child seat MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owner's Guide

Duringthe adjustment process oftheeasy entryandexitfeature, make surethat no one has any body parts inthesweep ofthesteering wheel.
Movethe adjustment lever ofthesteer‐ing wheel ifthere is arisk of becomingtrappedbythesteering wheel.The adjustment process isstopped.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedduring activation ofthe easy entryandexitfeaturebychildren
Ifchildren activatethe easy entryandexitfeature,theycan become trapped, particu‐larlywhen unattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Vehicles with memory function:You canstopthe adjustment processbypressing one ofthememory function position buttons.
Ifthe easy entryandexitfeature is active,thesteering wheel will moveupwards ortowardsthedashboard inthefollowing situations:
Ryou switchthe ignition off
Ryou openthe driver's door
Thesteering wheel moves upwards andtowardsthe dashboard only if it has notalreadyreachedthesteering limiter.
Thesteering wheel moves backtothe last driveposition inthefollowing cases:
Ryou closethe driver's door whenthe ignitionis switched on
Ryou pressthestart/stop button once.
The last drive position isstored inthefollowingsituations:
Ryou switchthe ignition off
Ryou savethe setting withthe memory func‐tion
Ifyou press one ofthe memory function positionbuttons,the adjustment process isstopped.
Settingthe easy entry andexitfeature
Multimedia system:
VehicleîVehicle SettingsEasy Entry/Exit
SelectSteering Wheel & Seat,SteeringWheel OnlyorOff.
Operatingthe memory function
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident ifthememory function is used while driving
Ifyou usethe memory function onthe driv‐er's side while driving,you could lose controlofthevehicle as aresult ofthe adjustmentsbeing made.
Only usethe memory function onthedriver's side whenthevehicle isstation‐ary.
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\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment when set‐tingthe seat withthe memory function
Whenthe memory function adjuststhe seatorsteering wheel,you andothervehicleoccupants – particularlychildren – couldbecome trapped.
Duringthe setting procedure ofthememory function, ensurethat no bodyparts are inthe sweep ofthe seat orthesteering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐atelyreleasethe memory function posi‐tion button.The adjustment process isstopped.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthememory function is activatedbychildren
Children could become trapped iftheyacti‐vatethe memory function, particularly whenunattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
The memory function can be used whenthe igni‐tion is switched off.
StoringSeat adjustmentsfor uptothree people can bestored and called up usingthe memory function.
Thefollowing systems can be selected:
RSeat, backrest and headrestraint
RSteering wheel
ROutside mirrors
RHead-up Display
Setthe seat,thesteering wheel,the Head-upDisplay andthe outside mirrorstothedesired position.
Press memory button M andthen press pre‐set position button1,2 or 3 withinthree sec‐onds.An acoustic signal sounds. The settings arestored.
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Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
The drivingcharacteristics ofyourvehicle aredependent onthe distribution ofthe load withinthevehicle.You should bearthefollowing inmind when loadingthevehicle:
Rneverexceedthe permissible gross mass orthe gross axleweightratingforthevehicle(including occupants). Thevalues are speci‐fied onthevehicle identification plate onthevehicle's B-pillar.
Rthe load must not protrude abovethe upperedge ofthe seat backrests.
Ralways placethe load behind unoccupiedseats if possible.
Rsecurethe load usingthe tie-downeyes anddistributethe loadevenly.
Stowage spaces inthevehicle interior
Overview ofthe frontstowagecompart‐ments
1Stowage compartment inthe doors
2Stowage compartment inthe armrest with amultimedia and USB connection
3Stowage compartment inthe front centerconsole with a USB connection
4Glovebox
Locking and unlockingtheglovebox
Turnthe emergencykey aquarter turn clock‐wiseH(to lock) or counter-clockwiseG(tounlock).
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\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen pressingthe EASY-PACK trunk boxin
Whenthe EASY-PACK trunk box is pressedintotheretracted position,your hands maybecome trapped. Children, in particular, mayinjurethemselves when doing so.
