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Adjusting the outside mirrors
Press button3or4toselectthe outsidemirrortobe adjusted.
Press button2toadjustthe position ofthemirrorglass.
Engagingthe outside mirrors
Vehicles without electricallyfolding out‐side mirrors:manually movethe outsidemirror intothe correct position.
Vehicles with electricallyfolding outsidemirrors:press and hold button1.You will hear a click andthe mirror will audi‐bly engage in position. The outside mirror issettothe correct position.
Automatic anti-glare mirrorsfunction
\nWARNINGRisk of burns and poisoningduetothe anti-glare mirror electrolyte
Electrolyte may escape iftheglass in anautomatic anti-glare mirror breaks.
The electrolyte is harmful and causes irrita‐tion. It mustnot come into contact withyourskin,eyes,respiratory organs or clothing orbe swallowed.
Ifyou come into contact with electro‐lyte, observethefollowing:RRinsethe electrolyte fromyour skinand seek medical attention immedi‐ately.
RIf electrolyte comes into contactwithyoureyes,rinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater and seekmedical attention immediately.
RIfthe electrolyte is swallowed,immediatelyrinseyour mouth outthoroughly. Do not inducevomiting.Seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediatelychange out of clothingwhich has come into contact withelectrolyte.
RIf an allergicreaction occurs, seekmedical attention immediately.
The insiderearview mirror andthe outside mir‐ror onthe driver's side automatically go intoanti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hitsthesensor onthe insiderearview mirror.
System limitations
The system does not go into anti-glare mode inthefollowing situations:
Rthe engine is switched off
Rreversegear is engaged
Rthe interior lighting is switched on
Function ofthe front-passenger outside mir‐ror parking position
The parking position makes parking easier.
The front-passenger outside mirror tilts down‐wards and shows therear wheel onthe front-passenger side inthefollowing situations:
Rthe parking position isstored(page136)
Rthe passenger mirror is selected
Rreversegear is engaged
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The front-passenger outside mirror moves backtoits original position inthefollowing situations:
Ryou shiftthe transmissiontoanother trans‐mission position
Rat speeds greaterthan 9mph (15 km/h)
Ryou pressthe buttonforthe outside mirroronthe driver's side
Storingthe parking position ofthe front-passenger outside mirror usingreversegear
Storing
Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
Engagereversegear.
Movethe passenger outside mirror intothedesired parking position using button1.
Calling up
Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
Engagereversegear.The front-passenger outside mirror will movetothestored parking position.
Activating/deactivating the automatic mirrorfolding function
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsAutom. Mirror Folding
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
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Pressthe programming button onthe doordrive unit.Initiatethe nextstep within approximately30 seconds.
Press previously programmed button1,2or3repeatedly untilthe door closes.Whenthe door closes, programming is com‐pleted.
Please alsoreadthe operating instructionsforthe door drive.
Troubleshooting when programming theremotecontrol
Check ifthe transmitter frequency ofremotecontrol5is supported.
Replacethe batteries inremotecontrol5.
Holdremotecontrol5atvarious angles ata distance between 1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.Yo ushouldtesteverypositionfor at least25 sec‐onds before trying another position.
Holdremotecontrol5atthe same anglesatvarious distances in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.You shouldtesteveryposi‐tionfor at least25 seconds before tryinganother position.
Notethat someremotecontrols transmitonlyfor a limited period, press button6onremotecontrol5again before transmissionends.
Alignthe antenna line ofthe door opener unitwiththeremotecontrol.
Support and additional information on pro‐gramming:
ROnthetoll free HomeLink®Hotline on1-800-355-3515 .
ROnthe Internet at http://www.homelink.com/mercedes.
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Reversing camera
Function oftherear view camera
Ifyou haveactivatedthe function inthe multime‐dia system,the image fromrear view camera1is shown inthe multimedia system display whenreversegear is selected. Dynamic guide linesshowthe paththevehicle willtakewiththesteering wheel in its current position. This helps
youtoorientyourself andto avoid obstacleswhen backing up.
Therear view camera is onlyan aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
You can select fromthefollowing views:
RNormal view
RWide-angle view
The area behindthevehicle is displayed as amirror image, as inthe insiderearview mirror.
