steering wheel MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2015 W205 Owner's Manual
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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................79 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..107 Lights and windshield wipers
..........123 Climate control
................................. 137 Driving and parking
..........................155 On-board computer and displays
....229 Stowage and features
......................297 Maintenance and care
......................323 Roadside Assistance
........................339 Wheels and tires
............................... 357 Technical data
................................... 395 Contents
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Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 300
Ashtray .............................................. .309
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .244
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ....... .329
Hiding a service message .............. 328
Notes ............................................. 328
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 329
Service message ............................ 328
Special service requirements ......... 329
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function .......................................... .76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 266
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 330
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 161
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 161
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 167
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 167
Changing gear ............................... 167
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 164
Display message ............................ 280
Drive program ................................ 168
Drive program display .................... 166
Driving tips .................................... 167
Emergency running mode .............. 171
Engaging drive position .................. 166 Engaging neutral ............................ 165
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 165
Engaging reverse gear ................... 165
Engaging the park position ............ 164
Kickdown ....................................... 167
Manual shifting .............................. 169
Overview ........................................ 164
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Pulling away ................................... 160
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 166
Transmission positions .................. 166
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 171 B
Backup lamp Changing bulb s.............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 304
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 347
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 345
Jump starting ................................. 349
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 273
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Box (trunk) ......................................... 304 Index
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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
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Downloading routes ....................... 318
Emergency call .............................. 312
General notes ................................ 310
Geo fencing ................................... 318
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 317
MB info call button ........................ 314
Remote vehicle locking .................. 316
Roadside Assistance button .......... 313
Search & Send ............................... 315
Self-test ......................................... 311
Speed alert .................................... 318
System .......................................... 311
Triggering the vehicle alar m........... 318
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 317
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 316
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 88
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 194
General notes ................................ 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 250 Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 82
MOExtended tires .............................. 341
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 386
Mounting a new wheel ................... 385
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381
Raising the vehicle ......................... 382
Removing a whee l.......................... 385
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 382
MP3
Operation ....................................... 241
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 233
Permanent display ......................... 248
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 31
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 156 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55 Index
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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
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Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor
....................................................3 05
Summer tires In winter ........................................ 360
Sun visor ............................................ 307
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 149 T
Tachometer ........................................ 231
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 265
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 397
Information ................................... .396
Tires/wheels ................................. 386
Vehicle data ................................... 403
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 242
Display message ............................ 282
Introduction ................................... 242
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Number from the phone book ....... .243
Redialing ........................................ 243
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 231
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Outside temperature ..................... .231
Setting (climate control) ................ 145
Through-loading feature ................... 301
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 342
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 365
Checking manually ........................ 365
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 365
Maximum ....................................... 364 Notes ............................................. 363
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 344
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 344
Recommended ............................... 361
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 368
Important safety notes .................. 368
Restarting ...................................... 369
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 367
Function/notes ............................ .365
General notes ................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 368
Restarting ...................................... 367
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning message .......................... 367
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 380
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 379
Bar (definition) ............................... 378
Changing a wheel .......................... 381
Characteristics .............................. 378
Checking ........................................ 359
Curb weight (definition) ................. 380
Definition of terms ......................... 378
Direction of rotatio n...................... 381
Display message ............................ 277
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 381
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 378
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 379
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 379
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 379
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 379
Important safety notes .................. 358
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 379
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 379 18
Index
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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
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Cockpit
................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39 31At a glance
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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
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0043
Multifunction display 233
0044
Audio 20/COMAND Online
display; see the separate
operating instructions
0087 0076
Rejects or ends a call 242
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0061
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory 00810082
Adjusts the volume
0063
Mute
00E3
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Function Page
0085 00E2
Calls up the main menu
00630064
Selects a menu/submenu
or scrolls through lists
231
0076
Confirms your selection 231
Hides display messages 250
0038
Back 231
00E1
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
35At a glance