warning MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Route guidance
Notes onroute guidance
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating integrated communication equip‐ment whilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate communication equipmentintegrated inthevehicle when driving,youwill be distracted fromthe traffic situation.This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.Route guidance begins once aroute has beencalculated.
Theroad and trafficrules andregulations alwayshavepriorityover multimedia system drivinginstructions.
Thefollowing driving instructions can be used:
RNavigation announcements
RRoute guidance displays
RLanerecommendations
Ifyou do notfollowthe driving instructions or ifyou leavethe calculatedroute, a newroute iscalculated automatically.
Driving instructions may differ fromthe actualroad and traffic conditions if:
RTheroute is diverted
RThe direction of a one-waystreethas beenchanged
Forthisreason,you must always observeroadand trafficrules andregulations duringyourjourney aswell asthe prevailing traffic condi‐tions.
Theroute may differ fromthe idealroute duetothefollowing:
RRoadworks
RIncompletedigital map data
Notes on GPSreceptionThe correct function ofthe navigation systemdepends amongstotherthings on GPSrecep‐tion. In certain situations GPSreception can beimpaired, defective oreven not possible, e.g. intunnels or in parkinggarages.
Changing directionoverview
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Information onthevehicle's position isregularlysenttoDaimlerAG. The datais immediatelyren‐dered anonymousbyDaimlerAGandforwardedtothe traffic data provider. Usingthis data, traf‐ficreportsrelevanttothevehicle's position aresenttothevehicle. Thevehicle acts as a sensorfortheflowof traffic and helpstoimprovethequality ofthe trafficreports.
Ifyou do not wishtotransmityourvehicle posi‐tion,you can havethis service deactivated at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Displaying subscription information
Requirements:RThevehicle is equipped with LiveTrafficInformation.
Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptions
The subscriptionexpiration date is automaticallydisplayed:
Rone month beforetheexpiration date.
Roneweek beforetheexpiration date.
Rontheexpiration date.
Todisplaymanually:selectLive Traffic Sub-scription Info.
Depending onthestatus, one ofthefollowingmessages appears:
Rthe period ofvalidityforthe subscriptionis displayed.
Rthe subscription hasexpired.
The subscription can beextended:
Rat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Rvia an MB Info calltothe Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center
Displayingthe traffic map
Requirements:RFor LiveTraffic Information:thevehicle isequipped with a communication modulefea‐turing an activated, integrated SIM card.
RWhenthevehicle isstarted,the communica‐tion module automatically establishes anInternet connection.Traffic information ismadeavailable shortly afterwards.
Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Menu
Alternatively: ifthe map is displayed in fullscreen mode, presstheTouch Control,thecontroller orthetouchpad.The map menu appears.
Activateºs.
The traffic map shows thefollowing information,forexample:
Rtraffic incidents,forexample:
-roadworks
-road blocks
-warning messages
The symbolsfor traffic incidents are dis‐played in color (ontheroute) orgray(offtheroute).
Rtrafficflowinformation:
-traffic jam (red line)
-slow-moving traffic (orange line)
-heavy traffic (yellow line)
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-free-flowing traffic (green line)
Rdisplay for traffic delays ontheroute lastingat least one minute
Rwarning message symbols:
-Ôsymbol
-additionalroad safety notes whenapproaching a traffic incident, e.g.theend of a traffic jam
Ifthevehicle approaches a danger areaontheroute, awarning message is dis‐played onthe map. Awarning messagemay also be issued (page 295).
Displaying traffic incidentsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
ActivatesTraffic Incidents.Roadworks,road blocks, local areareports(e.g.fog) andwarning messages are dis‐played.
Activating freeflow and traffic display
ActivatesFree Flowing TrafficandTrafficDelays.
The traffic delayis displayedforthe currentroute.Traffic delays lasting one minute orlonger aretaken into consideration.
Displaying details
Displays the traffic map (page294).
Movesthe map (page 297).When a trafficreport symbol is underthecrosshair, press onthe central control ele‐ment.The trafficreport details are displayed.
or
Press onthe central control element.
SelectInformation on Traffic Reports.The map shows the trafficreport symbols inthe vicinity.
Trafficreport information is displayed inthestatus line:
RTrafficreport symbol
RReasonforthe trafficreport, e.g. trafficcongestion
RWarning message (highlighted inred)Toselect a trafficreport symbol:selectNextorPrevious.
Press onthe central control element.The trafficreport details are displayed.
Issuing hazardwarningsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsAnnouncements
ActivatesAnnounce Traffic Warnings.Warning messages are issued andtailbackswhich pose arisk are announced.
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Map and compass
Map and compassoverview
1Savesthe currentvehicle position
2Movesthe map
3Selectsthe map orientation and map view
4Selectsthe function depending onthe equip‐ment:
• Sends a hazardwarning via Car-to-X.
• Filtersthe display of POIs inthe vicinityaccordingtoPOI category
5Switchesthe display of personal POI sym‐bols onthe map on or off
6Switches one ofthefollowing displayson oroff depending onthe equipment:
•Weather information
• Satellite map
•Traffic incidents
7Switchesthe traffic map display on or off
The map and satellite images are shown inglobeprojection. This allowsfor arealistic map displayin all map scales. The map uses elevation model‐ing.
Depending onthe map data, important buildingsin manycities are depictedrealistically onthemap in small map scales (e.g. 1/32 mi (20 m),1/16 mi (50 m)). Other buildings are shown asmodels.
You can setthe unit of measurement ofthemap scale (page 269).
If online information isavailable, fuel prices andtheavailability of parking spaces in parkinggarages are displayed,forexample.
Requirements:
RMercedes me connect isavailable.
RYou havea user accountfortheMercedes me portal.
RThe service has been activated at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes.me
The online information is notavailable in allcountries.
IfDisplay in COMANDis activated inTraffic SignAssist (page218), speed limits andover‐takingrestrictions are displayed onthe map.
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Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
ActivateWeather Informations.
or
Ifweather information display6isavailableinthe map menu, activates(page 296) it.Currentweather information is displayed onthe navigation map, e.g.temperature orcloud cover.
Weather information is notavailable in allcountries.
Telephone
Telephony
Notes ontelephony
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating integrated communication equip‐ment whilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate communication equipmentintegrated inthevehicle when driving,youwill be distracted fromthe traffic situation.This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating mobile communication equipmentwhilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate mobile communication equip‐ment when driving,you will be distractedfromthe traffic situation. This could alsocauseyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthevehicle isstationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperating mobile communication equipment inthevehicle.Further information can be obtained from anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect.
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Apple CarPlay™
Overview of Apple CarPlay™
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
iPhone®functions can be used viathe multime‐dia system using Apple CarPlay™. They are oper‐ated usingthe central control element orthe
Siri®voice-operated control system.You canactivatethevoice-operated control systembypressing and holdingthe

Online and Internet functions
Internet connection
Information on connectingtothe Internet
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating mobile communication equipmentwhilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate mobile communication equip‐ment when driving,you will be distractedfromthe traffic situation. This could alsocauseyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthevehicle isstationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperating mobile communication equipment inthevehicle.The Internet functions can only be usedtoa limi‐ted degree whilst driving.
Function ofthe communication moduleOnvehicles with a built-in communication mod‐ule,the Internet connection is established via anintegrated SIM card.
Touse Internetaccess viathe communicationmodulethefollowing conditions must be met:
RThevehicle is equipped with a permanentlyinstalled communication module.
RMercedes me connect is active andreadyforoperation.
RMercedes me connect is activatedfor Inter‐net access.
RCountry dependent: datavolume viaMercedes me connect isavailable.
Ifthe datavolume limit isreached,theavailabil‐ity of Mercedes me connect services is limited.The datavolume must be purchased viaMercedes me connect.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐tertofind out whether it is possibletopur‐chase datavolume inyour country.
Establishing an Internet connectionMultimedia system:
Connect
Forexample, selectzBrowser.
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Web browser
Calling up aweb page
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
Multimedia system:
ConnectzBrowserzEnter URL
Enter aweb address.
The function is country-dependent.
Tofinishthe entry and call uptheweb‐site:selectT.
Showing/hidingtheweb browser menuIfyou call up awebsitebyselecting a link,forexample,theweb browser menu is hidden.
Toshow/hide:pressthe8button.
Theweb browser supports video playback.
Nowebsites or videos are displayed whilethevehicle is in motion.
Web browseroverview
1URL entry
2Bookmarks
3Web page, back
4Web page,forwards
5Options
6Closesthe browser
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Press and holdthe central control elementuntil an audible signal sounds.Theßsymbol appearsbythestationname.
SelectßFavorites.The list of savedfavoritestations appears.
or
Create an accountforthe online provider(TuneInradio) andthen log in onthe multi‐media system.Yourfavorites are importedtothe multimediasystem.
Deletingfavorites
SelectßFavorites.
Select astation.
Press and holdthe central control elementuntil an audible signal sounds.Theßsymbolbythestation name disap‐pears.
Setting Internetradio optionsMultimedia system:
RadioÞRadio SourceTuneIn RadioZOptions
Thefollowing options areavailable:
RSelect Stream: selectthestreamquality.
RLogin to TuneIn Account: log intoyourTuneIn user account.
RLog Out of Account: log out ofyourTuneInuser account.
Select an option.
Media
Audio mode
Information onthe audio mode
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction when han‐dling datastorage media
Ifyou handle a datastorage medium whiledriving,your attention is diverted fromthe
traffic conditions. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
Only handle a datastorage mediumwhenthevehicle isstationary.
Permissiblefile systems:
RFAT32
RexFAT
RNTFS
Permissible datastorage medium:
RSD card
RUSBstorage device
RiPod®/iPhone®
RMTP devices
RBluetooth®audio equipment
Observethefollowing notes:
RThe multimedia system supports atotalof upto50,000files.
RDatastorage media upto2 TB are sup‐ported (32‑bit address space).
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Rfrequent operation in mountainousterrain oron poorroad surfaces
Rwhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
Roperation in particularly dusty conditionsand/or if air-recirculation mode is frequentlyused
Inthese or similar operating conditions, havetheinterior airfilter, engine air cleaner, engine oiland oilfilteretc.changed more frequently. Thetires must bechecked more frequently ifthevehicle is operated under increased loads.Fur‐ther information can be obtained at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displaycan only calculatethe service due datewhenthe batteryis connected.
Notedownthe service due date displayed onthe instrument display before disconnectingthe battery (page 351).
Engine compartment
Opening/closingthe hood
\nWARNINGRisk of accident ifthe enginehood is unlatched while driving
An unlocked engine hood may open up whenthevehicle is in motion and blockyour view.
Never unlatchthe engine hood whiledriving.
Beforeevery trip, ensurethattheengine hood is latched.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injurywhen opening and closingthe enginehood
When opening or closingthe engine hood, itmay suddenly drop intothe end position.
There is arisk of injuryfor anyone intheengine hood'srange of movement.
Only open or closethe engine hoodwhenthere are no persons intheengine hood'srange of movement.
\nWARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetomovingparts
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment may continuetomoveor suddenlymoveagaineven afterthe ignition has beenswitched off, e.g.the coolerfan.
Makesure ofthefollowing before performingtasks inthe engine compartment:
Switchthe ignition off.
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