When pressingthe EASY-PACK trunkbox in, make surethatyour hands arenot withinthe sweep ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
NOTEDamagetotheextended EASY-PACK trunk box
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damagedwhen it isextended.
Do not place any objects on or pressdown onthe EASY-PACK trunk boxframe.
Do not closethe trunk lid whentheEASY-PACK trunk box isextended.
NOTEDamagetothe EASY-PACK trunkboxbyobjects
Objects which are sharp-edged, pointed,fragile,rounded or heavy and objectsthatroll can damagethe EASY-PACK trunk boxand bethrown out.
Do not transport objects which aresharp-edged, pointed,rounded or frag‐ile and objectsthatroll inthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
Alwaysstowand secure such objectsoutside ofthe box inthe trunk.
Always observethe maximum permittedload ofthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
Do not usethe EASY-PACK trunk boxwhentherear seats arefoldedfor‐wards.
The maximum permitted load ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box is 22 lbs (10kg).Topreventthe boxfrom beingoverloaded,the boxfloor will lowerontothe trunkfloor whenthe loadreachesapproximately11lbs (5kg).
Toremove:pull handle2onthe box.
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While driving:placethe closed ashtray inthe front doorstowage compartment whiledriving.
Checkthat it is seatedfirmly.
Comply withthe notes on loadingthevehicle(page104).Toopen:fold lid1upwards.
Twistthetop part ofthe ashtraytoremoveitfor cleaning, e.g. with clear,lukewarmwater,orfor emptying.
Usingtherear passenger compartment ash‐tray
Toopen:pull cover2outbyitstop handleedge.
Toremovethe insert:pushribbing3fromthe left side and pull insert1upwards andout.
Toinstallthe insert:install insert1fromaboveand press down onthe holder until itengages.
Usingthe cigarettelighter inthe front centerconsole
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromhot cigarettelighter
You can burnyourself ifyoutouchthe hotheating element orthe socket ofthe ciga‐rette lighter.
In addition,flammable materials may igniteif:
Ryou dropthe hot cigarettelighter
Rachild holdsthe hot cigarettelightertoobjects,forexample
Always holdthe cigarettelighterbytheknob.
Always make surethatthe cigarettelighter is out ofreach ofchildren.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
Press in cigarettelighter1.The cigarettelighter will pop out automati‐cally whenthe heating element isred-hot.
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Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake function (applyingautomatically)
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren and animals left unatten‐ded inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren and animals unattendedinthevehicle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle in motion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
The electric parking brake is applied ifthe trans‐mission is in position]and one ofthefollow‐ing conditions is fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
Toprevent application: pullthe handle oftheelectric parking brake.
Inthefollowing situations,the electric parkingbrake is also applied:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is bringingthevehicletoastandstill.
RThe HOLD function iskeepingthevehiclesta‐tionary.
RActiveParking Assist iskeepingthevehiclestationary.
This isthe case if one ofthefollowing conditionsis also fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
RThere is a system malfunction.
RThe power supply is insufficient.
RThevehicle isstationaryfor a lengthyperiod.
Whenthe electric parking brake is applied,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampappears inthe instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is not automaticallyapplied ifthe engine is switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasingautomatically)
The electric parking brake isreleased whenthefollowing conditions are fulfilled:
RThe engine isrunning.
RThe seat belttongue is inserted intothe seatbelt buckle ofthe driver's seat.
RThe transmission is in position[or^andyou depressthe accelerator pedal oryou
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
\nWARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization. In addition,other driving safety systemsare switched off.
Drive on carefully.
HaveESP®checked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
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Left Side Curtain AirbagMalfunction ServiceRequired(Example)
*The corresponding window curtain airbag is malfunctioning (page 34).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetomalfunctions inthe window airbag
Ifthe window airbag is malfunctioning, it might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident withhigh deceleration.
