service indicator MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2014 Owners Manual

Airbag
Introduction .................................... .51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Airbags
Display message ............................3 30
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Kneebag .......................................... .53
Sidebag ............................................ 53
Triggering ......................................... 60
Windowbag ...................................... 53
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 238
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 404
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 391
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 218
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 372
Ashtray ............................................... 383
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 308
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 309
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 399
Hiding a service message .............. 399
Notes ............................................. 399
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 399
Service message ............................ 399
Special service requirements ......... 400
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87 Function ........................................... 87
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 311
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s............................. 258
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 334
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 191
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 190
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 330
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 57
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 135
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 200
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 201
Changing gear ............................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 197
Display message ............................ 347
Drive program display .................... 199
Drive programs .............................. 201
Driving tips .................................... 200
Emergency running mode .............. 204
Engaging drive position .................. 199
Engaging neutral ............................ 198
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 198
Engaging reverse gear ................... 198
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 202
Overview ........................................ 197
Problem (fault) ............................... 204
Pulling away ................................... 189
Starting the engine ........................ 187
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 200 Index
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Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 333
Function/notes ............................ .135
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel .................................................. 473
Digital speedometer .........................301
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 331
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 134
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 313
Switching on/off ........................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 197
Display
Charge status of the high-voltage
battery .......................................... .276
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .339
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 399
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Engine ............................................ 335
General information ....................... 316
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 316
Hybrid system ................................ 338
Introduction ................................... 316
Key ................................................ 352
Lights ............................................. 331
Safety systems .............................. 317
Tyres .............................................. 345
Vehicle .......................................... .347
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 79
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .365
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 228
Activation conditions ..................... 228
Cruise control lever ....................... 227 Deactivating ................................... 232
Display message ............................ 342
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 232
Driving tips ...................................
.233
Function/notes ............................ .226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Selecting ........................................ 227
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 231
Door
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .98
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 91
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 349
Emergency locking ........................ 100
Emergency unlocking ....................... 99
Important safety note s.................... 96
Opening (from the inside) ................ 97
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 199
Manual transmission ...................... 196
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 201
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 400
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 134
Driving Assistance package ............. 266
Driving on flooded roads .................. 219
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 77
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 78
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 84
STEER CONTROL ............................. 86
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 76
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 81
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 76
Distance warning function ............... 79
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 81 Index
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see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 227
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 223
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................370
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 98
Emergency locking ........................ 100
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .97
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ).................. 103
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 376
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 373
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 380
stowage well, under ....................... 380
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 434
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 139
Changing bulb s.............................. 143
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Manual transmission
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 195
Drive program ................................ 196
Engaging reverse gear ................... 195
Gear lever ...................................... 194
Pulling away ................................... 188
Shift recommendation ................... 195
Shifting to neutral .......................... 195
Starting the engine ........................ 187 Matt finish (cleaning instructions)
.. 403
Memory card (audio) ......................... 305
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Info call button .............................. 389
Roadside Assistance call button .... 389
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 388
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 253
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 266
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 269
Active Parking Assist ..................... 243
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 258
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 263
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 226
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 234
General notes ................................ 220
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 265
PARKTRONIC ................................. 240
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 62
PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 62
Reversing camera .......................... 248
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 260
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 316
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 404
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 468
Installation ..................................... 468
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 306 Index
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Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................50
Adjusting the height ......................... 49
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Display message ............................ 326
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction .................................... .47
Rear seat belt status indicato r .........50
Releasin g......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 353
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 121
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 120
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 123
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 121
Cleaning the cover ......................... 407
Correct driver's seat position ........ 118
Important safety notes .................. 119
Seat heating .................................. 123
Seat heating problem .................... 124
Seat ventilation .............................. 124
Seat ventilation problem ................ 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 131
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 123
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 124
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 407
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 405
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 308
Service products
AdBlue® special additive s............. 474
Brake fluid ..................................... 476
Coolant (engine) ............................ 476
Engine oil ....................................... 475
Fuel ................................................ 470 Important safety notes .................. 470
Washer fluid ................................... 477
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 315
On-board compute r....................... 309
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 195
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 136
Side windows
Convenience closing ...................... 108
Convenience opening .................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Resetting ....................................... 109
Sidebag ................................................ 53
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Rain closing feature ....................... 112
Resetting ....................................... 112
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 435
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 385
General notes ................................ 385
Rear compartment ......................... 386
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 371
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 314
Digital ............................................ 301
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 294
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 314
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 225
Display message ............................ 343
Function/note s............................. 223
Important safety notes .................. 223
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 223
Permanent ..................................... 225 Index
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Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 437
Display message ............................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 437
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 415
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 415
Recommended ............................... 436
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 440
Restarting ...................................... 441
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 438
Function/note s............................. 437
General notes ................................ 437
Important safety notes .................. 438
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 440
Restarting ...................................... 439
Warning lamp ................................. 366
Warning message .......................... 439
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 441
Checking ........................................ 433
Direction of rotation ...................... 442
Display message ............................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 432
MOExtended tyre s......................... 434
Replacing ....................................... 442
Service life ..................................... 433
Storing ........................................... 442
Summer tyres in winter ................. 434
Tyre size (data ).............................. 448
Tyre tread ...................................... 433
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 449
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 99
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 97 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 383Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 347
Electronics ..................................... 468
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 309
Leaving parked up ......................... 215
Locking (in an emergency) ............. 100
Locking (key) ................................... 91
Lowering ........................................ 447
Operating safety .............................. 25
Pulling away ................................... 188
Raising ........................................... 443
Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 443
Towing away .................................. 424
Transporting .................................. 427
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 99
Unlocking (key) ................................ 91
Vehicle data ................................... 478
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 478
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 478
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 478
Vehicle emergency locking .............. 100
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 470
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 238
Display message ............................ 339
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 411
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 305
VIN ...................................................... 470 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 357
Brakes ........................................... 355
Distance warning signal ................. 365
ESP® ............................................. 359
ESP® OFF ...................................... 360 22
Index

