ABS MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2018 User Guide

Battery (vehicle)
Note
s onthe12 V battery 000A
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
wo rkcar ried out incor rectly on the bat‐
te ry
Wo rkcar ried out incor rectly on the battery
can, forex ample, lead toa short circuit. This
can lead tofunction restrictions in saf ety-re l‐
eva nt sy stems, e.g. the lighting sy stem, ABS
(anti-lock braking sy stem) or ESP ®
(Elec‐
tronic Stability Prog ram). The operating
saf ety of your vehicle may be restricted.
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R when braking
R intheeve nt of ab rupt steering manoeu‐
vres and/or when theve hicle's speed is
not adap tedto thero ad conditions 0007
Intheeve nt of a sho rtcircuit or a simi‐
lar incident, contact a qualified special‐
ist workshop immediately. 0007
Do not continue driving. 0007
Alw ays ha vewo rkon the battery car ried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. R
Further information on ABS
(0013 page 203)
R Further information on ESP ®
(0013 page 204)
Fo r saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
th at you on lyuse bat teries which ha vebeen tes‐
te d and appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle byMercedes-
Benz. These batteries pr ovide inc reased impact
pr otection topreve ntvehicle occupants from
suf fering acid bu rns should the battery be dam‐
aged in theeve nt of an accident.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-
ion battery 000A
WARNING Risk ofexplosion due toelec‐
tros tatic charge
Electros tatic charge can cause spa rks which
may ignite the highly flammable gas mixture
in the batter y. 0007
Todischar geany electros tatic charge
th at may ha vebuilt up, touch the me tal
ve hicle body before handling the bat‐
te ry. The highly
flammable gas mixture is created
while the battery is charging and during starting
assis tance. 000A
WARNING Danger of chemical burns
from the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic. 0007
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clo thing. 0007
Do not lean overth e batter y. 0007
Do not inhale battery gases. 0007
Keep children away from the batter y. 0007
Immedia tely rinse battery acid off thor‐
oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately. 434
Breakdown assi stance

each time with
the conta cts onyour own
ve hicle firs t. 0007
Afterre moving the jump lead/charging
cable, close co ver2 of positive clamp 3. 0007
Close co ver1.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Re
placing the 12V battery 0007
Obser vethe no tes on the12 V battery
(0013 page 434).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you ha vethe
12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Obser vethefo llowing no tes if youwa ntto
re place the battery yourself:
R Alw aysre place a faulty bat tery with a battery
which meets the specific vehicle requ ire‐
ments. The
vehicle is equipped with an AGMtech nol‐
ogy battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) or a li th‐
ium-ion batter y.Fu llve hicle functionality is
only guaranteed with an AGM battery or lith‐
ium-ion batter y.Fo r saf etyre asons,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you on ly
use bat teries which ha vebeen tested and
appr oved foryo ur vehicle byMercedes-Benz.
R Carryover de tachable parts, such as vent
hoses, elbow fittings or term inal co vers from
th e battery being replaced.
R Make sure that theve nt hose is al ways con‐
nected tothe original opening on the side of
th e batter y.
Fit any existing or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
R Make sure that de tach able parts are recon‐
nected in the same way. To
w- starting or towing away Pe
rm itted towing me thods Plug-in
hybrid: be sure toobser vethe no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
ve hicle in the case of a breakdown, rath er than
to wing it away.
Fo rto wing, use a tow rope or tow bar with bo th
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
te ms.
000E NO
TEDama getotheve hicle due to tow‐
ing away incor rectly 0007
Obser vethe instructions and no tes on
to wing away. Breakdown assis
tance 439

These tyres are specially adap
tedto the con‐
trol sy stems, such as ABS, ESP ®
and
4MATIC, and mar ked as follo ws:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-flat tyres only for cer tain wheels)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer‐
ta in AMG tyres)
Cer tain characteristics, such as handling,
ve hicle noise emissions, fuel consum ption,
et c. may otherwise be adversely af fected.
Fu rthermore, other tyre sizes could result in
th e tyres rubbing against the body and axle
components when loaded. This could result
in damage tothe tyre or theve hicle.
Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that
ha ve been checked and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. 000E
NO
TERisk todriving saf ety from retrea‐
ded tyres Re
treaded tyres are nei ther tested nor rec‐
ommended byMercedes-Benz, since pr evi‐
ous damage cannot alw ays be de tected on
re treaded tyres.
Fo rth is reason driving saf ety cannot be guar‐
anteed. 0007
Do not use used tyres if you ha veno
information about their pr evious usage. 000E
NO
TEPossible damage towheels or
tyres when driving over obs tacles Lar
gewheels ha vea lo wer tyre section width.
The lo werth e tyre section width, the greater
is therisk of damage towheels or tyres when
driving over obs tacles. 0007
Avoid obs tacles or drive pa rticular ly
carefully. 000E
NO
TEDama getoelectronic component
parts from the use of tyre-fitting tools Ve
hicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem: electronic component parts are
located in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should
not be applied in the area of theva lve.
The tools could damage the electronic com‐
ponent parts. 0007
Have the tyres changed at a qualified
specialist workshop onl y. 000E
NO
TEDama getosummer tyres at low
ambient temp eratures At
low ambient temp eratures, tears could
fo rm when driving with summer tyres, caus‐
ing permanent damage tothe tyre. 0007
Attemp eratures below 7 °C, use M+S
tyres. Ac
cessory pa rts th at are not appr ovedfo ryo ur
ve hicle byMercedes-Benz or are not being used
cor rectly can impair the operating saf ety. Wheels and tyres
459