Havethe window airbagchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Front Passenger AirbagEnabled See Operator'sManual
*The front passenger airbag and knee airbags are enabled duringthe journey:
Reven when achild, a small adult or an objectweighing lessthanthe systemweightthreshold is located onthefront passenger seat
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Reven whenthe front passenger seat is not occupied
The system may detect objects orforcesthat are addingtotheweight appliedtothe seat.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury when using achildrestraint system whilethe front passenger air bagis enabled
Ifyou secure achild in achildrestraint system onthe front passenger seat andthe front passenger air bag isenabled,the front passenger air bag can deploy intheevent of an accident.
Thechild could bestruckbythe air bag.
Ensure, bothbefore and duringthe journey,thatthestatus ofthe front passenger air bag is correct.
NEVER use arearwardfacingchildrestraint on a seat protectedbyanACTIVE FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI‐OUS INJURYtotheCHILD can occur.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Checkthestatus ofthe automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (page44).
If necessary,consult aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Front Passenger Airbag Dis-abled See Operator's Man-ual
*The front passenger airbag andthe knee airbag are deactivated, although an adult or a person with an adultstatureis onthe front passenger seat. If additionalforces are appliedtothe seat,theweightthe system detects may betoo low.
444Displaymessages andwarning/indicator lamps

Calls.......................................................... 308Accepting ............................................ 308Activating functions during a call ........ 308Calls withseveral participants .............308Declining ............................................. 308Ending a call ........................................ 308Incoming call during anexisting call .... 309Making ................................................ 308Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) .......................319
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 359
Care..........................................................365Air-water duct ...................................... 358Automatic carwash ............................. 359Carpet .................................................365Decorativefoil .....................................362Display................................................ 365
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................... 365Exterior lighting ................................... 364Headliner ............................................. 365Mattefinish ......................................... 361Paintwork............................................ 361Plastic trim .......................................... 365Powerwasher ...................................... 359Realwood/trim elements ...................365Rear view camera ................................ 364Seat belts ............................................ 365Seat cover ........................................... 365Sensors ............................................... 364Tailpipes .............................................. 364Washingbyhand ................................. 360Wheels/rims ....................................... 364Windows.............................................. 364Wiper blades .......................................364
Cargo tie-downrings...............................109
Carpet (Care)...........................................365
Change of address....................................23
Change ofownership................................ 23
Changing a wheelPreparation ..........................................41 5Raisingthevehicle ...............................416
Changing bulbs........................................12 8Notes ...................................................12 8Overview .............................................12 9Reversing lights ...................................131Turnsignal lights (rear) ........................131
Changinggears........................................15 6Manually ..............................................156
Changing hub caps..................................416
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................263Usingthe controller ............................. 262
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ..................................379
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 269Rear door ...............................................61Rear side windows................................. 62
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 53Basic instructions ..................................48front-passenger seat (notes) ................. 59LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............54Notes onrisks and dangers ...................49
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Securing onthe front passenger seat ....60Securing ontherear seat ...................... 58TopTether ..............................................56
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............49Basic instructions .................................. 48Special seat beltretractor .....................54
Chock........................................................414Storage location ...................................414
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ............................117
Cleaningsee Care
Climate control........................................13 83-zone automatic climatecontrolpanel ...................................................13 8Activating/deactivating .......................139Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................139Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............13 9
Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (control panel) ..........14 0Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................141Air distribution settings .......................140Air-recirculation mode .........................141Automatic control ................................14 0Climatestyle function ..........................14 0Control panelfor dual-zone auto‐matic climatecontrol ...........................13 8Defrostingthe windshield ....................13 8Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................431Front airvents .....................................14 3Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................14 2Ionization .............................................141Note....................................................13 8Rear airvents ......................................14 3Rear operating unit ..............................13 8Refrigerant .......................................... 430Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................431Removing condensation fromthewindows...............................................141Residual heat .......................................141
Settingrear climate control (multi‐media system) .....................................140Settingthe air distribution ...................138Settingthe airflow...............................13 8Settingthe climatestyle ......................140Settingthe fragrance system ...............141Settingthetemperature ......................138Switchingtherear windowdefrosteron/off .................................................138Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................81
ClimatestyleFunction ..............................................14 0Setting .................................................14 0
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 268
Combination switch................................124
Index499