center console MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2015 W205 Owner's Manual

Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 258
Notes ............................................. 401
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 265
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 401
Display message ............................ 251
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start assist ............................... 160
HOLD function ............................... 196
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Riding tips ...................................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 231C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle Care
360° camera ................................. 335
AIRPANEL ...................................... 334
Carpets .......................................... 337
Car wash ........................................ 330
Display ........................................... 336
Exhaust pipe .................................. 335
Exterior lights ................................ 333
Gear or selector lever .................... 336
Interior ........................................... 336
Matte finish ................................... 332
Note s............................................. 329
Paint .............................................. 332
Plastic trim .................................... 336
Power washer ................................ 331
Rear view camera .......................... 334
Roof lining ...................................... 337
Seat belt ........................................ 337
Seat cove r..................................... 337
Sensors ......................................... 334
Steering wheel ............................... 336
Trim pieces .................................... 336
Washing by hand ........................... 331
Wheels ........................................... 333
Windows ........................................ 333
Wiper blades .................................. 333
Wooden trim .................................. 336
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 303
Car key see SmartKey
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 241
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 81
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamp s................... 132
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Turn signals (front) ......................... 132
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65 6
Index

Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................ .127
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Crosswind Assist ................................. 73
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 276
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................ .183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Rear compartment ......................... 307
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .124
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Digital speedometer .........................237
DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmission ................. 164
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 328
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 250
Driving systems ............................ .271
Engine ............................................ 267
General notes ................................ 250 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 250
Introduction ................................... 250
Lights ............................................. 264
Safety systems .............................. 251
SmartKey ....................................... 282
Tires ............................................... 277
Vehicle .......................................... .280
Distance recorder .............................236
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 293
Distance warning function Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 188
Activation conditions ..................... 188
Cruise control lever ....................... 187
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 274
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 191
Driving tips .................................... 192
Function/note s............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 186
Selecting ........................................ 187
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 191
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 81
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 281
Emergency locking ........................... 89
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening (from inside) ...................... 87
Drinking and driving ......................... 178
Drive program Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 166
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 329
Symmetrical low beam .................. 124
Driving Assistance package ............. 221
Driving on flooded roads .................. 1828
Index

Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)
................................................... 266
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 333
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature ..........98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting .........................................99
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing ............................1 02
Resetting ....................................... 103
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 84
Changing the programming ............. 82
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 282
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 82
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 83
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Snow chains ...................................... 361
Sockets Center console .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 310
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 248
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33 Segments ...................................... 231
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 248
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering Warning lamps ............................... 295
Steering (display message) .............. 281
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 276
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 231
Cleaning ......................................... 336
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 169
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 306
Door ............................................... 300
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 299
Glove box ....................................... 299
Important safety information ......... 298
Map pockets .................................. 300
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 300
Stowage net ....................................... 300 Index
17

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 22
Introduction

Cockpit
................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39 31At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
Climate control systems 138
0044
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 127
0087
Vehicle functions/system
settings button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
0085
Telephone button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
0083
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
ATA indicator lamp 76 Function Page
0084
Analog clock
006B
Media button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
006C
Radio button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
006D
Navigation button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
006E
00F8
Inserts/removes a
CD/DVD; see the separate
Operator's Manual) 36
Center consoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
0043
Cup holder 306
0044
Adjusts the volume/mute
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0087
Switches audio/COMAND
on/off; see the separate
Operator's Manual 0085
00D6
ECO start/stop func-
tion 161
0083
Touchpad (see the separate
Operator's Manual) 0084
Stowage compartment 298 Function Page
006B
0094
Rear window roller
sunblind 308
006C
00CC
Sets the vehicle level 197
006D
AGILITY SELECT switch 167
006E
Back button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual)
006F
Audio 20/COMAND con-
troller (see the separate
Operator's Manual)
0070
007D
Switches to the favor-
ites button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual) Center console
37At a glance

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Front Passenger
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during the journey, even
though:
R an adult
or
R a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may inter-
pret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
G WARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 174).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Have the occupant get out of the vehicle.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center
console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON
indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
R after this, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must
be lit and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has dis-
abled the front-passenger air bag (Y page 52).
R the display messages Front FrontPassenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled
See Operator's Manual
See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled
Disabled See
SeeOperator's
Operator's Manual
Manualmust not appear in the
multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-
tem checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul-
tifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON
indicator lamps remain lit or go out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-
rectly. 262
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 52). Front Passenger
Front Passenger
Airbag Airbag
Enabled
Enabled See
See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the sys-
tem's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 174).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center
console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON
indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
R after this, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must
be lit and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air
bag (Y page 52).
R the display messages Front
Front Passenger Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled
See Operator's Manual
See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag Display
messages
263On-board computer and displays Z

R
Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 298).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 0043and open glove box
flap 0044.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0044upwards
until it engages.
Objects in A4 format or an iPad ®
, for example,
can be stored in the glove box. For vehicles
with a perfume atomizer (Y page 150) the
storage space of the glove box is restricted. The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. X
To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
0048.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 0047.
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking 0043.
The eyeglasses compartment opens down- wards.
X To close: press marking 0043again and the
eyeglasses compartment returns upwards
and engages.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center console X
Briefly press trim 0044in the direction of the
arrow.
Cover 0043swings upwards. Stowage areas
299Stowage and features Z