000A
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. 0007
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information on brake fluid
in thefo llowing places:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
R at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(0013 page475). 000A
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. 0007
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. 0007
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. 0007
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. 000E
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant 0007
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Information on coolant is available at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop 000E
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures. 0007
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. Te
ch nical da ta483

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
0024 Release parking brake *
The red0024 indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving:
R A condition for auto matic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (0013 page199).
R You are per form ing emer gency braking using the electric parking brake (0013 page 201). 0007
Check that the conditions for auto matic release of the electric parking brake are fulfilled. 0007
Release the electric parking brake manually.
007A
0025
00E5
inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. 000A
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an eme rgency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. 0007
Drive on carefull y. 0007
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 0007
Drive on carefully. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 495

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems will be available
again.
If th e display message does not disappear: 0007
Pull over and stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. 0007
Clean all senso rs (0013 page 420). 0007
Restart the engine.
0025
00E5
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are temp orarily una vailable.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be temp orarily una vailable.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. 000A
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. 0007
Drive on carefull y. 0007
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 497

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 0007
Carefully drive on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve30 km/h. 0007
Ifth e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
0025
00E5
inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. 000A
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. 0007
Drive on carefull y. 0007
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 0007
Drive on carefully. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.498
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning and indicator lamps:
0058 Low beam (0013
page135)
0060 St
anding lights (0013 page135)
0057 High beam (0013
page137)
003E003D Tu
rn signal indicator
(0013 page137)
005E Re
ar fog light (0013 page135)
0075 Re
stra int sy stem (0013 page546)
00E9 Seat belt not
fastened
(0013 page 552)
004D Brakes (yellow) (0013
page546)
004D Brakes (red) (0013
page546)
0024 Electric pa
rking brake (yellow)
(0013 page546) 0024
Electric parking brake (red)
(0013
page546)
0025 ABS malfunction (0013
page 546)
00E5 ESP®
(0013 page 546)
00BB ESP®
OFF (0013 page546)
L Distance warning (0013 page 552)
00CC Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunction
(0013 page 557)
00CC AIRMATIC malfunction
(0013
page 552)
00CC DY
NA MIC BODY CONTROL malfunc‐
tion (0013 page 552)
00B9 Engine diagnostics (0013
page 553)0028
Preglow
003D Electrical
fault( 0013 page 553)
00B6 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (0013 page 553)
00AC Coolant
too hot/cold
(0013 page 553)
0077 Ty
re pressure monitor
(0013 page 556)
00CA Tr
ailer hit chis not operational or is
swivelling(0013 page 557)Saf
ety sy stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
004D The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected. 546
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
0025 ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. 000A
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may increase in
an eme rgency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. 0007
Drive on carefull y. 0007
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 0007
Drive on carefully. 0007
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. 0007
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
0024 Re d indicator lamp, elect ric
parking brake applied The
red elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking
brake malfunctions. 0007
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.548
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

1,
2, 3 ...
4MATIC ..................................................... 186
Fu nction .............................................. 186
12 V battery
see Battery (vehicle)
12 V so cket
see Soc ket (12 V)
48 V on-board electrical sy stem
Operating saf ety .................................... 23
230 V soc ket
see Soc ket (230 V)
360° Camera ........................................... 24 2
Fu nction .............................................. 24 2
Opening the camera co ver (r eve rsing
camera) .............................................. .245
Selecting a view ................................... 24 5
Setting favo urites ................................ 24 5
Switching au tomatic operation
on/off (r eversing camera) .................. .245 A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 157
Switching on/off (control panel) ......... 157
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ............ .203
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
Ac cess data
Editing (Blue tooth®
) .............................3 73
Setting (Blue tooth®
) ............................ 372
Ac cident and breakdown manage‐
ment
Mercedes me connect ........................ .366
Ac oustic locking verification signal
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 74
Ac tivating/deactivating automatic
vo lume adjustment
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 404
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st......................... 256
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .259
Brake application ................................. 257
Fu nction .............................................. 256 Sy
stem limitations ...............................2 56
Tr ailer operation .................................. 257
Ac tive bonn et(pedestrian pr otection) .. 407
Operation ............................................ 407
Re setting ............................................. 407
Ac tive Brake Assi st
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 208
Setting .................................................2 14
Ac tive Di stance Assist DISTRO NIC......... 218
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............2 28
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 227
Calling up a speed ............................... 220
Displa ysinthe instrument display .......2 28
Fu nction ............................................... 218
Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 220
Re quirements: .................................... .220
Ro ute-based speed adap tation ........... .223
Selecting ............................................. 220
St eering wheel buttons ....................... 220
St oring a speed ................................... 220
Switching off/deactivating .................. 220
Switching on/activating ......................2 20
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 18
Ac tive Eme rgency Stop Assist ...............228 Index
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