Lane MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2016 W205 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 198
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 39
Display in the multimedia system .. 212
Function/notes .............................2 10
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 289
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 306
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 276
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 222
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 206
Detecting parking spaces .............. 203
Display message ............................ 276
Exiting a parking space .................. 205
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72 Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 197
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 197
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Additional speedometer ................... 251
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 392
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 299
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 58
Display message ............................ 265
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 51
Knee bag .......................................... 53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi
cator
lamps ............................................... 47
Side impact air bag .......................... 53
Window curtain air bag .................... 54
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 143
Rear ............................................... 144
Setting ........................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ........... 144
Setting the side air vents ............... 144
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 196
AIRPANEL
Cleaning instructions ..................... 339
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Index3

Driving systems360°camera .................................. 21 0
Active Blind Spot Assis t................ .219
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 196
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 97
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216
Cruise control ................................ 185
Display message ............................ 274
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 219
HOLD function ............................... 194
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 18
Lane Tracking package .................. 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 183
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ...........................................1 82
Break-in period .............................. 145
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 182
Drinking and driving ....................... 180
Driving in winter .............................1 84
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ......................1 84
Exhaust check ............................... 180
Fuel ................................................ 180
General .......................................... 179
Hydroplaning ................................. 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 363
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 182
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 145
Wet road surface .............. ............. 182
D

VD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 132
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 229
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes .............................1 12
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes .............................1 12
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 314
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 80
On-board computer ....................... 240
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 151
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 9
Trunk ............................................... 94
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 8
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .293
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 150
Engine number ............................... 388
Irregular running ............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 352
Starting (important safety notes) ... 148
Index9

Problems with the charging proc-
ess .................................................175
Terms of use .................................. 170
Vehicle fire ....................................... 45
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 277
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 31
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 330
Opening ......................................... 330
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 44
Danger of electric shock .................. 44
Display message ............................ 272
General notes .................................. 44
High-voltage battery ........................ 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Manual switch off ............................ 44
Opening the hood ............................ 45
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 44
Hydroplaning ..................................... 184
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 295
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 331
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 235
Interior lighting ................................. 121
Control ...........................................1 22
Overview ........................................ 121
Reading lamp ................................. 121
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 381
Jump starting (engine) ......................352
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 146
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 147
Start function ................................... 83
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 59
Manual gearshifting ....................... 163
Knee bag .............................................. 53
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 218
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
12Index

Lane Tracking package.....................216
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................253
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 267
Light sensor (display message) ....... 267
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 120
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 118
Cornering light function ................. 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 121
General notes ................................ 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Light switch ................................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 119
Parking lamps ................................ 119
Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Setting exterior lighting ................. 118
Standing lamps .............................. 119
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 250
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 308
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 89
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 8
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off .......................... .119
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ....... ......................................... 108M
M+S tires
............................................ 362
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 37
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 172
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 248
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 23
Display message ............................ 261
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 323
Downloading routes ....................... 326
Emergency call .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Geo fencing ................................... 326
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 25
MB info call button ........................ 322
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 324
Roadside Assistance button .......... 321
Search & Send ............................... 323
Self-test ......................................... 320
Speed alert ....................................3 26
System .......................................... 320
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 326
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 324
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Memory card (audio) ......................... 244
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 16
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 219
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216
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DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 192
General notes ................................ 185
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 218
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 255
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 305
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 306
Frequencies ................................... 386
Installation .....................................3 86
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Transmission output (maximum) .... 386
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 3
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 383
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 80
Raising the vehicle ......................... 381
Removing a wheel .......................... 383
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 380
MP3
Operation ....................................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual..................................................2
98Multifunc
tion display
Function/notes .............................2 37
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 99
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 145
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 54
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................5 1
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 62
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belt .......................................... 48
14Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental 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:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
HEnvironmental note
Have a defective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental 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 in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts27
Introduction
Z

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers161
;Combination switch119
=Horn
?Instrument cluster36
ADIRECT SELECT lever156
BClimate control systems129
COverhead control panel42
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions39
EIgnition lock146
Start/Stop button146
FAdjusts the steering wheel110
GCruise control lever185
FunctionPage
HElectric parking brake178
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood330
KLight switch118
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist192
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist222
Deactivating PARKTRONIC199
Switching on the 360° cam-
era210
Switching on the head-up
display238
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
Cockpit35
At a glance

Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, thedriving safet ysystems can nei-
ther reduce th eris kof an acciden tno roverride
th elaws of physics .Drivin gsafet ysystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving .You are
responsible for maintainin gth edistanc eto th e
vehicl ein front, for vehicl espeed, for braking in
goo dtime, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit th eprevailing road and
weather condition sand maintai n asafedistanc e
from th evehicl ein front. Drive carefully.
The driving safet ysystems describe donly wor k
as effectivel yas possible when there is ade-
quat econtact between th etires and th eroad
surface. Pay particular attention to th einforma-
tion regarding tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in th e"Wheels and tires "
section (
Ypage 360).
In wintr ydriving conditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 289) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 256).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
68Driving safety systems
Safety

RPRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP®inter-
venes.
RPRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP®
intervenes.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
ESP®trailer stabilization
General information
ESP®trailer stabilization is not available in
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
swerve, ESP
®assists you in this situation. ESP®
slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com-
bination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
®can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com-
bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize
the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing
the brake firmly.
ESP
®trailer stabilization is active above speeds
of about 65 km/h.
ESP
®trailer stabilization does not work if ESP®
is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunc-
tion.
Crosswind Assist
General information
Strong crosswinds can cause your vehicle to
deviate from a straight course. The crosswind
driving assistance function integrated in ESP
®
noticeably reduces these impairments. ESP
®intervenes automatically according to the
direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect- ing your vehicle.
ESP intervenes with stabilizing braking to assist
you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/ h)when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP®is deac-
tivated or disabled because of a malfunction.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 289) as well as display
messages (Ypage 258).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
the HOLD function (
Ypage 194) and hill start
assist (Ypage 150).
76Driving safety systems
Safety

Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignition
is switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
iThe steering wheel only returns to the last
set position if the driving position is stored
after the seat or steering column has been
adjusted (
Ypage 116).
The most recent driving position of the steering
wheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored with the memory function
(Ypage 116).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened
or the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
activated in the multimedia system (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :for-
wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Mirrors113
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z