If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure
to observe the notes on "Children in the Vehi- cle" (Y page 63).
If the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system is malfunctioning, the
red 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster and the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simulta-
neously. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled in this case and does not deploy dur- ing an accident. Have the system checked as
soon as possible by qualified technicians.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The
front-passenger seat should only be repaired at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover orthe seat cushion is damaged, have the nec-
essary repair work carried out at a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use a child restraint sys-
tem which has been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz in combination with the auto- matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system.
System self-test G
DANGER
If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do
not light up during the system self-test, the
system is malfunctioning. The front-
passenger front airbag might be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceler-
ation. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may notbe used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system checked and repaired immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It willnot be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front airbag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front- passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
board. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat.
R the person is seated properly with a cor-
rectly fastened seat belt.
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- passenger seat may not be used. Do not
install a child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat. Have the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
checked and repaired immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect the func-
tion of the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system. This could result
in the front-passenger front airbag not func-
tioning as intended during an accident. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat
surface and the child restraint system. The
entire base of the child restraint system must Occupant safety
57Safety
Z

Removing the wiper blades
X
Hold onto the wiper arm with one hand.
With the other hand, turn wiper blade in
direction of arrow :away from the wiper
arm as far as it will go.
X Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with
a noticeable click. X
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blades X
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper
arm in the direction of arrow :. X
Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a noticeable click.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen. X
Remove protective film :of the service
indicator on the tip of the wiper blade.
If the colour of the service indicator changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
i The duration of the colour change varies
depending on the terms of use. 148
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X While driving, press handle :of the elec-
tric parking brake (Y page 213).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
depressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle :is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
R a warning tone sounds
R the Release parking brake
Release parking brake message
appears
R the red !indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand- still, the electric parking brake is applied. Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging and further dam-
aged in the event of this occurring again.
X Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
Hybrid vehicles: observe the important
safety notes on the high-voltage battery
(Y page 273). Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X The tyres should always be inflated to the
recommended tyre pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not nee-
ded.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Service Booklet or by the service interval
display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on
short journeys and in hilly terrain. ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists
you in achieving the most economical driving
style for the selected settings and prevailing
conditions. Consumption can be significantly influenced by your driving style. Driving tips
215Driving and parking Z

Warning in the multifunction display
If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra-
tion are detected, a warning appears in the
multifunction display: ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST
Take a break!
Take a break!.
In addition to the message shown in the mul-
tifunction display, you will then hear a warn-
ing tone.
X If necessary, take a break.
X Confirm the message by pressing the a
button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time that allow for adequate recuperation. If
you do not take a break and ATTEN-
TION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in
concentration, you will be warned again after
15 minutes at the earliest. This will only hap-
pen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
If a warning is output in the multifunction dis-
play, a service station search is performed in
COMAND. You can select a service station
and navigation to this service station will then
begin. This function can be activated and
deactivated in COMAND. Traffic Sign Assist
General notes Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum
speed permitted and overtaking restrictions
to the driver in the instrument cluster. Driving onto a section of road in the wrong direction triggers a warning. Traffic Sign Assist detects
traffic signs with camera system :attached
behind the top of the windscreen. The data
and general traffic regulations stored in the
navigation system are also used to determine
the current speed limit.
If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is passed, the display of the speed limits and
overtaking restrictions is updated.
The display can also be updated without a
visible traffic sign if:
R the vehicle changes roads (e.g. motorway
exit or slip road)
R a village or town boundary is passed which
is stored in the digital map
R the last traffic sign detected by the camera
has not been repeated
If a sign indicating the end of a restriction
(speed limit or overtaking restriction) is
passed, the sign is displayed for five seconds.
The currently applicable traffic regulation
continues to be shown in the assistance
graphic display (Y page 308).
The camera also detects traffic signs with a
restriction indicated by an additional sign
(e.g. in wet conditions).
The traffic signs are only displayed with the
restrictions if:
R the regulation must be observed with the
restriction, or
R Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine
whether the restriction applies
If Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine a
maximum permitted speed from any of the
available sources, no speed limit is displayed
in the instrument cluster either. 260
Driving systemsDriving and parking

They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in an
environmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
! Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or contact a qualified specialist
workshop for more information.
! Always have work on the batteries carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Should it, in exceptional circumstances, be absolutely necessary to disconnect the 12-
volt battery yourself, please observe the
following:
R secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll-
ing away.
R switch off the engine and remove the
key. Make sure the ignition is switched
off. Check that all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster are off. Otherwise,
you may damage electronic components such as the alternator, for example.
R first, disconnect the negative terminal
clamp, followed by the positive terminal
clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps.
The vehicle electronics may otherwise be
damaged.
R the transmission is locked in position P
after disconnecting the battery. The vehi-
cle is secured against rolling away. You
can then no longer move the vehicle.
The batteries and the covers of the positive
terminal clamps must always be fitted
securely during operation.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. WARNING
Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when handling the
battery. Avoid creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con-
tact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
in particular gloves, an apron and a face mask.
Immediately rinse acid splashes
off with clean water. Consult a doc-tor if necessary. Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event of
an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
The vehicle battery, like other batteries, can
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In such cases, have the battery dis-
connected at a qualified specialist workshop. You can also charge the battery with a
charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz. 418
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance