window MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2014 W204 Owner's Manual

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Display
........................................... 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 296
Interior ........................................... 296
Matte finish ................................... 294
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim .................................... 296
Power washer ................................ 293
Rea rview camera .......................... 295
Roof lining ...................................... 297
Seat bel t........................................ 297
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 296
Tai lpipes ....................................... 296
Trim pieces .................................... 296
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels ........................................... 293
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 294
Wooden trim .................................. 296
Cargo tie down rings .........................265
Car wash (care) ................................. 292
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Cornering light function .................123
High-beam headlamps ...................122
Low-beam headlamps ....................122
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Reversing lamps ............................ 124
Standing lamps (front) ...................123
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................64
Rea rdoors ....................................... 64
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............61Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 295
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...137
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 134
Controlling automatically ...............137
Cooling with aird ehumidification..135
Defrosting the windows .................140
Defrosting the windshield ..............139
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Maximum cooling .......................... 140
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............132
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 141
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 134
Refrigerant ..................................... 357
Refrigerant filling capacity .............358
Setting the aird istribution.............138
Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 142
Setting the temperature ................138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual hea ton/off ......141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 139
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions 6
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N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............209
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audi omenu ................................... 210
Convenience submenu ..................218
Displaying a service message ........286
Display messages ..........................222
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 179
Factory settings submenu .............219
Important safety notes ..................204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 209
Operation ....................................... 205
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Service menu ................................. 215Settings menu
............................... 215
Standard displa y............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 211
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Video DVD operatio n..................... 211
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating safety Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Important safety notes ....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........205
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 64 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 350
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...293
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 94
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 109
Rea rview camera .......................... 191
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 165 Index
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Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes ..................188
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes ..................185
Problem (malfunction) ...................188
Range of the sensors .....................186
Warning displa y............................. 186
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................51
Problems (malfunction) .................. 229
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .296
Power washers .................................. 293
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 225
Operation ........................................ .52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Program selector button ..................156
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................150 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............183
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....220 Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating .................218
Display message ............................ 237
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 210
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 143
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 245
Folding the backres tforwards/
back ............................................... 265
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................295
Function/notes ............................. 191
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) ........................ 107
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Rear window blind ............................269
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................357
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................162
Notes for AMG vehicles .................353
Refueling proces s.......................... 162
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 161
Remote control Garage door opene r....................... 281
Programming (garage door opener) 282
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................121
Overview of bul btypes .................. 12114
Index

Reporting safety defects
....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........141
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 154
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 91
Roller sunblinds ............................... 93
Side windows ................................... 88
Sliding sunroo f................................. 91
Trunk lid .......................................... .84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Rea rside windows ......................... 269
Rea rwindow .................................. 269
Roof carrier ........................................ 267
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 297
Roof load (maximum) ........................358
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............209 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................218
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adaptive sea tbackrests (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 103
Adjusting (electrically). ..................100
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ................................... 100
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................297
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................105
Seat ventilation problem ................105
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Switching sea theating on/off .......104
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..105
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......295
Service menu (on-board computer) .215
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Fuel ................................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 357
Washer fluid .................................. .357
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS Index
15

Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........219
On-board computer .......................215
Setting the air distribution ...............138
Setting the airflow ............................139
SETUP (on-board computer) .............219
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 294
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Important safety information ...........87
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................90
Resetting ......................................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 92
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................79
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Display message ............................ 246
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................149
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Sockets General notes ................................ 271
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 271
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 346
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 61 Speed
,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 208
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 205
Selecting the unit of measurement 215
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 253
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 226
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
Steering (display message) ..............246
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually). .....................106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Important safety notes ..................105
Paddle shifters ............................... 157
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........157
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Stowage areas ................................... 262
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 263
Cuph olders ................................... 267
Eyeglasses compartment ...............263
Glove box ...................................... .263
Important safety information .........262
Rea r............................................... 26416
Index

Mounting
awheel .......................... 338
Removing awheel .......................... 341
Storing ........................................... 338
Tightening torque ........................... 342
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 342
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 227
Operation ........................................ .46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 139
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............291
Notes ............................................. 357
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Replacing the wiper blades ............126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 316
Slippery road surfaces ...................171
Snow chains .................................. 317
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 316
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Important safety notes ..................126
Replacing (windshield )................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 296
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 13920
Index

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0002
Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
0002
Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
0003
0009
Seat heating 104
0022
0012
Seat ventilation 105
0021
0005
PARKTRONIC 185 Function Page
001F
001A
Hazard warning
lamps 117
0020
0019001B
Indicator lamp 47
0012
0013
Roller sunblind in the
rear window 269
0013
0003
Dynamic driving
package with sports mode 181
0015
AMG vehicles: ESP ® 6934
Center consoleAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 82
0003
000B000A
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 82
0022
Adjusts the seats
electrically
100
0021
0011000D0009
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 110
001F
00040007000F0008
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
107 Function Page
0020
0005
Opens/closes the
side windows 88
0012
000F
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 64
0013
0010
Opens the trunk lid 86Doorc
ontrol panel
37At a glance

cover, outer sides of the sea
tbackrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do no tinstall additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep area between ai rbags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Do no thang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door .These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual. Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or
even prevent deployment of the air bags
integrated into the seats. Consequently, the
air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as
they are designed to do. In addition, the
function of the air bag deactivation system
could be restricted. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
R frontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
R side impacts (side impact air bags, window
curtain air bags and pelvis air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door. 42
Occupant safetySafety