the Internet pro-
vides easy access to all information
regarding your vehicle and multimedia sys-
tem. It also provides helpful animations,
interesting background information and a
wide array of search options.
Digital form as an App
Using the Mercedes-Benz Guides App, you
can view all the information on your vehicle
and multimedia system via mobile Internet
or download it independently of network
access. Available for smartphones or tab-
lets.
Apple ®
iOS
Android™
Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App
may not yet be available in your country.
The technical documentation team at
Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motor-
ing.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Daimler Company
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Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 313
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 340
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 339
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 392
Coolant (engine) ............................ 392
Engine oil ....................................... 391
Fuel ................................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 388
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 393
Washer fluid ................................... 393
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 248
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 252
On-board computer ....................... 247
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 253
Side impact air bag ............................. 53
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 338 Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Important safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 97
Reversing feature ............................. 95
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 310
Sliding sunroof
Opening/ closi ng .............................. 99
R
esetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 84
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 285
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 86
Mechanical key ................................ 83
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 146
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 149
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Snow chains ...................................... 363
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 319
General notes ................................ 319
Rear compartment ......................... 319
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control Index 19

Online access to the vehicle
General information
G WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
i Operation of integrated information sys-
tems and communications equipment in
the vehicle: you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
You can call up remote query and remote con-
figuration functions for your vehicle using online
access to the vehicle. This is possible from an
Internet-enabled computer, as well as many
modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Online access to the vehicle is restricted to the
contractual periods of mbrace. Activated
access to the mbrace emergency call system is
required for use.
In order to be able to use online access to the
vehicle, you must agree to the local terms of
use.
Further information on supported devices, avail-
able languages and contractual periods can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
In order to be able to call up online access to the
vehicle, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet ( Y
page 176).
Notes on data protection
Remember that online access to the vehicle
offers access to your data.
i Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data. Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions of the online
access to the vehicle.
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle: R
If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the online access to the vehicle. R
If you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the online access to the vehicle.
Calling up functions The online access to the vehicle allows you
access to your vehicle's information and func-
tions using remote query and remote configu-
ration.
The following functions can be accessed: R
request the current condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery R
program the departure time ( Y
page 249)R
set or activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
Information on additional functions and operat-
ing instructions can be found within the online
access to the vehicle.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
i This function is not available in all countries
and requires activated access to the mbrace
emergency call system.
You can use the online access to the vehicle if
the vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a
mobile phone network. The necessary data is
transmitted by radio. The vehicle automatically
recognizes whether a connection to the Internet
is possible or not. No presets are necessary.
i Restrictions in reception are possible if the
vehicle is in an underground car park, for
example. Restrictions may also occur in areas
with poor mobile network coverage.176
Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
Driving and parking