Vehicles withoutActiveParking AssistThefollowing camera viewsareavailable inthemultimedia system:
Normal view
1Yellow guide line,vehicle width (driven sur‐face) depending onthe currentsteeringwheel angle (dynamic)
2Yellow lane markingthe coursethe tires willtakeatthe currentsteering wheel angle(dynamic)
3Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐imately 3.3ft(1.0 m) fromtherear area
4Bumper
5Red guide line at a distance of approximately1.0 in (0.3 m) fromtherear area
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Wide-angle view
System limitations
Therear view camera will not function or willonly partially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up. Observethe notes on cleaningtherear view camera (page 364).
RCameras, orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed, are damaged. In
thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Thefield of vision andother functions oftherearview camera may berestricted duetoadditionalaccessories ontherear ofthevehicle (e.g.license plate bracket or bicyclerack).
The display contrast may be impaired duetoincident sunlight orother light sources. Inthis case, pay particular attention.
Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
360° camera
Function ofthe 360° CameraThe 360° Camera is a systemthat consists offour cameras. The cameras coverthe immediatevehicle surroundings. The system assistsyou,e.g. when parking or atexits withreduced visibil‐ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.
Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
The systemevaluates images fromthefollowingcameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras inthe outside mirrors
Views ofthe 360° CameraYou can select from different views:
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1Wide-angle view,front
2Top view with image fromthe front camera
3Top view with images fromthe side camerasinthe outside mirrors
4Wide-angle view,rear
5Top view with image fromtherear view cam‐era
6Top view with trailer view (if trailer hitch isinstalled)
Top view
1Lane indicatingtheroutethevehicle willtakewiththesteering wheel in its currentposition
2Yellowwarning display ofParking AssistPARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance ofapproximately 3.3ft(1.0 m) or less
3Yourvehicle from above
Ifthe distancetothe object lessens,the color ofwarning display2changes:
RFrom approx. 3.3ft(1.0 m):yellow
RFrom approx. 2.0ft(0.6 m): orange
RFrom approx.1.0ft(0.3 m):red
WhenParking AssistPARKTRONIC is operationaland no object is detected,the segments ofthewarning display are grayed out.
Ifthe entire systemfails,the segments ofthewarning display are shown inred andtheésymbol appearsinthe multifunctiondisplay inthe instrument cluster.
Ifthe systemfails attherear,the display ofthe segmentschanges asfollows:
RTherear segments are shown inredwhen backing up.
RTherear segments are hidden when driv‐ingforwards.
IfParking AssistPARKTRONIC is deactivated,thewarning displayfades out.
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Guide lines
1Yellow lane markingthe coursethe tires willtakeatthe currentsteering wheel angle(dynamic)
2Yellow guide line,vehicle width (driven sur‐face) depending onthe currentsteeringwheel angle (dynamic)
3Red guide line at a distance of approximately12in (0.3 m) fromtherear area
4Mark at a distance of approx. 3.3ft(1.0 m)
WhenActiveParking Assist is active, lanes1are displayed in green.
The guide lines inthe multimedia system dis‐play showthe distancestoyourvehicle. Thedistances applytoroad level.
Side view ofthe mirror camerasThe sides ofthevehicle can be seen inthis view.
1Guide line ofexternalvehicle dimensionswith outside mirrorsfolded out
2Marker ofthe wheel contact points
SystemfailureIfthere is no operationalreadiness,thefollowingmessage appears inthe multimedia system:
System limitations
The 360° Camera will not function or will onlypartially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe doors are open.
RThe side mirrorsarefolded in.
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up.
RIf cameras orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed are damaged. In
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SelectLimit Adoption.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.The speed limits detectedbyTraffic SignAssistare automatically adoptedbyActiveDistance AssistDISTRONIC.
Displaying detected traffic signs in themedia display
SelectDisplay in COMAND.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
When DISTRONIC or cruise control are acti‐vated,the speed detected can be manuallyadopted asthe speed limit(page185).
Adjusting the type ofwarning
SelectVisual & Audible,VisualorNone.
Adjusting thewarningthresholdThisvalue determinesthe speed at which awarning is issued whenexceeded.
SelectWarning Threshold.
Setthe desired speed.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind SpotAssistwithexitwarning
Function of Blind Spot Assist andActiveBlind Spot AssistwithexitwarningBlind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistuse two lateral,rear-facingradar sensorstomonitorthe area upto130ft(40 m) behindyourvehicle and10ft(3 m) directly nexttoyourvehi‐cle.
If avehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐imately 8mph (12 km/h) andthisvehicle subse‐quentlyentersthe monitoringrange directly nextto yourvehicle,thewarning lamp inthe outsidemirror lights upred.
If avehicle is detected closetothe side ofyourvehicle,theredwarning lamp inthe outside mir‐rorflashes. Ifyou switchonthe turn signal indi‐cator inthe corresponding direction, awarningtone sounds once. Ifthe turn signal indicatorremains switched on, allother detectedvehiclesare indicated onlybytheflashing oftheredwarning lamp.
Ifyouovertake avehiclequickly,nowarning isgiven.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteBlindSpot Assist
Blind Spot Assistdoes notreacttovehiclesapproaching andovertakingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult, Blind Spot Assist cannotwarndrivers inthis situation.
Always pay careful attentiontothe traf‐fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐tance atthe side ofthevehicle.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistare onlyaids. They mayfailtodetect somevehi‐cles and are no substitutefor attentive driving.Always ensurethatthere is sufficient distancetothe sideforotherroad users and obstacles.
ExitwarningTheexitwarning is an additional function ofBlind Spot Assist and canwarnvehicle occu‐pants about approachingvehicles when leavingthevehicle whenstationary.
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\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteexitwarning
Theexitwarningreacts neithertostationaryobjects nortovehicles approachingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult,theexitwarning cannotwarndrivers inthese situations.
Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation when openingthe doorsand make surethere is sufficient clear‐ance.
Ifthere is avehicle inthe monitoringrange,thisis indicated inthe outside mirror.If avehicleoccupant opensthe door onthe side withthewarning, awarningtone sounds andthewarninglamp inthe outside mirrorstartstoflash.
This additional function is onlyavailable whenBlind Spot Assist is activated and uptoa maxi‐mum ofthree minutes afterthe ignition hasbeen switched off. Theexitwarning is no longeravailable oncethewarning lamp inthe outsidemirrorflashesthree times.
Theexitwarning is only an aid and not a substi‐tuteforthe attention ofvehicle occupants. Theresponsibilityfor opening and closingthe doorsandfor leavingthevehicleremains withthevehi‐cle occupants.
System limitations
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistmay be limited inthefollowing situations:
Rifthere is dirt onthe sensors orthe sensorsare obscured
Rin poor visibility, e.g. duetofog, heavyrain orsnow
Rifthere are narrowvehicles, e.g. bicycles ormotorbikes
Riftheroad hasverywide or narrowlanes
Rifvehicles are not driving inthe middle oftheir lane
Warnings may be issued in error when drivingclosetocrash barriers or similar solid lane bor‐ders. Always make surethatthere is sufficientdistancetothe sideforother traffic or obsta‐cles.
Warnings may be interrupted when driving along‐side longvehicles,forexample trucks,for a pro‐longed time.
Blind Spot Assist is not operational whenreversegear is engaged.
Theexitwarning may be limited inthefollowingsituations:
RWhenthe sensors are coveredbyadjacentvehicles in narrow parking spaces.
RWhen people approachthevehicle.
RIntheevent ofstationary or slowly movingobjects.
Function of brake application (Active BlindSpot Assist)The brake application function is onlyavailableforvehicles with a Driving AssistancePackage.
IfActive Blind Spot Assistdetects arisk of a sideimpact inthe monitoringrange, a course-cor‐recting brake application is carried out. This isdesignedtohelpyouavoid a collision.
The course-correcting brake application isavaila‐ble inthe speedrange between approximately20mph (30 km/h) and125mph (200 km/h).
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Height when opened
Model11Heightwhenopened
C 30069.6 in(1768 mm)
C 300 4MATIC69.8 in(1774 mm)
Vehicle dimensions
All models
Vehicle length184.5 in(4686 mm)
Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors79.5 in(2020 mm)
Wheelbase111.8 in(2840 mm)
ModelVehicleheight
C 30057.0 in(1447 mm)
C 300 4MATIC61.1in(1552 mm)
ModelTurningradius
C 30036.8ft(11.22 m)
C 300 4MATIC37.6ft(11.45 m)
Weights and loads
Please notethatforthe specifiedvehicle data:
Ritems of optional equipment increasethecurbweight andreducethe payload.
Roof load
All models
Maximumroof load165 lb (75kg)
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