phone MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2018 Owners Manual

Symbols
........................................................ 5At
agl ance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Wa rning and indicator lamps .......................... 8
Overhead control panel ................................ 12
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 16Digital Owner's Manual
.............................18
Calling up the Digital Owner's Manual ..........18 Genera
l notes............................................. 19
Pr otection of the environment ......................19
Ta ke -ba ckof end-of-life vehicles ...................19
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ......................20
Owner's Manual ............................................ 21
Operating saf ety .......................................... .21
Declaration of Conformity ............................ 23
Diagno stics connection ................................ 24
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 25
Ve hicle registration ....................................... 25
Cor rect use of theve hicle ............................26 Information on
the REA CHregulation ........... 26
Implied warranty .......................................... .26
QR code forre scue card ...............................26
Data storage .................................................27
Copyright ...................................................... 29 Occupant saf
ety......................................... 30
Re stra int sy stem ...........................................30
Seat belts ..................................................... 32
Airbags ......................................................... 37
PRE-SAFE ®
sy stem ....................................... 44
Safely transporting children in theve hi‐
cle ................................................................45
No tes on pets in theve hicle .........................69 Opening and closing
.................................. 71
Ke y ................................................................ 71
Doo rs............................................................ 75
Load compartment ....................................... 80
Ro ller sunblinds ............................................ 85
Side windo ws............................................... 86
Sliding sunroof ............................................. 90
Anti-theft pr otection .....................................95 Seats and
stowing ..................................... 98
No tes on the cor rect driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 98
Seats ............................................................ 99
St eering wheel ............................................ 106
Easy entry and exitfeature ........................ .108
Operating the memory function .................. 109
St ow age areas ............................................ .110
Cup holders ................................................ 12 5
Ashtr ayand cigar ette lighter ...................... .127
Soc kets ....................................................... 12 9
Wi reless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with theex terior aerial .......1 31
Fitting/removing thefloor mats ................. 13 2 Light and sight
......................................... 134
Exterior lighting .......................................... 13 4
Interior lighting ........................................... 14 3
Changing bulbs (on lyforve hicles with
halogen headlamp s) ................................... 14 4
Wi ndsc reen wipers and windscreen
wa sher sy stem ............................................ 14 9
Mir rors ........................................................ 15 3
Operating the sun visors ............................. 15 62
Contents

Climate control
......................................... 157
Overview of climate contro l systems ..........1 57
Operating the climate control sy stem ......... 15 8 Driving and pa
rking ................................. 16 8
Driving ........................................................ 16 8
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ............................1 79
Manual transmission ................................... 181
Au tomatic transmission .............................. 183
Fu nction of the 4MATIC .............................. 188
Re fuelling .................................................... 188
Pa rking ...................................................... .194
Driving and driving sa fety sy stems .............2 04
Tr ailer hit ch................................................ 264
Bicycle rack function .................................. 268
Ve hicle towing instructions ........................ .270 Instrument Display and on-board
comp uter.................................................. 271
Instrument display overview ...................... .271
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................2 72
Operating the on-board computer .............. 273
Setting the design ....................................... 274Setting
the additional value range ............... 274
Overview of displa yson the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................2 75
Ad justing the instrument lighting ................2 76
Menus and submenus ................................. 276
Head-up Display ......................................... 282 LI
NG UATRONIC ........................................ 284
No tes on operating saf ety .......................... 284
Ope ration ................................................... 284
Using LINGU ATRO NIC ef fectively ............... 286
Essential voice commands ........................ .287 Multimedia sy
stem .................................. 299
Overview and operation .............................. 299
Sy stem settings .......................................... 308
Fit & Healt hy............................................... 319
Na vigation ................................................... 321
Te lephone .................................................. .348
Online and Internet functions ..................... 373
Media ..........................................................3 81
Ra dio .......................................................... 394
TV ............................................................... 397
Sound ......................................................... 405 Main
tenance and care ............................. 408
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display ........ 408
Engine compartment .................................. 409
Cleaning and care ...................................... .417 Breakdown assistance
............................427
Emergency .................................................. 427
Flat tyre ...................................................... 429
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 435
To w- starting or towing away ....................... 441
Electrical fuses ........................................... 447 Wheels and tyres
..................................... 450
No tes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics .................................................. .450
No tes on regular lyinspecting wheels and
tyres .......................................................... .450
No tes on snow chains ................................ 450
Ty re pressure .............................................. 451
Wheel change ............................................ .460
Emergency spa rewheel .............................. 470
Collapsible spare wheel .............................. 471 Con
tents 3

Depending on
the selected equipment, you can
import data into theve hicle's comfort and info‐
ta inment functions yourself.
This includes, forex ample:
R multimedia data such as music, films or pho‐
to sfo r playback in an integrated multimedia
sy stem
R address book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free sy stem or an inte‐
grated navigation sy stem
R entered navigation destinations
R data about the use of Internet services
This data can be sa ved locally in theve hicle or it
is located on a device which you ha veconnected
to theve hicle (e.g. smartphone, USB flash drive
or MP3 pla yer). If this data is stored in theve hi‐
cle, you can dele teit at any time. This data is
sent tothird parties only at your requ est, partic‐
ular lywhen you use online services in accord‐
ance with the settings that you ha veselected.
Yo u can store or change con venience settings/
individualisations in theve hicle at any time. Depending on
the equipment, this includes, for
ex ample:
R settings forth e seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R suspension and climate control settings
R customisations such as interior lighting
If yo ur vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can cont rolth is by
means of the control elements integrated in the
ve hicle. Images and audio from the smartphone
can be output via the multimedia sy stem. Cer‐
ta in information is simultaneously transfer redto
yo ur smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R general vehicle data
R position data
This allo wsyouto use selected apps on your
smartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
bac k.There is no fur ther interaction between the
smartphone and theve hicle; in particular, vehi‐
cle data is not directly accessible. Which type of fur
ther data processing occurs is de term ined by
th e pr ovider of the specific app used. Which set‐
tings you can make, if an y,depends on the spe‐
cific app and the operating sy stem of your
smartphone. Online services
Wire
less network connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data tobe exc hanged between
yo ur vehicle and additional sy stems. The wire‐
less network connection is enabled via theve hi‐
cle's transmission and reception unit or via con‐
nected mobile end devices (e.g. sma rtphones).
Online functions can be used via the wireless
network connection. This includes online serv‐
ices and applications/apps pr ovided bythe man‐
ufacturer or other pr oviders.
Manu factu rer's se rvices
Re garding online services of the manufacturer,
th e individual functions are described bythe
manufacturer in a suita ble place (e.g. Owner's
Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with
th ere leva nt da taprotection information. Per‐ 28
General no tes

000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
incor rect seat position
If yo u deviate from the cor rect seat position,
th e airbag cann otper form its intended pro‐
te ctive function and deployment may even
cause fur ther injuries.
To avo id hazardous situations, alw ays make
sure that all vehicle occupants:
R Have their seat belt fastened cor rectly,
including pregnant women.
R Are seated properly and keep as faraw ay
as possible from the airbags.
R Obser vethefo llowing information. 0007
Alw ays make sure that there are no
objects between the airbag and vehicle
occupant. To
avo idtherisks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must
obser vethefo llowing information:
R Before starting your journe y,adjust your seat
co rrectly ;th e driver's seat and front passenger seat should be mo
ved as far back
as possible.
When doing so, alw ays obser vethe informa‐
tion on the cor rect driver's seat position
(0013 page 98).
R Only hold thesteering wheel bythesteering
wheel rim. This allow sth e airbag tobe fully
deplo yed.
R Alw ays lean against the seat backrest when
th eve hicle is in motion. Do not lean forw ards
or against the door or side windo w.You may
ot herwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
R Alw ayske ep your feet on thefloor. Do not
put your feet on the cockpit, forex ample.
Yo ur feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐
ment area of the airbag.
R Ifch ildren are tra velling in theve hicle,
obser vethe additional no tes
( 0013 page 46).
R Alw aysstow and secure objects cor rectl y. Objects in
theve hicle interior may pr event an
airbag from functioning cor rectl y.Each vehicle
occupant must alw ays make sure of thefo llow‐
ing:
R There are no people, animals or objects
between theve hicle occupants and an air‐
bag.
R There are no objects between the seat, door
and door pillar (B-pillar).
R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
R There are no accessory parts, such as PNDs
(Personal Navigation Devices), mobile
phones or cup holders attached totheve hi‐
cle within the deployment area of an airbag,
e.g. on the cockpit, on doors, side windo ws
or side panelling.
In addition, no connecting cable, tensioning
st ra p or retaining stra p may be routed
th ro ugh or attached in the deployment area
of an airbag. Alw ays obser vethe accesso ry
manufacturer's ins tallation instructions, in
particular the information on suitable places
fo r ins tallation. 38
Occupant saf ety

Un
locking/opening the doors from the inside 0007
United Kingdom onl y:obser vethe no tes on
th e additional door lock (0013 page75). 0007
Pull door handle 2.
Lo cking pin 1pops up when the door is
unloc ked. Centrally locking and unlocking
theve hicle
from the inside 0007
Tounlo ck:press button 1. 0007
Tolock: press button 2.
This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
The vehicle is not unloc ked:
R Ifyo u ha veloc kedth eve hicle using thekey. R
Ifyo u ha veloc kedth eve hicle using KEY‐
LESS-GO. Locking/unlocking
theve hicle with a Digital
Ve hicle Key Re
quirements:
R one of thefo llowing versions of the Digital
Ve hicle Key is available:
- suitable mobile phone
- Digital Vehicle Keyst icker
R theve hicle is equipped with the "Digital Vehi‐
cle Key" function.
R the "Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated
via Mercedes me connec t:http://
www.mercedes.me.
R the mobile phone must be suf ficiently
ch arge d.
0009 You can check the suitability of your mobile
phone byentering the phone number at
http://www.mercedes.me. 76
Opening and closing

Information about suitable mobile phones
can be obtained from your Mercedes-Benz
service centre or at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect.
0009 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you car ry
th e emer gency key in case of function
re strictions.
0009 The function is only available in combination
with Mercedes me connect and on lyin cer‐
ta in countries.
0009 Protective cases around the mobile phone
can impair thera nge of functions.
If th eve hicle has been par kedfo r longer than
two weeks, the NFC aerial in the door handle is
deactivated. 0007
Pull the door handle.
The NFC aerial is activated. 0007
Touch the door handle on the driver's door in
th e area where NFC aerial 1is located with
th e part of the Digital Vehicle Key where the
NFC aerial is located.
The vehicle is loc ked or unloc ked alternately.
If yo u lose your Digital Vehicle Key,deactivate
th e "Digital Vehicle Key" service in Mercedes me
connect via http://www.mercedes.m e. Locking/unlocking
theve hicle with KEY‐
LESS-GO Re
quirements:
R The key is outside theve hicle.
R The dis tance between theke y and theve hicle
does not exceed 1 m.
R The driver's door and the door at which the
door handle is used are closed. Opening and closing
77

000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom unsecu red
items in theve hicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured suf ficientl y,they could slip,
tip ove r or be throw n around and thereby hit
ve hicle occupants.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 0007
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. 0007
Before the journe y,secure objects, lug‐
ga ge or loads against slipping or tipping
ove r. 000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom inade‐
qu ate stow age of objects
If yo u do not adequately stowobjects in the
ve hicle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brac kets cann ot alw
aysre stra in the objects they contain in
th eev ent of an accident.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 0007
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed around in these
or similar situations. 0007
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
project from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 0007
Close all sealable stowage spaces
before youstart your journe y. 0007
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or
to o lar geinthe load compartment. 000A
WARNING Risk of bu rning from theta il‐
pipe or tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
ve ry hot. If you come into contact with these
car parts, you could burn yourself. 0007
Alw ays be particular lycareful when in
th e vicinity of theta ilpipe and tailpipe
trims and supervise children very
closely when in this area. 0007
Before any con tact, allow the car parts
to cool down. The driving
characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
th eve hicle. You should bear thefo llowing in
mind when loading theve hicle:
R neverex ceed the permissible gross mass or
th e permissible axle loads forth eve hicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on theve hicle iden‐
tification plate (0013 page475).
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R when transporting objects in the load com‐
partment, alw ays ins tallth e combined lug‐
ga ge cover and net (load compartment co ver
and partition net).
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible. Seats and
stowing 111

R
secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly. St
ow age spaces in theve hicle interior Overview of
the front stowage compa rt‐
ments 1
Stow age compartment in the doors
2 Stow age compartment in the armrest with a
multimedia and USB connection 3
Stow age compartment in the front cent re
console wi tha USB connection and charging
module for wireless charging of a mobile
phone (not available in all countries)
4 Glovecompa rtment
Locking and unlo cking thegl ove box 0007
Turn the emer gency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 0048(to lock) or anti-clockwise 0047(to
unlock).
Opening the spectacles compa rtment 0007
Press button 1. 11 2
Seats and stowing

0007
Press the bag hook 1atthe bottom.
The bag hook 1swings out.
0009 Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(0013 page110). Overvi
ewof coat hooks on the tailgate Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(0013 page110). 1
Coat hook
Coat hoo ksare not suitable for hanging heavy
objects as this can cause theta ilgate tolower
automaticall y.Only use the coat hooks for light
objects, e.g. jac kets. Hooking the lug
gage net 000A
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom inade‐
qu ate stow age of objects
If yo u do not adequately stowobjects in the
ve hicle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brac kets cann ot
alw aysre stra in the objects they contain in
th eev ent of an accident.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 0007
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed around in these
or similar situations. 0007
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
project from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 0007
Close all sealable stowage spaces
before youstart your journe y. Seats and
stowing 121

Wire
lesscharging of the mobile phone and
connection with theex terior aerial Note
s on wirelessly charging the mobile
phone 000A
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toobjects
being stowed incor rectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone recep tacles cannot al ways
re tain all objects they contain.
The reis a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 0007
Alw aysstow objects so that they can‐
not be throw n around in su chsitua‐
tions. 0007
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 0007
Close the loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y. 0007
Alw aysstow and secure heavy, hard,
poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle. 000A
WARNING Risk offire from placing
objects in the mobile phone stowage
compartment
If yo u place objects in the mobile phone
stow age compartment, they may heat up
exc essively and even catch fire. 0007
Do not place additional objects, espe‐
cially those mode of me tal, in the
mobile phone stowage compartment. 000E
NO
TEDama getoobjects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment If objects are placed in
the mobile phone
stow age compartment, they may be dam‐
aged byelectromagnetic fields. 0007
Do not place credit cards, storage
media or other objects sensitive to
electromagnetic fields in the mobile
phone stowage compartment. 000E
NO
TEDama getothe mobile phone
stow age compartment caused byliquids If liquids enter
the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged. 0007
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment. R
Depending on theve hicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected totheve hicle's
ex terior aerial via thech arging module. Seats and
stowing 131