ABS MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 User Guide

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetolow brakefluid level
Ifthe brakefluid level istoo low,the braking effect andthe brakingcharacteristics may be impaired.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Donot continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Do not add brakefluid.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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ABSwarning lamp
Theyellow ABSwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
ABS is malfunctioning.
Ifthere is an additionalwarningtone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
\nWARNINGThereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning,the wheels could lock when braking
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps481

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4MATIC.....................................................15 9Function ..............................................15 9
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
360° Camera........................................... 206Function .............................................. 206Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ...............................................209Selecting a view .................................. 209Settingfavorites ..................................209
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 9Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 9
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............171
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................320
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 65
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ... 350
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................219Brake application ................................. 220Function ...............................................219Switching on/off ................................. 222System limitations ...............................219
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ....................................175Setting .................................................181
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........183Active EmergencyStop Assist .............193Active Lane Change Assist...................191Calling up a speed ...............................185Displays inthe Instrument Display ......19 3Function ..............................................183Increasing/decreasing speed ..............185Requirements ......................................185
Route-based speed adaptation ............188Steering wheel buttons ........................185Storing a speed ...................................185Switching off/deactivating ..................185Switching on/activating ......................185System limitations ...............................183
Active EmergencyStop Assist...............193
Active Lane Change Assist......................191Activating/deactivating .......................193Function ...............................................191
Active LaneKeeping Assist.................... 222Activating/deactivating .......................224Activating/deactivatingthewarning ...225Function .............................................. 222Settingthe sensitivity .......................... 225System limitations ...............................222
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 209CrossTraffic Alert ................................215DriveAwayAssist................................214Exiting a parking space ........................212Function .............................................. 209Maneuvering assistance ......................215Parking .................................................211System limitations ...............................209
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Overview ............................................... 40PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....44Protection ..............................................41Side airbag ............................................ 40Window curtain airbag ...........................40
AirflowSetting .................................................138
AIRMATIC..................................................197Setting .................................................19 8Suspension ..........................................197
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
All-wheel drivesee 4MATIC
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................128
AndroidAuto............................................316Connecting a mobile phone .................317Ending ..................................................318
Information ..........................................317Overview ..............................................316Sound settings .....................................317Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ................................. 62
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 88
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™........................................315
Connecting an iPhone®........................315
Ending ..................................................316Notes ...................................................315Overview ..............................................315Sound settings .....................................316Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AshtrayFront center console ............................116Rear passenger compartment ..............11 7Using ....................................................11 6
Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 231
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 351Battery disconnection periods .............352Displayingthe service due date ........... 351Function/notes .................................... 351Regular maintenancework.................. 351Special servicerequirements .............. 351
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 88Deactivatingthe alarm .......................... 89Function ................................................ 88
ATTENTION ASSIST..........................215,217Function ...............................................215
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Beltsee Seat belt
Blind Spot Assist......................................219Function ...............................................219Switching on/off ................................. 222System limitations ...............................219
Blowersee Climatecontrol
Bluetooth®............................................... 265Activating/deactivating .......................265Information .......................................... 265
Bluetooth®audioActivating .............................................341De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 341Information .......................................... 339Overview .............................................339Searchingfor a track ........................... 341Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 340Selecting a media player ...................... 341Switching device via NFC ..................... 341
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes .................................................. 428
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175
BrakesABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........171Active Brake Assist..............................175BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ...................172Driving tips ..........................................14 8EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175HOLD function .....................................195Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................14 8New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................147Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....147
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel .................................41 5Overview ofthe help functions ..............18Roadside Assistance ............................. 23
Tow-starting ........................................ 386Towingaway........................................ 382Transportingthevehicle ......................384
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®surround sound system.....349Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 350Adjustingthe soundfocus ................... 350Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 350Automaticvolume adjustment .............350Calling upthe sound menu .................. 349Information .......................................... 349Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................350
ButtonsSteering wheel .....................................227
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Call listMaking a call ........................................312Overview ..............................................312
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®surround sound system ... 349
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wWarningTireMalfunction............ 467
wWheel Sensor(s) Missing.............469
Display onthe windshieldsee Head-up Display
Distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
DistancerecorderseeTrip distance
DISTRONICseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
DoorChild safety lock(rear door) ...................61Locking (emergencykey) .......................72Opening (fromthe inside) ......................69Unlocking (emergencykey) ....................72Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................69
Door control panel.....................................16
DOT,TireIdentificationNumber (TIN)... 404
DrawbarseeTow-bar system
Drinking and driving................................14 8
DriveAway Assist....................................214
Drive positionInserting ..............................................15 6
Drive program display.............................15 3
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................170ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...........171Active Brake Assist..............................175BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ...................172EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................175
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................175Overview ..............................................171Radar sensors ......................................171Responsibility ......................................17 0STEER CONTROL .................................175
Driving systemDYNAMICBODYCONTROL ..................19 6
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assistsee AIRMATICseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving ............................14 8General driving tips .............................148Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....147
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
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Activating/deactivating full-screenmode ................................................... 336Overview .............................................335Settings ............................................... 336
VIN............................................................ 423Identification plate.............................. 423Seat ..................................................... 423Windshield ........................................... 423
VisionRemoving condensation fromthewindows...............................................141
Voice command types (Voice ControlSystem)....................................................24 0
Voice Control System.............................239Application specificvoice commands.............................................................240Audible help functions .........................241Globalvoice commands ......................24 0Improving speechquality .....................241Languagesetting ..................................241Media playervoice commands ............24 8Messagevoice commands .................. 250Multifunctionsteering wheel (operat‐ing) ...................................................... 239
Navigationvoice commands ................24 3Operable functions ..............................24 0Operating safety .................................. 239Radiovoice commands ........................247Switchvoice commands ......................241Telephonevoice controls .....................246Text messagevoice commands ...........250Types ofvoice commands ...................240Vehiclevoice commands .....................251Voice prompting ..................................24 0
Voice control systemseeVoice Control System
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Warning lampsseeWarning/indicator lamps
Warning systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Warning triangleRemoving ............................................ 369Setting up ............................................ 369
Warning/indicator lamp
%ABSwarning lamp .......................481
'Brakewarning lamp (USA) ...........480
MBrakeswarning lamp (Canada) .... 480