rear view mirror MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2013 W204 Owner's Manual

Folding in/ou
t(electrically) ...........104
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Storing the parking position ..........105
Eyeglasses compartment .................257 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 297
Preparing the vehicle .....................297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 279
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics ..................201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 202
Displaying the range ......................202
Driving tips .................................... 160
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................350
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 349
Important safety notes ..................348
Notes for AMG vehicles .................349
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .349
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............348
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................157
Opening/closing ............................ 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
see Fuel tank
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 296
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 306
Before changing ............................. 306
Dashboard fuse box .......................307
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 307
Fuse box in the trunk .....................308
Important safety notes ..................306
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................278
Important safety notes ..................275
Opening/closing the garage door ..277
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 275
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 212
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 257 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....287
Cleaning system (function) ............113
Cleaning system (notes) ................353
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically). ....................98
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 9810
Index

Hazard warning lamps
...................113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 112
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 210
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................111
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........210
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......227
Loading guidelines ............................256
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 224
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Luxury head restraints .......................98 M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 289
mbrace Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading route s....................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 273
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........270
Search &Send ............................... 272
Self-test ......................................... 268
Speed alert .................................... 274
System .......................................... 268
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 273
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................204
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............205
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ...........297 12
Index

Parking
............................................... 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rea rview camera .......................... 185
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 182
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 218
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................181
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes ..................179
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Range of the sensors .....................180
Warning displa y............................. 180
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .292
Power washers .................................. 288
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 219
Operation ........................................ .52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................207
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button ..................150Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................144 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....213
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 231
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 239
Folding the backres tforwards/
back ............................................... 259
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................291
Function/notes ............................. 185
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Rear window blind ............................263
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) Important safety notes ..................354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................15614
Index

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0001
Switches the rear-
compartment interior
lighting on/off 116
0003
001C
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 116
0022
0013
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
0021
0002
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 89
0002
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 90
001F
0009
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 270
0020
0008
SOS button (mbrace
system) 268 Function Page
0012
Rear-view mirror 103
0013
Buttons for the garage door
opener 277
0014
Integrated electronic
compass 278
0015
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 1 0016
0007
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 270
0018
0013
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 115
0019
0004
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 116
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 95).
X Make sure that seat 0022is adjusted
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(Y page 96)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 96)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can faste nthe seat belt properly. R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 101).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0002is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 102)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 102)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrumentc luster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 54).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0003properly (Y page 56).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 103).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror 94
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
To lower: press release catch 0002and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Installing/removing the rear seat head
restraints 3 X
Release the rea rseat backrest and fold it
slightly forwards (Y page 259).
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch 0002and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: insert the head restraint so
that the notches on the bar are on the left
when viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it
engages. Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the fron tseats
so as to provide optimum support for your
back. X
Move adjustment lever 0002in the direction
of the arrow until the desired backrest
contour is achieved. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. 0002
To raise the backrest contour
0003 To soften the backrest contour
0022 To lower the backrest contour
0021 To harden the backrest contour Adaptive seat backrests (AMG
vehicles)
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually so as to provide
optimum support for your back.
3 Only for vehicles with the through-loading feature. Seats
99Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featurei s activeThe steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 106).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0002
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear. You could misjudge the distance from
vehicles driving behind and cause an
accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this
reason, make sure of the actual distance from
the vehicle driving behind by glancing over
your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to
10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. Mirrors
103Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterio
rmirro rhas been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct positio nmanually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors 4
: until you hear a click
and then the mirrors engage in position.
(Y page 104)
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 103). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
If inciden tlight fro mheadlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R inciden tlight fro mheadlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0003for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0022to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M0021.
4 Canada only. Mirrors
105Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Rear view camera
Important safety notes The rea
rview camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuverin gorparking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will no tfunction, or will function
in a limited manner:
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if there is a sudde nchange in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
Rear view camera 0002is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle in the COMAND display. 0002
Rear view camera View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
R
very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appearto
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Activating the rear view camera X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the rear view camera
function is selected in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display. ATTENTION ASSIST
Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the
driver. It might not always recognize fatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recognize them at all. The system is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driver. Driving systems
185Driving and parking Z

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!
Do no tsit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X Press release catch 0002.
Cup holder 0003folds out forwards.
X Swing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
X To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder 0003back until it engages. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light .There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0002
Mirror light
0003 Bracket
0022 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0021 Vanity mirror
001F Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0002only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0003and mirror cover
001F has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer 0003.
X Swing the sun visor to the side. X
Pull or push the sun visor in the direction of
the arrow. 262
FeaturesStowage and features