parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2015 W205 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 35
Function/notes ............................ .211
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ................................................. .199 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 273
Function/informatio n.................... 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 272
Function/information .................... 224
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 203
Display message ............................ 273
Exiting a parking space .................. 205
Function/note s............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/note s................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 198Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 127
Switching on/of f........................... 128
Additional speedometer ................... 248
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 400
AGILITY SELECT switch Automatic transmission ................. 167
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control )............................. 142
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ).................... 140
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 263
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air ba g.................... 51
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 197
AIRPANEL (cleaning instructions) .... 334
Air vents Important safety notes .................. 152
Rear ............................................... 153
Setting ........................................... 152
Setting the center air vents ........... 152
Setting the side air vents ............... 153
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock Braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) 4
Index

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

Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist .............................................. .67
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...... .66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 74
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 194
Driving Assistance packag e........... 221
HOLD function ............................... 196
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 219
Lane Tracking package .................. 217
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 167
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving ....................... 178 Driving abroad ............................... 124
Driving in winter ............................. 182
Driving on flooded roads ................ 182
Driving on wet roads ...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 181
Snow chains .................................. 361
Symmetrical low beam .................. 124
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 156
Wet road surface ........................... 181
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 116
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 179
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ).................... 140
General information ....................... 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56 Index
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Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 398
Problem (malfunction) .................. .174
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .356
Before changing ............................ .354
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 355
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 355
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 355
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 356
Important safety notes .................. 354 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 321
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 319
Opening/closing the garage door .. 321
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 319
Gasoline ............................................. 398
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box .......................................... .299 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Hazard warning lamps ......................127
Headlamps Cleaning system (notes) ................ 402
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 247
Function/notes ............................ .233
Important safety notes .................. 233
Setting the position ....................... 247 Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Switching on or off ......................... 234
Switching the display on/off ......... 246
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................126
High-beam headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 265
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 160
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 197
Deactivating ................................... 197
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................ .196
Hood
Closing .......................................... .325
Display message ............................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 324
Opening ......................................... 324
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 293
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 325
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 230
Interior lighting Control .......................................... .129
Emergency lighting ........................ 130 Index
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Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................59
Children in the vehicle .................... .59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 236
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 244
Displaying a service message ........ 329
Display messages .......................... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Factory settings ............................. 249
Head-up display ............................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 230
Instrument cluster menu ............... 248
Lights menu ................................... 247
Media menu ................................... 240
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 250
Navigation menu ............................ 238
Operation ....................................... 231
Radio menu ................................... 240
Service menu ................................. 244
Settings menu ............................... 244
Standard display ............................ 236
Telephone menu ............................ 242
Trip menu ...................................... 236
Video DVD operation ..................... 241
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25 Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 231
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 65 P
Paint code number ............................ 396
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 332
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 174
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Rear view camera .......................... 207
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Electric parking brake .................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 126
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/note s............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202 14
Index

Trunk load (maximum)
...................... 403
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 132
Display message ............................ 264
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 308
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 280
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 244
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 369
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 386
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 382
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 382
Towing away .................................. 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 403
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 403
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 403
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 403
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 396
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Display message ............................ 271
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 340
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 396 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 286
Brakes ........................................... 285
Check Engine ................................. 291
Coolant .......................................... 291
Distance warning ........................... 293
ESP ®
.............................................. 288
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 289
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 290
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 291
Restraint system ............................ 290
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Steering ......................................... 295
Tire pressure monitor .................... 294
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 282
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 386
Wheel chock ...................................... 382
Wheels Changing a whee l.......................... 381
Checking ........................................ 359
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 358
Interchanging/changing ................ 381
Mounting a new whee l................... 385
Mounting a whee l.......................... 381
Removing a whee l.......................... 385 20
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
169
0044
Combination switch 126
0087
Horn
0085
Instrument cluster 33
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 164
0084
Climate control systems 138
006B
Overhead control panel 38
006C
Control panel for COMAND
and vehicle functions
36
006D
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button 157
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 115
006F
Cruise control lever 184 Function Page
0070
Electric parking brake 176
0071
Diagnostics connection 26
0072
Opens the hood 324
0073
Light switch 124
0074
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 194
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist 224
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 199
Switching on 360° camera 211
Switching on the head-up
display
233
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder32
CockpitAt a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00BB
ESP®
OFF 288
0044
00E5
ESP® 288
0087
00BA
Distance warning 293
0085
00CC
Power steering 295
0083
003E003D
Turn signals 126
0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 290
006B
0025
ABS 286
006C
00B9
Check Engine 291
006D
Electric parking brake (red) 290
0049
USA only 0024
Canada only 006E
Brakes (red) 285
0027
USA only 004D
Canada only 006F
00AC
Coolant 291 Function Page
0070
004D
Brakes (yellow) 285
0071
0075
Restraint system 42
0072
00E9
Seat belt 284
0073
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 126
0074
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 125
0075
00B6
Reserve fuel 291
0076
0060
Parking lamps,
license plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting 126
0077
005A
This lamp has no func-
tion 0078
005E
Rear fog lamps 125
0079
0077
Tire pressure monitor 29434
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned when PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS intervenes.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not intervene if the
vehicle is backing up.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not perform braking
actions while the vehicle is in motion or when Parking Guidance is active.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
rear-end collision is imminent:
- the brake pressure is increased if the
driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS braking application is
canceled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
ger detected
R if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored. Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R vehicles with a memory function: the elec-
trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
R the engine is switched off
R vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (Y page 51) Children in the vehicle
59Safety Z

G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 44) and the notes on correct use of
seat belts (Y page 45).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened
properly without a booster seat. Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special
seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt
cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Make sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc- tions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt
outlet.
X Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
X Push the child restraint system down so
that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen. 60
Children in the vehicleSafety